Friend of the Family

Ten years ago, you started university
New town, new clothes, new liberty
New clubs, new friends and lots of laughs
And for you, the world was not enough
One of your friends was this guy
You really liked him, never told him, you were too shy
You were certain that there was no rush
He liked you, too, and you enjoyed the blush

You had a good time and so it went
Then you found out that he was dating your friend
You were too slow - but still
She knew how you felt but she went in for the kill
You couldn't bear watching them holding hands
But then again, you'd be loosing two friends
You decided to stay close
Perhaps it won't last... who knows

And you would be the
Friend of the Family, Friday night babysitter
Shopping trip company, birthday party dress-fitter
Hardest place you've ever been in
You'd do anything to be with him

As her bride's maid by her side
With so much to say and so much to hide
He looked so smart in his suit
And this all led you to conclude
You would keep her in your life
Love her as a friend and hate her as his wife
It hurts and feels good to be close
Dreaming it won't last... who knows

And you are the
Friend of the Family, Friday night babysitter
Shopping trip company, birthday party dress-fitter
Hardest place you've ever been in
You'd do what it takes to be with him

You mind the kids one Friday night
Watch TV by their fireside
They come home, just a quick Hello
She goes straight upstairs to check on Jenny and Joe
He sits down with you, and over tea
He tells you about the movie and their tragedy
Five years married, time has shown
This thing mightn't last... who knows

And you are the
Friend of the Family, Friday night babysitter
Shopping trip company, birthday party dress-fitter
Hardest place you've ever been in
You'd do what it takes to be with him

And you listen, you're his friend
Secretly Hoping that he'd understand
You look him in the eyes as you say goodnight
He just takes your hand... and smiles