Little Friend
Nickelback Lyrics


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Manhunt to find your daughter
Buried underneath the water
Now they consult a psychic
Find how much I like it
And now I've found a little friend
It's too fast
This won't last
And to touch
Hurts too much
And now I've found a little friend

And now it's just you and me
Borrow one and we will make three
I say we steal one more
Just like we did once before

And now I thought I told her
That she won't get much older
And now I've found a little friend

And now it makes no difference
'Cause I am not quite in yet
And now its on the table





'Cause she's perfectly able
And now I've found a little friend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Little Friend" by Nickelback, are dark and disturbing, telling the story of a man who has kidnapped a young girl, buried her under the water, and is consulting a psychic, who tells him how much he likes it. He sings about how he has found a little friend, but he knows it's too fast and that it won't last. The chorus repeats, "And now I've found a little friend," implying that he has done this before, finding another little girl to be his companion.


The second verse reveals that the man is not working alone, and that he has convinced someone else to help him kidnap another young girl. He wants to steal one more, just like they did once before. The bridge of the song has an eerie tone, with the man singing that he told the girl she won't get much older, and now he's found his little friend. The final verse has a sense of resignation, with the man acknowledging that his actions won't make much of a difference, and that he hasn't fully committed to his heinous plan, in fear of the consequences.


The lyrics of "Little Friend" paint a disturbing picture of a man who is dangerous and unpredictable, and they leave an unsettling feeling after listening to the song. However, it is essential to note that by portraying this character, the song is commenting on the dangers that lurk around us and the need to be vigilant.


Line by Line Meaning

Manhunt to find your daughter
There's a search party looking for a missing girl, possibly deceased.


Buried underneath the water
The girl's body is hidden underwater.


Now they consult a psychic
The search party is desperate for leads and turns to a psychic.


Find how much I like it
The singer enjoys the attention and intrigue surrounding the search and possibly the crime.


And now I've found a little friend
The singer has a twisted sense of enjoyment from the situation.


It's too fast
The events happening are occurring too quickly or recklessly.


This won't last
The singer knows that whatever is happening is not sustainable or healthy.


And to touch
Having physical contact with something or someone associated with the situation is painful or uncomfortable.


Hurts too much
The pain and discomfort are overwhelming.


And now it's just you and me
The singer is addressing someone specifically, and they are the only ones who share their twisted enjoyment.


Borrow one and we will make three
They plan on finding another victim to add to their sick pleasures.


I say we steal one more
The singer is actively proposing the kidnapping of another victim.


Just like we did once before
The singer has already committed this crime in the past.


And now I thought I told her
The singer has communicated to someone else about their plans or thoughts on the matter.


That she won't get much older
The next planned victim is likely a child and won't live for long.


And now it makes no difference
The singer doesn't care about the consequences or the moral implications of their actions.


'Cause I am not quite in yet
The singer hasn't fully committed to the situation or the crime.


And now it's on the table
The situation or discussion of the crime is now out in the open.


'Cause she's perfectly able
Another victim is within reach or available for the taking.


And now I've found a little friend
The twisted enjoyment and pleasure from the situation grows deeper and more sinister.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Kroeger, Chad Kroeger, Michael Kroeger, Ryan Anthony Peake

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