Despite finishing in third place, they went on to be the most successful contestants from that season. The group's debut EP, Better Together, was released in October 2013, with acoustic reworkings, Spanish versions (Juntos and Juntos Acoustic), and a remix album following a month later. Their debut single, "Miss Movin' On," was the highest-charting U.S. X Factor single at the time, a feat beaten only by each successive Fifth Harmony single.
The group's debut LP, Reflection, was released in early 2015, featuring the hits "Sledgehammer" (written by Meghan Trainor) and "Worth It," featuring rapper Kid Ink. While backstage on Taylor Swift's 1989 world tour, Cabello wrote a duet with Canadian singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes. "I Know What You Did Last Summer" was released in November 2015 and immediately hit the Billboard Top 20. Fifth Harmony's sophomore set, 7/27, was issued in 2016, supported by a world tour and the hit single "Work from Home."
Outside of Fifth Harmony, Cabello paired with rapper Machine Gun Kelly for the October 2016 single "Bad Things." Well received, the track made a slow climb toward the top of the Billboard singles chart, and ultimately garnered the singer her first Top Ten song as a solo artist. That December, Cabello announced her departure from Fifth Harmony. Following her exit, Cabello collaborated with Cashmere Cat on "Love Incredible" and Pitbull and J Balvin on "Hey Ma" from the Fate of the Furious soundtrack.
In May 2017, Cabello released her debut (non-album) solo single, the Sia Furler co-written "Crying in the Club," which peaked in the Top 40 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The promotional (non-album) single,"I Have Questions," was released a few days later. She also joined Bruno Mars as the opening act on his 24K Magic World Tour. New writing and recording sessions for her album were influenced by the success of her single "Havana" featuring Young Thug, which postponed its original release date and influenced the change of the record name from “The Hurting, The Healing, The Loving.” to “Camila.”
In early 2018 she returned with her debut full-length solo album, Camila, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200. It featured production by Frank Dukes, Jarami, and others. Buoyed by the number one single "Havana," featuring Young Thug, and "Never Be the Same," the album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
In April 2018, Cabello embarked on the Never Be the Same Tour, her first as a solo artist. She was featured in "Sangria Wine", a song she recorded with Pharrell Williams. Cabello released the song live during her headlining tour. In May 2018, Cabello made a cameo appearance in Maroon 5's music video for "Girls Like You" featuring Cardi B. In the same month, she began performing as the opening act for American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in her Reputation Stadium Tour in between the European leg of the Never Be the Same Tour. Cabello was featured in the remix version of "Beautiful", a song from American singer Bazzi. The song was released on August 2. On October 9, 2018, Cabello released the video single, "Consequences", having first surprised 12 of her biggest fans in advance, with a "Most Amazing Mystery Gift & Personal Letter".
On June 21, 2019, Cabello released "Señorita" with Canadian singer Shawn Mendes, along with the music video. The song debuted at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and marks Mendes' and Cabello's second collaboration, following "I Know What You Did Last Summer" released in 2015. In August, "Señorita" climbed to the number one position, making it Cabello's second single to top the Hot 100 chart as lead artist. According to the IFPI, "Señorita" was the third best-selling song of 2019 globally. She is also a part of the song "South of the Border" by Ed Sheeran along with American rapper Cardi B, released in July 2019.
In October 2018, Cabello announced she would start working on new music in the new year after the holidays. In December 2018 she was nominated for two Grammys: Best Pop Solo Performance for a live version of "Havana" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Camila. Her performance at the ceremony made her the first female Latin artist to open the show. Cabello announced her sophomore album, Romance, which released December 6th, 2019. It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 Chart and features two collaborations with Canadian singer-songwriter, Shawn Mendes and American Rapper, DaBaby. The fourth single, My Oh My, which featured DaBaby, has reached the top 20 in many countries and peaked at 22 on the Billboard 100 (As of March 2020).
In April 2019, it was announced that Cabello would star in an upcoming film adaptation of Cinderella, directed by Kay Cannon for Sony Pictures. Cinderella is set to be released February 5th, 2021 and will feature a soundtrack alongside the film.
Friends
Camila Cabello Lyrics
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Skip the conversations and the "Oh, I'm fines"
No, I'm no stranger to surprise
This paper town has let me down too many times
Why do I even try? Give me a reason why
I thought that I could trust you, never mind
Why all the switching sides? Where do I draw the line?
I guess I'm too naive to read the signs
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
I stay up, talkin' to the moon
Been feelin' so alone in every crowded room
Can't help but feel like something's wrong, yeah
'Cause the place I'm livin' in just doesn't feel like home
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
Lookin' for some new friends
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
I just wanna talk about nothin'
With somebody that means somethin'
Spell the names of all our dreams and demons
For the times that I don't understand
Tell me what's the point of a moon like this
When I'm alone again
Can I run away to somewhere beautiful
Where nobody knows my name?
