The song was written specifically for the show and was released as a single in 1995. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of the most popular songs of the decade. The song is a catchy, upbeat pop-rock tune with lyrics about friendship and support. It perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the show, which is about six friends who live in New York City and support each other through thick and thin.
"I'll Be There for You" has become an iconic theme song and is instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever watched the show. It is a song that will always be associated with friendship and the special bond that friends share.