Johnny Drille - How are You (My Friend) Lyrics
Lyrics
I know sometimes e be like say
Nobody send you
That one na lie
I dey for you my friend
Padi no vex for me
Say I never call you since
But I hope that you are well
I hope your market sell
Everyday I dey pray for you
Make baba God bless you
I never forget you
How I go forget you
See my shoulder
Make you rest upon
You know I got you
Na me be your friend indeed
The money don show now
I don keep some for you
You no go suffer rara
God anything I get na for me and you yea
How are you my friend
How do you do my friend
I know sometimes e be like say
Nobody send you
That one na lie
I dey for you my friend
How are you my friend
How do you do my friend
I know sometimes e be like say
Nobody send you
That one na lie
I dey for you my friend
Oremi Atata
You always dey my mind
Padi me gon gon gon
I cherish you with my life
No worry yourself o
Everything go dey alright
And if anybody try you
You know it’s gon be on sight
See my shoulder
Make you rest upon
You know I got you
Na me be your friend indeed
Omo The money don show now
I don keep some for you
You no go suffer rara
God anything I get na for me and you yea
How are you my friend
How do you do my friend
I know sometimes e be like say
Nobody send you
That one na lie
I dey for you my friend
How are you my friend
How do you do my friend
I know sometimes e be like say
Nobody send you
That one na lie
I dey for you my friend
Video
Johnny Drille - How Are You [My Friend] - (Performance Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Johnny Drille’s “How Are You (My Friend),” released as a performance video on October 12, 2022, offers a gentle yet profound meditation on the quiet struggles and unspoken burdens that so often weigh down our hearts, even when outwardly appearing well. The song’s simple, yet resonant question, “How are you?” is more than a casual greeting; it’s an invitation to a deeper, more honest connection, much like the scriptural call to bear one another’s burdens. This sentiment echoes the words of Galatians 6:2, which urges believers to “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Drille’s approach suggests an awareness that true well-being isn’t always readily apparent, and sometimes, the most profound act of friendship is simply to ask with genuine concern, creating a safe space for vulnerability. The song encourages us to look beyond superficial affirmations, recognizing that beneath smiles, there can be silent battles, mirroring the biblical encouragement to seek the heart of matters, as Proverbs 20:5 states, “The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” It’s a reminder that authentic connection requires empathy and a willingness to see beyond the surface, much like Christ’s own compassion for those who were suffering, often recognizing their pain even when they tried to hide it. The underlying message champions the power of attentive friendship, urging listeners to be present for one another, offering a listening ear and a compassionate spirit, embodying the selfless love described in Philippians 2:4: “Not looking to your own interests, but each of you to the interests of the others.” In essence, “How Are You (My Friend)” is a beautiful call to deeper, more meaningful human connection, grounded in the simple yet powerful act of genuine inquiry and care.