PartyNextDoor was the first artist signed to Drake's OVO Sound record label in 2013, in a joint-venture with Warner Records.[2] He then released his first extended play self-titled PartyNextDoor later that year. He subsequently released PartyNextDoor Two and PNDColours in 2014 and PartyNextDoor 3 in 2016. He has also seen success as a songwriter, having penned "Work", which was released on Rihanna's album Anti and peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 and become one of the most successful songs of the year, along with "Wild Thoughts" which peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jahron Anthony Brathwaite was born to a Jamaican mother and a Trinidadian father in Mississauga, Ontario.He was inspired by the music his father played to him when he was younger such as Jodeci, Boyz II Men, Blackstreet and 112.
2007–2014: Career beginnings and debut album
Having made electronic-infused R&B under his real name Jahron Brathwaite [Jahron B], he signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell as a songwriter, under the name PartyNextDoor, at age 18.[7][failed verification] His first mixtape, PartyNextDoor, was released to the iTunes Store on July 1, 2013.[8] It entered on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart at number six with sales of 2,000 copies[9] and peaked at number 34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for the week of July 20, 2013.[10] He performed background vocals on "Own It" and "Come Thru" from Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was the Same.[11]
His debut studio album PartyNextDoor Two was released on July 30, 2014. The record featured singles like "Thirsty", "FWU", "East Liberty" and the Billboard charted "Recognize", featuring Drake. Later that year, on December 3, 2014, PartyNextDoor released the four-track EP titled PNDColours, with the follow-up COLOURS 2, released in 2017.[12] In 2015, he produced three songs on Drake's If You're Reading This It's Too Late: "Legend", "Preach" and "Wednesday Night Interlude".[7]
2016–present: PartyNextDoor 3, Partymobile and Partypack
PartyNextDoor earned his first number-one song as a songwriter when on January 27, 2016, Rihanna released the lead single "Work" from her eighth studio album, Anti.[13][14] The song maintained its spot at number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 for nine consecutive weeks. He also penned the song "Sex with Me" on the same album.[2] On March 25, 2016, PartyNextDoor released "Come and See Me", which features fellow artist Drake, from his upcoming second studio album, PartyNextDoor 3 (also known as P3). A music video directed by affiliate and collaborator Adrian Martinez and featuring appearances by Kylie Jenner, Big Sean, and Jhené Aiko was released on Snapchat on June 23, 2016.[15] On June 15, 2016, Jeremih called into Real 92.3 LA to announce a joint album with PartyNextDoor called Late Night Party. On July 2, 2016, he released another single, "Like That", featuring Jeremih and Lil Wayne, on OVO Sound radio.[16] On July 21, 2016, PartyNextDoor announced the release date for his second studio album PartyNextDoor 3 for August 12, 2016, and released "Not Nice", the record's second single.[17]
He and Jeremih toured in 2016 and had plans to release a joint project.[18]
On June 4, 2017, PartyNextDoor released Colours 2 without any prior announcement. A short film for the EP was released on June 12, 2017.[citation needed]
On September 29, 2017, he released an EP titled Seven Days, which included guest appearances from Halsey and Rick Ross.
After a lead artist hiatus PartyNextDoor returned in December 2019 with two singles "The News" and "Loyal", with the latter featuring Drake. They served as the lead singles of his album Partymobile which he tweeted would be released in February.[19] The album was eventually released on March 27, 2020, following delays.[20]
On October 15, 2020, Party surprise-announced the release of Partypack, a seven-song EP containing previously unreleased songs like the 2014 song "Persian Rugs". The EP was released the following day.[21]
On January 29, 2021, Party released his 2014 EP, Colours, to streaming services for the first time. It includes four extra tracks that were previously released as Colours 2 in 2017.
