What Are Friends For

Reel Big Fish · Cheer Up! [2002]

Well, guess what?

They found out about me,

You can't count on me,

I hate to be wrong,



Well, guess what?

All those things I said,

It wasn't what I meant,

I hate to lead you on,



I've got a lot of bad things

I wish that I had never done,

'Cause they're coming back,

Coming back to me now,



And I've got a lot of bad things

I wish that I had never done,

'Cause they're coming back,

Coming back to me now,

Wo-yeah!



I'm not your friend,

You don't know me,

And I...

I don't care about you,



I lied...

And that's the awful truth,

Guess it was no use,

I hate to be wrong,



I lied...

The things inside your head,

Wishin' I was dead,

'Cause I did you wrong,



I've got a lot of bad things

I wish that I had never done,

'Cause they're coming back,

Coming back to me now,



But don't think I feel guilty,

Or that I'll apologize,

'Cause I got my way,

And that means I was right,

Wo-yeah!



I'm not your friend,

You don't know me,

And I...

I don't care about--you,



I've got a lot of bad things

I wish that I had never done,

'Cause they're coming back,

Coming back to me now,



But don't think I feel guilty,

Or that I'll apologize,

'Cause I got my way,

And that means I was right,

Wo-yeah, yeah, yeah!



I've got a lot of bad things,

I guess that I should never've done,

'Cause they're coming back,

Coming back to me now,



But don't think I feel guilty,

Or that I'll apologize,

'Cause I got my way,

And that means I was right,

Wo-yeah, yeah!



I'm not your friend,

You don't know me,

And I...

I don't,

I don't care about you.

What Are Friends For

Reel Big Fish's 2002 single "What Are Friends For" serves as a defining track on their debut album, *Cheer Up!*. The song encapsulates the band's signature blend of punk energy and Southern rock sensibilities, delivered with a signature high-pitched vocal style that became a hallmark of their early career. Released during the height of the 2000s alternative rock scene, the recording showcases the group's ability to mix humor with genuine emotional depth, creating an anthem that resonated with fans of the era. Its inclusion in their discography highlights their commitment to crafting catchy, memorable songs that balance theatrical performance with authentic musicality, establishing them as a key voice in the post-grunge and indie rock landscape.