I've known you for so long You are a friend of mine But is this all we'd ever be? I've loved you ever since You are a friend of mine But babe, is this all we ever could be? You tell me things I've never known I've shown you love you've never shown But then again, when you cry I'm always at your side You tell me 'bout the love you've had I listen very eagerly But deep inside you'll never see This feeling of emptiness It makes me feel sad But then again I'm glad I've known you all my life You are a friend of mine I know this is how it's gonna be I've loved you then and I love you still You're a friend of mine Now, I know friends are all we ever could be You tell me things I've never known I've shown you love you've never shown But then again, when you cry I'm always at your side You tell me 'bout the love you've had And I listen very eagerly But deep inside you'll never see This feeling of emptiness It makes me feel sad But then again Then again Then again I'm glad