Austin is currently making words rhyme and serving his time waiting on tables (and waiting on the tables to turn.) He's singing at writer's nights and tearing up the honky-tonks, paying his dues and livin' the dream in Tennessee. To quote his grandmother and the title of one of his own songs, Austin says it's his job these days to just "Suit Up Show Up Shut Up And Get The Job Done".
My Best Friend's Girlfriend
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Same team, on the same side
People said we were just like brothers
Had my back through thick and thin
I said I'd take a bullet for him
We always shared everything with each other
My best friend's got a brand new girlfriend
She's in his arms,
But she's in my dreams tonight
My best friend's got a brand new girlfriend
I wish, I wish, I wish
I didn't wish she was mine
I didn't wish she was mine
Oh...
She's lookin' at me lookin' at her
Is that just a smile, or is she a flirt?
This is lookin' like a disaster
About to happen.
I'd be up with girl, but down with friend
That's the kind of math that in the end
Leaves three hearts broken
Zero satisfaction
My best friend's got a brand new girlfriend
She's in his arms,
But she's in my dreams tonight
My best friend's got a brand new girlfriend
I wish, I wish, I wish
I didn't wish she was mine
I didn't wish she was mine
No
She's so cool
Layin' out by the pool
She's so hot
She's everything I ain't got
Everything I ain't got, got, got, got, got, got, got, got
My best friend's got a brand new girlfriend
She's in his arms,
But she's in my dreams tonight
My best friend's got a brand new girlfriend
I wish, I wish, I wish
I didn't wish
Yeah, I wish, I wish, I wish
I didn't wish
Yeah, I wish, I wish, I wish
I didn't wish she was mine
I didn't wish she was mine
Oh...
I kinda wish she was mine
Yeah, I wish, I wish, I wish
I didn't wish she was mine
In Austin Burke's song "My Best Friend's Girlfriend," the singer shares the story of his inner conflict and feelings of jealousy towards his best friend's new girlfriend. He starts off describing the long-lasting friendship he has had with his best friend since they were both five years old. The two have been on the same team, have each other's backs, and have shared everything with each other. However, the dynamics change once his best friend starts dating a new girl. The singer is now struggling with the idea of his best friend having a new love interest and the blossoming feelings he has for her.
The singer wishes he did not harbor these feelings towards his best friend's girlfriend. He acknowledges that pursuing her would only lead to disaster and cause heartbreak for everyone involved. The singer is caught between a rock and a hard place because he cannot ignore his attraction towards the new girlfriend, but he also cannot betray his friendship. He expresses his frustration with the situation, describing how the girl has everything he desires and how he's nothing like her. As much as he wishes things were different, he knows that he cannot act upon his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been friends since we were five
We've been friends since we were kids
Same team, on the same side
We've always been on the same side and supporting each other
People said we were just like brothers
People thought we were very close like family
Had my back through thick and thin
He's always been there for me through difficult times
I said I'd take a bullet for him
I value our friendship so much that I would risk my life for him
We always shared everything with each other
We've always been open with each other and shared everything
My best friend's got a brand new girlfriend
My best friend has started dating someone new
She's in his arms,
She's romantically involved with my best friend
But she's in my dreams tonight
I'm dreaming about being with her, despite her being with my best friend
I wish, I wish, I wish
I really wish
I didn't wish she was mine
I wish I didn't have feelings for her
She's lookin' at me lookin' at her
We're exchanging glances
Is that just a smile, or is she a flirt?
I'm not sure if she's just being friendly or if she's interested in me
This is lookin' like a disaster
This situation could end up badly
About to happen.
It feels like something big is going to happen
I'd be up with girl, but down with friend
I would gain a girlfriend but lose my best friend
That's the kind of math that in the end
It's a calculation that ultimately leads to
Leaves three hearts broken
It would result in three people being hurt
Zero satisfaction
There would be no positive outcome from this situation
She's so cool
She's really awesome
Layin' out by the pool
She's relaxing by the pool
She's so hot
She's really attractive
She's everything I ain't got
She has qualities that I don't possess
Everything I ain't got, got, got, got, got, got, got, got
I'm really lacking in comparison to her
I kinda wish she was mine
I can't help but want her for myself
Contributed by Makayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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AUSTIN BURKE (2018) – ONE SUMMER (Traducción)
High school caps were flying
Los gorros del instituto estaban volando
We were singing and high-fiving
Estábamos cantando y chocando los cinco
Yeah, the next thing
Sí, lo siguiente
We were driving down the five and so alive
Estábamos conduciendo por la interestatal 5 y tan vivos
As the blue sky kissed the ocean
Mientras el cielo azul besaba el océano
Turned into a red sunset
Convirtiéndolo en un rojo atardecer
We knew we had to grow up
Sabíamos que teníamos que madurar
Didn't have to grow up yet
No teníamos que madurar todavía
It was Connor, me and Kevin
Éramos Connor, Kevin y yo
Hell bent on having fun
Decididos a divertirnos
We were bad at holding liquor
Aguantábamos mal el alcohol
But we were good at being young
Pero éramos buenos siendo jóvenes
Oh and then there was that one
Oh y luego estaba ella
You know the girl you can't forget?
