Friend for Life
Rod Stewart
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Through a smoke-filled glass on a desperate night When the sole of my shoe lets in rain When the heart's tired of running and the milk's gone sour Will your feelings still be the same? When the match won't light so the flames don't tremble And the years are condemning us, too I'll need a soulmate to hold me and a friend for life And I'm hoping it might be you When I think of life as a chance not taken Or as a compromise tinged with regret When the kids leave for breeding and the TV's king Will you tell me we're not done yet? Will you think of me as a distant island Or will you come with me to the moon? I'll need a soulmate to hold me and a friend for life And I'm hoping it might be you Give me asylum and I'll keep the faith Keep me in coffee and so safe And I'll feed your cats and I'll paint walls And I'll be your one-night stand Will you come with me in the certain knowledge That the catch is there's no catch at all? I'll need a soulmate to hold me and a friend for life And I'm hoping it might be you Yes, I'm certain it must be you
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Written by: JIM CREGAN, STEVE HARLEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Friend for Life" is a song by Rod Stewart that was released as part of his 29th studio album, "Another Country," in 2015.
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Album's Success"Another Country," the album on which "Friend for Life" is featured, peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 20 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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SongwritersLike many other tracks on the album, "Friend for Life" was co-written by Rod Stewart himself and Kevin Savigar. Savigar has been a longtime collaborator with Stewart and contributed significantly to many of his songs.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the category of Rock music, which is Rod Stewart's primary genre. It also incorporates elements of pop and folk, making it a diverse musical piece.
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Emotional Theme"Friend for Life" delves into themes of friendship, bonding and unconditional love. This tone sets it apart from some of Stewart's more romantically-inclined songs.
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InstrumentationMuch like the rest of the "Another Country" album, "Friend for Life" features an array of musical instruments including but not limited to guitars, drums, and keyboards to create a rich, full sound.
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Background VocalsThe song includes interesting harmony vocals which add depth to the over-all composition.
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Fanbase ReactionWhile not released as a single, "Friend for Life" has been praised by fans for its lyrical depth and emotional vulnerability, traits that Rod Stewart is celebrated for.
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Rod Stewart's CareerRod Stewart is one of Britain's most successful musicians, and has produced hits across five decades. "Friend for Life," although not a chart-topping hit, nonetheless adds to his extensive catalog of enduring songs.
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Rod's Comfortable Style"Friend for Life" showcases Rod Stewart's unmistakeable rasp and familiar stylistic choices musically, making it a classic in the minds of his fans.
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