Story Behind The Song
I lived in a house with 4 other people while I was in school. We have now been friends for many years, even though some of us moved away (including me) and returned after long hiatus. We recently had a reunion, which inspired this song.
Song Description
The value of long-time friends, and how they still remain friends even when separated by time and distance.
| Song Length |
2:51 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Serene |
Subject |
Friend, Friendship |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
Old Friends
Old friends call you on the phone sometimes
Or show up on your doorstep
And say, "Remember when..."
And unpack their adventures
And hang them in the closets of your heart.
Old friends write you letters years too late
But you write back anyway.
They wake you in the night
Calling from the airport
In between flights.
Bridge 1
I used to worry
Everyone was leaving and soon they'd all be gone
But I was wrong 'cause life went on.
And sooner or later they all came home.
Old friends, no one could measure or compare
The treasure of these memories we share
And I will always care for
Old friends.
Bridge 2
I used to worry
Everyone was leaving and soon I'd be alone
But I was wrong 'cause life goes on
And sooner or later we all come home
Old friends, all our paths will cross again
Like multi-colored ribbons enlaced through time and space
And there will always be a place for
Old friends.
©2003 Artsong Music (BMI)
Jan Seides
7311 Bucknell Drive
Austin, TX 78723
512-627-2115
pandaproductions@yahoo.com
www.janseides.com