I Got Your Back Quotes to Help You Remember You Are Not Alone
These ‘I’ve got your back’ quotes will remind you that you are never truly alone.
There are friends, family members, and sometimes even strangers who will help you out when you need it the most.
Of course, some people will claim they have your back.
However, when the chips are down, you might discover they don’t.
These fake friends (and sometimes family members) may cause you some heartache.
Try to remember that their shortcomings are not your fault.
You deserve loyalty, protection, and love—all the things that come along when someone actually has your back.
Having someone’s back should be a serious matter and not something you just promise lightly.
When you claim to have someone’s back, it means that you will help them when times are tough.
It also means that you will be there to protect and defend them.
The phrase actually originated during the Second World War.
The fact that it was originally a combat phrase should show just how serious it was.
Squads of soldiers cleared buildings and other defensive positions.
When the first soldier entered the fray, they would depend on others in the unit to protect him from the rear.
This meant that he could concentrate on the dangers that lay in front of him.
Keep reading through these I’ve got your back quotes to help you take care of those around you or recognize that you are not alone.
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Short I’ve got your back quotes
Sometimes it doesn’t take a lot of words to convey an important message. These I’ve got your back quotes might be short (perfect for Instagram and social media), but they are still powerful.
1. “Keep calm I got your back, girl.” — Unknown
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2. “You can relax, babe, I got your back.” — Unknown
3. “The man above has got your back!!!” — Ricardo Housham
4. “Friendship is… knowing someone’s got your back.” — Unknown
5. “It’s alright, I got your back, and I know you got mine.” — Unknown
6. “No matter how it all goes down, I got your back.” — Sasha Williams
7. “I got your back, you got mine. I’ll help you out anytime.” — Unknown
8. “Your true friends always have your back, no matter what.” — Unknown
9. “If the world attacks and you slide off track, remember one fact, I got your back.” — Will Smith
10. “I want you to know without a doubt that I’ve got your back. And your front. And your sides.” — Maya Banks
I’ve got your back quotes about protection
Protection is an important aspect of having someone’s back. These I’ve got your back quotes are the perfect way to let someone know you will look out for them.
11. “If by my life or death I can protect you, I will.” — J. R. R. Tolkien
12. “I’ll protect you. I’ll stand by you if anything happens.” — Fuyumi Soryo
13. “You’re my life now, and I will do anything to protect you.” — Stephenie Meyer
14. “If you don’t look out for others, who will look out for you?” — Whoopi Goldberg
15. “I am here to love you, to hold you in my arms, to protect you.” — Nicholas Sparks
16. “Only a true best friend can protect you from your immortal enemies.” — Richelle Mead
17. “I will always protect you. I will always put the safety of your heart above everything else.” — Erika Taylor
18. “Shoot first and inquire afterwards, and if you make mistakes, I will protect you.” — Hermann Goring
19. “I want a relationship where we talk like best friends, play like kids, argue like husband and wife, and protect each other like siblings.” — Unknown
20. “The best kind of friendships are fierce lady friendships where you aggressively believe in each other, defend each other, and think the other deserves the world.” — Unknown
I’ve got your back quotes about loyalty and backstabbers
These I’ve got your back quotes to address what the difference is between someone who is loyal and will have your back versus those who are faking it. Sadly, the people who profess to have our back are actually looking for our weak spots.
21. “Loyalty is when you have my back behind my back.” — Matt Tolbert
22. “A real friend’s got your back, while the fake ones are sticking knives in it.” — Unknown
23. “Friends who always got your back are very rare. If you have one, keep them.” — Unknown
24. “Dealing with backstabbers, there was one thing I learned. They’re only powerful when you got your back turned.” — Eminem
25. “True friends are those who do not let down even in times of distress and stand by you to share your burden.” — Anurag Prakash Ray
26. “Friends are supposed to have your back and accept you for you. If they don’t do that then sorry they ain’t your true friends.” — Unknown
27. “True friends are the ones that say I’ve got your back and really do.True friends Help you up.. when you fall.” — Nishan Panwar
28. “A true friend has got your back, wipes away your tears, and tells you everything is gonna be OK. A true friend knows when you need someone to talk to, even without asking.” — Unknown
29. “Don’t mistake acquaintances for friends, acquaintances are the people you know, friends are the people you can depend on to be there for you, and that you can count on to have you back when nobody else does.” — Rashida Rowe
30. “Everybody isn’t your friend. Just because they hang around you and laugh with you doesn’t mean they’re for you.” — Trent Shelton
I’ve got your back quotes for when times are tough
Life will hit all of us with some hard times. Not walking through those challenges alone is helpful, and someone having your back can make a world of difference.
