Best Friends
the weeknd Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Hey
Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, what we got
Baby, what we got is secure
Been a part of toxic love
It tore us apart
Things you want, I'm not looking for
You're my best friend now
You're my best friend now

Oh, I don't want to be responsible
For your heart if we fall
'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
I love you so
But we can't get close
You're my best friend now
You're my best friend now

Oh, I love it when we climax (climax)
And I would never burn you
I could never hurt you
If we do it like that
Don't try to take it further
Focus on the friendship
Get a little sidetracked
Catching little feelings
Thought we had arrangements
Thought you weren't like that
Yeah, I thought you weren't like that

Oh, friends no more
Sex as friends no more
You don't wanna have sex as friends no more
Friends no more
Ooh, friends no more, uh
Sex as friends no more
You don't wanna have sex as friends no more
Oh

Oh, what we got (oh yeah)
Baby, what we got is secure
Been a part of toxic love
It tore us apart (oh yeah)
Things you want, I'm not looking for (I'm not searching, baby)
You're my best friend now (oh, baby)
You're my best friend now

Oh, I don't want to be responsible
For your heart if we fall (oh no)
'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
I love you so (oh yeah)
But we can't get close
You're my best friend now (best friend now)
You're my best friend now (best friend now)

Dawn FM (radio)





(Wish, I wish, I wish, I wish)
(I wish, I wish, I wish, wish, wish, wish, wish, wish)

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's "Best Friends" is a bittersweet track about falling in love with your best friend but knowing that a romantic relationship might jeopardize the friendship. The first verse sets the tone for the song, as The Weeknd sings about love tearing them apart in the past, but reassures his friend that what they currently have is secure. He also acknowledges that there are things they want that the other isn't looking for but acknowledges that they're best friends now.


The chorus repeats the sentiment of not wanting to hurt the other. The Weeknd admits that he loves his friend but is hesitant to get close because he doesn't want to be responsible for taking care of their heart if things don't work out. Then the second verse goes on to address the sexual aspect of their relationship. They've clearly had a sexual relationship in the past, but his friend now wants to leave their sexcapades in the past and focus on the friendship.


In the end, the song ends on a somber note. The repeated line "I wish" seems to indicate that The Weeknd wishes that things could be different but knows that they can't take their friendship any further.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The song begins with repeating lines that denote excitement and anticipation.


Oh, oh, oh
The singer is overwhelmed with emotions while reflecting on their relationship with their partner.


Hey
An interjection used to draw the listener's attention to the upcoming lyrics.


Oh, what we got
The artist is questioning the nature of their relationship with their partner.


Baby, what we got is secure
The artist reassures their partner that their relationship is secure.


Been a part of toxic love
The singer acknowledges that their past relationship was unhealthy and destructive.


It tore us apart
The singer laments that their past relationship was the cause of their separation.


Things you want, I'm not looking for
The artist recognizes that their partner wants something more than just a friendship, but they do not share the same feelings.


You're my best friend now
The artist emphasizes the importance of their friendship with their partner, despite the complications.


Oh, I don't want to be responsible
The artist expresses their concern about taking the relationship to the next level and the potential consequences.


For your heart if we fall
The singer is aware that their actions could lead to heartbreak for their partner.


'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
The artist is aware of their past mistakes that led to the breakup and is afraid of repeating them.


I love you so
The singer acknowledges their feelings for their partner.


But we can't get close
The singer is reinforcing that they do not want to risk their friendship for a romantic relationship.


Oh, I love it when we climax (climax)
The singer reminisces fondly about their past sexual encounters with their partner.


And I would never burn you
The artist would not intentionally hurt their partner.


I could never hurt you
The artist emphasizes that they would never do anything to cause emotional or physical pain to their partner.


If we do it like that
The singer suggests that as long as they continue to have a sexual relationship without attachments, they can avoid complications.


Don't try to take it further
The singer is reminding their partner to not expect more than just a sexual relationship.


Focus on the friendship
The artist is emphasizing that the friendship should be the priority over everything else.


Get a little sidetracked
The artist acknowledges that they might deviate from their agreement and develop feelings beyond friendship.


Catching little feelings
The artist is acknowledging their growing feelings for their partner beyond friendship.


Thought we had arrangements
The singer is expressing their disappointment that their agreement about their relationship was not kept.


Thought you weren't like that
The artist is expressing their disappointment that their partner was not able to maintain their original agreement and has developed feelings beyond friendship.


Friends no more
The singer is acknowledging that their partnership has changed and they are no longer just friends.


Sex as friends no more
The singer is acknowledging that their agreement of having sex as friends is no longer possible.


