Friend
The Atomics Lyrics
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I won't be seeing you again
My summer friend
All good things come to an end
Walking on the beach
I held her hand in mine
Now I'll have to teach myself
She doesn't need me
There's somebody better
To spend her time with in this autumn weather
My summer friend
I won't be seeing you again
My summer friend
All good things come to an end
She would have to go
At least that's what she told me
I guess this summer is left to history
She couldn't hang around
It was just a lonely town
And now that summer's over
Everyone is back around
My summer friend
I won't be seeing you again
My summer friend
All good things come to an end
The lyrics to The Atomics's song "Friend" tell the story of a fleeting summer romance that has come to an end. The singer refers to this person as their "summer friend," implying that their relationship was only temporary and tied to the summer season. The first two lines of the song acknowledge that the singer won't be seeing this person again, signaling that their time together has indeed reached its conclusion.
The second paragraph describes a tender moment shared between the singer and their summer friend while walking on the beach. They held hands, indicating a closeness and intimacy between them. However, now that their relationship has ended, the singer realizes they must teach themselves to let go of the past and move on. They acknowledge that the summer friend no longer needs them, as there is someone else who is better suited to spend time with during the changing autumn weather.
The third paragraph reveals that the summer friend had to leave, possibly due to their own reasons or circumstances beyond their control. The singer reflects that this summer will be remembered as part of their history, a memory that will remain but cannot be revisited. The mention of a lonely town suggests that the place where their relationship blossomed was not lively or fulfilling enough to make the summer friend want to stay. With the conclusion of summer, everyone else has returned, emphasizing the transience of their connection.
The final paragraph reiterates the fact that the singer won't be seeing their summer friend again, emphasizing that all good things eventually come to an end. The song encapsulates the bittersweetness of a temporary relationship and the acceptance that it was simply a fleeting part of their lives. It highlights the notion that some people come into our lives for a specific season or period, and once that time is over, they move on, leaving behind memories and lessons learned.
Line by Line Meaning
My summer friend
The person I spent my summer with, only a temporary companion
I won't be seeing you again
Our time together has come to an end, and we will not meet again
All good things come to an end
Even though our summer was enjoyable, it had to come to a close
Walking on the beach
Strolling along the shoreline, enjoying each other's company
I held her hand in mine
We shared an intimate connection, physically and emotionally
Now I'll have to teach myself
I must learn how to cope and move on from this experience
To leave the past behind
To let go of the memories and emotions associated with our time together
She doesn't need me
She has found someone else who fulfills her needs
There's somebody better
She has found a more suitable partner in this new season
To spend her time with in this autumn weather
She has moved on to someone else to share her time with during the change of seasons
She would have to go
It was inevitable that she would have to leave
At least that's what she told me
She communicated to me that she had to depart
I guess this summer is left to history
I suppose this summer will now be a memory of the past
She couldn't hang around
She didn't have the desire or ability to stay
It was just a lonely town
The place we spent our summer together was devoid of companionship
And now that summer's over
Now that the season has ended
Everyone is back around
The people who left during the summer have returned
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Atomic Treehouse
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@siahtheclown
Sorry about me indulging in myself in the beginning daddy got hungry
@Triistinn
It’s ok👑
@Kansas_City
It’s ok it’s hard to resist
@tyroneyeager5576
You're forgiven.
@EDPsJailWarden
Sir???
@Synclon
💀
@Worlds_biggest_opp
He was actually absorbing his own nutrients 🫨🫨
@piflinger
Yeah. The other guy should've let him finish at least.
@ISAGAARBO98
He finally did it
@thegamingcave5832
Hey let bro absorb it