I was having an OPM (Original Pilipino Music) kick
a couple of weeks ago,
and I remembered this song from my archives.

It’s an old song from the Philippines
sung by Odette Quesada.

My good friend, Anne
actually asked me if I know this one.

I said “Yeah, it’s one of my favorites too.”

Then she said, “Can you play it?”

“Not only am I going to play it.” I answered.
“I am also going to ruin it!”

And now, I am going to share it with you.

So here’s

Friend of Mine
Music by – Odette Quesada
Voice and all instruments by – Ty Martell


Lyrics start here:

-FRIEND OF MINE-
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
And babe is this all we ever could be?

Refrain:
You tell me things I’ve never known
I 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