You don't wanna have sex as friends no more
The singer is acknowledging that their partner's feelings have changed and their agreement is no longer possible.


Ooh, friends no more, uh
The artist reiterates that their friendship has changed.


Oh, what we got (oh yeah)
The artist is reiterating that their partnership is still secure.


Been a part of toxic love
The singer refers to their past relationship as a toxic love affair.


It tore us apart (oh yeah)
The singer is emphasizing the pain they suffered in their past relationship.


Things you want, I'm not looking for (I'm not searching, baby)
The artist is once again reminding their partner that they do not feel the same way and are not searching for anything more than friendship.


You're my best friend now (oh, baby)
The artist places great importance on their friendship with their partner.


Oh, I don't want to be responsible
The artist reiterates their reluctance to take their relationship beyond friendship.


For your heart if we fall (oh no)
The singer is expressing their fear that their actions could lead to heartbreak for their partner.


'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
The artist acknowledges their past mistakes which led to the end of their romantic relationship and is worried that history might repeat itself.


I love you so (oh yeah)
The singer reaffirms their feelings for their partner.


But we can't get close
The singer once again emphasizes that they do not want to compromise their friendship for a romantic relationship.


Dawn FM (radio)
The song ends with a reference to the radio station, indicating the end of the song.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Daniel Lopatin, Jason Matthew Quenneville, Max Martin, Oscar Thomas Holter

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LYRICS
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, what we got
Baby, what we got
Is secure, been a part of toxic love
It tore us apart
Things you want, I'm not looking for
You're my best friend now
You're my best friend now

Oh, I don't want
To be responsible for your heart if we fall
'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
I love you so
But we can't get close
You're my best friend now
You're my best friend now

Oh, I love it when we climax
And I would never burn you
I could never hurt you
If we do it like that
Don't try to take it further
Focus on the friendship
Getting a little side tracked
Catching little feelings
Thought we had arrangements
Thought you weren't like that
Yeah, I thought you weren't like that

Oh, friends no more
Sex as friends no more
You don't wanna have sex as friends no more
Friends no more
Ooh, friends no more
Sex as friends no more
You don't wanna have sex as friends no more
Oh

Oh, what we got (Oh yeah)
Baby, what we got
Is secure, been a part of toxic love
It tore us apart
Things you want, I'm not looking for (I'm not searching)
You're my best friend now (Oh, baby)
You're my best friend now

Oh, I don't want
To be responsible for your heart if we fall
'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
I love you so
But we can't get close
You're my best friend now (Best friend now)
You're my best friend now (Best friend now)

Dawn FM (Radio).



@HSYM

Oh, what we got
Baby, what we got
Is secure, been a part of toxic love
It tore us apart
Things you want, I'm not looking for
You're my best friend now
You're my best friend now
Oh, I don't want
To be responsible for your heart if we fall
'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
I love you so
But we can't get close
You're my best friend now
You're my best friend now

[Verse]
Oh, I love it when we climax
And I would never burn you
I could never hurt you
If we do it like that
Don't try to take it further
Focus on the friendship
Getting a little side tracked
Catching little feelings
Thought we had arrangements
I thought you weren't like that
Yeah, I thought you weren't like that

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, friends no more
Sex as friends no more
You don't wanna have sex as friends no more
Friends no more
Oh, friends no more
Sex as friends no more
You don't wanna have sex as friends no more
Oh

[Chorus]
Oh, what we got (Oh yeah)
Baby, what we got
Is secure, been a part of toxic love
It tore us apart
Things you want, I'm not looking for (I'm not searching)
You're my best friend now (Oh baby)
You're my best friend now
Oh, I don't want
To be responsible for your heart if we fall
'Cause I'll get clumsy and tear it apart
I love you so
But we can't get close
You're my best friend now (Best friend now)
You're my best friend now (Best friend now)

[Outro]
Dawn FM (Radio)



All comments from YouTube:

@ProjectJamesify

I'm best friends with this unbelievable new album

@mauriciorodrix

Same

@jojojotaro5639

Nah... The album's wack

@ArchieAkitaInu

I just made a short with this amazing song! Can anyone help with a little support please? ❤️

@HYDROMUSIC592

@Archie Akita Inu sure!

@resikchanel843

https://youtu.be/lt2KzTKiNwo

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@Drnsrv

This is the best song on the album. The melody, beat, lyrics and vibe is next level!

@dabesketit3547

@MrMagicKing Lmao bozo really pulled up with the "slowed and reverb"

@joe7055

@Dab Esketit this song isn't good for slowed and reverb lolol

@paulashaw6503

I agree

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