Dear Friend
Just Nick Lyrics
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I lied and I said no.
When you asked me if that song was about you,
I said go away,
and take your lack of loyalty and your dead brain cells so far away
and maybe one day you'll listen to me and stop wasting away.
When you asked me why no girls ever liked you,
I tried so hard not to feel like a sadist.
We tried so hard not to cry.
Honestly, man, all those times were the greatest
but I've got to stop thinking I'm better than everyone else.
The lyrics to "Dear Friend" by Just Nick are about the struggles of friendship and trying to maintain an honest, supportive relationship with someone who may not be doing the same for you. The first verse speaks to the singer's frustration with their friend's lack of loyalty, and how they may be self-destructive by wasting their life away. The singer lies about a song being about their friend, likely to spare their feelings or avoid further conflict. In the second verse, the singer grapples with their own role in the friendship and tries not to become too arrogant or judgmental about their friend's problems. They acknowledge that the good times they shared were some of the greatest, but also affirm their desire to move forward and hopefully find a better balance in their friendship.
Overall, "Dear Friend" is a candid reflection on the imperfect nature of relationships, and the difficulties of balancing loyalty, honesty, and self-care. It is a relatable and moving song that speaks to the complexity of human connection and the many emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
When you asked me if that song was about you,
The person is being asked if the song is about the listener of the song.
I lied and I said no.
The person did not tell the truth and answered with a simple 'no'.
When you asked me why no girls ever liked you,
The listener is inquiring why they don't attract any girls.
When you asked me why your happiness always fell through,
The listener wants to know why they are unable to find happiness.
I tried so hard not to feel like a sadist.
The person tried to help the listener without sounding too critical.
We tried so hard not to cry.
Both the person and the listener tried to remain strong and not become emotional.
Honestly, man, all those times were the greatest
The person is acknowledging that the time spent with the listener was good.
but I've got to stop thinking I'm better than everyone else.
The person is recognizing that they need to stop thinking they are superior to others.
When you asked me if that song was about you,
The listener inquires about the song again.
I said go away,
The person rudely tells the listener to leave.
and take your lack of loyalty and your dead brain cells so far away
The person insults the listener, accusing them of being disloyal and unintelligent.
and maybe one day you'll listen to me and stop wasting away.
The person hopes that the listener will change their ways and stop wasting their life.
Contributed by Aria K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.