31. “I’ll always be your umbrella when the rain comes!!” — Whitney Davis
32. “When you’re alone is when you can count your friends.” — Stephen Richards
33. “Maybe I can’t stop the downpour, but I will always join you for a walk in the rain.” — Dr. Sukhraj Dhillon
34. “You’re not going to have to face things just by yourself, you’re not going to have to face things all alone.” — Cruce Stark
35. “Always, somewhere, someone is fighting for you. As long as you remember her, you are not alone.” — Magica Quartet
36. “Don’t feel alone, because there is always someone out there who loves you more than you can imagine.” — Anurag Prakash Ray
37. “When the world seems unfair, just look into the mirror and say I’ve got your back baby. You are doing great and I love you lots.” — Neha Gaur.
38. “To anyone out there who has ever been assaulted: You will never be alone. You are never alone. We have your back. I’ve got your back.” — Barack Obama
39. “I am for you. I’ve got your back. I am committed to your best. Help me understand things from your perspective. What can we do together to change things?” — Rob Bel
40. “Friendship means never having to be alone, it means there’s a constant wall of solidarity even when everything else is crumbling around you. If he’s the crumble in your life, then I’ll be the damn wall!” — Emma Hart
I’ve got your back quotes about family
Some families will guard your back like it is their life mission—these bonds are strong! However, not everyone has that kind of family. These I’ve got your back quotes address both situations.
41. “When trouble comes, it’s your family that supports you.” — Guy Lafleur
42. “Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.” — David Ogden Stiers
43. “When everything goes to hell, the people who stand by you without flinching–they are your family.” — Jim Butcher
44. “Having a place to go is a home. Having someone to love is a family.” — Donna Hedges
45. “It’s funny how people who we fight with the most at the end of day are the ones that really got your back.” — Jasmine V
46. “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” — Jane Howard
47. “Sometimes my children think I’m getting on their back. What they don’t understand is that I’m the only one who has their back!” — Unknown
48. “No family is perfect… we argue, we fight. We even stop talking to each other at times, but in the end, family is family. The love will always be there.” — Unknown
49. “No matter what Joe Hoffman and Wade Preston say, it’s not gender that makes a family; it’s love. You just need someone who’s got your back.” — Jodi Picoult
50. “When you come from a big family, you see that growing up, you’re learning how to share. Your family provides that; it gives you a sense of safety, and it’s a very grounding feeling.” — Gisele Bundchen
51. “I’ve got your back. Nothing alive will ever hurt you if I have breath in me. And nothing dead will hurt you if I don’t.” — Kim Harrison
52. “Friends are the ones who will always have your back, and their perspective on you doesn’t change no matter what.” — David Archuleta
53. “Look, if anyone is scared, I got your back.” — Jessica Chastain
54. “Just cause niggas get behind you don’t mean they got your back Beware of the serpent.” — Xzibit
55. “I feel this great sense of togetherness and people coming together and saying, “I got your back.” — Jessica Chastain
56. “Marriage is not just about marrying the right person and loving each other. It’s also about having a man that got your back no matter what.” — Abdulazeez Henry Musa
57. “Family isn’t blood. It’s the people who love you. The people who have your back.” — Cassandra Clare
58. “I have your back. I didn’t mean only when it’s easy. All the time.” — Veronica Roth
59. “I have your back, OK? Don’t forget that. I won’t let you.” — Karina Halle
60. “I’ve got your back, Doc. You can count on it. I would kill them before I let them touch you.” — Sandra Brown
What to do when someone you thought had your back actually doesn’t?
It can be a heart-wrenching moment to realize that a friend or family member doesn’t actually have your back.
It can be even worse when those people turn out not just to be apathetic but backstabbers!
While it will be hurtful, there are some things you can do to help cope.
The first step is to acknowledge the hurt their disloyalty caused you.
You could not control what they did, but you could control how to react to it.
Second, take the time you need to reflect and heal.
Look within yourself and be truthful about the relationship. Were there signs they were disloyal?
Would you have cared enough to help them if the situation was reversed?
Journaling can be a great way to help you reflect.
Finally, practice self-care and remember that you are strong and can get through this.
Putting your feelings and growth on the back burner while trying to forgive your friend or make new ones is not the best course of action.
Make sure you are taking care of your needs, and then when you feel you are in a good place, you can move forward.
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