Friends Don't Let Friends
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I need a friend, yes indeed (yes)
I need a friend, yes indeed
Girl stop right there, let me explain myself
I heard you when you called up on my machine
Couldn't answer then without another scene
She and I was goin' through some crazy shit
Now she's gone, I'm startin' to get over it
Sittin' here with you I get a different vibe
It's like your seein' us but in a different light
Feelings that we kept bottled up inside
We gon' pop the top and let it blow tonight

And ooo baby
Breaking up is serious
Tonight I need a little healing
Ya body's got me catchin' feelings, for you
Ya body's got me shook like a shake-down
I'm hot enough to cook, 'bout to break-down
Baby, friends don't let friends sleep alone (no they don't)
Tell me what I gotta do to get this on

I'm fellin' you like my throwback
We done came too far now to go back
No more high school s..t girl were grown
Makin love cause friends don't let friends sleep alone

Lookin at your botty I get a vidual
Takin your body into the senuial mode
Sendin my condiction into cridical
We gon have to take it to the phyical
A lonely bed can be a dangerous thing




We can make love girl without no strings
I need my bed to be rockin and my head board nockin

Overall Meaning

The song "Friends Don't Let Friends" is about the singer needing a friend after going through a tough breakup with his girlfriend. He begins to develop feelings for his female friend who has always been there for him but has never explored any romantic interests with her. He is honest with her about his feelings, and they realize that they have kept their feelings bottled up for far too long. The chorus emphasizes that friends should not let their friends sleep alone and that they should do something about those feelings that have been ignored.


Joe expresses his vulnerability in this song and his desire to move on from his previous relationship. The lyrics are straightforward and relatable, as many people have found themselves in similar situations. The song's melody is upbeat and playful, and the chorus is catchy, making it a perfect sing-along song.


Overall, "Friends Don't Let Friends" is a great song about taking a chance on something new after a breakup and how friends can help each other through tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

I need a friend, yes indeed (yes)
I am in search of a companion who I can confide in and spend time with


Girl stop right there, let me explain myself
I want to address any confusion or misunderstandings before we proceed


I heard you when you called up on my machine
I received your message and acknowledge your attempt to reach me


Couldn't answer then without another scene
I was unable to respond at the time to avoid any potential conflict or argument


She and I was goin' through some crazy shit
My previous relationship was fraught with difficulty and turmoil


Now she's gone, I'm startin' to get over it
I am moving on from that past relationship and ready to explore new possibilities


Sittin' here with you I get a different vibe
Being in your presence elicits a unique and positive feeling within me


It's like your seein' us but in a different light
You are bringing a new perspective to our interactions and changing the dynamic between us


Feelings that we kept bottled up inside
We have been suppressing emotional desires that we are finally ready to act on now


We gon' pop the top and let it blow tonight
We are going to freely express our feelings and desires tonight


Breaking up is serious
The end of a relationship has significant emotional weight


Tonight I need a little healing
I am looking for emotional solace and comfort


Ya body's got me catchin' feelings, for you
Your physical presence is stirring up romantic feelings in me


Ya body's got me shook like a shake-down
Your appearance is causing intense excitement or nervousness in me


I'm hot enough to cook, 'bout to break-down
I am experiencing intense desire and nearly at my breaking point


Baby, friends don't let friends sleep alone (no they don't)
I am suggesting that we should explore a romantic relationship together because true friends would not let each other go to bed alone


Tell me what I gotta do to get this on
I am asking what actions I need to take in order for us to pursue a romantic relationship


I'm fellin' you like my throwback
I am experiencing nostalgia for a previous time or place with you


We done came too far now to go back
We have invested too much time and effort into our friendship to turn back now


No more high school s..t girl were grown
We have matured beyond the petty drama of our high school years


Makin love cause friends don't let friends sleep alone
I am reiterating my belief that we should pursue a romantic relationship because true friends should not allow each other to spend the night alone


Lookin at your botty I get a vidual
Your physical appearance is inspiring vivid and exciting mental images for me


Takin your body into the senuial mode
We will move towards an intimate and romantic space and encounter


Sendin my condiction into cridical
My emotional state is becoming increasingly desperate and intense


We gon have to take it to the phyical
We will need to progress to a physical, intimate interaction


A lonely bed can be a dangerous thing
Being alone at night can lead to feelings of sadness or loneliness


We can make love girl without no strings
We can engage in physical intimacy without creating any expectation or pressure for a romantic relationship


I need my bed to be rockin and my head board nockin
I desire a physically passionate and intense interaction with you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOE L. THOMAS, JOLYON W. SKINNER, JOSHUA THOMPSON, TONYATTA P. MARTINEZ

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