Just Friends
Bucky Pizzarelli Lyrics
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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 to Bucky Pizzarelli's song "Just Friends" convey the emotional turmoil and complexity of a relationship that has ended, leaving both parties to navigate a new dynamic as friends. The opening lines, "Just friends, lovers no more, Just friends, but not like before," set the tone for the bittersweet realization that the romantic spark that once fueled their relationship has burned out. The next lines, "To think of what we've been and not to kiss again, Seems like pretending it isn't the ending," express the yearning for the passion that they once shared, while acknowledging the need to move on.
The chorus, "Two friends drifting apart, Two friends, but one broken heart, We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died," encapsulates the emotional devastation that comes with the end of a once-great relationship. The pain of heartbreak is palpable in these words and underscores the depth of feeling that the two friends now share. The final lines, "And love died, Just friends," bring the song full circle, underscoring the irrevocable nature of their split and the finality of the end of their romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Just friends, lovers no more
We were once in love, but now we have moved on to being just friends
Just friends, but not like before
We are still friends, but our relationship has changed since we were romantically involved
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
Remembering our past romantic experiences but accepting that we may not share any more intimate moments
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
Trying to avoid the reality that our romantic relationship has ended and that the only thing left is friendship
Two friends drifting apart
Our friendship is slowly fading away and we are becoming more distant from each other
Two friends, but one broken heart
Although we are both friends now, one of us still holds the pain of the broken heart from our past romantic relationship
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
We had good memories together as a couple, but love just suddenly disappeared and we couldn't keep the flame alive
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN KLENNER, SAM M. LEWIS
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