Just Friends
Soulchild Lyrics
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But let me know if I'm out of order
For stepping to you this way
See I've been watching you for a while
And I just gotta let you know
That I'm really feeling your style
'Cause I have to know your name
And I hope that you would call me someday
If you want you can give me yours too
And if you don't I ain't mad at'cha
We can still be cool cause
I'm not trying to pressure you
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
You ain't even really gotta be my girlfriend
I just want to know your name
And maybe some time
We can hook up, hang out, just chill
Damn I'm surprised that you called
'Cause the way you walked away
I thought I wasn't gon see you no more
Since you didn't want to give me your name
I thought that you were iggin' me
And wasn't diggin' me
But anyway what you doing tonight
I'll probably be with my peeps
If it's cool with you maybe we'll swing by
And you can just chill with us
Or you can just chill with me
As long as you're comfortable
And you feel secure when your with me cause
I'm not trying to pressure you
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
You ain't even really gotta be my girlfriend
I just want to know your name
And maybe some time
We can hook up, hang out, just chill
Oh, oh, baby yeah
Maybe we can oh
Go and see a movie girl
Or maybe we can hang out girl
Whatever you want to do
Just let me know
It's up to you
I'm not trying to pressure you
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
You ain't even really gotta be my girlfriend
I just want to know your name
And maybe some time
We can hook up, hang out, just chill
I'm not trying to pressure you
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
You ain't even really gotta be my girlfriend
I just want to know your name
And maybe some time
We can hook up, hang out, just chill
The lyrics to Musiq Soulchild's "Just Friends" speak to the universal experience of developing a crush on someone and feeling the nervous energy that comes with trying to pursue them. The singer is clearly smitten with the person he's addressing and is keen to get to know them better, but he's careful to avoid being pushy or aggressive. He acknowledges that his approach might seem strange, but he takes a measured tone throughout the song, expressing his desire to hang out without putting too much pressure on the other person. He emphasizes that he's just trying to get to know their name, and he's content to take things slow.
The refrain of the song, "I'm not trying to pressure you, just can't stop thinking 'bout you," is repeated throughout, emphasizing the singer's ambivalent feelings. On the one hand, he's clearly very into the other person and is eager to pursue a relationship with them. On the other hand, he recognizes that there are no guarantees and that the other person might not reciprocate his feelings. Ultimately, he leaves things open-ended, saying that even if the other person doesn't want to give him their number, they can still be cool.
Overall, "Just Friends" is a sweet and relatable song that captures the feeling of infatuation and the hopefulness that comes with trying to pursue a crush.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl I know this might seem strange
I understand that this approach might be unusual
But let me know if I'm out of order
Please let me know if I'm being inappropriate
For stepping to you this way
For approaching you like this
See I've been watching you for a while
I have been observing you for some time now
And I just gotta let you know
I feel compelled to inform you
That I'm really feeling your style
I am extremely attracted to your demeanor
'Cause I have to know your name
I need to know what to call you
And leave you with my number
Here's my number, in case you want to contact me
And I hope that you would call me someday
I would be thrilled if you decided to reach out to me
If you want you can give me yours too
If you're comfortable with it, you can also provide me with your contact information
And if you don't I ain't mad at'cha
If you decline, that's okay, I won't hold it against you
We can still be cool cause
I hope we can remain friends regardless
I'm not trying to pressure you
I don't want to come across as coercive
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
I can't shake you from my mind
You ain't even really gotta be my girlfriend
I don't necessarily need you to be my romantic partner
I just want to know your name
All I really want is to know your name
And maybe some time
In the future, perhaps
We can hook up, hang out, just chill
We can spend some time together, without any stress or pressure
Damn I'm surprised that you called
I'm pleasantly taken aback that you contacted me
'Cause the way you walked away
When you left before, I assumed I wouldn't hear from you again
I thought I wasn't gon see you no more
I believed that our interaction would be a one-time event
Since you didn't want to give me your name
Because you didn't previously share your name
I thought that you were iggin' me
I thought you were ignoring me
And wasn't diggin' me
And weren't interested in me
But anyway what you doing tonight
Regardless, what are you up to tonight?
I'll probably be with my peeps
I'll likely be with my friends
If it's cool with you maybe we'll swing by
If you're interested, we could come hang out with you
And you can just chill with us
You're welcome to come relax and spend some time with us
Or you can just chill with me
Or alternatively, you can just hang out with me personally
As long as you're comfortable
As long as you're at ease and relaxed
And you feel secure when your with me cause
I want you to feel safe and secure when you're around me
Just can't stop thinkin' 'bout you
I can't help but imagine you in my mind
Oh, oh, baby yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Maybe we can oh
Perhaps we could try to
Go and see a movie girl
Let's go watch a movie together
Or maybe we can hang out girl
Or alternatively, we could just enjoy each other's company
Whatever you want to do
The decision is entirely yours
Just let me know
Please inform me of your preference
It's up to you
Ultimately, you get to choose the plan
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bobby Hebb, Carvin Haggins, Taalid Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This man makes the friend zone sound so cool
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