New Friends
Ron Pope Lyrics
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And who is pure?
She lost her dreams there
On the bathroom floor
And we both cried for days
If I was subtle
If we were lovers
Of a different type
What she was giving
I could not hope to find
(Chorus – part 1)
But this is not forever
We were never sure
And I could say I loved her
But it's not there anymore
(Chorus – part 2)
She swears deep down she's sorry
And I hope she'd never lie
If we walk away too slowly
Then we both might change our minds
Now I am counting
The blackest birds
Asleep in winter
In a field so white it hurts to see
Still I'm feeling cursed…
(Chorus – part 1)
But this is not forever
We were never sure
And I could say I loved her
But it's not there anymore
(Chorus – part 2)
She swears deep down she's sorry
And I hope she'd never lie
If we walk away too slowly
Then we both might change our minds
(Bridge x6)
Here's to my new friends
A toast to the weekend
It's time to begin again
So here's to my new friends…
The lyrics of Ron Pope's New Friends describe a complicated romantic relationship that has now ended. The first verse sets the tone and hints at the pain and regret that follows. The singer questions what is sacred and pure, implying that what he had with his former partner was not pure. The phrase "she lost her dreams there on the bathroom floor" is a powerful image that suggests that she hit rock bottom in some way. The second verse reflects on what could have been, but ultimately the singer acknowledges that what she was giving him was not enough. Both of them cried for days, which shows just how difficult the breakup was for them.
The chorus is split into two parts. The first part acknowledges the fact that the relationship is over, and the singer has accepted that. He could say that he loved her, but it no longer feels genuine. The second part of the chorus speaks to the possibility of reconciliation. She swears she’s sorry, and he wants to believe her. If they move too slowly, however, they may change their minds.
The bridge that follows is a celebration of new beginnings. The singer toasts to his new friends and the weekend, suggesting that he is ready to move on and start fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
What is sacred?
What holds the utmost importance and respect?
And who is pure?
And who is morally clean and innocent?
She lost her dreams there
Her aspirations were lost or shattered
On the bathroom floor
In a place of vulnerability and despair
And we both cried for days
We both mourned deeply for a significant amount of time
If I was subtle
If I was indirect or delicate
If she was kind
If she was compassionate or gentle
If we were lovers
If we were in a romantic relationship
Of a different type
That wasn't the case
What she was giving
What she was providing or offering
I could not hope to find
I couldn't imagine finding that from anyone else
But this is not forever
But this won't last indefinitely
We were never sure
We were never certain or confident
And I could say I loved her
And I could express my love for her
But it's not there anymore
But that love is no longer present
She swears deep down she's sorry
She insists that she feels regret in her heart
And I hope she'd never lie
And I hope she wouldn't deceive me
If we walk away too slowly
If we leave too gradually
Then we both might change our minds
We may reconsider or alter our decisions
Now I am counting
Now I am observing closely
The blackest birds
The darkest or most ominous birds
Asleep in winter
During the season of rest and slumber
In a field so white it hurts to see
In an area that is painfully bright and contrasting
Still I'm feeling cursed…
I still feel cursed or burdened
Here's to my new friends
A toast to my newly-formed friendships
A toast to the weekend
A celebration of the upcoming weekend
It's time to begin again
It's time to start anew
So here's to my new friends…
A reaffirmation of the previous toast
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angelica Kaos
This is really powerful and different from much of your other stuff. Interesting, I really like it!
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Love this
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