Just Friends
Nas/Amy Winehouse Lyrics


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When will we get, the time to be, just friends?
It's never safe for us, not even in the evening 'cause I've been drinking
Not in the morning, when your shit works
It's always dangerous when everybody's sleeping and I've been thinking:
Can we be alone, can we be alone?

When will we get, the time to be, just friends?
When will we get, the time to be, just friends?

And though I'm not a saint, but the guilt will kill you if she don't first
I'll never love you like her
Though we need to find the time to just do this shit together before it gets worse
I wanna touch you but that just hurts





When will we get the time to be just, just friends?
When will we get the time to be just friends, just friends?

Overall Meaning

The song "Just Friends" by Nas and Amy Winehouse talks about the complexities of a relationship where two people are not ready to commit to each other, but still share a strong attraction towards each other. The lyrics suggest that the two lovers are not at the same stage of their relationship, one wants more while the other is happy to just be friends. Nas talks about the intensity of the relationship, saying that it's never safe for them to be just friends, even when he's under the influence of alcohol, or when they are alone together.


He says, "Though I'm not a saint, but the guilt will kill you if she don't first, I'll never love you like her." This line shows that Nas is aware that his partner may already be in love with someone else, which is making it difficult for him to take the relationship to the next level. He wishes they could find a way to get away from the complications that come with being in a romantic relationship and just be friends. The song ends posing the same question it started with: "When will we get the time to be just friends?"


Overall, this song can be interpreted as a statement about the challenges that come with navigating complex romantic relationships. It highlights the difficulty of wanting to be with someone, but not being able to because of various reasons, like timing and conflicting emotions. The song suggests that trying to force a romantic relationship that isn't ready can only lead to heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

When will we get, the time to be, just friends?
When will we finally have the opportunity to have a platonic friendship?


It's never safe for us, not even in the evening 'cause I've been drinking
Being around you, even in the evening, is not safe for us because I often drink and make mistakes.


Not in the morning, when your shit works
We can't just be friends even in the morning when you are feeling good and ready to start the day.


It's always dangerous when everybody's sleeping and I've been thinking
I can't help but think dangerous thoughts when everyone else is sleeping and I am left alone with my thoughts.


Can we be alone, can we be alone?
Is there any chance that we can be alone and just hang out without any romantic feelings involved?


And though I'm not a saint, but the guilt will kill you if she don't first
I am not a perfect person, but if we continue like this and something goes wrong, the guilt will consume you first.


I'll never love you like her
I am sorry but I cannot love you the way she does, I cannot replace that love in any way.


Though we need to find the time to just do this shit together before it gets worse
We need to make time for our friendship because if we don't, things could escalate and it will only get worse.


I wanna touch you but that just hurts
Even though I may crave physical touch from you, it will only cause pain and confusion for both of us.


When will we get the time to be just, just friends?
When will we finally have the chance to be purely platonic friends without any romantic connotations?


When will we get the time to be just friends, just friends?
When will we be able to hang out and just be friends, without the pressure and confusion of romance?




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE

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@kylegibbons3970

Unbelievable. Amazing chemistry. Duet album with these two would have been gold.

@michobethel7505

Something! Oh my?!

@vivelaempress

one of the best remixes. we need more music like this

@ericblue4231

They should have made an album together.

@henryluis3111

Eric Blue DAMN! "RIP SOUL SISTER" I SWEAR! ✌

@michobethel7505

Right u r! 😭🎉 sure u rite.

@shellyflavell3740

There is an album

@ericblue4231

@Aliiology Really? What is it titled?

@TheBasedCanadian

@Aliiology it's a mixtapes of blends. NOT a album

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@globalcitizenhuman6298

Too bad the America has not given Nas the acclaim and recognition he deserves. Trash pretty much rules over Gold! RIP Amy!

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