Friend
Dallas Thornton Lyrics

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I’ve got my reasons to be alone
None of them are that good, though
I’ve been trying to call you a friend
But even when I mean to I don’t
‘Cause friends don’t get this close
May we find peace in pretending
Our friends say we have energy
They don’t know what the hell they mean

‘Cause I’ve been on my own and I don’t need no one
Though, I have to agree…
It’s getting harder to call you a friend
I try but nothing is as sweet as your sweet sweetness
And I’m a newborn child, and my will is wild
And I can’t help this heart of mine
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
The moment I tasted you
I couldn’t face it
I hid my rabbit heart
To have to want her
And make her wonder
Is a sinister cruel twisted art
Our friends say we have energy
They must be full of S H I T
(Everybody’s full of shit but me)
‘Cause I’ve been on my own and I don’t need no one
Though, I have to agree…
It’s getting harder to call you a friend
I try but nothing is as sweet as your sweet sweetness
And I’m a newborn child, and my will is wild
And I can’t help this heart of mine
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
And I’m a newborn child, and my will is wild
And I can’t help this heart of mine
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo
It’s getting harder and harder, ay
Woyo yoyo
Woyo yoyo
Woyo

It’s getting harder and harder
Ay

Overall Meaning

In the song "Friend," Dallas Thornton expresses his reasons for wanting to be alone, although he acknowledges that none of those reasons are particularly compelling. He mentions that he has been trying to label someone as a friend, but even when he intends to do so, he finds it difficult. The line "‘Cause friends don’t get this close" suggests that he is hesitant to form deep connections with others, perhaps out of fear of vulnerability or getting hurt.

The lyrics also touch upon the confusion and mixed feelings that come with the concept of friendship. Thornton mentions that their friends claim there is an energy between them, but he dismisses their perspective, insinuating that they don't truly comprehend what they are saying. He emphasizes his independence, stating that he doesn't need anyone, but at the same time, he recognizes the undeniable sweetness and allure of this person he is struggling to call a friend.

The repetition of "woyo yoyo" and "it's getting harder and harder" in the chorus conveys the intensifying emotions and internal struggle Thornton is experiencing. The line "I’m a newborn child, and my will is wild" suggests a sense of naivety and an uncontrolled desire within him. He acknowledges that he can't resist the pull of his own heart, indicating a strong attraction or infatuation that is making it increasingly challenging to maintain a platonic relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of "Friend" portray the complex emotions and conflicting desires that come with forming and defining relationships. It explores the struggle between wanting to be independent and self-reliant while also craving connection and closeness with another person, resulting in a sense of internal turmoil for Thornton.

Line by Line Meaning

I’ve got my reasons to be alone
I have valid justifications for wanting to be by myself

None of them are that good, though
However, none of these reasons are truly compelling

I’ve been trying to call you a friend
I've made an effort to consider you as a friend

But even when I mean to I don’t
But even when I intend to, I struggle to truly see you as one

‘Cause friends don’t get this close
Because friends are not supposed to become this intimately connected

May we find peace in pretending
Let's hope we can find solace in pretending

Our friends say we have energy
Our mutual acquaintances claim that we have a special connection

They don’t know what the hell they mean
However, they have no clue what they are talking about

‘Cause I’ve been on my own and I don’t need no one
Because I have been independent and self-sufficient, not requiring anyone's help

Though, I have to agree…
Although, I must admit...

It’s getting harder to call you a friend
It's becoming increasingly challenging to label you as a friend

I try but nothing is as sweet as your sweet sweetness
I make an effort, but nothing compares to the delightful charm you possess

And I’m a newborn child, and my will is wild
I feel like a vulnerable infant with an uncontrolled desire

And I can’t help this heart of mine
And I cannot control the emotions of my heart

The moment I tasted you
From the instant I experienced your presence

I couldn’t face it
I couldn't confront the reality of my feelings

I hid my rabbit heart
I concealed my timid and fearful heart

To have to want her
Being obligated to desire her

And make her wonder
And causing her to question

Is a sinister cruel twisted art
Is an art form that is wicked, cruel, and twisted

They must be full of S H I T
They must be completely mistaken or lying

(Everybody’s full of shit but me)
(Everyone is untrustworthy except for me)

And I’m a newborn child, and my will is wild
Once again, I feel like an innocent and unpredictable infant

And I can’t help this heart of mine
And I am unable to control my passionate heart

Woyo yoyo
Expressing a nonsensical phrase