Theme of the Week #4: Friendship

Hello everyone!

Welcome to Theme of the Week #4

 Friendship is a magical thread woven delicately into the fabric of our lives that brings joy, laughter, and support. It's a bond that transcends borders, cultures, and backgrounds, connecting souls in the most extraordinary ways.

It is often a space where one can be unapologetically themselves and free from judgment, for true friends accept one for who they are, with all one’s human flaws.

This week let us cherish these special connections, that leave us with happiness, inspiration, and sometimes stupid pranks and gossips.

What better way to honour these friendships than by sharing songs that capture the essence of friendship?

Let's celebrate the bonds of friendship through the universal language of music!

Drop the links below and don’t hesitate to tell us what makes these songs so meaningful to you.

Let me start with these :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2TyVQGoCYo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiVbwrblkdM

Join in this harmonious celebration of friendship.

🎵 Let the music play and let the friendships grow! 🎵

Tag: DreamOfEndless

List of Songs Shared:

1. I'll be there for you (F.R.I.E.N.D.S. theme song)

2. Yaroon Dosti from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

3. With a little help from my friends by Beatles

4. Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge from Sholay

5. Diye Jalte Hain from Namak Haraam

6. Frienship by Chris Stapleton

Tagging members who had participated in other TOTW threads :)

Thank you, T for this beautiful theme! True friends are indeed as rare and precious as diamonds and those who stay with you through thick and thin are the ones worth cherishing & keeping!

Friendship is empowering as well as freeing, because it's a bond of choice rather than one enforced by blood or legal ties. 

It doesn't matter if you're in doldrums, you can always get by 

With a little help from your friends! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIizdazLTeU

Friendship… kabheee naheen todengey :) .. the infamous song from infamous movie Sholay :) 

https://youtu.be/Bx5sqAE86e0

Yet another beautiful ode to friendship. This song, I think, encompasses everything that's good about friends and friendship!

Song: Diye jalte hain

Film: Namak Haraam (1973)

Music: R.D. Burman

Lyrics: Anand Bakshi

Singer: Kishore Kumar

Actors: Rajesh Khanna & Amitabh Bachhan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4IKtYalRW4

These words ring so true!

Daulat aur Jawani ek din kho jaati hai

SAch kehta hoon saari duniya dushman ho jaati hai

Umr bhar dost lekin saath chalte hain....

Diye jalte hain, phool khilte hain

Badi mushkil se magar duniya mein dost milte hain....

Chris Stapleton has risen to one of my favs and this song of his says it all … … After all a friend in need is a friend indeed…. ❤️

Said, what's wrong, my long time friend

Something's botherin' you?

Tell me, what the problem is

I'll see what I can do

There are times we disagree

We agree more than we don't

We won't always see eye to eye

But we will more than we won't

We got friendship

The kind that last a lifetime

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

Yeah, we got friendship

The kind that last a lifetime

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

If you're on the street, I'll take your hand

If you're hungry, I'll give you food

If it's money you need, I got some saved

If you're sick, I'll visit you

I've been where you are right now

You saw me through it all

I'll lean on you, you can lean on me

I'm never gonna let you fall

'Cause we got friendship

The kind that last a lifetime

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

Yeah, we got friendship

The kind that last a lifetime

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

Talk to me, old pal of mine

If you feel you can't go on

Don't you sweat, it ain't over yet

This bond we share is strong

Now your welfare is my concern

You weigh less than you think

I'll carry you, through the circumstance

Safe I'll let you sing

'Cause, we got friendship

The kind that last a lifetime

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

Yeah, we got friendship

The kind that last a lifetime

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

Yeah, we got friendship

The kind that last a lifetime

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

Through all the hardship

You know, you're a friend of mine

https://youtu.be/3W33TY6Oasg

With a little help form my friends  What a beautiful song! Beatles are ❤️

The video you shared is not visible everywhere on copyright grounds. So, I am sharing a different link for others to see.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C58ttB2-Qg

Dont we all need someone to lean on… :) 

Lean On —- Major Lazer and DJ Snake

All we did was care for each other

But the night was warm

We were bold and young

All around, the wind blows

We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

We need someone to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

All we need is somebody to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

We need someone to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on

What will we do when we get old?

Will we walk down the same road?

Will you be there by my side?

Standin' strong as the waves roll over

When the nights are long

Longing for you to come home

All around, the wind blows

We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

We need someone to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

All we need is somebody to lean on (hey)

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

We need someone to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun

A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on

All we need is somebody to lean on

(We need someone to lean on, hey)

(Hey, hey)

A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on

(Major Lazer, hey)

Oh, oh-oh

(Hey, hey, hey, hey)

(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)

We need someone to lean on (hey, hey)

Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)

All we need is somebody to lean on (hey, hey)

Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)

We need someone to lean on (hey, hey)

Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)

A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on (hey, hey)

https://youtu.be/YqeW9_5kURI

And of course.. when we speak of lean on..

who can forget the classic… 

Lean on Me — Bill Withers..

Hmm... hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm

Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm

Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm

Sometimes in our lives

We all have pain

We all have sorrow

But if we are wise

We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me

When you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on...

For it won't be long

Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

Please swallow your pride

If I have things you need to borrow

For no one can fill

Those of your needs that you won't let show

You just call on me brother when you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me

When you're not strong

And I'll be your friend

I'll help you carry on...

For it won't be long

Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

You just call on me brother

When you need a hand

We all need somebody to lean on

I just might have a problem that you'll understand

We all need somebody to lean on

If there is a load you have to bear

That you can't carry

I'm right up the road

I'll share your load

If you just call me

Call me

If you need a friend

(Call me)

Call me (call me)

If you need a friend

(Call me)

https://youtu.be/Jrlhn1H1EWw

That's what friends are for

Songwriters: Burt Bacharach/ Carole Sager

Performed by: Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, Elton John, Stevie Wonder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyTpu6BmE88

And I never thought I'd feel this way

And as far as I'm concerned

I'm glad I got the chance to say

That I do believe I love you

And if I should ever go away

Well, then close your eyes and try

To feel the way we do today

And then if you can remember

Keep smilin', keep shinin'

Knowing you can always count on me for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for

Well, you came and opened me

And now there's so much more I see

And so by the way I thank you

Oh and then for the times when we're apart

Well, then close your eyes and know

These words are coming from my heart

And then if you can remember

Oh, keep smilin' and keep shinin'

Knowing you can always count on me for sure

That's what friends are for

In good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

Oh, that's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'

Knowing you can always count on me for sure

That's what friends are for

For good times and bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'

Knowing you can always count on me for sure

'Cause I tell you that's what friends are for

For good times and for bad times

I'll be on your side forever more

That's what friends are for (that's what friends are for, ya)

On me for sure (count on me for sure, count on me for sure)

That's what friends are for

Keep smilin', keep shinin'