We Can't Be Friends
Heartbreak Symphony: Navigating Love's Maze with American Hi-Fi
Lyrics
We were good, playin' hard, rollin' down the boulevard
We had a good time, enjoying life, cruising down the boulevard.
Liquor drinks, between the bars
Drinking alcohol between the bars.
Making out, back of cars
Engaging in romantic activities in the back of cars.
Hey, you see that girl?
Pointing out a girl to someone.
She's the one that wrecked my world
Referring to a girl who caused emotional distress.
Think you're gonna take it far
Believing you can go far despite challenges.
She don't want to know who you are
The mentioned girl doesn't care about your identity.
Sunset strip, back in black, i'm right on track
Referencing Sunset Strip, wearing black, and being on the right path.
Holdin' court like obie wan, baby's got it goin' on
Confidently asserting presence like Obi Wan Kenobi; praising a girl's attractiveness.
So what am I supposed to do
Expressing confusion about what to do after a breakup.
She left me I got nothin' to lose
Feeling abandoned after the girl left, with nothing left to lose.
Exit axis bold as love got a new girl i'm thinkin' of
Referencing the song "Axis: Bold as Love" and finding a new romantic interest.
One thing you gotta know
Stating that there's something important to know.
I thought I did everything just to keep you around
Believing the speaker did everything to keep the person around.
I hope that you're happy now
Expressing a hope that the person is now happy.
I'll keep my good intentions and you keep the car
Suggesting a division of possessions; keeping good intentions while the other keeps a car.
This story's coming to an end
Declaring the end of the story or relationship.
Baby we can't be friends
Directly stating that they can't be friends.
Disco trip, party ships, breakin' down those ruby lips
Mentioning a disco trip, party ships, and referencing someone's lips.
Ex-girlfriend, comes in view
Encountering an ex-girlfriend while with a new person.
Sees me there with someone new
Being seen by the ex-girlfriend with someone new.
Hey, you see that girl?
Pointing out a girl to someone again.
She's the one I wrecked her world
Claiming responsibility for causing emotional distress to the mentioned girl.
Baby's in my Cadillac, drivin' off no lookin' back
Indicating that the mentioned girl is now in the speaker's car and leaving without looking back.
What makes you think I'd want to call?
Questioning why someone thinks the speaker would want to call.
I forgot your number
Admitting to forgetting the person's phone number.
What makes you think I care at all?
Expressing a lack of care about the person's feelings.
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