Friend
Gaspar Narby Lyrics

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Will I ever be a friend, ever be a friend, to myself?
I hope one day we'll be ok but will I
Ever be a friend, ever be a friend, to myself?
I hope one day we'll be ok but I

I don't
I don't know

I look like I am twelve
I sound like I'm a sheep

i swear i'm not that dumb
I know we need to speak but

No talk
Nothing
we're crowded by our bad dreams

Hello
stranger
let me pour you a glass of gin

i don't even know what to say
but
i know i'm my worst enemy
you - standing there in front of me
i'm weak and i'm weak and i -

I don't
(Will I ever be a friend? )
I don't know
(Ever be a friend?)
I don't
(Will I ever be a friend?)

I don't know
(To myself)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gaspar Narby's song "Friend" explore the theme of self-acceptance and the struggle to be kind to oneself. The opening lines, "Will I ever be a friend, ever be a friend, to myself? I hope one day we'll be ok but will I," express the longing and uncertainty of whether the singer will ever truly be a friend to themselves. It reflects the common challenge many people face in finding self-compassion and self-love.

The repetition of the phrase "I don't know" throughout the song highlights the singer's confusion and lack of clarity about their own self-image. They describe themselves as appearing young ("I look like I am twelve") and sounding timid ("I sound like I'm a sheep"). This suggests a lack of confidence and self-esteem in the singer's perception of themselves.

The lines "Hello stranger, let me pour you a glass of gin" convey a sense of detachment or dissociation from their own emotions. The singer acknowledges a need for communication ("I know we need to speak"), but there is a sense of disconnect and inability to articulate their feelings.

Overall, the song captures the internal struggle and longing for self-acceptance and friendship with oneself. It reflects the universal experience of grappling with self-doubt, self-criticism, and the desire for self-love and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Will I ever be a friend, ever be a friend, to myself?
Am I capable of being a true friend to myself?

I hope one day we'll be ok but will I
I wish for inner peace, but I doubt if I can achieve it

Ever be a friend, ever be a friend, to myself?
Can I ever truly be my own friend?

I hope one day we'll be ok but I
I desire to find peace within, but I

I don't
I lack the knowledge or understanding

I don't know
I have no answer or solution

I look like I am twelve
My appearance suggests immaturity

I sound like I'm a sheep
My voice is timid and unassertive

i swear i'm not that dumb
I assure you, I am not unintelligent

I know we need to speak but
I understand the importance of communication, yet

No talk
There is silence and lack of communication