In 1996 she moved to Chicago after signing to the city's Drag City label, which released her demo as a self-titled EP. Debut album Calling Over Time was released in 1997, and has been followed by Telescopic (1998), Wonder Wonder (2001) and It's a Game (2005). All were produced by Rian Murphy except Telescopic, which was produced by Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema from the band Royal Trux; Wonder Wonder was engineered by Steve Albini. Frost relocated to the San Francisco Bay town of Albany in 2006.
Just a Friend
Edith Frost Lyrics
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Invisible to everyone and locked up in my room
I want us to be happy, together or apart
I wanna be satisfied with the way things are
Come on if you need me, I ain't gonna push you away
Come on and get closer, please tell me what to say
Come on and believe me, I ain't gonna push you away
I don't it to be over
I don't want this thing to end
He says he knows he loves me
So why's he wanna treat me
Like I'm just a friend
You gotta forgive me
Or is that too much to ask
I just wanna love you
So tell me what's wrong with that
If you don't want me, baby
Well, I don't know what I'll do
You've gotta forgive me
The way I'm forgiving you
I don't it to be over
I don't want this thing to end
He says he knows he loves me
So why's he wanna treat me
Like I'm just a friend, oh no no
I've got a bad feeling something's going down soon
Invisible to everyone and locked up in my room
I want us to be happy, together or apart
I wanna be satisfied with the way things are
Come on let me hold you, oh baby, please don't cry
Come on and get closer, it's gonna be alright
I want you to be happy, we'll find a compromise
Your happiness, baby, is just as important as mine
I don't it to be over
I don't want this thing to end
He says he knows he loves me
So why's he wanna treat me
Like I'm just a friend
I don't it to be over
I don't want this thing to end
He says he knows he loves me
And I know he does
So why's he wanna treat me
Like I'm just a friend
Oh no...
The song "Just a Friend" by Edith Frost is about an internal struggle within a relationship. The singer acknowledges that something doesn't feel right and fears that things may come to an end soon. She expresses a desire for happiness both together and apart, but also wants to be satisfied with the way things are. She longs for closer and more intimate connection with her partner and wants to be seen and treated as more than "just a friend."
The chorus expresses the singer's confusion and frustration about her partner's treatment of her. He says he loves her, but treats her like they are only friends. She begs for forgiveness for any mistakes she may have made and wants to love him fully, to which she questions what is wrong with that. The song ends with the singer attempting to reassure her partner and make compromises for their happiness.
Overall, the song is an intimate exploration of the complexities and struggles that can arise within relationships. It reveals the internal dialogue that can occur when questioning one's worth and the treatment received in a romantic relationship, as well as the internal struggle to find a balance between one's own individual happiness and the wellbeing of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a bad feeling something's going down soon
I've got a premonition that something unfortunate is going to happen soon.
Invisible to everyone and locked up in my room
Whatever is bothering me is something that no one else can see, and it's causing me to isolate myself in my own room.
I want us to be happy, together or apart
Whether we stay together or break up, my ultimate wish is for us both to be happy in our own lives.
I wanna be satisfied with the way things are
I long for contentment and peace of mind, accepting things as they are without any complications.
Come on if you need me, I ain't gonna push you away
I'm willing to be here for you if you need me, without reluctance or any reservations.
Come on and get closer, please tell me what to say
I'd like us to bond more closely, so please open up to me and give me some guidance on how to support you.
Come on and believe me, I ain't gonna push you away
You can trust that I won't reject or distance myself from you if you come to me seeking comfort or assistance.
Won't you let me get closer, just tell me what I should say
Allow me to draw closer to you emotionally, and advise me on what you need to hear from me to feel better.
I don't it to be over
I don't want our relationship to end.
I don't want this thing to end
I am not ready for our romantic relationship to come to a close.
He says he knows he loves me
He claims to be aware that he loves me.
So why's he wanna treat me like I'm just a friend
Despite professing his love for me, why does he treat me as if I'm just a platonic friend to him?
You gotta forgive me
Please, I'm asking you to forgive me for anything I may have done wrong.
Or is that too much to ask
Is it too big of a request for me to require you to forgive me?
I just wanna love you
All I want is to love you fully and honestly.
So tell me what's wrong with that
Why is that such a bad thing?
If you don't want me, baby
If you're not interested in having me in your life, my love,
Well, I don't know what I'll do
I honestly don't know what I'll do without you in my life.
The way I'm forgiving you
I'm willing to forgive you in the same way that I'm asking you to forgive me.
And I know he does
I'm well aware that he truly loves me.
Come on let me hold you, oh baby, please don't cry
Please, let me embrace you and soothe you, my darling. Don't shed any tears.
It's gonna be alright
Everything is going to work itself out in the end.
I want you to be happy, we'll find a compromise
My greatest desire is for you to be content, and I'm sure we can reach a compromise that is satisfactory for both of us.
Your happiness, baby, is just as important as mine
Your happiness is just as crucial to me as my own happiness.
So why's he wanna treat me like I'm just a friend, oh no no
Despite my unwavering affection for him, why does he persistently treat me as if I'm a mere friend instead of a romantic partner to him?
Contributed by Samantha S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.