Lyrics
I’m done with petty
I no longer engage in trivial matters
I’m done with fighting over stupid boys
I've moved on from quarrels about unimportant boys
that aren’t even pretty
Referring to boys who lack physical attractiveness
And I never see again
Expressing a sentiment of avoiding certain individuals in the future
I’m feeling lonely
Experiencing a sense of isolation
Like I’m the only one that’s left on earth
Feeling as if I'm the sole remaining person on the planet
Nobody knows me
Believing that nobody truly understands me
So if you're hearing this
Addressing an unspecified audience
I’ve got a question for you
Prompting the listener with a question
Do you know anyone sarcastic, who tells the same jokes as me?
Describing specific traits: sarcasm, shared humor
Who’s self deprecating, but sounds optimistic when they speak?
Mentioning self-deprecation, yet sounding positive
Shys away from compliments, but gives them without jealousy?
A person who avoids compliments but gives them generously
I’m just ""asking for a friend""
Emphasizing that the inquiry is on behalf of someone else
Da doo da dee
Transition or musical interlude
Where can I find one of them?
Seeking information on where to find such a person
Da doo da dee
Another musical interlude
I kinda feel pathetic, it’s border-lining desperate
Expressing a feeling of desperation and pathos
Wish this loneliness would end
Wishing for an end to loneliness
I’m just Asking for a Friend
Reiterating the plea for help
To be there when I get married
Describing a vision of a supportive friend at the speaker's wedding
Standing next to me wearing a green ugly dress
Imagining a friend in a distinct attire at the wedding
And when life gets messy
Envisioning a friend helping in challenging times
will help me sort it out like it’s a game of chess
Comparing life challenges to a strategic game of chess
I realize now when I’m all alone
Recognizing the need for companionship when alone
I Need somebody to cry to on the phone
Expressing a desire for someone to share emotional moments
I’m just asking for a friend
Reiterating the request for a specific type of friend
Da doo da dee
Musical transition
Where can I find one of them?
Asking again for information on where to find such a person
Da doo da dee
Another musical transition
I kinda feel pathetic, it’s border-lining desperate
Re-emphasizing feelings of desperation and pathos
Wish this loneliness would end
Expressing a wish for the end of loneliness
I’m just Asking for a Friend
Repeating the plea for help
Do you know anyone sarcastic, who tells the same jokes as me?
Restating the desired characteristics in a friend
Who’s self deprecating, but sounds optimistic when they speak?
Reiterating the combination of self-deprecation and optimism
Shys away from compliments, but gives them without jealousy ?
Describing a person who is humble about compliments but generous in giving them
I’m just asking for a friend
Repeating the request for a specific type of friend
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Verbal expression of agreement or understanding
Where can I find one of them?
Reiterating the question about where to find such a person
Another expression of agreement or understanding
I kinda feel pathetic, it’s border-lining desperate
Re-emphasizing feelings of desperation and pathos
Wish this loneliness would end
Expressing a wish for the end of loneliness
I’m just Asking for a Friend
Final repetition of the plea for help
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