Best Friends
Partynextdoor Lyrics
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I be young and full of energy (advantages)
Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh)
Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
We were better bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
No expectations
We were better bein' best friends
We were better bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
There was no limitations
I could say anything to you
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
I guess change coulda made the best sense
I provided, but you wanted, wanted on your own, yeah
We fuckin' while we fightin', baby, we argue like we forty
Walkin' up and down in Rodeo
You see me workin' like Mexicans for the pesos
I want you to be mine
I want you to be in my life
Baby it's the wrong time
Baby it's the wrong time
We didn't play out perfect, I spent up plenty
Every cent was worth it
And girl I mean it when I say that you are special
I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
I be young and full of energy (I be young and full of energy)
Whatever I got right now was meant for me (whatever I got right now was meant for me)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh)
Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
We were better bein' best friends
We was better bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
No expectations
We were better bein' best friends
We were better bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
There was no limitations
I could say anything to you
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
I don't want you to hate me
I don't want you to love me less
I'm in the wrong
Right now I'ma try my best
If you leave me right now, it's for the best
Girl, I gotta eat it, baby, yeah, yeah
I can't buy your love back
I can't buy your trust back in no store
No bag, no bag
Nobody can replace what we had
We didn't play out perfect, I spent up plenty
Every cent was worth it
And girl I mean it when I say that you are special
I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
I be young and full of energy (I'm too young and full of energy)
Whatever I got right now was meant for me (whatever I got right now was meant for me)
What happens right now was meant to be (I guess we're better)
Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
We were better bein' best friends
We was better bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
No expectations
We were better bein' best friends
We were better bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
There was no limitations
I could say anything to you
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends, oh
PARTY
The lyrics to PARTYNEXTDOOR's song "Best Friends" tell the story of two individuals who share a platonic and genuine friendship. The chorus repeats the line "We were better being best friends" to emphasize how their friendship had a positive impact on each other's lives. PARTYNEXTDOOR (PND) reminisces on their past together, how they used to be "better at being best friends with no expectations" and how they would confide in each other without limitations.
Even though they experienced bumps in their friendship, PND acknowledges that he cares for their bond and doesn't want to lose it. He mentions how he spent all his money on her and how she is special to him. However, he also recognizes that it might not be the right time to pursue a relationship, saying "Baby it's the wrong time." The song ends with PND saying he will try his best to make things right and acknowledges that their friendship is what they are meant to be.
Overall, the lyrics of "Best Friends" emphasize the importance and value of platonic friendships, the struggles that can arise when attempting to transition from friends to more, and the importance of timing and patience.
Line by Line Meaning
I be young and full of energy
I am young and energetic with many opportunities ahead of me.
Whatever I got right now was meant for me
What I currently possess is what I am meant to have at this moment.
What happens right now was meant to be
The current circumstances and events are meant to occur at this moment in time.
Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
I see you as my best friend and that is what our relationship should be.
We were better bein' best friends
Our relationship was better when we were just friends.
No expectations
There were no pressures or expectations in our friendship.
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
We had a stronger bond when we were just friends.
There was no limitations
We were able to be open and honest with each other without any restrictions.
I could say anything to you
I felt comfortable and safe enough to express myself freely to you.
I guess change coulda made the best sense
Perhaps a change in our relationship would have been the best decision.
I provided, but you wanted, wanted on your own, yeah
I gave what I could, but you had your own desires and aspirations.
We fuckin' while we fightin', baby, we argue like we forty
Our arguments are intense and passionate, as if we were an old married couple.
Walkin' up and down in Rodeo
We spent time together in Rodeo, possibly shopping or exploring.
You see me workin' like Mexicans for the pesos
You witness my dedication and effort to acquire financial stability.
I want you to be mine
I desire a romantic relationship with you.
Baby it's the wrong time
Timing is not ideal for us to be in a romantic relationship.
I don't want you to hate me
I do not want our relationship to deteriorate due to our romantic feelings.
I don't want you to love me less
I hope that our friendship will continue regardless of our romantic feelings.
If you leave me right now, it's for the best
Perhaps it is best for us to separate and focus on our individual growth.
Girl, I gotta eat it, baby, yeah, yeah
I must accept the consequences of my actions or decisions.
I can't buy your love back
I cannot purchase or regain your love or affection.
Nobody can replace what we had
Our friendship was special and cannot be replicated by anyone else.
