A “fairweather friend” is a person only sticks around when their friends' lives are going well, but disappears at the first sign of trouble. This sort of relationship is often considered toxic and undesirable due to its innate lack of mutual reliability and trust. Throughout the song, lead vocalist...
[Verse 1]
Hey, how you been? Nice to see you again
My fairweather friend
It's to cool to see a face from way back when
My fariweather friend
[Pre-Chorus]
When I'm riding high, you're always by my side
When I'm laid low, you abandon me
[Verse 2]
How do you do? What can I do for you?
My fairweather friend
Better use me up now while I'm still of use
My fairweather friend
[Pre-Chorus]
When I'm riding high, you're always by my side
When I'm laid low, you abandon me
[Chorus]
I don't see you around here anymore
I really don't the have time for you
My fairweather friend
Don't want to have to be nice to you
My fairweather friend
[Guitar Solo]
[Pre-Chorus]
When I'm riding high, you're always by my side
When I'm laid low, you abandon me
[Chorus]
I don't see you around here anymore
I really don't have time for you
My fairweather friend
Don't want to have to be nice to you
My fairweather friend
There's no room in my life for you
My fairweather friend
Time to say goodbye to you
My fairweather friend
ALL released Fairweather Friend on Tue May 05 1998.