There’s a moment in this journey that I gave up
My boots just couldn’t walk another mile
And that cloud above me had no silver lining
I couldn’t buy a break with my last dime
Oh but when I saw you standing in the corner
I’d never thought that you would have my back
But then we rolled in like the thunder and the lightning
Threw some punches then we had a laugh
Just some roughed up desperados
Hanging tough through thick and thin
Kicking up dust wherever we go
I can see that you and me are gonna be friends
Who’d thought we’d wind up here together?
It’s crazy that we’re standing side by side
Fighting just like two birds of a feather
Who’s gonna tell us now that we can’t fly?
Just some roughed up desperados
Hanging tough through thick and thin
Kicking up dust wherever we go
And I can see that you and me are gonna be friends
To the end you and me are gonna be friends
Yeah, here we go
Hey, hey you and me
Different as different can be
You like to rock, I like to roll
You take the high, I’ll take the low
Woah, woah-oh, woah-oh
Just some roughed up desperadoes
Hanging tough through thick and thin
Kicking up dust wherever we go
I can see that you and me are gonna be friends
To the end you and me are gonna be friends
And I can see that you and me are gonna be friends, yeah
Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places
Blake Shelton’s “Friends” explores the transformative power of companionship, especially when life feels tough. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two unlikely allies finding solace and strength in one another. The journey begins with hardship and exhaustion, only to shift when the narrator meets someone unexpected who becomes a steadfast friend. Their bond is likened to “roughed up desperados,” highlighting their resilience and loyalty, no matter how different they may seem. Together, these friends face life’s storms, uplifted by shared laughter and unwavering support. The song ultimately celebrates the beauty of friendship—how it can arise from adversity and thrive despite differences, making every challenge a little bit easier to bear.
Song Credits
- Artist: Blake Shelton