I haven't heard this song in a while, but when I heard it this afternoon, it made me smile. In a lot of ways, it resonates with who I see myself as when it comes to being a friend. While the song is more romantic in nature, I think that it can apply to friendship as well. There's a lot to be said for loyalty and sticking with people when they have hard times. Patience is truly a virtue, and sometimes all we need is a little understanding, but that's not always easy to get/give, especially when we have our own stuff going on. But I believe that if we take the time to walk with someone through their hard times, any relationship can be that much better.
"You have my heart and we'll never be worlds apart. May be in magazines, but you'll still be my star. Baby, cuz in the dark, you can't see shiny cars. And that's when you need me there - with you I'll always share..." The singer starts by saying that whoever she is singing to has her heart, and because of that, they can't be separated. Even if they do happen to find themselves apart, they are connected by the feelings there. While she is in magazines and is famous, having all kinds of attention and such, to her, the star is the one she loves. Because at the end of the day, money and fame and all that can't solve all the problems and it can't keep the hard times from coming, and so it's in those times that they need each other, and she is letting it be known that she will be there when those times happen.
"Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together. Told you I'll be here forever. Said I'll always be a friend - took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end. Now that it's raining more than ever, know that we'll still have each other. You can stand under my umbrella. You can stand under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh), under my umbrella (Ella ella eh eh eh)..." The reason she'll be there is because she recognizes that when there are good times in the life of one, it is reflected in the life of the other because of what they share. She has said that she will be there forever, and she is holding true to her promise of fidelity and commitment, even as a friend. And when times get harder, that doesn't cause separation. They can still share together, trusting that the other person will always be there to share and care for them. She is even offering her umbrella as a measure of care and protection from the trials of the world around them. And just like standing under an umbrella brings people physically closer, going through this trial together will further solidify their bond.
"These fancy things, will never come in between - you're part of my entity, here for infinity. When the war has took its part, when the world has dealt its cards, if the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart..." While she is famous and there are many things that could pull her away, her priorities are set, and this relationship is at the top of the list. No matter what comes against either of them and no matter how hard things get, they will have each other for support and healing.
"You can run into my arms. It's OK don't be alarmed. Come here to me. There's no distance in between our love. So go on and let the rain pour. I'll be all you need and more..." She is offering herself and her care as comfort for the times when life gets crazy. She is even inviting her friend to come to her to receive of the love that she has to give. Because they are connected by love, it doesn't matter what happens or how much rain falls, because she is willing to do anything and everything to provide what is needed to get through.
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