His debut album, 'Replay', came out on 4 June 2010. Although follow-up singles "Solo" and "So Big" couldn't quite reach the same success, bringing up fan concerns that Iyaz had peaked too early, they also received extensive radio airplay. After performing and collaborating with other artists such as Big Time Rush and Mann, a second album release was expected in late 2013 but has unfortunately been delayed.
Iyaz is known for making lilting reggae-infused R&B melodies inspired by island shorties, wireless romance, and the anguish of unrequited love. The 26-year-old singer, songwriter, and rapper has aimed to strike a balance between radio-friendliness and finding his own voice. His fans eagerly anticipate his sophomore work.
Friend
Iyaz Lyrics
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And I always try to disagree, oh
To see you with another guy
Would tear me up deep inside
'Cause they don't know you once belonged to me
Oh oh
And I know it would be awkward running into you that way
Oh no you didn't just call me friend
Oh no I must be hearing things
You can call me wrong
You can call me right
But don't you call me friend tonight
Oh no you didn't just say we're through
Oh no I ain't never gettin' over you
Tell me that I'm crazy chasing you again
Oh oh, but don't you call me friend
Don't you call me
Don't you, don't you call me
Don't you call me
Don't you call me friend
Don't you call me
Don't you, don't you call me
Don't you call me
Don't you call me friend
I ain't gonna lie
You look so happy
Wish there was something I could still make you feel
Every smile makes me wanna fall apart
Every laugh is like a bullet to my heart
'Cause I'm at the end of the room
Watching every guy coming at you
And I know it would be awkward running into you that way
It was okay 'til you said that word to me
Oh no you didn't just call me friend
Oh no I must be hearing things
You can call me wrong
You can call me right
But don't you call me friend tonight
Oh no you didn't just say we're through
Oh no I ain't never gettin' over you
Tell me that I'm crazy chasing you again
Oh oh, but don't you call me friend
Don't you call me
Don't you, don't you call me
Don't you call me
Don't you call me friend
Don't you call me
Don't you, don't you call me
Don't you call me
Don't you call me friend
A friend don't think about you when he's dreaming
Or every single minute that he's breathing
So why is this so hard to believe
A friend wont do it all to try to please you
A friend can never kiss you when he sees you
And you know I wont, so just please don't call me friend
Oh no you didn't just call me friend
Oh no I must be hearing things
You can call me wrong
You can call me right
But don't you call me friend tonight
Oh no you didn't just say we're through
Oh no I ain't never gettin' over you
Tell me that I'm crazy chasing you again
Oh oh, but don't you call me friend
Don't you call me
Don't you, don't you call me
Don't you call me
Don't you call me friend
Don't you call me
Don't you, don't you call me
Don't you call me
Don't you call me friend
The lyrics to Iyaz's song "Friend" tell the story of a person who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. Despite the insistence of their friends that the person they once loved is pretty and attractive, the singer tries to deny their feelings and bury them deep inside. However, when they run into their ex and are called "friend," they can't help but feel hurt and angry. The singer makes it clear that being called a friend is not enough, as they still have romantic feelings for their former partner.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the struggle to move on. The singer's desperation to be more than just a friend is palpable, and it is clear that they are not ready to let go. The repetition of the phrase "don't you call me friend" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's desire for something more than just a platonic relationship.
Overall, "Friend" is a catchy and emotional song that speaks to the pain of unrequited love and the difficulty of moving on. It is a relatable and honest portrayal of the struggles of heartbreak and unfulfilled desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody tells me that you're pretty
People often mention your beauty to me
And I always try to disagree, oh
I try to deny their statements
To see you with another guy
The thought of you being with someone else
Would tear me up deep inside
Causes me great emotional pain
'Cause they don't know you once belonged to me
They are not aware of our history together
And I know it would be awkward running into you that way
Meeting you in those circumstances would be uncomfortable
It was okay 'til you said that word to me
Things were fine until you used a certain word
Oh no you didn't just call me friend
I can't believe you just labeled me as only a friend
Oh no I must be hearing things
I hope I am mistaken about what I just heard
You can call me wrong
I am open to being mistaken
You can call me right
Maybe you are correct
But don't you call me friend tonight
But don't refer to me as your platonic friend tonight
Oh no you didn't just say we're through
I can't believe you just ended our relationship
Oh no I ain't never gettin' over you
I will never fully move on from you
Tell me that I'm crazy chasing you again
You might say that I am being irrational by pursuing you
Oh oh, but don't you call me friend
But please don't refer to me as your friend
A friend don't think about you when he's dreaming
A friend does not fantasize about you
Or every single minute that he's breathing
Nor think about you constantly
So why is this so hard to believe
So why am I having such a hard time accepting our new dynamic
A friend wont do it all to try to please you
A friend will not go out of his way to make you happy
A friend can never kiss you when he sees you
A friend can never make a romantic gesture like kissing when they see you
And you know I wont, so just please don't call me friend
And you know I won't do that, so please don't refer to me as your friend
Don't you call me
Please don't address me
Don't you, don't you call me
Repeat of previous line
Don't you call me
Repeat of earlier line
Don't you call me friend
Please don't refer to me as your friend
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashley Gorley, Jonathan Rotem, Kara DioGuardi, Kasia Livingston, Keidran Jones, Mark Rankin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@princecherub2109
2019! Make this blue if you're listening today. Fan from ๐ต๐ญ
@tiffanydufault7844
a broken heart is worse then dying because your already dead inside๐ค๐ค๐ค
@Ariane11728
Bruhh it's 2022 huhu I love this
@athikho2108
2022 still in love with this song ....
@ryan_fsk
Love this, a girl broke my heart in hs, she is so pretty , wish i could change the way i did things back then
@khuanthailung
2018 still in love with IYAZ....LOL
@athikho2108
Back old days when I m in high school 2012 me my best friend love this song we consider it as childhood friendship song now he left his heavenly abode in 2021 playing this remind me of our old days memories rewinding those old memories is not easy to go through but still I feel his presence when I play this song ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
@JangeumMaguicay
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@silviaSosa
lets bow our'e heads in prayer for all those guys who are stuck in the friend zone !!! :D
@mascaramask5732
i like this song iyaz๐๐๐๐ณโ๐๐๐๐๐