Just Friends
Carson Shmyr Lyrics


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Just took a shot, threw it all up
Hanging out the sunroof feeling tipsy
And I know that I'm not, all that you want
I know our moments made by whiskey

I can still hear your voice in the back of my head
Whispering secrets that we know only the night said
I can still hear your voice, asking me softly
Are we in love?
Or are we just friends?

Drinking without me
And living without me
I'm living life from the backseat
And damn if I blink it'll pass me
I'll end up alone when the night ends
But not if we crash in the same bed
So tell me are we just friends

Hit your line back, minor panic attack
Choking my throat I can't speak clearly
Alone in this strife, not a soul in my life
To ease my misery

I can still hear your voice in the back of my head
Wish I could meet you back at your place when the night ends
I can still hear your voice, asking me softly
Are we in love?
Or are we just friends?

Drinking without me
And living without me
I'm living life from the backseat
And damn if I blink it'll pass me
I'll end up alone when the night ends
But not if we crash in the same bed
So tell me are we just friends

Hey now if you can hold me I won't fall
And with you right beside me I'll have it all
But you've been

Drinking without me
And living without me
I'm living life from the backseat
And damn if I blink it'll pass me
I'll end up alone when the night ends
But not if we crash in the same bed
So tell me are we just friends

Just friends
Are we just friends




Just friends
Are we just friends

Overall Meaning

Carson Shmyr's song Just Friends appears to be about the confusion and uncertainty surrounding a romantic relationship that is muddied due to the influence of alcohol. The singer sings about the fleeting nature of nightlife, how the moments they shared with their partner are a blur, and how their memories of those moments are imbued with the haze of whiskey. The feeling of being lost and confused leads to some existential thoughts, particularly when the singer hears voices in his head, asking if they are in love or if they are just friends. The singer is afraid of being alone when the night comes to an end, and yet, they also seem hesitant to make a real move and take the relationship beyond just friends.


The lyrics highlight the confusion that often comes with relationships that develop in social settings, where alcohol and other substances can change our judgment and perception of reality. It's a reflection of the paradox that many people face in their relationships, wherein they desire emotional intimacy with their partner, but feel hesitant to articulate those feelings for fear of rejection or embarrassment. Just Friends is a poignant song about the complexities of human connections and the emotional turmoil that can come when we're caught up in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Just took a shot, threw it all up
I took a big risk and it didn't work out for me


Hanging out the sunroof feeling tipsy
I was feeling reckless and drunk


And I know that I'm not, all that you want
I understand that I may not be your ideal partner


I know our moments made by whiskey
Our relationship is fueled by alcohol


I can still hear your voice in the back of my head
I can't stop thinking about what you said to me


Whispering secrets that we know only the night said
We share secrets that we wouldn't normally talk about during the day


Asking me softly, Are we in love?
You want to know if our relationship is more than just physical attraction


Or are we just friends?
Or do you just see me as a friend?


Drinking without me
You don't need me to have a good time


And living without me
You don't need me to be happy


I'm living life from the backseat
I feel like I'm not really in control of my life


And damn if I blink it'll pass me
I'm afraid that life will pass me by if I'm not careful


I'll end up alone when the night ends
I worry I'll be alone without you once the night is over


But not if we crash in the same bed
Unless we end up sleeping together


So tell me are we just friends
So, can you confirm if we're just friends?


Hit your line back, minor panic attack
I'm anxious to hear back from you


Choking my throat I can't speak clearly
I'm so nervous that I'm having trouble talking


Alone in this strife, not a soul in my life
I feel like I'm going through difficult times by myself


To ease my misery
I need someone to make me feel better


Hey now if you can hold me I won't fall
If you support me, I won't fail


And with you right beside me I'll have it all
With you as my partner, I believe I can achieve anything


Just friends
Let's confirm what we are to each other


Are we just friends
Are we really just friends?




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Carson Shmyr

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