How To Be Your Friend
Maddie Zahm Lyrics
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'Cause you didn't want me drivin' home
A part of me got drunk
'Cause I knew that you were gonna show
And as I'm getting older
I'm getting farther and farther from over
And if I leaned in closer
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder what you'd think if I called more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how to be your friend?
Your shirt in the back of my truck
It used to not mean a thing
But my mind has convinced itself
You left it here for mе to see
And as I'm getting older
I'm getting farthеr and farther from closure
With every "Are you coming over?"
I let a good guy slip away
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder what you'd think if I called more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how to be your friend?
And I hate that you're my constant
When I constantly wish we were more
I wish that we could go back
To the way we saw each other before
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder what you'd think if I called you more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how-
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder what you'd think if I called you more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how to be your friend?
How to be your friend
How to be your friend
In "How To Be Your Friend," Maddie Zahm sings about the confusion and mixed emotions that come with staying friends with an ex-lover. The song portrays the struggle of trying to move on from a past relationship while also holding onto the friendship that once existed. The first verse references the common scenario of relying on alcohol to ease the tension of seeing an ex, and the fear of crossing boundaries. The chorus asks if she held on too long to their romantic past, wondering if her attempts to stay in touch were misguided.
The second verse describes the pain of still being emotionally attached to her ex-lover, represented by his shirt left in her truck. She questions her own emotional attachment to him despite the end of their romantic relationship. The bridge of the song shows a reflection of her true feelings towards her ex-lover, and how she wishes to return to a time when they were just friends. She expresses her frustration at feeling stuck in the past while still longing for something more.
Overall, "How To Be Your Friend" is a relatable song about the struggle of moving on without completely letting go of a past relationship. The lyrics are poignant and raw, capturing the conflicting emotions of heartbreak and friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Two shots 'til you pick me up
I had some drinks because I knew you were coming to meet me and I didn't want to drive home.
'Cause you didn't want me drivin' home
You don't want me to be in danger by driving home after having a few drinks.
A part of me got drunk
I got a little tipsy because I was nervous and excited to see you.
'Cause I knew that you were gonna show
I had a feeling that you were coming to meet me and I was happy about it.
And as I'm getting older
As time goes by and I age,
I'm getting farther and farther from over
I am finding it more difficult to move on from what happened between us.
And if I leaned in closer
If I make the effort to get closer to you,
Would you meet me halfway?
Are you willing to meet me halfway and try to make things work between us?
Your shirt in the back of my truck
I have something of yours in my truck that reminds me of you.
It used to not mean a thing
I used to not care about it or think twice about it.
But my mind has convinced itself
But now my thoughts have convinced me that it means something significant.
You left it here for me to see
You intentionally left it in my truck for me to find and think about.
With every 'Are you coming over?'
Every time you ask me to come over,
I let a good guy slip away
I realize that I am losing someone who is a good person and could have been a great friend or more.
And I hate that you're my constant
It's hard for me to move on because you are always on my mind and in my heart.
When I constantly wish we were more
Even though I know deep down that we can never be more than friends, I still wish for it all the time.
I wish that we could go back
I wish that we could go back to a time when we were just friends and things weren't complicated.
To the way we saw each other before
To the way we used to view each other before things got complicated and confusing.
How to be your friend
I am trying to figure out how to be your friend again without any complications or expectations.
How to be your friend
I am struggling to remember how to just be your friend without wanting more or feeling hurt.
Writer(s): Cory Andersen
Contributed by Elliot S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
Two shots 'til you pick me up
'Cause you didn't want me drivin' home
A part of me got drunk
'Cause I knew that you were gonna show
And as I'm getting older
I'm getting farther and farther from over
And if I leaned in closer
Would you meet me half way
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder what you'd think if I called more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how to be your friend? (How to be your friend)
Your shirt in the back of my truck
It used to not mean a thing
But my mind has convinced itself
You left it here for me to see
And as I'm getting older
I'm getting farther and farther from closure
With every are you coming over
I let a good guy slip away
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder what you'd think if I called more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how to be your friend? (How)
And I hate that you're my constant
When I constantly wish we were more
I wish that we could go back
To the way we saw each other before
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder how you'd feel if I called you more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how?
Did I hang on too long to every accidental touch?
Did I wonder how you'd feel if I called you more than once?
Did I ever have to worry about what tequila and I said?
Or have I just forgotten how to be your friend?
How to be your friend
How to be your friend
Brianna Lee
I just found Maddie and I loved her! Her music is so powerful and moving. All her songs make my cry. I love her so much!
Alex_Loser122
@bong bong that's a great song
bong bong
every time i listen to fat funny friend and you might not like her i cry HyStErIcAlLy
caminando...
A mi tambien
Karey Whitaker
Me too! 😭she deserves a Grammy. I’m obsessed with every song and I cry every time I listen to one.
Peyton
she really never misses all her songs are so relatable
Kallyse Douglas
Absolutely obsessed with this song and Maddie you’re so talented!!! That ending though… 😩🥺
K. Kawaii
I'm so late on this song but the way she turnt Gospel/ Country into sad pop is just iconic
Jess
Same and yesss
Manjusha Iyer
I'm commenting cause it's such a good song. You should totally have a version with you as the mc in the music video😍