Friend
Guidance Lyrics


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He loves to provoke and he likes to get upset
He's simple minded but he thinks he is the man
And if you try to list some of his talents I can tell you there'll be no big challenge
Cause you'd finish before you start, but in his own psychopathic world he's his own star
A two faced bastard can't hide his nastiness for long
And a bad actor will be haunted by himself
But the time when you told your dumb lies about me are over now
So you hide and you peek
To spread some new rumors from time to time
But friends who care about what you're saying
Are no longer mine
Are no longer mine
Don't come too close, stay away you hypocrite
Time's over now, just a leftover in my head
I have endured this long enough
I thought I could save us from decay
Just to figure out in the end that you were anything but a friend
But a friend




You're not half the man that you pretend to be, your acting is a catastrophe
You're not half the man that you pretend to be, your acting is a catastrophe

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, Guidance's song "Friend" explores the deceptive nature of a person who appears to be a friend but is actually manipulative and deceitful. The lyrics suggest that this individual enjoys provoking others and getting upset, indicating a tendency for conflict and drama. Despite their lack of intelligence or true talents, they possess an inflated self-perception, believing themselves to be superior.


The lyrics imply that attempting to list any positive qualities of this person would be a futile task as they lack substance. However, in their own distorted reality, they view themselves as a star. They are described as a two-faced individual who cannot conceal their true nature for long. Their falseness will eventually be exposed, causing them to be haunted by their own actions.


The lyrics then convey a sense of empowerment and liberation from the negative influence of this person. The singer declares that the time of enduring their lies and manipulations is over. The deceptive individual now hides and peeks, spreading rumors sporadically. However, those who still pay attention to their words are no longer considered friends by the singer. This suggests that the singer has distanced themselves from toxic relationships and formed new, healthier connections.


The lyrics then directly address the hypocritical individual, warning them to stay away. The singer asserts that their time together is over and that the deceptive person is now just a lingering thought in their mind. The singer reflects on the disappointment they experienced, realizing that the deceptive person was never a true friend. They mockingly state that the deceptive person is not even half the person they pretend to be, and their act is nothing short of a catastrophe. This highlights the phoniness and lack of authenticity in the deceptive person's behavior.


Overall, these lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who poses as a friend but is actually manipulative and deceitful. The song reflects the singer's realization and empowerment to distance themselves from this toxic individual, ultimately embracing healthier connections and leaving the dishonest friend behind.


Line by Line Meaning

He loves to provoke and he likes to get upset
He enjoys deliberately provoking others and finds pleasure in getting upset over trivial matters


He's simple minded but he thinks he is the man
Although lacking intelligence, he has a deluded sense of importance


And if you try to list some of his talents I can tell you there'll be no big challenge
Identifying his talents won't be difficult because he possesses very few, if any


Cause you'd finish before you start, but in his own psychopathic world he's his own star
Any attempt to compete with him would be futile, as he lives in his own self-centered and delusional world


A two-faced bastard can't hide his nastiness for long
Someone who is deceptive and deceitful won't be able to conceal their malicious behavior indefinitely


And a bad actor will be haunted by himself
A person who is insincere and deceitful will eventually have to face the consequences of their actions


But the time when you told your dumb lies about me are over now
The period in which you spread false and foolish rumors about me has ended


So you hide and you peek
You now resort to hiding and sneaking around


To spread some new rumors from time to time
Occasionally spreading fresh rumors


But friends who care about what you're saying
Those who are concerned with the content of your words


Are no longer mine
I have distanced myself from those individuals


Don't come too close, stay away you hypocrite
Keep your distance and avoid me, since you are a hypocritical person


Time's over now, just a leftover in my head
Our time together is in the past, merely a lingering memory in my mind


I have endured this long enough
I have tolerated this situation for an extended period of time


I thought I could save us from decay
I believed I could prevent our relationship from deteriorating


Just to figure out in the end that you were anything but a friend
Only to realize eventually that you were never truly a friend


But a friend
You were merely pretending to be a friend


You're not half the man that you pretend to be, your acting is a catastrophe
You are nowhere near as impressive as you portray yourself to be, your performance is a complete failure


You're not half the man that you pretend to be, your acting is a catastrophe
You are far from being the person you claim to be, your acting skills are abysmal




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Pascal Saßmannshausen

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@OfirAbe

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