Girlfriend, you've been there Τhrough the laughter and the tears Seems like going steady all those years You were the first to know You offered solace to my troubled soul You always gave me space and let me grow Times goes by But still you and I Τwo fireflies, τwirl and glister I'd be half a person If it weren't for you sister Girlfriend, you've always been Someone to look up to For your strength, your wit, your sense of humor And that quirky style When I am being a jerk Keep on calling me out I'll protest in self-defence But I know you're right, deep down Times goes by But still you and I Τwo fireflies, τwirl and glister I'd be half a person If it weren't for you sister We both know that It's not always easy Sometimes words are bombs We're family and it's a tough affair Our drama will emerge when we could least expect it But then, soon, vanishes into thin air Girlfriend, I get so mad Daily news I can't abide There's still so much to fight for But we'll stand side by side Times goes by But still you and I Two fireflies, twirl and glister I'd be half a person If it weren't for you sister