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.
ok
Between Friends Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I think we should stay up
Can we stay the same?
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
We stay up
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
You try feeling what you say
Kinda like it
Maybe you could stay
No one makes me feel this way
Save it for a lonely day
′Cause I'm fucking with you
Stuck in a daze
Does time move only one pace
My heart racing
I′m just rephrasing
I think we should stay up
Can we stay the same?
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
We stay up
Can we stay the same?
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
You like holding me to things
Know I'm trying
Like me in that way
I can't be the one to say
Take it, put my mind in place
′Cause I′m falling down
Flat on my face
Does time move only one pace
My heart racing
I'm just rephrasing
I think we should stay up
Can we stay the same?
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
We stay up
Can we stay the same?
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
We stay up
Can we stay the same?
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
I think we should stay up
Can we stay the same?
You really never leave my brain
I wanna make you feel the same
Okay
The song "okay" by Between Friends is about wanting to preserve a relationship and keep things the way they are. The lyrics express a desire to stay up with the person and keep the relationship from changing. The idea that the person never leaves the singer's brain suggests a strong emotional attachment. The singer wants to make the other person feel the same way, indicating a sense of reciprocity in the relationship.
The lyrics also touch on the fear of losing the relationship. The line "Save it for a lonely day" implies that the singer wants to hold onto the relationship and save it for a time when they might feel isolated. The lines "Does time move only one pace? My heart racing, I'm just rephrasing" suggest a sense of anxiety and uncertainty about the future of the relationship.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of a young relationship, where the desire to preserve the connection is strong, and the fear of losing it is ever-present.
Line by Line Meaning
I think we should stay up
I want to spend more time with you and stay awake for longer
Can we stay the same?
Do you feel the same way about me as you did before?
You really never leave my brain
I cannot stop thinking about you and you are always on my mind
I wanna make you feel the same
I hope you also have feelings for me like I do for you
Okay
I am agreeing to something or asking if you agree with me
You try feeling what you say
I hope you are being sincere and truly mean what you say
Kinda like it
I am enjoying this interaction with you
Maybe you could stay
Perhaps you could spend more time with me
No one makes me feel this way
I have never felt this way about anyone else before besides you
Save it for a lonely day
Hold on to this memory or feeling for a day when you need it
′Cause I'm fucking with you
I am playing around or joking with you
Stuck in a daze
I feel entranced or mesmerized
Does time move only one pace
Time feels like it's moving slowly or not at all when I am with you
My heart racing
I am feeling a rush of emotions, particularly love or excitement
I′m just rephrasing
I am repeating myself or saying the same thing in different words
You like holding me to things
You appreciate when I follow through on promises or commitments
Know I'm trying
I am making an effort to improve or maintain our relationship
Like me in that way
You have similar feelings towards me as I do towards you
I can't be the one to say
I am reluctant to express my true feelings or make a move
Take it, put my mind in place
Help me sort out my thoughts and feelings about you
′Cause I′m falling down
I feel like I am losing control or losing my grip on something
Flat on my face
I am failing or stumbling in my attempts to navigate this situation
We stay up
Let's stay up and keep spending time together
You really never leave my brain
I think about you constantly and can't get you out of my head
I wanna make you feel the same
I hope our feelings for each other are mutual and that I can make you as happy as you make me
Writer(s): Savannah Hudson, James Hudson
Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jizzellreyna
She’s such a vibe .
@cale5341
i dont know why but im addicted to their music <3
@somerandomnothings
Imagine dancing with all your friends to this
@squidalo4059
imagine having any to begin with
@ninamacakova886
THIS WHOLE ALBUM IS INSANE
@ciscoski
the 0 dislikes prove how good this song is
@keanetibon7042
When they released this, I had just started seeing this amazing girl. I understood it as a love song abt this great person that is always around. It really did seem like we would never leave bed and we would always feel the same state of being content. We recently ended things and now I’m thinking that this song is more abt being mindful of where your relationship is being steered and that it’s okay to leave bed. Get out and do something with your significant other. It’s okay to not feel the same. You won’t know how to navigate feelings of discomfort or deal with an issue later down the line otherwise. What I’m saying is get out of the comfort zone of your relationship and truly find comfort in the uncomfortable. Love this song!
@eriwantstotalk
Sjdbks estuve esperando toda la semana para oír el álbum y ha valido muchísimo la pena. 😭🌈💗✨
Love u, guys. 💗💗💗💗
@calafree
Alright so this is my first time hearing this song or artist and I have deadass listened to ‘Ok’ 63 times in a row. I need to start a discussion please. What does this song mean to you guys?? My heart needs to know please and thanks!
@ishaan5183
I think it’s about being trapped in a relationship without consciously knowing