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My Friends Over You
New Found Glory Lyrics


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I'm drunk off your kiss
For another night in a row
This is becoming too routine for me
But I didn't mean to lead you on
And it's alright to pretend
That we still talk
It's just for show, isn't it?
It's my fault that it fell apart

Just maybe
You need this
And I didn't mean to
Lead you on

You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I've started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over you
My friends over you

Please tell me everything
That you think that I should know
About all the plans you made
When I was nowhere to be found
And it's alright to forget
That we still talk
It's just for fun, isn't it?
It's my fault that it fell apart

Just maybe (maybe)
You need this (you need this)
And I didn't (and I didn't) mean to
Lead you on

You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I've started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over you
My friends over you

Just maybe you need this
You need this
And I didn't mean to
Lead you on

You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I've started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over

You were everything I wanted (everything I wanted)
But I just can't finish what I've started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over you
My friends over you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of My Friends Over You by New Found Glory depict a situation in which the protagonist is struggling with a toxic relationship. They admit that being with their partner has become too routine but try to keep up appearances because their partner needs the relationship more than they do. The protagonist feels guilty for leading their partner on but affirms that their friends come before their significant other. They refuse to be burdened by the past on their back, stating that they can’t finish what they started, and would still choose their friends over their partner.


The chorus repeats the line, "You were everything I wanted but I just can't finish what I've started," revealing that the protagonist had high hopes for the relationship but is no longer able to see it through. They acknowledge that their partner has been faithful, but this alone is not enough to make the relationship work.


The song’s lyrics highlight the difficulty of breaking free from a relationship that's no longer healthy, though one’s fear of hurting the other person’s feelings can often cloud our judgement. The protagonist sings honestly and openly about needing to prioritize their personal values over those of their partner’s, emphasizing that choosing oneself over someone else is not a betrayal, but rather an act of self-care.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm drunk off your kiss
I am under your influence and I cannot think straight due to your kiss.


For another night in a row
This has happened before, and it is beginning to be too frequent.


This is becoming too routine for me
I have grown tired of this situation and it feels like an unwanted habit.


But I didn't mean to lead you on
I did not intend to give the false impression of a romantic interest in you.


And it's alright to pretend
It is okay to act as if things are still okay between us.


That we still talk
That we maintain a communication that we both know is superficial.


It's just for show, isn't it?
It is merely for public display, and we both know that it is fake.


It's my fault that it fell apart
I am responsible for the end of our relationship.


Just maybe
Perhaps it is a possibility.


You need this
You require this situation to exist.


And I didn't mean to
I did not intend to cause harm or deception.


You were everything I wanted
You possessed all the qualities I desired in a significant other.


But I just can't finish what I've started
I am unable to commit to a long-term relationship with you.


There's no room left here on my back
I have no capacity to take on further commitments or obligations.


It was damaged long ago
This part of me was already broken before you came along.


Though you swear that you are true
Even though you promise to be honest and loyal to me.


I'd still pick my friends over you
If it came down to a choice, I would choose my friends over you.


Please tell me everything
I need to know every detail.


That you think that I should know
I need to be informed of the information that you believe is relevant.


About all the plans you made
I need to know of any intentions you have made without consulting me.


When I was nowhere to be found
When I was absent and not available to be contacted.


And it's alright to forget
It is acceptable to ignore the fact that we are not truly in communication.


It's just for fun, isn't it?
It is just harmless enjoyment, and we both know it is not serious.


Just maybe (maybe)
Perhaps it is likely.


You need this (you need this)
You desire this situation to persist.


You were everything I wanted (everything I wanted)
You were the ideal partner I had envisioned myself with.


My friends over you
I prioritize my friendships over my romantic relationship with you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chad Everett Gilbert, Cyrus William Bolooki, Ian R Grushka, Jordan I Pundik, Stephen Lee Klein

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I'm drunk off your kiss
For another night in a row
This is becoming too routine for me
But I didn't mean to lead you on
And it's alright to pretend
That we still talk
It's just for show, isn't it?
It's my fault that it fell apart
Just maybe you need this
And I didn't mean to
Lead you on
You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over you
(My friends over you)
Please tell me everything
That you think that I should know
About all the plans you made
When I was nowhere to be found
And it's alright to forget
That we still talk
It's just for fun, isn't it?
It's my fault that it fell apart
Just maybe (maybe)
You need this (you need this)
And I didn't (and I didn't)
Mean to
Lead you on
You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over you
(My friends over you)
Just maybe you need this
You need this
And I didn't mean to
Lead you on
You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over...
You were everything I wanted (everything I wanted)
But I just can't finish what I started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I'd still pick my friends over you
My friends over you



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Lyrics:
I'm drunk off your kiss
For another night in a row
This is becoming too routine for me
But I did not mean to lead you on
And it's all right to pretend
That we still talk
It's just for show, isn't it
It's my fault that it fell apart

Just maybe
You need this
And I didn't mean to
Lead you on

You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I've started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I still pick my friends over you
(My friends over you)

Please tell me everything,
That you think that I should know
About all the plans we made
When I was never to be found
And it's all right to forget
That we still talk
Its just for fun, isn't it
It's my fault that it fell apart

'cause maybe you need this
And I didn't mean to
Lead you on

You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I've started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I still pick my friends over you
(My friends over you)

Just maybe you need this
You need thisâ?¦
And I didn't mean to
Lead you on

You were everything I wanted
But I just can't finish what I've started
There's no room left here on my back
It was damaged long ago
Though you swear that you are true
I still pick my friends over you



All comments from YouTube:

Michael Trapson

Still bumping this in 2019 in between moonwalking 💯🔥🔥

jessdobbins88

2022 fck yessss

DontMindMe!

I knew Michael trapson had good taste in music!

Roland Deschain

Poor you.

kade R3

those people who say "who's listening in insert year are so annoying. they comment it on every music video -_-

jessdobbins88

Yes and in 2021!!

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John Mendoza

The world is ready for a punk, pop punk , emo re-emergence in the spotlight, I’ve been waiting 15 years to see it again

Big Dawg

@Stzer118 gangster?? LOL you’re SOFT as hell if this type of music is “gangster” to you. This is good music but far from gangster

Chyanne Smith

Fall Out Boys tour announcement will make you very happy 😌

K/ VonKirk

Your broken hero anyone?

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