The duo were born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. They displayed an early interest and aptitude for music, and were home-schooled. In 2013, they auditioned for Season 8 of America's Got Talent, and progressed until being eliminated in the quarterfinals. Two years later they, along with several others, formed a group called The Heirs. They played in the 2016 Vans Warped Tour, but the group disbanded in 2017.
The duo, along with the drummer of The Heirs, Brennan Benko, split off to create Between Friends in 2017, debuting with the single ‘suburban wonderland’. They established their own sound with these releases, making songs of bedroom pop, laptop pop, and shoegaze dream pop. They are especially known for their 2018 hit EP ‘we just need some time together’, which has more than 170 million streams on Spotify as of September, 2023. In 2019, Brennan Benko quietly left the group to focus on his drumming career, however remained as a collaborator and still works with the group to produce live drums on their songs up to this day.
In 2021, they released their first mixtape ‘i like when you shine!’ after a nearly 3 year hiatus. This was followed up with the 2022 EP ‘CUTiE’.
In April 2023, Between Friends announced the release of their first full-length studio album, titled ‘i love my girl, she’s my boy’. They dropped 5 pre-release singles until the subsequent album release on August 25th, 2023.
lonely
Between Friends Lyrics
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Tell me different things when you want me
Never was the type to get lonely
Something in the way you told me
And I could take you home but it's the old me
You tell me what I want and here we are again
There′s nothing like the nights where you unfold me
I should never call when I'm lonely
Look for you in things that you show me
Never was the type to stay lonely
Something in the way you told me
And I could take you home but it's the old me
You tell me what I want and here we are again
There′s nothing like the nights where you unfold me
Can we ever make it out again, again
And I could be the one to say I′m lonely
You tell me what I want and here we are again
There's nothing like the nights where you unfold me
Can we ever make it out again, again?
You′ve got blue eyes, what you wanna see?
I've been downtown with your friends
You′ve got new eyes, what you wanna see?
I've been downtown
You′ve got blue eyes, what you wanna see?
I've been downtown with your friends
You've got new eyes, what you wanna see?
I′ve been downtown
I could be easy for you
Your mind is like easy love
It′s hard to find, baby
What is yours is mine
The song "Lonely" by Between Friends is about a person who finds themselves feeling lonely and seeking comfort in someone who they know is not good for them. The opening line, "I can never call when I'm lonely," sets the tone for the entire song, indicating that the singer has a habit of reaching out to this person when they feel lonely. Despite knowing that this person may not have their best interests at heart, they continue to seek their attention.
The singer reflects on the fact that they are not the type of person to get lonely, indicating that this particular person has a hold on them that others do not. They are drawn to the way this person speaks to them and how they make them feel, even though they know it may not be the healthiest option. The line "And I could take you home but it's the old me" suggests that perhaps the singer has been in this situation before and regrets their past decisions.
The chorus is a plea for some sort of resolution or escape from this cycle of loneliness and dependence. The singer wonders if they can ever make it out of this situation and move forward without this person. The repetition of the line "Can we ever make it out again, again?" highlights the singer's desperation for some sort of way out.
Line by Line Meaning
I can never call when I'm lonely
I cannot seek comfort from you when I'm lonely
Tell me different things when you want me
You only say things I want to hear when you need me
Never was the type to get lonely
I never used to feel lonely before
Something in the way you told me
Your words have a certain effect on me
And I could take you home but it's the old me
I could give in to my old habits and take you home
You tell me what I want and here we are again
You manipulate me by only telling me what I want to hear
There's nothing like the nights where you unfold me
I feel safe and comforted by you on those nights
Can we ever make it out again, again?
Can we ever have a meaningful relationship again?
Look for you in things that you show me
I search for clues in your actions to understand your true intentions
Never was the type to stay lonely
I never used to dwell in loneliness before
And I could be the one to say I'm lonely
I could admit my own loneliness to you
You've got blue eyes, what you wanna see?
You have blue eyes but what do you really want to see?
I've been downtown with your friends
I have been out with your friends
You've got new eyes, what you wanna see?
You may have changed, but what are you still searching for?
I could be easy for you
I could be what you need without much effort
Your mind is like easy love
You give your heart to others too easily
It's hard to find, baby
Love is difficult to find
What is yours is mine
We are in this together as partners
Writer(s): Brandon Hudson, Savannah Hudson
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Some Random Nothings
SAV LOOKS STUNNING OMG, BRANDON LOOKS SO FREAKING COOL, AND THE SONG IS AMAZING, AS ALWAYS
Some Random Nothings
@Molly Mermaid ty !
Gina Esua
@John Smith 👨🏾🦲boy bye-
Molly Mermaid
Yess I love their music!!
Also, nice pfp
Gina Esua
@John Smith Um
Que?
what you talkin about
Doudyyi
They’re literally so perfect
Vinteage
They are so underrated
Misha
You should put out music everyday so I can get through life, thank you
Tania Paola Martínez Galicia
In loooove with this song the ways that is sounds is so hypnotic
Jacqueline
Cómo me encantan todas las canciones de ellos