Just Be Friends
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Just friends, but not like before
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
Two friends drifting apart
Two friends, but one broken heart
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
The lyrics of 蓮's song Just Be Friends explores the complex emotions that come with a romantic relationship transitioning into a friendship. The first line, "Just friends, lovers no more," immediately sets the tone for the rest of the verses. The singer is acknowledging that they are now just friends, and their romantic relationship has come to an end.
However, the second line, "Just friends, but not like before," shows that something has changed in their friendship. They are no longer the same as they were before they were romantically involved. The line "To think of what we've been and not to kiss again" expresses the pain of not being able to express physical affection for one another anymore. It feels like they are pretending that the relationship ending is not the end.
The final two lines, "Two friends drifting apart, two friends, but one broken heart" encapsulate the heartbreak and sadness of the situation. Although they are still friends, they are not as close as they once were, and one person has been hurt the most. The final line states, "We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died," summarizing the journey of their past romantic relationship and how it ended.
Line by Line Meaning
Just friends, lovers no more
We have redefined our relationship and no longer have romantic feelings for each other
Just friends, but not like before
We are still friends but the dynamics of our friendship have changed since we were lovers
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
It is difficult to remember our past romantic moments and not feel the urge to kiss each other again
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
It feels like we are trying to deny that our romantic relationship has ended and pretend that everything is fine
Two friends drifting apart
Our once intimate friendship is drifting apart
Two friends, but one broken heart
We are now just friends but one of us is still heartbroken over the ending of our romantic relationship
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
We had a great time together as lovers but suddenly our love for each other died
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN KLENNER, SAM M. LEWIS
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