Eli Lieb - When You Need a Friend (LGBTQ youth support music video)

I wrote this song dedicated to a young life that was lost that touched my life. My hope is that this song and video provide hope and strength to those who are feeling lost and alone. You are not alone.

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Song written and produced by Eli Lieb
Mixed by Paul David Hager
Mastered by Emily Lazar at The Lodge Mastering

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LYRICS:

Yeah I know what it's like to feel alone
When you walk through the door and no one's home
Falling asleep at the wheel again
Tired and you're trying just to find a friend
When the air feels too thin and the nights get too long
Light up your stereo and play this song

When you need a friend
I will be your friend
When you need a friend
I will be your friend

When you feel like the tide’s coming in
And the easiest thing is drowning
Take all your strength yeah and fight through the waves
As hard as it is just Don't be afraid
When the pain feels too deep and the nights get too long
Light up your stereo and play this song

When you need a friend
I will be your friend
When you need a friend
I will be your friend

[elilieb]

I hope you all find strength in this video. Here is the more detailed story of how it come about.... One year ago, a 14 year old trans boy from my hometown and school took his own life. His name was Finn. I didn’t know him on a personal level but interacted with him quite a few times as he worked in the local grocery store I go to. I always remembered he was so joyful and so full of light. I remember thinking how proud I was of him and how excited I was for his future. He was one of those people that exuded light. So when I found out what happened, I was really shocked and shaken. My very first thought was, I wish I would have told him how amazing I thought he was, and that if he ever needed a friend to talk to, I would have been that to him. I immediately contacted the school and said I wanted to help in any way that I could. So we arranged for me to come in and talk to the kids. Before that was all set up, I decided I wanted to write a song dedicated to his memory, but also a song that could help others who might be in need. I wanted to write something that when people listen to it, they feel like they have a song for them, and that they have a friend in me. A song to empower and help get through the hard times. I decided I wanted to film my visit to the school and set this song to it. My hope is that it helps anyone who is feeling hopeless or lost. You are not alone. You are not alone. You are not alone. When you need a friend, I will be your friend. Each and every one of you are beautiful, and beauty goes so much deeper than the mainstream portrays. Beauty is the courage of someone’s soul to be exactly who they are. Beauty is someone that radiates love. As Pride month comes to and end, I want to leave you with my music video, ‘When You Need A Friend’ to help remind you to be prideful every moment of your life. You should all be extremely proud of the beautiful beings that you are. You are all perfect 💖🌈
Special thanks to the Trevor project for graciously sending me all the posters, flyers, and packets to give to the kids and put up at the school. And to Finn, your life has inspired me and so many others in immeasurable ways. You ARE a powerful soul.

[jdknight]

Thanks...if we lose our young people, there is no future!!!! No person should ever feel less than, ashamed, uncomfortable, alone, cut off, isolated!!!! WE ALL NEED A

[ricardobrunellitirico]

I always talk about that with my students. I try to be present and open to talk about things they need. Thank you for this song and for all the feelings it represent.

[peperatinho]

You're such an inspiration, Eli. A huge angel! LGBTQ+ community and everybody should watch this and support. Thank u for this. Kisses from 🇧🇷

[devilkyn]

This is fantastic. Growing up in the 80's I remember all the terrible and long nights. All of the fear. Fear of being found out, fear of being caught by the roving gangs of gay bashers, fear of my friends and family finding out and rejecting me. Nights can be sooo long and lonely when you feel like you are all alone in the world and that there is no one like you who would understand. It's great that you are able to show people that they are not... You are not alone. It isn't always easy, but you can make it through. And you will find friends.

[fernandjose]

"When you need a friend, I will be your friend." Thank you so much!

[Ilovemydogsandy]

Thank you for this. It’s important to bring light to these kinds of things and you did it beautifully. May the young boys soul Rest In Peace.

[ReviloGloire]

Awesome video and song. This is what our community is about... support and love.

[阿来-rf]

Your light up my whole world.Thank u, my favorite Eli.

[asmABC]

keep inspiring with your love, music & words_ it's nice 2 C U don't just talk the talk- but U walk the walk_ the world needs lots more good people like U

[TheCynedd]

Eli, I have always loved your music but I admire you as a human being. Continue making inspirational, entertaining and enriching music.

[thienanvutran]

Thank you Eli Lieb for being a great singer who brings us a message filled with hope.
Like so much your songs

[tarungusain]

Great message!!!
Eli is inspiration!!

[billycarroll]

You are an amazing man and role model Eli. With much respect and admiration. A devoted fan.

[mondschein]

Eli, you’re so great. Thank you! I love you. Keep doing what you do. Greetings from the Czech Republic 🇨🇿🇪🇺

[davidbromley]

Absolutely beautiful. Touching and heartfelt:-) great job Eli and thank u for being such an amazing person and a great inspiration to not just the young but to ALL people within the LGBTQ+ Community all around the world:-)

[Eeyore]

You truly are one of the good ones like an angel on earth. Never ever change, Eli!! This song & video is beautiful!!

[luisriqlme]

It's so beautiful, I'm feeling more happy listening your song, thank you and congratulations ♥️

[doneugene]

So important that we all put ourselves out there to help others and try the best we can to be conscious of the struggles that teens have. Great sentiment, great song, great example, Eli!

[a]

beautiful vocal and meaningful messages, only in eli's music.