Just a Friend
Jamie Grace feat. Manwell Lyrics

I saw you in the hallway,
I spotted you in the hallway surrounded by your friends, and my world went slow motion.

With all of your friends,
You were surrounded by your social circle.

And everything around you moved in slow motion,
The author was so captivated by the subject that their world seemed to move slower.

The girls think I'm crazy,
The author fears that their feelings for the subject make others think they are crazy.

I kinda agree,
They agree that their feelings may seem irrational.

But it's hard to be cool enough when I feel you look at me,
The author feels nervous and exposed under the subject's gaze.

And I can be immature when I'm lying on the floor,
The author is whimsical and childish when indulging in fantasies about the subject.

Photoshopping us together like I'm all yours,
The author creates images of the couple together for their own personal pleasure.

But you just learned my name,
The subject has only just learned the author's name.

And I think that's kinda wack,
The author is disappointed by the fact that the subject does not know their name earlier.

Have you seen my sweet shoes and my new backpack yet,
The author is trying to impress the subject with their new possessions.

Somebody tell me why this hurts so bad,
The author asks why their feelings for the subject cause such emotional pain.

Why can't I find some like my dad, (I love you dad)
The author wishes to find someone like their father, whom they love and respect.

Why can't you just see what I see,
The author wishes that the subject shared their romantic feelings.

When you say I'm just a friend, you tell me I'm just friend,
The subject's rejection hurts since they've been friend-zoned.

I think I could make you happy,
The author believes they could bring happiness to the subject.

So I'll be that, Oh I'll be that, I guess that's that, But I don't wanna be just that,
The author accepts that they will remain friends but wishes to be more than that.

You probably think I'm too young to feel this way,
The subject likely thinks the author is too young to feel such emotions.

To you I'm a crush that just won't go away,
For the subject, the author is merely a persistent crush.

So even if you move on and have a happy life,
The author acknowledges that the subject may choose to move on with their life.

I promise I will pray for you, cause I'll be doing fine,
The author will pray for the subject's happiness while accepting that their own life will go on.

See I can try to be mature like nothing's really wrong,
The author will hide their true feelings to appear mature and reasonable.

But you probably know I'm lying by the time you hear this song,
The subject may know that the author is insincere in their claims of emotional maturity.

And I don't mind saying how I feel, as long as I stay true and keep it real,
The author will express their true feelings but wishes to remain genuine and authentic.

Somebody tell me why love takes so long,
The author is frustrated by the length of time it takes for love to develop.

I think I'll just watch Reba with my mom,
The author would rather watch TV with their mother than dwell on their unrequited feelings.

You ain't gotta rush love, girl, slow down, When you meet him you gon' know, wanna know how? He's gonna treat you right, Make you the queen of life, If he don't then I'm a take 'em out, Psyche, all kidding aside God has the perfect, One that was made for you, designed to worship, God and He sees your beauty and true purpose, So baby sis, trust the process, it's worth it,
By re-framing the subject's rejection, the singer encourages the author to believe there is someone else designed for them.

So Father, I will place this in your hands,
The author turns their hopes and desires to God.

(that's right) You know me and all my crazy plans, Humbly I surrender this to You, (all to you Lord) So I'll keep dreaming, You'll keep coming through,
The author continues to dream and trust in God's plan.

I know You see what I don't see, (you see what I don't see) So I'll be just a friend, I'll be just a friend, I know that I will be happy, Even if I'm just a friend, I'll be just a friend, So yeah, that's that, Oh that's that, I'll be that, I'm telling you, I'll be just that
The author has accepted their role as a friend and will continue to pursue happiness in that context.