A Friend Like You
Smash Into Pieces Lyrics


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It's way to late and I'm awake
You're on my mind
I'm writing down what I would say
If we would meet sometime again
Apologize for everything I have done

'Cause I knew you more than most
I turned you close
A side that was beautiul

I'm saying I'm sorry
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I miss you
I've never felt so ashamed
Right now
I could use a friend like you

My thoughts were clouded at the time
What did I think at all
What a slob along to you
(Along to you)
I know that you are not the same
Since you find out I'm number one to blame

'Cause I knew you more than most
I turned you close
A side that was beautiful

I'm saying I'm sorry
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I miss you
I've never felt so ashamed
Right now
I could use a friend like you

All the scars I gave to you
Only time can take away
Like the love I stole from you
We slipped away from each other
Wish for all the ways to make it up to you
And start over new

Mmm
I'm saying I'm sorry
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I'm sorry (sorry)
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I miss you
I've never felt so ashamed
Right now
I could use a friend like you
A friend like you





/Legolas

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "A Friend Like You" by Smash Into Pieces is a heartfelt message from someone who has wronged their friend in the past and is seeking forgiveness. The song begins with the singer being unable to sleep, with their friend constantly on their mind. They then proceed to write down what they would say if they were to ever meet their friend again, apologizing for everything they have done wrong. The singer acknowledges that their friend meant a lot to them, that they knew them more than anyone else, and that they had seen a side of them that was beautiful.


The song progresses with the singer expressing how sorry they are and that they acknowledge that what they did was not okay. They express how much they miss their friend and how ashamed they feel for what they have done. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware that they have caused scars to their friend, but that only time can take them away. The song ends with the singer stating that they need a friend like their former companion, leaving the listener with a sense of longing and desire for reconciliation.


Overall, the song beautifully encapsulates the feelings of guilt, regret and the desire for reconciliation after a conflict with a friend. The lyrics are sincere and vulnerable, conveying the pain and sorrow of having lost a close friendship.


Line by Line Meaning

It's way to late and I'm awake
I'm up late at night, unable to sleep and you're on my mind


You're on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you


I'm writing down what I would say
I'm putting my thoughts on paper, just in case we cross paths again


If we would meet sometime again
In the event that we do run into each other


Apologize for everything I have done
I owe you an apology for all the wrongs I've committed


'Cause I knew you more than most
I was closer to you than anyone else


I turned you close
I confided in you and trusted you


A side that was beautiul
I showed you a side of me that I considered beautiful


I'm saying I'm sorry
I want to express my regret


I'm saying it's not okay
I know that what I did was unacceptable


Tell me how
Please let me know


I could use a friend like you
I need your friendship and support


I'm saying I miss you
I long for your presence


I've never felt so ashamed
I'm deeply embarrassed


My thoughts were clouded at the time
I wasn't thinking clearly


What did I think at all
I'm not sure what went through my mind


What a slob along to you
I acted carelessly and irresponsibly towards you


(Along to you)
(while you were with me)


I know that you are not the same
I recognize that I've changed how you feel about me


Since you find out I'm number one to blame
Since you realized that I'm primarily responsible for what has happened


All the scars I gave to you
I caused you emotional pain and left you with lasting marks


Only time can take away
The passage of time is the only thing that can heal those wounds


Like the love I stole from you
I took away your love and affection


We slipped away from each other
Our bond gradually deteriorated


Wish for all the ways to make it up to you
I wish I could find a way to make amends for my actions


And start over new
I hope we can start fresh and build anew


Mmm
(music interlude)


I'm saying I'm sorry
I want to express my regret


I'm saying it's not okay
I know that what I did was unacceptable


I'm saying I miss you
I long for your presence


A friend like you
I need your friendship and support




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Northern Chechen Factory

It's way to late and I'm awake
You're on my mind
I'm writing down what I would say
If we would meet sometime again
Apologize for everything I have done
'Cause I knew you more than most
I turned you close
A side that was beautiul
I'm saying I'm sorry
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I miss you
I've never felt so ashamed
Right now
I could use a friend like you
My thoughts were clouded at the time
What did I think at all
What a slob along to you
(Along to you)
I know that you are not the same
Since you find out I'm number one to blame
'Cause I knew you more than most
I turned you close
A side that was beautiful
I'm saying I'm sorry
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I miss you
I've never felt so ashamed
Right now
I could use a friend like you
All the scars I gave to you
Only time can take away
Like the love I stole from you
We slipped away from each other
Wish for all the ways to make it up to you
And start over new
Mmm
I'm saying I'm sorry
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I'm sorry (sorry)
I'm saying it's not okay
Tell me how
I could use a friend like you
I'm saying I miss you
I've never felt so ashamed
Right now
I could use a friend like you
A friend like you



All comments from YouTube:

SkarodexTTM

I would like to think this song is in perspective of my best friend who hurt me deeply back in 2020 during quarantine, and that he is extremely sorry for what he did (which he was because he instantly regretted it the moment he betrayed my trust). It has been really hard to let go and move on from the pain and hurt he caused, but I hold onto it until I can find myself again (which, as something being said in the song, is not okay). I've become more shy and cautious of what I share or when I want to speak because I don't want to be hurt again. It is taking a lot of courage in me right now just to post this comment. I would love to share this with my best friend however, it may make things worse for him with that regret, which I have the feeling, he has already moved on from just to bring it back down on him again. I don't know why I'm sharing all of this, but I know, this time, I need to PRESS THAT "COMMENT" BUTTON instead of clicking "cancel" like I always do! Thank you Smash Into Pieces for the music you started out with to the music you release now, I'm currently trying to understand the story you've made with ARCADIA, so I've found myself watching all of your Official Music Videos by upload date just to figure it out. Ha ha. :D

Thorsten Quellhorst

I feel like you,have the same problems.

Niko

Ahh, the bravery! Take care, king 👑!

SkarodexTTM

@Niko Thank you. You too.

john philip

SMASH INTO PIECES IS DEFINITELY THE BAND THAT BROUGHT GREAT MUSIC AND STILL CONTINUES DURING THIS COVID PERIOD.THEIR VOCALS MUSIC AND CREATIVITY IS TRULY AMAZING. HOPE U GUYS WILL CONTINUE TOGETHER FOR A LONG TIME. LOVE AND PRAYERS FROM INDIA.

Herceg

Thank you Spotify for recomendig them to me. Now I just can’t get enough of their music! This song is on repeat daily

Smash Into Pieces

🙏🏻

Rista

9 years later i listen this and i love it!!

Arockalyps

10 years after it came out and it's still one of my favorite songs (of all time).

Notorea

8 years later. Wow. My favourite band till the day i die.

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