Friends
Eva Westphal's Musical Tale of Transient Love and Lasting Friendships
Lyrics
It doesn’t to be forever
Expressing that the relationship doesn't have to last forever.
I just hope she stays the night
Desiring the person to stay the night, suggesting a temporary connection.
And wears a T shirt from my dresser
Hoping for a casual, intimate connection symbolized by wearing the speaker's T-shirt.
And plays the music that she likes
Emphasizing the importance of shared music preferences in the relationship.
It doesn’t need to be forever
Reiterating the notion that the relationship doesn't need to last forever.
But I hope that we can still be friends
Expressing a desire to remain friends even after the romantic relationship ends.
When it ends
Acknowledging that relationships have endings, but expressing a hope for friendship after.
And I won’t tie us both together
Committing not to bind the two together, acknowledging busyness in their lives.
We’re too busy anyway
Emphasizing the hectic nature of life but appreciating small gestures like bringing flowers.
But I like when she brings me flowers
Expressing enjoyment of thoughtful gestures like receiving flowers.
And tells me all about her day
Valuing open communication about each other's day in the relationship.
She smells like coffee and fresh laundry
Creating sensory imagery, describing the person's scent and associating it with positive aspects.
But when it inevitably ends
Acknowledging the inevitable end of the romantic relationship but expressing a desire for friendship.
I hope we can be friends
Reiterating the hope for maintaining a friendship post-relationship.
And I won’t curse the day that we first met
Committing not to regret the day they met, even after the relationship concludes.
And I won’t talk about you on the internet
Committing not to discuss the person on the internet, showing respect for privacy.
When someone asks I’ll say that you’re my favorite ex
Presenting the ex-partner positively when asked, emphasizing a friendly attitude.
I hope we can be
Reiterating the desire for a friendship even in different circumstances.
When we’re sitting there together
Observing the other person's emotions during shared moments.
I can see it in your eyes
Recognizing the inability to fulfill the other person's needs and being time-constrained.
I can’t give you what you need
Acknowledging that some things are not meant to be in a relationship.
I’m always running out of time
Highlighting the perpetual time constraints and challenges in the relationship.
Some things aren’t meant to be
Accepting the reality that despite efforts, some relationships are destined to end.
We can’t say we didn’t try
Reflecting on the attempt made in the relationship.
I hope we can be friends
Reiterating the hope for a post-relationship friendship.
And I won’t curse the day that we first met
Committing not to regret the beginning of the relationship.
And I won’t talk about you on the internet
Committing not to discuss the person on the internet, maintaining privacy.
When someone asks I’ll say that you’re my favorite ex
Presenting the ex-partner positively when asked, emphasizing a friendly attitude.
I hope we can be
Reiterating the desire for a friendship even in different circumstances.
And you won’t slur my name all night at the bar
Expressing a hope that the ex-partner won't speak negatively about the speaker at social places.
And you won’t tell everyone that I broke your heart
Desiring the ex-partner not to share negative details about the breakup with others.
Cause you know we’re better now that we’re both apart
Acknowledging personal growth and improvement after the separation.
I hope we can be
Reiterating the hope for a post-relationship friendship.
And I won’t stay up late wondering if I’ve done enough
Committing not to dwell on doubts about the adequacy of efforts in the relationship.
And you won’t check your phone worrying if you’ve said too much
Desiring the ex-partner not to worry about the impact of their words on the speaker.
It was good while it lasted although we never fell in love
Reflecting on the positive aspects of the relationship despite not reaching the stage of love.
I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope
Expressing a repeated hope for a positive outcome and friendship.
I hope that we can be friends
Reiterating the desire for a friendship without the need for the relationship to last forever.
It doesn’t to be forever
Expressing the non-essential nature of a long-lasting connection.
I just hope she stays the night
Reiterating the desire for a temporary, night-long connection.
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