There is something magical about that "IN LOVE" experience that hits home in a heart with the power of the wind itself. No one knows where it comes from, but all can feel it's effect on their hearts and lives from that moment on. Literally nothing is ever the same.
It may sound selfish and maybe it is. But a Love so strong that, without it, one is left feeling completely lost and alone; is it even realistic to expect him to ever be her "friend"?
Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend
Lobo Lyrics
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You said you aren't home much anymore
I stopped dropping by without an appointment
Cause I'd hear laughter coming through your door.
Sometimes late at night you'll still call me
Just before you close your eyes to sleep
You make me vow to try and stop by sometime
I love you too much to ever start liking you
So lets just let the story kinda end
I love you too much to ever start liking you
So don't expect me to be your friend.
I don't walk down through the village or other places
That we used to go to all the time
I'm trying to erase you from my memory
Cause thinking of you jumbles up my mind.
You always act so happy when I see you
You smile that way you take my hand and then
Introduce me to your latest lover
That's when I feel the walls start crashing in
In Lobo’s song “Don’t Expect Me to Be Your Friend”, the singer expresses his emotional turmoil in trying to move on from a relationship that is no longer working. He describes how he stopped his old habits of sending flowers, dropping by unannounced, and going to places they used to frequent together because the memories are too painful. He also remarks how his former lover still reaches out to him occasionally, but that he cannot follow through on his promises to visit because it would be too difficult for him emotionally.
The singer admits that he still loves his ex-partner immensely, but he knows that they are not meant to be together romantically anymore. In fact, he loves them too much to ever consider being just friends with them. He also describes the challenge of seeing his ex-partner appear happy with their new lover, even though it causes him to feel like his world is closing in on him.
The lyrics of this song capture the raw emotions of trying to move on from a relationship, while also acknowledging how difficult it can be to truly let go of someone you once loved with all your heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I stopped sending flowers to your apartment
I stopped trying to woo you with gestures of love
You said you aren't home much anymore
You told me you're not around much these days
I stopped dropping by without an appointment
I stopped visiting you uninvited
Cause I'd hear laughter coming through your door.
Because I could hear that you were with someone else
Sometimes late at night you'll still call me
Occasionally, you still reach out to me
Just before you close your eyes to sleep
Before you go to bed
You make me vow to try and stop by sometime
You ask me to visit you
Baby that's a promise I can't keep.
But I know I won't be able to make that happen
I love you too much to ever start liking you
I care for you too deeply to simply become fond of you
So lets just let the story kinda end
So let's accept that our relationship has run its course
I love you too much to ever start liking you
I can't see you as just a friend because my feelings are stronger than that
So don't expect me to be your friend.
So don't expect me to be able to have a platonic relationship with you
I don't walk down through the village or other places
I avoid going to places where we used to spend time together
That we used to go to all the time
That used to be our favorite spots
I'm trying to erase you from my memory
I'm attempting to forget about you
Cause thinking of you jumbles up my mind.
Because thoughts of you cloud my thoughts and emotions
You always act so happy when I see you
You seem content whenever I see you
You smile that way you take my hand and then
You greet me with a friendly smile and a hand to hold
Introduce me to your latest lover
You introduce me to your new significant other
That's when I feel the walls start crashing in
That's when I realize that our relationship is truly over
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENT LAVOIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dailycoffee8533
This song I can feel it in my heart because my first wife cheated on me and left me for one of her lovers and she wanted to be friends but I couldn't because I love her so much and seeing her with someone else makes all the walls come crashing in. This is my favorite song.
@FormTwoMakashi
“Lovers” as in more than one? You’re better off without her.
@squirrelattackspidy
Oww. That sucks. Best way to get over someone is to find someone new. Date a bunch more chicks. With every new one, you'll likely find qualities that the one you were originally with didn't have. And you'll find that the original one was just overblown nostalgia.
@lulumoreno5290
My ex husband cheated on me too… his lost.
I am a woman with a faithful heart and a faithful soul.
Love ❤️ and respect for all good men out there 🙏🏼
Forgiveness for the unfaithful ones.
@saran3214
@@lulumoreno5290 You and Daily Coffee need to meet!
@bonifacemurimi5060
I feel you do sorry
@obiwan2112
What a spectacular combination of a beautiful melody and absolutely brutal lyrics.
@2ndcty159
i don't know to many people who can't relate to this song, me included.
@boblewis1227
What a song! It’s always been one of my favorites!
@deeannagardner3029
Mine too💜