21 Problems Only Friends Fans Will Understand

20. "Wait, So There's A Second Verse To The Theme?!"

The Rembrandts' I'll Be There For You is one of the most iconic parts of the show, as synonymous as Apartment 20 and cups of coffee on the orange sofa. It perfectly sums up the entire ethos of the show: ok, it hasn't been your day, week, month, or even your year, but your friends are always going to be there for you, because that's what they do.

However, the version that plays over the credits is a truncated one, and when you first listen to the single you may get slightly confused as to why the song continues beyond that first verse and chorus. There is a whole second verse, and a bridge, all of which is in keeping with the general themes of the song, and true Friends fans will know these lyrics just as well as the ones heard at the beginning of the show. "You're still in bed at ten and work began at eight You've burned your breakfast, so far things are going great."

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