Best Friend
Drums (The) Lyrics
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But then you died
When I was 23 and you were 25
You're my best friend
But then you died
And how will I survive, survive
Survive, survive?
Survive, survive?
And every day I waited for you
And every day on the top of your car
Every day I waited for you
And every day on the hood of your car
I had a dream of you
You were drifting away
You were sad and the ocean dripped away
And I know, you're gonna be OK
'Cuz I can see in your eyes
Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes
Oh no no no, I wanna survive
Survive, survive, survive.
And every day I waited for you
And every day on the top of your car
Every day I waited for you
And every day on the hood of your car
And every day I waited for you
And every day on the top of your car
Every day I waited for you
And every day on the hood of your car
The lyrics to The Drums' song "Best Friend" are a heartfelt meditation on grief, loss, and the struggle to come to terms with the death of a loved one. The song is a tribute to the singer's best friend, who died when he was just 23 years old, leaving a gaping hole in his life. The opening lines of the song ("You're my best friend, but then you died / When I was 23 and you were 25") immediately set the tone for this intimate and deeply personal exploration of loss and mourning.
Throughout the song, the singer grapples with the overwhelming emotions that come with the sudden and unexpected loss of someone close to him. He sings of waiting for his friend every day, of dreaming of him drifting away, and of feeling like he is barely hanging on himself. In the chorus, he asks the haunting question "How will I survive?" repeatedly, struggling to find meaning and hope in the wake of such a devastating loss.
Overall, "Best Friend" is a raw and poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the pain that comes with losing someone you love. The song captures the isolating and all-consuming nature of grief, but it also suggests that, with time and patience, it is possible to find a path forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my best friend
The singer addresses their best friend, emphasizing the importance of their relationship.
But then you died
The singer reveals that their best friend has passed away.
When I was 23 and you were 25
The singer provides their age and the age of their friend at the time of the friend's death.
And how will I survive, survive
The singer expresses their fear and uncertainty regarding how to cope without their best friend.
Oh how will I survive, survive
The singer repeats their concern for emphasis.
And every day I waited for you
The singer reminisces about the time they spent waiting for their friend to arrive.
And every day on the top of your car
The singer describes the specific location where they waited for their friend.
I had a dream of you
The singer relates how they have dreamt of their friend.
You were drifting away
In the dream, the singer's friend appears to be moving away from them.
You were sad and the ocean dripped away
The singer describes in detail how their friend appeared to them in the dream.
And I know, you're gonna be OK
The singer consoles themselves with the thought that their friend would be okay.
'Cuz I can see in your eyes
The singer explains why they believe their friend will be okay by pointing out the expression in their eyes.
Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes
The singer repeats the phrase for emphasis.
Oh no no no, I wanna survive
The singer expresses their own desire to survive without their friend.
And every day I waited for you
The singer repeats their earlier statement about waiting for their friend.
And every day on the top of your car
The singer repeats the location where they waited for their friend, also emphasizing its importance.
Every day I waited for you
The singer reiterates their daily routine of waiting for their friend.
And every day on the hood of your car
The singer again specifies the exact spot where they waited for their friend to arrive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARVIN HAGGINS, IVAN BARIAS, TAALIB JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cielciakalon3671
You're my best friend
But then you died
When I was 23 and you were 25
You're my best friend
But then you died
And how will I survive, survive
Survive, survive?
Oh how will I survive, survive
Survive, survive?
And every day I waited for you
And every day on the top of your car
Every day I waited for you
And every day on the hood of your car
I had a dream of you
You were drifting away
You were sad and the ocean dripped away
And I know, you're gonna be OK
'Cuz I can see in your eyes
Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes
Oh no no no, I wanna survive
Survive, survive, survive.
And every day I waited for you
And every day on the top of your car
Every day I waited for you
And every day on the hood of your car
And every day I waited for you
And every day on the top of your car
Every day I waited for you
And every day on the hood of your car
@jaack
sick beat x
@justheretocommentforyoutob4387
bruh
@mrregularword4329
bruh
@KyeHayton
bruh
@benjaminabe692
How have I never seen this before 🤣
@twinsmm1
I'm a 54 year old guy. My brother (a few years younger) both love 80s stuff; Smiths, English Beat, various other stuff. I discovered The Drums on youtube and turned my brother on to them. On Thanksgiving a few years ago, I arrived at my sisters house, walked into her living room, and sang to my brother, "you're my best friend, but then you died...". my brother (a 300 lb. guy) stood up and did the Jonathan dance from this video. I laughed my ass off.
@jalisaone5882
lol its so catchy though
@pj6083
+twinsmm1 I can draw the picture haha
@sugarayofsunshine
This song helped me - I actually got to see them in concert.
@twinsmm1
i'd like to see it!