¿Sabes esa chica que no puedes olvidar?
Who made me fall in love
La que me hizo caer enamorado
Before I knew what love meant
Antes de saber lo que significaba el amor
Everybody has that one summer, that one kiss
Todo el mundo ha tenido ese verano único, ese beso único
That one moment that goes something like this
Ese momento único que lleva a algo así
She said 'my parents are out of town
Ella dijo: “Mis padres está fuera de la ciudad”
Do you wanna stick around?'
¿Quieres quedarte?
Yeah, you stuck around
Sí, te quedaste
Everybody has that one touch that was too good
Todo el mundo ha tenido ese roce único que fue demasiado bueno
It was hotter than July, wouldn't stop even if you could
Fue más caliente que julio, no hubieras parado aunque hubieras podido
Ain't funny looking back
No es gracioso echando la vista atrás
How you thought you'd have a million others?
¿Cómo creíste que tendrías un millón de otras?
But there'll never be another like that
Pero nunca habrá otra así
One summer
Un verano único
That summer came and went
Aquel verano llegó y se fue
Never thought that it would end
Nunca pensé que se acabaría
Yeah, we scattered like September leaves blowing in the wind
Sí, nos deperdigamos como hojas de septiembre arrastradas por el viento
Kevin went to 'Bama, Connor moved to Tennessee
Kevin se fue a Alabama, Connor a Tennessee
As for her, I haven't heard a word
En cuanto a ella, no he oído una palabra
But I see her in my dreams
Pero la veo en mis sueños
Everybody has that one summer, that one kiss
Todo el mundo ha tenido ese verano único, ese beso único
That one moment that goes something like this
Ese momento único que lleva a algo así
She said 'my parents are out of town
Ella dijo: “Mis padres está fuera de la ciudad”
Do you wanna stick around?'
¿Quieres quedarte?
Yeah, you stuck around
Sí, te quedaste
Everybody has that one touch that was too good
Todo el mundo ha tenido ese roce único que fue demasiado bueno
It was hotter than July, wouldn't stop even if you could
Fue más caliente que julio, no hubieras parado aunque hubieras podido
Ain't funny looking back
No es gracioso echando la vista atrás
How you thought you'd have a million others?
¿Cómo creíste que tendrías un millón de otras?
But there'll never be another like that
Pero nunca habrá otra así
One summer
Un verano único
Yeah, that one summer, that one kiss
Sí, ese verano único, ese beso único
That one moment that went something like this
Ese momento único que fue algo así
She said 'my parents are out of town
Ella dijo: “Mis padres están fuera de la ciudad”
Do you wanna stick around?'
¿Quieres quedarte?
Yeah, I stuck around
Sí, me quedé
That one touch that was too good
Ese roce único que fue demasiado bueno
It was hotter than July, wouldn't stop even if you could
Fue más caliente que julio, no hubieras parado aunque hubieras podido
Ain't funny looking back
No es gracioso echando la vista atrás
How you thought you'd have a million others?
¿Cómo creíste que tendrías un millón de otras?
But there'll never be another like that
Pero nunca habrá otra así
One summer
Un verano único
Yeah, that one summer
Sí, ese verano único
Everybody has that one summer
Todo el mundo ha tenido ese verano único
@ilovemyfamily757
Love love love this song 🎧🎶❤❤❤❤❤ the memories ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@AustinBurkeMusic
Thank you! 🙏🏼
@jaelynnh2024
Absolutely obsessed with this songggg!!!
@AustinBurkeMusic
Thanks for listening!
@christinaciudad-real2222
So glad this song caught my attention it’s a amazing song! Great voice and great music!!! Hope this song gets out I’m loving it!!!
@AustinBurkeMusic
Wow thank you so much! I truly appreciate that! So glad you love the song.
@vanessaschmitzz
Discovered on Spotify!! I can’t stop to listen 😍
@AustinBurkeMusic
Thank you so much! Glad you like it
@leonn_winters
I loved this song at first listen! It owed much to the good writing and the (feels) how every word brings back so much memories. Much love from me and my friends from US & Philippines. 😍
@AustinBurkeMusic
Thank you so much, James! It really does bring back great memories!