Echte Vrienden Lyrics in English Jan Smit , Gerard Joling

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Echte Vrienden by Jan Smit from Dutch to English.

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You're truly a friend to count on

Everything you do or say is sincere

Almost worth falling in love with

I'm attached to you

You're truly a friend I can talk with

Everything you tell me comes straight from your heart

If we have problems

Then we share the pain

Cause I laugh with you

I cry with you

And that's why I trust you

Cause real friends

You don't have them just for a while

They're there when it's needed even when things go wrong

You never feel alone

Real friends

You have them for life

They stand fully behind you

It feels safe

With friends around you

You're truly a friend to share with

Everything that's bothering me I run by you

You can heal wounds

My listening ear

You're truly a friend I can drink with

When we're together it always ends with a bottle of wine

You're hilarious

They won't break us

Cause I laugh with you

I cry with you

And that's why I trust you

Cause real friends

You don't have them just for a while

They're there when it's needed even when things go wrong

You never feel alone

Real friends

You have them for life

They stand fully behind you

It feels safe

With friends around you

Together we're stronger than alone

For real friends you go through fire

For someone like you

I put everything aside

Until the final hour

Cause real friends

You don't have them just for a while

They're there when it's needed even when things go wrong

You never feel alone

Real friends

You have them for life

They stand fully behind you

It feels safe

With friends around you

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🎶 Echte Vrienden is a cheerful Dutch anthem to unbreakable friendship. Jan Smit and Gerard Joling paint a picture of that one mate who is always in your corner – the person you can laugh with, cry with, vent to, and toast with a bottle of wine when the day is done. The lyrics celebrate honesty, loyalty, and the comforting feeling of knowing someone will drop everything to help you, even when life gets messy.

At its heart, the song reminds us that real friends are for life, not just for a fleeting moment. They heal wounds with a listening ear, share both your joy and your pain, and make you feel stronger simply by being near. With catchy melodies and warm harmonies, Echte Vrienden invites you to sing along, raise a glass, and cherish the people who make you feel at home.

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