The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I know that he hurt you
I know that he broke your heart in two
For while you were loving him
He was mistreating you like a fool
I can't believe he's made you cry
I can't believe he's let you down once more
But honey you can count on me
Because that's what friends are for, yeah
And I'll be there when the rain starts to fall
Yes I'll be there to comfort you through it all
And I'll be there
'Cos that's what friends are for
I'll take the stars out of the sky for you
Because that's what friends are for
I'll file my life if you ask me to
Because that's what friends are for
You know anything you need I'll get for you
Because that's what friends are for
All that we've been through
You can count on me to stand by you
I know what your thinking
But you musn't let him back again
You've got find another love
A love that wouldn't treat you that way
One day you'll get over him
One day all the pain and the hurting
Will stop, stop
But until then my friend
You can cry till the last tear drop
And I'll be there to wipe away your tears
Yes I'll be there, collect your shattered dreams
And i'll be there
I know what friendship means
I'll take the stars out of the sky for you
Because that's what friends are for
I'll file my life if you ask me to
Because that's what friends are for
You know anything you need I'll get for you
Because that's what friends are for
All that we've been through
You can count on me to stand by you
And when I think about all the bad stuff that he put you through
Why didn't you tell me that he was lying and cheating on you
Just promise me this time, this time
That you won't back down
Never come around
Don't wanna see you hurt no more
Cos that's what friends are for
Because that's what friends are for
I don't deny, don't deny it
Because that's what friends are for
Cos that's what friends are
Oh yeah
I'll take the stars out of the sky for you
Because that's what friends are for
I'll file my life if you ask me to
Because that's what friends are for
You know anything you need I'll get for you
Because that's what friends are for
All that we've been through
You can count on me to stand by you
Oh yeah, ooh yeah
Oh yeah, ooh yeah
I know that he broke your heart in two
For while you were loving him
He was mistreating you like a fool
I can't believe he's made you cry
I can't believe he's let you down once more
But honey you can count on me
Because that's what friends are for, yeah
And I'll be there when the rain starts to fall
Yes I'll be there to comfort you through it all
And I'll be there
'Cos that's what friends are for
I'll take the stars out of the sky for you
Because that's what friends are for
I'll file my life if you ask me to
Because that's what friends are for
You know anything you need I'll get for you
Because that's what friends are for
All that we've been through
You can count on me to stand by you
I know what your thinking
But you musn't let him back again
You've got find another love
A love that wouldn't treat you that way
One day you'll get over him
One day all the pain and the hurting
Will stop, stop
But until then my friend
You can cry till the last tear drop
And I'll be there to wipe away your tears
Yes I'll be there, collect your shattered dreams
And i'll be there
I know what friendship means
I'll take the stars out of the sky for you
Because that's what friends are for
I'll file my life if you ask me to
Because that's what friends are for
You know anything you need I'll get for you
Because that's what friends are for
All that we've been through
You can count on me to stand by you
And when I think about all the bad stuff that he put you through
Why didn't you tell me that he was lying and cheating on you
Just promise me this time, this time
That you won't back down
Never come around
Don't wanna see you hurt no more
Cos that's what friends are for
Because that's what friends are for
I don't deny, don't deny it
Because that's what friends are for
Cos that's what friends are
Oh yeah
I'll take the stars out of the sky for you
Because that's what friends are for
I'll file my life if you ask me to
Because that's what friends are for
You know anything you need I'll get for you
Because that's what friends are for
All that we've been through
You can count on me to stand by you
Oh yeah, ooh yeah
Oh yeah, ooh yeah
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