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Friends Lyrics by Whodini

Greatest Hits

1984

[Chorus]
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends
Ones we can depend on
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends ‎
Before we go any further, let's be
Friends

[Verse 1]
Friends is a word we use every day
Most the time, we use it in the wrong way
Now you can look the word up again and again
But the dictionary doesn't know the meaning of friends
And if you ask me, you know I couldn't be much help
Because a friend's somebody you judge for yourself
Some are okay and they treat you real cool
But some mistake your kindness for bein' a fool
We like to be with some, because they're funny
Others come around when they need some money
Some you grew up with around the way
And you're still real close to this very day
Homeboys through the summer, winter, spring, and fall
And then there's some we wish we never knew at all
And this list goes on again and again
But these are the people that we call friends

[Verse 2]
When we first went out together, we barely knew each other
We had no intentions on becoming lovers
But in no time at all, you became my girl
Me and you one-on-one against the world
Talking on the telephone for hours at a time
Or else I was at your house or you was at mine
And then came the arguments and all kinds of problems
Besides making love, we had nothing in common
It could've lasted longer 'cause it started out strong
But I guess we went about the whole thing wrong
'Cause out of nowhere, it just came to an end
Because we became lovers before we were friends

[Chorus]
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends
Ones we can depend on
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends ‎
Before we go any further, let's be
Friends

[Verse 3]
You say you and your girlfriend were so tight
You took her out with you and your guy one night
She even had a set of keys to your home
And you shared mostly everything you owned
But as she shook your hand, she stole your man
And it was done so sweet, it had to be a plan
Couldn't trust her with cheese, let alone your keys
With friends like that, you don't need enemies
You wonder how long it was all going on
And you're still not sure if you're glad he's gone
You say, well, if she took him, he was never mine
But deep inside, you know that's just another lie
And now you're kinda cold toward people you meet
'Cause of something that was done to you by some creep
But nevertheless, I'll say it again
That these are the people that we call friends

[Chorus]
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends ‎
Before we go any further, let's be
Friends

[Chorus]
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends
Ones we can depend on
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends ‎
Before we go any further, let's be
Friends

[Chorus]
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends
Ones we can depend on
Friends ‎
How many of us have them?
Friends ‎
Before we go any further
Credits
Whodini

Whodini

About “Friends” by Whodini

Read the complete lyrics to "Friends" by Whodini from the album "Greatest Hits" in 1984. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under New York Rap, Electro-Funk, Hip-Hop.

"Friends" is performed by Whodini. from the album "Greatest Hits" in 1984 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Friends", explore more songs by Whodini using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Friends" is credited to Whodini. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Friends" appears on "Greatest Hits" in 1984.

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