So no one told you life was gonna be this way Your job's a joke, you're broke Your love life's D-O-A It's like you're always stuck in second gear Oh when it hasn't been your day Your week, your month, or even your year I'll be there for you (When the rain starts to pour) I'll be there for you (Like I've been there before) I'll be there for you ('Cause you're there for me, too) You're still in bed at ten and work began at eight You've burned your breakfast So far things are going great Your mother warned you there'd be days like these But she didn't tell you when the world has brought you down to your knees It's like you're always stuck in second gear I'll be there for you (When the rain starts to pour) I'll be there for you (Like I've been there before)