Friends
RAYE Lyrics

What's up with all the "girl hate girl" shit? Uh, uh
The singer questions the hostility shown by girls towards each other.

It's like we never learn no lessons, uh, uh
Despite repeated incidents, people haven't learned anything about hate and bias against each other.

What's up with all the beef and the bad vibes? Uh, uh
The singer wonders about the reasons for the fighting and negative emotions between people.

What's up with all the teeth in your fake smile? Uh, uh
The singer questions the authenticity of the smiles of some people who show fake kindness.

And why can't (why can't) We just (we just) Let it go? Just let it go now I guess (I guess) we won't ever know
The singer suggests letting go of the negative feelings and conflicts, but realizes it will never happen.

We could've been, we could've been, we could've been friends We could've been, well maybe not, well maybe not best friends But I would have fucked with you And you know you would have too (Oh well, oh well, oh well) We could've been, we could've been, we could've been cool We could've been, we could've been, well, maybe not that cool But I would've fucked with you And you know you would've too Oh well, oh well, uh
The singer expresses regret that people missed an opportunity to be friends, but still acknowledges the potential for a positive relationship.

Why is it if I'm not a boy I'm an enemy? Uh, uh
The singer laments the wrong perception people have of each other based on gender and the hostility that comes with it.

This damn mentality is killin' me, uh, uh, uh
The toxic mentality regarding gender differences and hostility is affecting the singer negatively.

And don't get me wrong we can all be that Forgive me for tryna believe that
The singer admits that sometimes people can be mean, but still believes in kindness and forgives any mistakes.

Can we be chill for a second? 'Cause we too young to be stressin', yeah I think we both learned our lesson We could have been, we could have been, could've been
The singer urges for a moment of calm and positivity, realizing the youthfulness and potential for a better future.

We could've been, we could've been, we could've been friends We could've been, well maybe not, well maybe not best friends But I would've fucked with you And you know you would've too (Oh well, oh well, oh well) We could've been, we could've been, we could've been cool We could've been, we could've been, well maybe not that cool But I would've fucked with you And you know you would've too (Oh well, oh well)
The singer reiterates the missed opportunity for a positive relationship and laments the loss of a potential friendship.

We could've been, we could've been friends (Oh well, oh well) But I would've fucked with you And you know you would've too (Oh well, oh well, oh well)
The singer again expresses regret over the lack of a potential friendship, but acknowledges the potential for a positive dynamic.