Friend
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They don't cancel other plans
Have conversations with nothing but their eyes
They don't hear each other's names and forget to concentrate
Hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't

They don't almost say "I love you"
When they're downtown somewhere, just a little drunk
They don't talk about the future and put each other in it
And get chills with every accidental touch

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't

I keep telling myself this might be nothing
But one look in your eyes and, God, there's something
You can lie to me and say you don't
But I know you do, and I love you too

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't




Uh uh uh
Friends don't

Overall Meaning

The song "Friend" is a bittersweet reflection on a relationship that exists somewhere between friendship and love. The lyrics describe the blurred lines between these two concepts and highlight the differences between the way friends and lovers behave. The song suggests that friends don't take long detours on their way home, drive slowly or get too close, and they don't call each other in the middle of the night just to say hello. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with feelings for someone who is supposed to be just a friend. They keep telling themselves that it might be nothing, but they can't ignore the chemistry between them. The song's final verse admits that the singer loves the friend in question despite knowing that they shouldn't.


The song is a heartfelt exploration of the complexities of human relationships. It highlights the fact that emotions are never straightforward and can be difficult to understand, even for the people experiencing them. The lyrics are poetic and emotive, giving voice to the all-too-relatable feelings of confusion and longing that can arise when someone is caught between friendship and love. Overall, "Friend" is a beautiful and poignant song that encourages the listener to reflect on the nature of human connection and the different types of love that can exist between people.


Line by Line Meaning

They don't cancel other plans
True friends respect each other's time and commitments, so they don't cancel plans they made with someone else for any other reason.


Have conversations with nothing but their eyes
Real friends don't always need words to communicate, they just understand each other without even speaking.


They don't hear each other's names and forget to concentrate
When friends are together, they are so focused on each other that they don't even hear when their names are mentioned or forget about anything else going on around them.


Hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite
The connection between friends is so strong that even a small thing can trigger a huge emotional response in them.


Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
True friends understand boundaries and respect each other's personal time and space, so they don't call in the middle of the night just to chat.


Couldn't even tell you why
There doesn't have to be a reason for friends to talk or check in on each other, they just do it because they care.


They just felt like saying "hi"
Sometimes friends don't need a reason to reach out, just a simple greeting can make someone's day and keep the friendship strong.


Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
When friends are together, they are fully engaged with each other and don't feel the need to distract themselves with other things, like fiddling with keys.


Finding reasons not to leave
True friends enjoy spending time together so much that they don't want to find any excuse to leave, they would rather stay and make the most of the time they have.


Trying to hide the chemistry
If friends feel a strong attraction or chemistry between them, they might try to deny or suppress it because they value the friendship more than anything else.


Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Friends often try to prolong their time together, even if it means taking a longer route or driving slower, because they don't want the moment to end.


Get a little too close
Close friends have a natural physical and emotional closeness because they trust each other and feel comfortable being around one another.


I keep telling myself this might be nothing
Sometimes friends might try to convince themselves that their feelings are nothing more than platonic, in order to preserve the friendship and avoid any potential complications.


But one look in your eyes and, God, there's something
However, sometimes friends might feel something deeper and more intense than just friendship, which becomes apparent when they share a certain look or moment.


You can lie to me and say you don't
Friends might deny or downplay their true feelings for each other, in order to protect the friendship, but deep down they know the truth.


But I know you do, and I love you too
Despite any fears or doubts, true friends will always love and support each other, no matter what.


Uh uh uh Friends don't
The repetition of this phrase at the end of the song is a reminder that, even though friends might have a special bond that seems like more than friendship at times, they still operate within the boundaries of a platonic relationship.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Justin Ebach, Maddie Marlow, Jon Nit, Taylor Dye

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Lyrics/Letra
They don't cancel other plans
Have conversations with nothing but their eyes
They don't hear each other's names and forget to concentrate
Hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't

They don't almost say "I love you"
When they're downtown somewhere, just a little drunk
They don't talk about the future and put each other in it
And get chills with every accidental touch

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't

I keep telling myself this might be nothing
But one look in your eyes and, God, there's something
You can lie to me and say you don't
But I know you do, and I love you too
Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"

Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't
Uh uh uh
Friends don't



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Lyrics:


They don't cancel other plans
Have conversations with nothing but their eyes
They don't hear each other's names and forget to concentrate
Hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying hi
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide their chemistry
Drive a little too slow (slow), take the long way home (home)
Get a little too close (close)
We do, but friends don't

They don't almost say "I love you"
When they're downtown somewhere, just a little drunk
They don't talk about the future and put each other in it
And get chills with every accidental touch

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying hi
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide their chemistry
Drive a little too slow (slow), take the long way home (home)
Get a little too close (close)
We do, but friends don't

I keep telling myself this might be nothing
But one look in your eyes and, God, there's something
You can lie to me and say you don't
But I know you do, and I love you too

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying hi
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide their chemistry
Drive a little too slow (slow), take the long way home (home)
Get a little too close (close)
We do, but friends don't
Oh oh oh
Friends don't



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They don't cancel other plans
Have conversations with nothing but their eyes
They don't hear each other's names and forget to concentrate
Hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't

They don't almost say "I love you"
When they're downtown somewhere, just a little drunk
They don't talk about the future and put each other in it
And get chills with every accidental touch

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't

I keep telling myself this might be nothing
But one look in your eyes and, God, there's something
You can lie to me and say you don't
But I know you do, and I love you too

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying "hi"
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide the chemistry
Drive a little too slow, take the long way home
Get a little too close
We do, but friends don't
Uh uh uh 
Friends don't



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Samual Calnan

Went to High School with Maddie. Remember getting chills the first time i heard her perform at the school talent show.

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Samual Calnan what was she like?

Samual Calnan

@Hannah Montana's coochie hair wig Didn't know her personally. I didn't even know she was famous until a buddy of mine googled notable alumni of my high school.

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Samual Calnan I meant like was she a quite person or was she popular

Samual Calnan

@Hannah Montana's coochie hair wig I would say she was fairly popular from what i can recall. The school was just so big that i didn't see or hear about her often.

Luci Angeloff

Look so I'm going threw a hard time I need to hear what maddie was like

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ForeverStayStrong16

I LOVE that Tae's harmonies are louder in the studio version so she doesn't just sound like a background singer on the album. Her harmonies are too good to only be heard in the live versions.

Rmmartin 01

ForeverStayStrong16 seriously! Wish she had at least one song where she lead the vocals...

Country Music Channel: Blue River

saw them opening for Brad Paisley, these girls are damn great! love Tae's vocals

Ryan Knoblauch

Love this song

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