Just Friends
Walter Bishop Jr.Trio 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
The song "Just Friends" by Walter Bishop Jr. Trio is a mournful tune about the end of a romantic relationship that has now transitioned into a friendship. The singer acknowledges that they were once lovers, but they have now become just friends. However, it's not as simple as it sounds, as the singer finds it hard not to kiss and pretend that it's not the end. They are no longer the way they used to be, and the memories of their past relationship are too much to bear.
The song speaks to the pained journey of a love that has faded to friendship. The lyrics capture the sense of heartache and sorrow that comes with the end of intimacy between two people who still care for each other. It's clear that the singer is struggling with the transition from lovers to friends, and the pain lingers as they try to navigate their new dynamic. Despite the sadness that comes with this ending, the singer acknowledges the love they once shared, and cherishes the memories of their past affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Just friends, lovers no more
We used to have a romantic relationship, but we've now settled as platonic friends.
Just friends, but not like before
Even though we remain close, our relationship has changed from what it used to be.
To think of what we've been and not to kiss again
It feels unnatural to remember our romantic past but not be able to act on it physically.
Seems like pretending it isn't the ending
Trying to ignore the fact that our romantic relationship is over feels like a lie we're telling ourselves.
Two friends drifting apart
We're growing distant from each other, even though we try to maintain our friendship.
Two friends, but one broken heart
One of us is struggling more than the other to move on from our previous romantic relationship.
We loved, we laughed, we cried, and suddenly love died
We shared many emotional moments together, but our romance ended abruptly and unexpectedly.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN KLENNER, SAM M. LEWIS
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Walter Bishop Jr. (1927-1998). Bishop wrote a book, A Study in Fourths, about jazz improvisation based on cycles of fourths and fifths.
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