Very Good Friends
Blue Six Lyrics


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People grow apart
There's not too much to say
What can move a heart
When love goes on its way?

I know you, I know what I want to
It took a while to show it
There's no lie, no need to compromise
When the truth arrives you'll know it

We're very good friends today
With all of the heartache in the past
Now I can trust you all the way
Cause I know you for who you are
When all of the judgments fall away
There's only the love that we began with

We're very good friends today
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
I can be a good friend to you
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us

People change with time
In ways no one can say
Love can change a life
Make sense of all the pain

A very bad storm today
And only the thunder in the skies
Could lead to a rainbow come what may
Cause I've been through the tears and pain
When all of the anger falls away
There's only the love that we began with

We're very good friends today
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
I can be a good friend to you
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us

We're very good friends today
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
I can be a good friend to you (so long)
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
(good-bye) (good-bye)
So long, so long

Good-bye, good-bye

So long, so long

Good-bye, good-bye

So long, so long

Good-bye, good-bye

So long, so long





Good-bye, good-bye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blue Six's "Very Good Friends" reflect on the theme of growing apart from someone you used to love but still maintaining a friendship. The first verse acknowledges that people can grow apart without there being much to say about it. The second verse delves into the idea that people change with time, and sometimes love can change a life and make sense of all the pain. The chorus speaks to the idea that, no matter what happened in the past, the two people are very good friends today because they let go of the past and chose to move forward with their relationship in a platonic manner.


The song speaks to the complex nature of relationships and how people can evolve and grow apart, but still choose to maintain a connection in a different way. The decision to stay friends is not always easy, but the lyrics suggest that when it is the right choice, it can lead to a deeper understanding of the other person and a lasting bond. The repeated refrain of "so long, goodbye" highlights that while the romantic relationship has come to an end, the friendship remains.


Line by Line Meaning

People grow apart
Over time, individuals become distant from one another


There's not too much to say
There isn't much that can be expressed when this phenomenon takes place


What can move a heart
What can motivate and stir emotions


When love goes on its way?
When love comes to a close?


I know you, I know what I want to
I understand who you are, and what I desire from our relationship


It took a while to show it
It took a lengthy amount of time to make my affections known


There's no lie, no need to compromise
Deceit is absent, and there is no necessity to settle


When the truth arrives you'll know it
When honesty is unveiled, you'll recognize it


We're very good friends today
We have maintained a strong friendship throughout time


With all of the heartache in the past
Despite the past pain experienced


Now I can trust you all the way
I have complete faith in you now


Cause I know you for who you are
Because I understand your true self


When all of the judgments fall away
When all biases and opinions are eliminated


There's only the love that we began with
What remains is the original love we shared


I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
We have both dropped our grievances, and moved on from the past together


People change with time
As time goes on, individuals transform


In ways no one can say
In ways that cannot be articulated


Love can change a life
Love has the power to alter someone's existence


Make sense of all the pain
Give purpose to all the suffering experienced


A very bad storm today
A challenging trial in the present


And only the thunder in the skies
Only loud sounds in the atmosphere


Could lead to a rainbow come what may
Could potentially result in a beautiful outcome


Cause I've been through the tears and pain
As I have experienced distress and misery


When all of the anger falls away
When all rage is dissipated


We're very good friends today
Despite hardships, our friendship remains steadfast


So long
An acknowledgement of the end of something


Good-bye
A farewell message




Writer(s): Jay Denes, Catherine Russel Copyright: Diastolic Music LLC, Fur & Femur Music

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Ronny Matthews

People grow apart
There's not too much to say
What can move a heart
When love goes on its way?

I know you, I know what I want to
It took a while to show it
There's no lie, no need to compromise
When the truth arrives you'll know it

We're very good friends today
With all of the heartache in the past
Now I can trust you all the way
Cause I know you for who you are
When all of the judgments fall away
There's only the love that we began with

We're very good friends today
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
I can be a good friend to you
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us

People change with time
In ways no one can say
Love can change a life
Make sense of all the pain

A very bad storm today
And only the thunder in the skies
Could lead to a rainbow come what may
Cause I've been through the tears and pain
When all of the anger falls away
There's only the love that we began with

We're very good friends today
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
I can be a good friend to you
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us

We're very good friends today
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
I can be a good friend to you (so long)
I let it go, you let it go, we left it all behind us
(good-bye) (good-bye)
So long, so long

Good-bye, good-bye

So long, so long

Good-bye, good-bye

So long, so long
Good-bye, good-bye

So long, so long

Good-bye, good-bye



All comments from YouTube:

Gary B

quality track from the supreme beautiful tomorrow album.this album oozes quality and sophistication.thanks naked music for some wonderful music over the years.

Ron F

This song is amazing! No matter how many times I hear it, it still feels more raw and painful and wonderful...I still tear up everytime.

The entire album is one of my most favorites.

sourboy66

Ron F the song is timeless and perfect it always stirs the soul

WeAreN1nja

This CD was my intro into deep house and is still one of my favorites...

gsotoaz

This is incredible.  I LOVE it. I have it on repeat for hours

Thomas Franche

Me too. Saw it on a post card in a cafe in Minneapolis and bought it out of curiosity. A real gem.

Amelia Mokena

This is a powerful song!!! I love it!!!!Amazing!!!!

JackJoe Shepron

And people pass this off as elevator music .. this is a timeless gem

Phill Clarke

Simply beautiful...it pulls at your heartstrings.. .

Denise FARMER-SMITH

I was floored by the lyrics totally......one of the best separation songs to be applied to a breakup....lyrics are tight!!!!!

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