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
And I let somebody in
But I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town, yeah
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
"Real Friends" is a song by the Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello from her debut studio album, Camila. The song is about Cabello's search for real friends in her life. The lyrics describe her feelings of loneliness, disappointment and betrayal. She seems to have no one to rely on and is tired of being let down by people who she thought were her friends. She decides to stay in tonight and skip the conversations and the empty "Oh, I'm fines." Cabello is exhausted by the people who constantly disappoint her, and she asks for a reason why they keep doing that. She is too naive to read the signs, and she is looking for some real friends who won't let her down.
The chorus of the song repeats Cabello's search for real friends, asking where they are all hiding out. She wants to get out of this town and leave behind the people who only let her down. She feels alone in every crowded room and wishes to share her thoughts and feelings with someone who means something to her. She wants to talk about nothing with somebody that means something and spell the names of all their dreams and demons.
Overall, "Real Friends" is a relatable song that many people can relate to. The lyrics describe the feeling of disappointment and the search for someone who truly cares about us. The song's accompanying music video shows Cabello walking through a maze of identical, empty houses, highlighting her isolation and quest for something real.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I think I'll stay in tonight
I don't want to interact with others tonight, I just want to be alone
Skip the conversations and the "Oh, I'm fines"
I don't want to fake my way through small talk or pretend everything is okay
No, I'm no stranger to surprise
I'm used to unexpected situations or disappointments
This paper town has let me down too many times
This town or the people in it have consistently disappointed me
Why do I even try? Give me a reason why
I'm questioning my efforts to make connections with others and need a reason to keep trying
I thought that I could trust you, never mind
I thought you were someone I could rely on, but I was wrong
Why all the switching sides? Where do I draw the line?
Why do people keep changing their loyalties and when do I need to stop trusting them?
I guess I'm too naive to read the signs
I'm inexperienced or gullible when it comes to detecting people's true intentions
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
I want authentic connections with people I can trust
All they ever do is let me down
The people I've hoped would be my friends have consistently disappointed me
Every time I let somebody in
Whenever I allow myself to be vulnerable with someone
Then I find out what they're all about
I discover their true nature or intentions
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I don't know where to find genuine, trustworthy friends
Gotta get up out of this town
I need to leave this place to find what I'm looking for
I stay up, talkin' to the moon
I spend time alone at night, often speaking aloud to myself or nobody in particular
Been feelin' so alone in every crowded room
Even when I'm surrounded by people, I feel isolated
Can't help but feel like something's wrong, yeah
I sense that something isn't right in my life or with the people around me
'Cause the place I'm livin' in just doesn't feel like home
I don't feel a sense of belonging or comfort in my current location or situation
Lookin' for some new friends
I'm actively seeking out new people to form strong, positive relationships with
I just wanna talk about nothin'
I'd like to have casual, enjoyable conversations with others without pressure or expectations
With somebody that means somethin'
I want to connect with people who have genuine, meaningful impact on my life
Spell the names of all our dreams and demons
I want to share the hopes and fears that drive us with others
For the times that I don't understand
For moments when I'm struggling to make sense of my experiences or emotions
Tell me what's the point of a moon like this
I'm questioning the purpose of something beautiful or significant when I'm feeling alone or disconnected
When I'm alone again
Emphasizing the sense of isolation or distance from others
Can I run away to somewhere beautiful
I'm feeling trapped or suffocated in my current environment and want to escape to a place where I can be happy
Where nobody knows my name?
Where I can start fresh and leave behind negative experiences or perceptions others may have of me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian D Lee, Camila Cabello, Louis Russell Bell, Mustafa Ahmed, William Walsh, Adam King Feeney
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@verysmellygal
Lyrics 🥰
No, I think I'll stay in tonight
Skip the conversations and the "Oh, I'm fines"
No, I'm no stranger to surprise
This paper town has let me down too many times
Why do I even try? Give me a reason why
I thought that I could trust you, never mind
Why all the switching sides? Where do I draw the line?
I guess I'm too naive to read the signs
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
I stay up, talkin' to the moon
Been feelin' so alone in every crowded room
Can't help but feel like something's wrong, yeah
'Cause the place I'm livin' in just doesn't feel like home
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
Lookin' for some new friends
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
I just wanna talk about nothin'
With somebody that means somethin'
Spell the names of all our dreams and demons
For the times that I don't understand
Tell me what's the point of a moon like this
When I'm alone again
Can I run away to somewhere beautiful
Where nobody knows my name?
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
And I let somebody in
But I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town, yeah
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
@simonem.7385
Lyrics for those who want to sing along:
(First verse)
No, I, think I'll stay in tonight
Skips the conversations and the Oh I'm fine's
No, I, no stranger to surprise
This paper town has let me down too many times
Why do I even try?
Give me a reason why
I thought that I could trust you, never mind
Why all the switching sides?
Where do I draw the line?
I guess until, I need to read the signs
(Chorus)
I'm just looking for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just looking for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hiding out
I'm just looking for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
(Second verse)
I stay up talking to the moon
Been feeling so alone in every crowded room
Can't help but feel like somethings wrong, yeah
Cause the place I'm living in just doesn't feel like home
(Chorus)
I'm just looking for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just looking for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hiding out
I'm just looking for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
(Instrumental)
(Bridge)
I just wanna talk about nothing
With somebody who means something
Spell the names of all the dreams and demons
For the times that I don't understand
Tell me what's the point of a moon
Like this when I'm alone again?
