Friend
Ivy Hope Lyrics
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When I saw your cold pale eyes
And heard your voice for the first time
I thought you are fine
I can't pretend
To be your friend
To like this song and how I sing
You can’t forget what’s dead & gone
You think you'd better be alone
You can't pretend
To be my friend
My hope was ruined,
Could've guessed, I knew it
It can't be love, it can't be love,
It can't be love, it’s a lie
Frustration, all you've mentioned
Stop telling lies, you’re telling lies
You’re telling lies, it’s a lies
I can't pretend
To be your friend
The lyrics of Ivy Hope's song "Friend" convey a sense of disillusionment and betrayal in a relationship. The singer is unable to deceive themselves into thinking that everything is fine when they see the coldness in the other person's eyes and hear their voice for the first time. Initially, the singer believed that the other person was fine, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this is not the case.
The chorus emphasizes this inability to pretend any longer. The singer acknowledges that they cannot pretend to be friends with the other person, and in turn, they also express that the other person cannot pretend to love the spring, enjoy the song, or let go of the past. It is implied that the other person wants to be alone rather than being in a relationship that is built on pretense.
The bridge of the song reveals the singer's disappointment and frustration. Their hope was ruined, and they could have foreseen this outcome. They assert that what they had was not love but a lie. The repetition of the line "stop telling lies" shows their exasperation with the other person's dishonesty and implies that this lying has caused significant pain and damage to the relationship.
Overall, "Friend" is a heartfelt expression of the singer's realization that pretending and lying in a relationship is futile. They come to terms with the fact that they cannot continue being friends with someone who is not genuine or truthful.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't pretend I'm feeling nice
I cannot fake or pretend to have positive emotions or feelings
When I saw your cold pale eyes
Upon seeing your emotionless and lifeless eyes
And heard your voice for the first time
And upon hearing your voice for the very first moment
I thought you are fine
I initially believed that you were okay or in good condition
You can't pretend to love this spring
You are unable to deceive or fake your affection towards this season of growth and renewal
To like this song and how I sing
To genuinely enjoy this particular song and appreciate my singing style
You can’t forget what’s dead & gone
You are incapable of eradicating or putting out of your mind what is no longer alive or existing
You think you'd better be alone
You believe it is preferable or more advantageous for you to be by yourself
My hope was ruined
My optimism or anticipation was utterly destroyed
Could've guessed, I knew it
I could have made an educated assumption, I was already aware of it
It can't be love, it can't be love
It is not possible for it to be genuine affection or attachment, it cannot be love
It's a lie
It is a deception or falsehood
Frustration, all you've mentioned
Annoyance, everything you have spoken about
Stop telling lies, you’re telling lies
Cease uttering untruths, you are actively communicating falsehoods
You’re telling lies, it’s a lie
You are conveying false information, it is a fabrication
I can't pretend to be your friend
I am unable to feign or pretend to be your companion
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Александра Даутова, Артём Козлов, Иван Тумашевский, Надежда Каленкович
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