Best Friend
Mariami is an original recording artist noted for her eclectic mix of conte… Read Full Bio ↴Mariami is an original recording artist noted for her eclectic mix of contemporary R&B, Soul and Georgian Folk music. Born overseas in Tbilisi, Georgia, the Berklee College of Music trained and NYC based songstress is widely recognized as a versatile R&B arranger and songwriter. Born the granddaughter to the late Shota Illich Bibilouri, Mariami was raised in a musical household. Her earliest years were spent in rehearsal studios with Shota Illich, a music director for the Georgian State Sukshishvili dance ensemble. She obtained a degree in Communication and Cross Cultural Performance Arts in Boston, MA, with a secondary degree in Music from Berklee College of Music. In 2011 she performed for the closing ceremony of the NYC Marathon, in 2012 she was a finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition for her original song, "I Cried." A BMI affiliate, her music has been licensed for commercial and TV spots in independent and national campaigns.

"We hear an amalgam of R&B and jazz stylings coupled with Georgian folk influences. Her reworking of the music she sings to fit her own world music sensibilities. She broadens the sound of R&B" - Art Edelstein, THE TIMES

Best Friend
Mariami Lyrics


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Yesterday wasn't easy
I had to say goodbye to my best friend
Thought till the end we'd be homies
But by the end he didn't even know me
So I went and made some new friends
They didn't know a thing about me
So I went and got some tough skin
That's when I grew into the new me

The new life that i've been living in
It feels just like a vacation
Swear i'm never going home now
I built a solid reputation
I'ma let the fire burn slow
Cause my time, it goes so fast
And when i think about my best friend
I'll be like fuck him though he made me hate the weekend

I'll always try to make the most of my life
Cause my daddy told me I'm too young and pretty to cry
I'll always try to make the most of my life
'cause my daddy told me I'm too young and pretty to cry

I, I say goodbye, I say goodbye
Say goodbye to what I used to know
And now I love my life, I'm living my life
Yeah, my daddy said, my daddy said no woman no cry

Girl go be bad, go make the most of your life
Can't no one stop it when it's up in the sky
Go be that girl who takes the world for a ride
Can't no one stop it when it's up in the sky
Stay high, we stay high

I'll always try to make the most of my life
Cause my daddy told me i'm too young and pretty to cry
I'll always try to make the most of my life
Cause my daddy told me i'm too young and pretty to cry

I, I say goodbye, I say goodbye
Say goodbye to all I used to know




And now I love my life, I'm living my life
Yeah, my daddy said, my daddy said no woman no cry

Overall Meaning

Mariami's song "Best Friend" is a song about growth and empowerment after a difficult experience with a best friend. The first verse describes how the singer had to say goodbye to a best friend they thought would always be close to them, but eventually that friend grew distant and didn't even know them anymore. The singer then went on to make new friends but withheld parts of themselves from the new group. Eventually, the singer gained "tough skin" and grew into a new version of themselves.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that the singer is now living their best life and enjoying it thoroughly. The line "I'm living my life, yeah, my daddy said, my daddy said no woman no cry" references the Bob Marley song "No Woman, No Cry" and implies that the singer's father taught them to be strong and not to let anyone bring them down. The bridge of the song is a message to the listener to go out and make the most of their life, to be a fearless trailblazer who can't be held back by anyone.


Overall, "Best Friend" is a powerful song about overcoming difficulties and coming out stronger for it. Mariami's lyrics are inspiring and uplifting, and the song is sure to resonate with anyone who has faced similar challenges in their own life.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday wasn't easy
The past was difficult for Mariami


I had to say goodbye to my best friend
Mariami had to end a close relationship


Thought till the end we'd be homies
Mariami believed the friendship could last forever


But by the end he didn't even know me
The friend changed and no longer recognized Mariami


So I went and made some new friends
Mariami found new companions


They didn't know a thing about me
Mariami's new friends were unaware of her past


So I went and got some tough skin
Mariami became resilient to protect herself


That's when I grew into the new me
Mariami's experiences transformed her into a different person


The new life that i've been living in
Mariami's current existence


It feels just like a vacation
Mariami's life is enjoyable and carefree


Swear i'm never going home now
Mariami doesn't want to return to her past


I built a solid reputation
Mariami created a strong image for herself


I'ma let the fire burn slow
Mariami will take her time and enjoy life


Cause my time, it goes so fast
Time is fleeting


And when i think about my best friend
Mariami recalls her ex-friend


I'll be like fuck him though he made me hate the weekend
Mariami dislikes the emotional pain caused by her ex-friend


I'll always try to make the most of my life
Mariami strives to live the best life possible


Cause my daddy told me I'm too young and pretty to cry
Mariami's father taught her to be strong and live life fully


'cause my daddy told me I'm too young and pretty to cry
Mariami's father advised her to enjoy life


Girl go be bad, go make the most of your life
A call to action for Mariami to live life boldly


Can't no one stop it when it's up in the sky
No one can hold Mariami back from living her best life


Go be that girl who takes the world for a ride
Mariami should embrace adventure and take risks


Stay high, we stay high
Mariami and her companions are positive and happy


Say goodbye to all I used to know
Mariami is ready to move on from the past


And now I love my life, I'm living my life
Mariami is content with her current existence


Yeah, my daddy said, my daddy said no woman no cry
Mariami's father reminds her to be strong and positive




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Something

Smooth song!
Btw, I found this song from one of Reyes the Entrepreneur's YT video. He briefly had this song playing in the background and I was like "whoa" that's a smooth groove! So I used the Genius app to identify the song and it brought me here. :) That Youtube video was entitled, "What a failing fending machine business looks like". You might want to give him a shoutout. :)

Mariami

@Alvaro Gutierrez <3

Mariami

This is so sweet of you guys thank you!

Alvaro Gutierrez

This is exactly how I heard this song. Such a great song and artist 🤙

spiegel

I Shazamed this from some obscure tv show. Definitely getting added to my playlist for when I'm driving around Iceland. Listening to this with all the amazing landscapes there will give me goosebumps.

Bobby Edwards

@Mariami hope you got payed for them using your song

Mariami

Glad it brought you here <3

Joseph Nox

I love when Mariami says "I say goodbye to what I use to know" basically saying good bye to false beliefs/thoughts. Love it Girl :D

Mariami

Haha YES.

Simon Bolivar

Actually it's my first time when i hear such beautiful masterpiece. You are very talented.

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