Can I run away to some place beautiful
Where nobody knows my name?
(Chorus)
I'm just looking for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just looking for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
I'm just looking for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
@omarbadawi1005
Lyrics:
No, I think I'll stay in tonight
Skip the conversations and the "oh, I'm fine"s
No, I'm no stranger to surprise
This paper town has let me down too many times
Why do I even try? Give me a reason why
I thought that I could trust you, never mind
Why all the switching sides? Where do I draw the line?
I guess I'm too naive to read the signs
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
I stay up, talkin' to the moon
Been feelin' so alone in every crowded room
Can't help but feel like something's wrong, yeah
'Cause the place I'm livin' in just doesn't feel like home
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
(Lookin' for some real friends)
I just wanna talk about nothin'
With somebody that means something
Spell the names of all our dreams and demons
For the times that I don't understand
Tell me what's the point of a moon like this
When I'm alone again
Can I run away to somewhere beautiful
Where nobody knows my name?
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
But I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town, yeah
@delfinaswinnen4206
Lyrics...
No, I think I'll stay in tonight
Skip the conversations and the "Oh, I'm fines"
No, I'm no stranger to surprise
This paper town has let me down too many times
Why do I even try? Give me a reason why
I thought that I could trust you, never mind
Why all the switching sides? Where do I draw the line?
I guess I'm too naive to read the signs
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
I stay up, talkin' to the moon
Been feelin' so alone in every crowded room
Can't help but feel like something's wrong, yeah
'Cause the place I'm livin' in just doesn't feel like home
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
Lookin' for some new friends
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
I just wanna talk about nothin'
With somebody that means somethin'
Spell the names of all our dreams and demons
For the times that I don't understand
Tell me what's the point of a moon like this
When I'm alone again
Can I run away to somewhere beautiful
Where nobody knows my name?
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
And I let somebody in
But I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town, yeah
Oh, oh
Oh, ah
@YADI.22
* LYRICS *
no i think i'll stay in tonight
skip the conversations and the "oh i'm fines"
no i, no stranger to surprise
this paper town has let me down too many times
why do i even try, give me a reason why
i thought that i could trust you, never mind
why all the switching sides?
where do i draw the line
i guess i'm too naive to read the signs
i'm just lookin for some real friends, all they ever do is let me down
every time i let somebody in, then i find out what they're all about
i'm just lookin for some real friends
wonder where they're all hiding out
I'm just looking for some real friends, gotta get up outta this town
I stay up talkin to the moon
been feelin so alone in every crowded room
can't help but feel like somethings wrong yeah
cause the place i'm livin in just doesn't feel like home
I'm just lookin for some real friends
all they ever do is let me down
every time i let somebody in, then i find out what they're all about
i'm just lookin for some real friends, wonder where they're all hiding out
i'm just lookin for some real friends, gotta get up outta this town
I just wanna talk about nothing with somebody that means something
spell the names of all the dreams demons for the times that i don't understand
tell me what's the point of a moon like this when i'm alone again
can i run away to somewhere beautiful where nobody knows my name
I'm just lookin for some real friends
all they ever do is let me down
when i let somebody in, but i find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin for some real friends, all they ever do is let me down
I'm just lookin for some real friends, gotta get up outta this town yeah
@beyzas.6461
[Verse 1]
No, I think I'll stay in tonight
Skip the conversations and the "oh, I'm fine"s
No, I'm no stranger to surprise
This paper town has let me down too many times
Why do I even try? Give me a reason why
I felt that I could trust you, never mind
Why all the switching sides? Where do I draw the line?
I guess until I need to read the signs
[Chorus]
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
[Post-Chorus]
Oh, ohhh
Ohhh, ah
[Verse 2]
I stay up, talkin' to the moon
And feelin' so alone in every crowded room
Can't help but feel like something's wrong, yeah
'Cause the place I'm livin' in just doesn't feel like home
[Chorus]
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
[Post-Chorus]
Lookin' for some new friends
Oh, ohhh
Ohhh, ah
[Bridge]
I just wanna talk about nothin'
With somebody that means something
Spell the names of all our dreams and demons
For the times that I don't understand
Tell me what's the point of a moon like this
When I'm alone again
Can I run away to somewhere beautiful
Where nobody knows my name?
[Chorus]
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
All they ever do is let me down
Every time I let somebody in
Then I find out what they're all about
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Wonder where they're all hidin' out
I'm just lookin' for some real friends
Gotta get up out of this town
@dazzlynn
“Been feeling so alone in every crowded room” - I can relate to this so much
@gamerkat6761
Same
@armandogrijalva8380
Same
@VVV-qx9mb
Naaahhh emo tumblr kids now gonna be like that here ---_---
@berrydays9506
meeee toooooooo
@Wty-ez9bs
Same
@theodoreroosevelt7471
Unpopular opinion:
This is Camila Cabello’s most beautiful song
@vishal6133
Truth bro..
@lucerix6033
questions?
@milicaobradovic7403
This and consqences