Friend
Peacock Affect Lyrics
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And I'm afraid to say
I'm gonna' leave it how it is
It just didn't do it for me
Right now I'm calm
But I'm lonely
Are you gonna' see me?
I don't have a friend
I wrote a song about being single
And it did it for me
I don't want to marry
I just want something more than me
I don't want fake
I want to be famous
The guy who died in a forest
It wasn't me, valuable me
The lyrics to "Friend" by Peacock Affect express a conflicted sense of loneliness and a search for authentic connection. The songwriter mentions two different songs they wrote: one about dying in a forest and one about being single. The song about dying in a forest didn't satisfy them, and they are leaving it as it is. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling stuck or uninspired in life. The line "Right now I'm calm but I'm lonely" suggests a resignation to this feeling, but the question "Are you gonna' see me?" hints at a desire for someone to notice and understand their pain.
The second verse adds more layers to the songwriter's emotions. They express contentment with being single and a desire for genuine connection. The line "I don't want fake, I want to be famous" could be read as a desire for recognition for their true self rather than a curated persona. The final line "The guy who died in a forest, it wasn't me, valuable me" reinforces the theme of authenticity and suggests that the songwriter wants to be seen and valued for who they truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
I wrote a song about dying in a forest
I expressed my emotions about feeling lost and hopeless like being stranded in a forest.
And I'm afraid to say
I have reservations about what others may think of my unconventional thoughts.
I'm gonna' leave it how it is
I accept my emotions and will not change or hide them.
It just didn't do it for me
The song didn't fully capture what I felt or wanted to express.
Right now I'm calm
At present, I feel relaxed and composed.
But I'm lonely
Despite my calm demeanor, I'm still feeling isolated and in need of human connection.
Are you gonna' see me?
I'm seeking companionship and questioning if anyone will notice or care about my emotions.
I don't have a friend
I feel isolated from those around me and lack close relationships.
I wrote a song about being single
I expressed my emotions about enjoying being unattached and not in a relationship.
And it did it for me
I'm satisfied with the way the song conveyed my emotions.
I don't want to marry
I'm content with not being married or in a committed relationship.
I just want something more than me
I'm seeking something to bring meaning and purpose to my life beyond my own self.
I don't want fake
I value authenticity and genuine relationships over superficial ones.
I want to be famous
I desire to have recognition and status in society, hoping to overcome loneliness and isolation.
The guy who died in a forest
I'm referencing the main character in my song, who represents feelings of helplessness and despair.
It wasn't me, valuable me
I'm distinct from my emotions and don't identify solely with my struggles.
Contributed by Ethan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnbishop964
Possibly the best song I have heard in my entire life. So much emotion, it’s just beautiful.
@kidsea13
George. You are my hero...
@catelynnwilliams5255
George... Wow. Your music is pure, raw emotion. Beautiful.
@vilmifigueroa
Right now I'm calm but I'm lonely...
@RyebreadMusicStudios
You are one of the best musicians I've ever heard. Keep up the good work. :)
@clarissaslade4968
I think this is awesome! Utterly amazing.
@RohitKK7
Binge-watching your videos cuz i can totally relate. Thank you James Collins.
@springdemon
"i don't want to marry. i just want something more than me." - this hit me right in the chest oof
@GeminiCove
This is great.
@stephanieb11
saaaaaame!