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Even if Fred was a little special.
A humorous and heartfelt song about friendship and embracing differences, told through the story of a boy and his 'special' friend Fred.
Key Takeaways
- Friendship can transcend differences and challenges.
- Embracing uniqueness can lead to personal growth.
- Humor can be a powerful tool to discuss sensitive topics.
- True friends accept and support each other unconditionally.
- Being 'special' is subjective and can be a source of strength.
Summary
- The song narrates the childhood friendship between the narrator and Fred, who is described as 'a little special.'
- Fred is portrayed as kind but different, with behaviors that set him apart from others.
- The narrator contrasts their own abilities and interests with Fred's unique traits.
- Despite Fred’s quirks and challenges, the friendship remains strong and meaningful.
- Fred’s actions sometimes cause trouble, including an incident where he hits the narrator with a brick.
- The narrator ultimately embraces the friendship, realizing it has made him 'special' too.
- The song uses humor and candid language to address themes of acceptance and difference.
- It highlights how friendship can change perspectives and foster personal growth.
- The tone shifts from sympathy to celebration of uniqueness and mutual understanding.
- The song ends on a positive note, affirming the value of their bond despite challenges.
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When I was a boy of ten,
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I had a very best friend.
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Fred was kind with good intent,
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But just a little different.
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Oh, special friend.
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Mama dropped him on his head.
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Now he's not so bright instead,
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He's a little bit special.
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Just a little bit.
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We played tag and he'd get hurt.
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I'd play soldier, he'd eat dirt.
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I like math and the spelling bee.
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Fred liked talking to a tree.
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Oh, special friend.
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Mama dropped him on his head.
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Now she keeps him in the shed.
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'Cause he's a little bit special.
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Just a little bit.
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I ran track.
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Hung out in malls.
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Fred ran head first into walls.
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I had girls and lots of clothes.
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Fred had names for all his toes.
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Oh, special friend.
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Mama dropped him on his head.
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Now he thinks he's a piece of bread.
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'Cause he's a little bit special.
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Just a little bit.
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One day talking to special friend,
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He grabbed a brick and he swung it in my head.
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And as he laughed at me, that's when I knew that special friend just made me special too.
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Now I laugh as I help bugs.
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I give strangers great big hugs.
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Next to me, Fred is fine.
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Yeah, he's a f***ing Einstein.
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Oh, special friend.
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Now we're not right in the head, you see.
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Now we're not so bright instead.
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We're a little bit special.
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Just a little bit.
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That bastard friend made me special.
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Just a little bit.
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Just a little bit special.
Topics:Stephen LynchSpecial Fredfriendship songhumoracceptancedifferencechildhood storycrazypillsunique friendshipcomedy music
