Tell Your Friends
James and the Express Lyrics


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Don't care what your friends say
All you do is complain
I don’t even care about it, imma do it anyway
What your friends say
What your friends say
She think I don’t care about her, I think that goes two ways
Why you always on my mind yeah I ain’t tryna play games
Keep on coming at me like that I feel like you two face
Why you play games? Why you two faced
I feel like we ain’t good you know you should feel the same way
Yeah they switching sides
Tell me if you wanna ride, wanna ride
Yeah, yeah
Yeah they asking who that
You say I don’t know but you know that I knew that
Taking it slow but that’s just how I do that
Can’t list all the things that I really don’t know
Never wanted to, but I’ll do if you say so
All up on me with the black and blue polo
Don’t listen to them switching up their sides though
Hit him right back, I don’t know why you still really be talking
I run it back, getting real tired of all of this acting
Get off my mind, I don’t know you still playing
Had to come through so you know imma walk in
Don't care what your friends say
All you do is complain
I don’t even care about it, imma do it anyway
What your friends say
What your friends say
She think I don’t care about her, I think that goes two ways
Why you always on my mind yeah I ain’t tryna play games
Keep on coming at me like that I feel like you two face
Why you play games? Why you two faced
I feel like we ain’t good you know you should feel the same way
You should feel the same way
Got me switched up like right in the same day
Do what you want but what would your friends say
Thinking ‘bout you we ain’t thinking the same thing
I guess that you don’t understand why I do this
Not the Ralph Lauren, not the all new fit
You had one chance but you know that you blew it
Yeah yeah
Yeah you know that you blew it
You don’t wanna talk I don’t know how you feel
Is this a dream, or is it all real
Why you two face like that ain’t ideal
You ain’t gone tell me I don’t wanna know how you feel
Don't care what your friends say
All you do is complain
I don’t even care about it, imma do it anyway
What your friends say
What your friends say
She think I don’t care about her, I think that goes two ways
Why you always on my mind yeah I ain’t tryna play games
Keep on coming at me like that I feel like you two face
Why you play games? Why you two faced
I feel like we ain’t good you know you should feel the same way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James and the Express's song "Tell Your Friends" reflect the frustrations and confusion in a relationship where both parties are unsure of how the other feels. The repetition of the line "What your friends say" hints at the external pressure created by the opinions of others. The feeling of being unable to understand each other's intentions is illustrated through lines such as "Why you play games? Why you two faced" and "Got me switched up like right in the same day." Despite the doubts and uncertainties, the singer persists, declaring "All you do is complain / I don’t even care about it, imma do it anyway."


The song focuses on the theme of authenticity, with the singer feeling like the other person is two-faced and not being true to themselves. This idea is reinforced by the line "You don’t wanna talk I don’t know how you feel / Is this a dream, or is it all real," suggesting that the singer is unsure of what is real and what isn't. The song also highlights the influence of peer pressure on relationships, with the line "Don't care what your friends say" showing that the singer is aware of how the opinions of others can impact the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't care what your friends say
I am not going to listen to the opinions of others


All you do is complain
You are constantly dissatisfied


I don’t even care about it, imma do it anyway
I don't care what you think or say, I will do what I want


What your friends say
I don't care about your friends' opinions either


She think I don’t care about her, I think that goes two ways
She thinks I don't care about her, but the feeling is mutual


Why you always on my mind yeah I ain’t tryna play games
Why do I keep thinking about you? I don't want to play games


Keep on coming at me like that I feel like you two face
You keep acting in a contradictory manner, it's hard to trust you


Why you play games? Why you two faced
Why do you act in a deceitful manner? It's not ideal


I feel like we ain’t good you know you should feel the same way
I doubt we have a good relationship, and you should feel the same way


Yeah they switching sides
People are changing their opinions and loyalties


Tell me if you wanna ride, wanna ride
Let me know if you want to come with me


They asking who that
People are curious about me


You say I don’t know but you know that I knew that
You pretend not to know who I am, but you really do


Taking it slow but that’s just how I do that
I am taking my time, that's just my usual approach


Can’t list all the things that I really don’t know
There are so many things I don't know that I can't even count them


Never wanted to, but I’ll do if you say so
I didn't intend to do it, but if you insist, I will do it


All up on me with the black and blue polo
You are showing me a lot of attention and affection


Don’t listen to them switching up their sides though
Don't pay attention to people who keep changing their opinions


Hit him right back, I don’t know why you still really be talking
I responded to someone, I don't know why you are still talking about it


I run it back, getting real tired of all of this acting
I am revisiting the situation, I am getting fed up with all the acting


Get off my mind, I don’t know you still playing
Stop occupying my thoughts, I don't know why you are still playing games


Had to come through so you know imma walk in
I had to show up to assert myself


You should feel the same way
You should have the same doubts about our relationship


Got me switched up like right in the same day
You are causing me to feel confused and uncertain very quickly


Do what you want but what would your friends say
It's your choice, but consider what your friends might think


Thinking ‘bout you we ain’t thinking the same thing
I am thinking about you, but we are not on the same page


I guess that you don’t understand why I do this
You probably don't understand my motives


Not the Ralph Lauren, not the all new fit
I am not interested in superficial things


You had one chance but you know that you blew it
You had an opportunity, but you messed it up


You don’t wanna talk I don’t know how you feel
You don't want to communicate, so I don't know what you're thinking


Is this a dream, or is it all real
I am unsure if this situation is real or just a fantasy


Why you two face like that ain’t ideal
Your deceitful behavior is not good


You ain’t gone tell me I don’t wanna know how you feel
You won't tell me how you feel, but I want to know




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Cole Curtis, James Curtis

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