Just Good Friends
Wade O. Brown Lyrics
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Before it's too late,
It's been on my mind since the first time we met
It scares me now more, now there's more at stake,
It seems we`re so close yet so far away.
Could you turn me down gently would I
Be out of order,
Act out the part,
Of the father confessor of the shoulder to cry on
We're always so close yet so far away
What would you do if I got down
On my knees to you
Would you hold it against me,
Would you stand in line?
What would you do if I
Opened my heart to you,
Would I be another who's wasting his time,
Darling are we just good friends?
Do I really need to ask you
I`m sure that you know by now,
Do we just play a game where we try to pretend,
That all that's between us is all that's between us,
And all we can rely on is just being good friends.
What would you do if I got down
On my knees to you
Would you hold it against me,
Would you stand in line?
What would you do if I
Opened my heart to you,
Would I be another who's wasting his time,
Darling are we just good friends?
So are we left to chance meetings,
Is that all we can depend on?
Resigned to raise glasses in anonymous cafes,
Reciting our failures as if we needed
Proof or regret,
Over what might have
And what should have been, Darling, are we just good friends?
The lyrics of Wade O. Brown's song "Just Good Friends" convey a heartfelt plea and sense of hesitation from the singer towards the person they have feelings for. The song starts with the singer expressing their desire to ask an important question before it's too late, indicating a sense of urgency and fear of missed opportunities. The lyrics convey the internal struggle of the singer, who has been carrying these emotions since they first met this person. The increasing stakes in their relationship make the singer even more apprehensive about confronting their true feelings.
The lyrics further delve into the uncertainty and inner conflict of the singer as they ponder whether they should confess their emotions or maintain the status quo of just being good friends. The singer contemplates on the possibility of being rejected and fears the outcome of being vulnerable with their feelings. The theme of being close yet distant from the person they desire is highlighted throughout the song, emphasizing the emotional distance despite physical proximity.
The lyrics then pose hypothetical scenarios where the singer imagines taking a leap of faith and expressing their love, wondering how the other person would react. The mention of getting down on knees symbolizes a deep sense of humility and vulnerability, while the fear of potential rejection is palpable in the lines questioning whether their feelings would be reciprocated or dismissed. The recurring question of whether they are just good friends lingers in the air, reflecting the singer's uncertainty about the nature of their relationship.
The song concludes with a sense of resignation and contemplation on the nature of their connection. The singer questions whether their encounters are merely left to chance or if there is a deeper significance to their bond. The reference to raising glasses in anonymous cafes and reciting past failures speaks to a sense of shared history and missed opportunities. The final plea to determine whether they are indeed just good friends underscores the longing for clarity and confirmation of their feelings. The lyrics beautifully capture the complexities of unrequited love, uncertainty, and the bittersweet dynamics between two people who are intimately close yet emotionally distant.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something I want to ask you
I have a burning question on my mind that I need to express to you
Before it's too late,
Before time runs out and the opportunity is lost
It's been on my mind since the first time we met
I've been thinking about this since we first crossed paths
It scares me now more, now there's more at stake,
The thought is even scarier now that our relationship has evolved
It seems we`re so close yet so far away.
Although we are close, there is still a significant emotional distance between us
Could you turn me down gently would I
If I were to profess my feelings, would you reject me kindly?
Be out of order,
Would it be inappropriate or unwelcome?
If I declared my true feelings or do I
Should I confess how I really feel or continue to play a different role
Act out the part,
Continue to play a certain role or character
Of the father confessor of the shoulder to cry on
Being the one who listens and provides comfort during difficult times
We're always so close yet so far away
Despite our closeness, there is still a significant emotional barrier between us
What would you do if I got down
How would you react if I were to humble myself
On my knees to you
In a vulnerable and sincere manner before you
Would you hold it against me,
Would you harbor negative feelings towards me for expressing myself
Would you stand in line?
Or would you join the others who are in line for your affection
Opened my heart to you,
If I were to share my deepest feelings with you
Would I be another who's wasting his time,
Am I just another person who is investing time fruitlessly
Darling are we just good friends?
Are we simply friends or is there something more between us?
Do I really need to ask you
Do I truly need to inquire about this
I'm sure that you know by now,
I am confident that you are already aware
Do we just play a game where we try to pretend,
Are we engaging in a facade where we pretend there is nothing more than friendship
That all that's between us is all that's between us,
That the current state of our relationship is the extent of what exists between us
And all we can rely on is just being good friends.
All we can count on is maintaining a friendship without delving into something deeper
So are we left to chance meetings,
Are we only able to rely on random encounters
Is that all we can depend on?
Is that the extent of what we can trust in
Resigned to raise glasses in anonymous cafes,
Fated to clink glasses in unfamiliar cafes without truly addressing our feelings
Reciting our failures as if we needed
Recounting our shortcomings as if we seek validation
Proof or regret,
Seeking confirmation of our actions or regret over inaction
Over what might have
Reflecting on what could have transpired
And what should have been, Darling, are we just good friends?
And contemplating what could have been between us, my dear, are we truly just friends?
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