Just Friends
Chet Baker Lyrics


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Just friends, lovers no more
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, suddenly love died
The story ended, but we're just friends

Two friends drifting apart
Two friends but one broken heart




We loved, we laughed, we cried, suddenly love died
The story ended, but we're just friends

Overall Meaning

The song "Just Friends" by Chet Baker talks about a breakup between two lovers who have now become just friends. The lyrics imply that even though the romantic love has ended, the two parties involved are still very much connected and this connection cannot simply be ignored. The first verse talks about the abrupt end of a romantic relationship and how it seems like pretending to not kiss will result in a false sense of acceptance. The second verse establishes the aftermath of the breakup, where two friends who were once in love are now drifting apart, with only one person carrying a broken heart. Despite the sudden end, the two lovers shared memorable moments in the past, including love, laughter, and tears, but now their story has ended, and they have to settle with the friendship they have.


The melancholic tone of the song complements the lyrical theme of lost love that becomes a distant memory as the people involved try to move on from it. Songs such as "Just Friends" resonate with people whose love stories have come to an end but who still seek to remain connected to their past, even if it is just through a platonic friendship. Chet Baker's smooth voice with a touch of vulnerability highlights the emotions that the song talks about, while the lyrics resonate with people's experiences of broken relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Just friends, lovers no more
We used to be romantically involved but now we are just friends.


Just friends, but not like before
Although we are still friends, things are different between us now that the romantic aspect is gone.


To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
It's hard to imagine our history and not be tempted to rekindle our romance by kissing again.


Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
It may seem like we are pretending that our romantic relationship hadn't ended when we act like just friends, but that's not the case.


Two friends drifting apart
We are slowly growing apart as friends.


Two friends, but one broken heart
Both of us are still friends, but one of us is still heartbroken about the end of our romantic relationship.


We loved, we laughed, we cried, suddenly love died
We had a strong and emotional romantic relationship, but it came to an abrupt end.


The story ended, but we're just friends
Our romantic story ended, but we still value and maintain our friendship.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN KLENNER, SAM M. LEWIS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Gonzalo Isaias Caamano Gavilan

Just friends, lovers no more,
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, and one broken heart
We loved, we laughed, we cried,
and suddenly love died
the story ends
and we're just friends.



All comments from YouTube:

BIM JOHNSON

It never ceases to amaze me that whatever I'm feeling, there's an eerily relevant Chet Baker song out there.

Eva van der Sterren

@10m ilokkjilo

Joshi

Its crazy

10m

And it hurts

Artur Gomes

That's exactly How i feel too

JazzyBear4U

I love hearing Chet sing the uptempo Happy.... Sad Song occasionally. Fell in love with his solo on Shipbuilding with Elvis Costello many years ago and discovered just how wonderful and soulful his music is and will always be.

Gonzalo Isaias Caamano Gavilan

Just friends, lovers no more,
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, and one broken heart
We loved, we laughed, we cried,
and suddenly love died
the story ends
and we're just friends.

Francisco Luis Lafourcade Farriols

Que pena

Keiffer

These lyrics speak to me on a spiritual level

Moyses Serfaty

Linda música ! Cantada pelo Chet me emociona !!

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