And girl I mean it when I say that you are special
I genuinely believe that you are unique and significant to me.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jahron Brathwaite, Joshua Cross
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aalissiah Hughes
[Intro] This is just all I know [Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
[Verse 1] We were better at bein' best friends I guess change coulda made the best sense I provided, but you wanted, wanted on your own, yeah We fuckin' while we fightin', baby, we argue like we 40 Walkin' up and down in Rodeo You see me workin' like Mexicans for the pesos I want you to be mine I want you to be in my life Baby it's the wrong time Baby it's the wrong time
[Refrain] We didn't play out perfect, I slipped up plenty Every cent was worth it And girl I mean it when I say that you are special I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
[Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh) What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends, oh [Outro] PARTY
Veronica Perez
This is just all I know (that boy Cash)
I be young and full of energy (advantages)
Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh)
Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
We were better bein' best friends
We was better bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
No expectations
We were better bein' best friends
We were better bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
There was no limitations
I could say anything to you
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
I guess change coulda made the best sense
I provided, but you wanted, wanted on your own, yeah
We fuckin' while we fightin', baby, we argue like we forty
Walkin' up and down in Rodeo
You see me workin' like Mexicans for the pesos
I want you to be mine
I want you to be in my life
Baby it's the wrong time
Baby it's the wrong time
We didn't play out perfect, I spent up plenty
Every cent was worth it
And girl I mean it when I say that you are special
I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
I be young and full of energy (I be young and full of energy)
Whatever I got right now was meant for me (whatever I got right now was meant for me)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh)
Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
We were better bein' best friends
We was better bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
No expectations
We were better bein' best friends
We were better bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
There was no limitations
I could say anything to you
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
I don't want you to hate me
I don't want you to love me less
I'm in the wrong
Right now I'ma try my best
If you leave me right now, it's for the best
Girl, I gotta eat it, baby, yeah, yeah
I can't buy your love back
I can't buy your trust back in no store
No bag, no bag
Nobody can replace what we had
We didn't play out perfect, I spent up plenty
Every cent was worth it
And girl I mean it when I say that you are special
I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
I be young and full of energy (I'm too young and full of energy)
Whatever I got right now was meant for me (whatever I got right now was meant for me)
What happens right now was meant to be (I guess we're better)
Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
We were better bein' best friends
We was better bein' best friends
We was better at bein' best friends
No expectations
We were better bein' best friends
We were better bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
There was no limitations
I could say anything to you
Girl, we was better at bein' best friends, oh
PARTY
Aalissiah Hughes
[Intro] This is just all I know [Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
[Verse 1] We were better at bein' best friends I guess change coulda made the best sense I provided, but you wanted, wanted on your own, yeah We fuckin' while we fightin', baby, we argue like we 40 Walkin' up and down in Rodeo You see me workin' like Mexicans for the pesos I want you to be mine I want you to be in my life Baby it's the wrong time Baby it's the wrong time
[Refrain] We didn't play out perfect, I slipped up plenty Every cent was worth it And girl I mean it when I say that you are special I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
[Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh) What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends, oh [Outro] PARTY
Aalissiah Hughes
[Intro] This is just all I know [Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
[Verse 1] We were better at bein' best friends I guess change coulda made the best sense I provided, but you wanted, wanted on your own, yeah We fuckin' while we fightin', baby, we argue like we 40 Walkin' up and down in Rodeo You see me workin' like Mexicans for the pesos I want you to be mine I want you to be in my life Baby it's the wrong time Baby it's the wrong time
[Refrain] We didn't play out perfect, I slipped up plenty Every cent was worth it And girl I mean it when I say that you are special I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
[Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh) What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends, oh [Outro] PARTY
Cobra Beats
I don't understand how such an amazing artist/celebrity/person can be so damn missed. PND has one of the most soft voices on R&B history and y'all don't see it.
Unruly TV 💋
Party , You’re so underrated. 2 years later and I still love this song and still listen to it every day. Especially at 2:10 - 3:00 . I felt every word every beat. I love you. 🖤
Unruly TV 💋
@unathi khumalo ughhhh 🖤🖤🖤🖤
unathi khumalo
“NOBODY CAN REPLACE WHAT WE HAD” 😫
Hi Bye
This man always blessing my life with good music and just when I need it🔥🔥💁
Suki Johnson
exact same thing I thought
Robert Ream
Rubi Rosle saaaaaame
Myasiah Matthews
2022 still hits the same as it did when it came out 😩‼️💕
The Key To Life
I'm so addicted to this..
It just rides where it's impossible not to move with it
Aalissiah Hughes
[Intro] This is just all I know [Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh)
What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends
[Verse 1] We were better at bein' best friends I guess change coulda made the best sense I provided, but you wanted, wanted on your own, yeah We fuckin' while we fightin', baby, we argue like we 40 Walkin' up and down in Rodeo You see me workin' like Mexicans for the pesos I want you to be mine I want you to be in my life Baby it's the wrong time Baby it's the wrong time
[Refrain] We didn't play out perfect, I slipped up plenty Every cent was worth it And girl I mean it when I say that you are special I'm not ready, you looked me in my face and said
[Pre-Chorus] I'm young and full of energy (energy) Whatever I got right now was meant for me (woah, oh) What happens right now was meant to be (woah, oh) Baby, best friends is what we're s'posed to be
[Chorus] We were better bein' best friends We was better bein' best friends We was better at bein' best friends No expectations We were better bein' best friends We were better bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends Girl, we was better at bein' best friends There was no limitations I could say anything to you Girl, we was better at bein' best friends, oh [Outro] PARTY