Many better-known musicians (Dinah Washington, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Nat Adderley, Stan Getz, Charlie Byrd, etc.), recognizing Keter's talent, invited him to perform with them professionally.
Keter Betts resided in the Washington, DC, area for more than a half a century. He died at his home in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Just Friends
Keter Betts Lyrics
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Just friends, but not like before
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
Two friends drifting apart
Two friends, but one broken heart
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
The lyrics of Keter Betts's song "Just Friends" depict the story of two friends who had a romantic relationship, but they are not lovers anymore. The song talks about the situation when two people who were once in love now have to face the reality that their relationship is over. The first line "Just friends, lovers no more" explicitly states the heart-breaking fact that they are not in love anymore. The second line "Just friends, but not like before" implies that their relationship has changed, and they cannot go back to their old ways even if they try.
The third line "To think of what we've been and not to kiss again" represents the pain of not being able to relive the moment they once shared. The line "Seems like pretending it isn't the ending" implies that both of them are trying to mask their emotions, but they both know that it is the end of their romantic relationship. The final two lines of the first verse show that they are drifting apart, and even though they were friends, one of them got their heart broken. The second verse talks about how they once shared a beautiful relationship, but the love suddenly died, and they had to face the reality that they are just friends now.
Overall, the lyrics of "Just Friends" are about accepting the end of a romantic relationship and how it can impact a friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Just friends, lovers no more
Our romantic relationship is over and we're just friends now.
Just friends, but not like before
Our friendship after the end of our romance is different from how it was before.
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
It's difficult to remember our romantic history and not want to kiss again.
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
It feels like we're just pretending that our romance has ended.
Two friends drifting apart
Our friendship is slowly fading away.
Two friends, but one broken heart
Even though we're just friends now, one of us is still heartbroken from the end of the romance.
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
We had a great love that involved laughter, tears, and many emotions, but it suddenly ended.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN KLENNER, SAM M. LEWIS
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