Everybody's My Friend
Kansas · Complete Albums Collection [2011]
They ask me how I've been
So what's it like in the big time?
Will you be my friend
Have you met Mick Jagger?
Ringo, George or Paul?
Do you have my number?
Will you give me a call?
4 o'clock in the morning
I hear the telephone ring
It's the voice of a stranger saying
I like the way you sing
(Chorus)
They all want to know
Do you make a lot of money?
They all want to know
Will you change your name?
They all want to know
What's it like to be a rock star?
Everybody wants to know if they can hang around
Everybody's my friend, hello, hello
Everybody's my friend, hello, hello
Everybody wants to have a little piece of the action
Everybody wants to get into the show
Everybody falls in love with the main attraction
Everybody wants to know if they can hang around
Everybody's my friend, hello, hello
Everybody's my friend, hello, hello
Some people they that I'm changing
They say I'm not the same
But they don't understand me
There's so much more to flame
(Chorus)
Everybody's My Friend
Kansas delivers a spirited rock anthem with Everybody's My Friend, showcasing the band's signature blend of hard rock and progressive elements. Emerging from the same era that produced their most celebrated hits, this track highlights the group's ability to craft accessible melodies alongside complex arrangements. The song features the tight harmonies and dynamic instrumentation that defined their sound during the late 1970s and early 1980s. While often overshadowed by their biggest chart successes, this recording stands as a testament to the band's consistent songwriting and energetic live performance style. It captures the camaraderie and optimism often found in their catalog, offering listeners a vibrant example of American rock from that golden period.