Just Friends
Stan Tracey & Danny Moss Lyrics
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Just friends, but not like before
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
Two friends drifting apart
Two friends, but one broken heart
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
These lyrics speak to the emotional aftermath of a breakup between two former lovers who have now become ‘just friends’. The tone of the lyrics is one of bittersweet nostalgia, as the singer reflects on the past joys of their romantic relationship while acknowledging that things can never be the same again. They lament the fact that they can no longer kiss each other or rekindle their former romance, but also seem to be resigned to this fact, acknowledging that ‘it isn’t the ending’. The lyrics also highlight the pain of the one party who has been left heartbroken and struggling to adjust to the new dynamic.
The song carries a poignant message about the complexities of transitioning from romantic partners to friends, and how it is often not a smooth or easy process. It touches on themes of loss, acceptance, and the challenge of letting go of past relationships. Musically, the song is a beautiful example of the jazz ballad genre, with a slow, melancholic melody and haunting saxophone solos that perfectly capture the emotional tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Just friends, lovers no more
Although we were once in love, we have now settled into the comfortable routine of just being friends.
Just friends, but not like before
Our relationship has changed from being romantic to platonic, but we still care about each other.
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
It's difficult to reconcile the memories of our past romantic relationship with the fact that we can't engage in physical affection anymore.
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
It feels like our relationship never really ended, and that we are just pretending to be happy with just being friends.
Two friends drifting apart
Despite our best efforts to stay close, our lives are taking us in different directions and we are growing apart.
Two friends, but one broken heart
We are now just friends, but one of us is still hurting from the end of our romantic relationship.
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
We experienced all the highs and lows of a romantic relationship, but for some reason, our love for each other faded away.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN KLENNER, SAM M. LEWIS
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