Crush
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Your friend, forever someone you could depend on
That I could hold your hand
And you would still wanna see me again
You put your arm around my shoulders
I say you smile really nice
But suddenly I feel your breath down my spine, it makes me shiver
My friend, I always wondered if I...
Your friend, forever someone you could depend on
That I could hold your hand
And you would still wanna see me again
The song "Crush" by Like Spinning is about unrequited love between two friends. The singer has feelings for their friend but they are unsure if those feelings are reciprocated. The opening lines of "My friend, I always wondered if I / Your friend, forever someone you could depend on" establishes the friendship dynamic, but indicates that there may be something more. The singer imagines what it would be like to hold their friend's hand, but fears it may affect their friendship.
Later in the song, the singer describes a moment when their friend puts their arm around their shoulders and smiles at them. This seems innocent enough, but the feeling of their friend's breath on their spine makes them shiver. This physical reaction shows that the singer's feelings are more than just friendly, and they struggle to sleep that night as a result.
The chorus brings the song full circle, as the singer sings about their desire to be with their friend but their fear of losing their friendship. The repetition of "My friend, I always wondered if I / Your friend, forever someone you could depend on / That I could hold your hand / And you would still wanna see me again" emphasizes the internal conflict of the singer.
Overall, "Crush" explores the complexities of friendship and romantic attraction, and the difficulty in navigating those feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend, I always wondered if I...
You are unsure of your feelings towards your friend and have always questioned if there could be something more.
Your friend, forever someone you could depend on
Your friend has always been a reliable and trustworthy person in your life.
That I could hold your hand
You yearn for physical affection and crave to hold hands with your friend to feel a deeper connection.
And you would still wanna see me again
You fear that expressing your true feelings to your friend could potentially ruin your friendship and are hoping that they would still want to continue seeing you.
You put your arm around my shoulders
Your friend makes a physical gesture of closeness and comfort towards you, making you feel safe and secure.
I say you smile really nice
You are attracted to your friend and notice their charming smile, further fueling your feelings towards them.
But suddenly I feel your breath down my spine, it makes me shiver
Your friend's close proximity and subtle touch sends chills down your spine, indicating a deeper attraction and desire towards them.
And then I can not sleep all night
Your thoughts are consumed by your feelings towards your friend, causing you to lose sleep and constantly think about the potential of a romantic relationship.
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.