Bad Friend
Navigating Toxic Bonds: Jamie Lenman's 'Bad Friend' Unveiled
Lyrics
Do what I say, wear what I wear.
Setting expectations and standards for the other person's behavior and appearance.
You're too fat for that kind of hair.
Criticizing the other person's physical appearance and suggesting they don't meet certain standards.
I call in tears at five AM,
Expressing vulnerability by calling in distress at an early hour (5 AM).
you talk me off the roof again.
Acknowledging the other person's supportive role in preventing self-destructive behavior.
But when you're down and all alone,
Highlighting the lack of reciprocal support when the person is in need.
go tell it to the dial tone.
Suggesting indifference and unwillingness to listen or provide support when the other person is struggling.
Unkind, unaware.
Describing oneself as unkind and unaware of the other person's feelings.
Whatever you feel, I just don't care
Expressing a lack of empathy and concern for the other person's emotions.
Unkind, unaware.
Reiterating the lack of kindness and awareness of the other person's feelings.
Whatever you feel, I know
Asserting knowledge of the other person's emotions but conveying indifference.
I'm a bad friend for the weekend.
Admitting to being a bad friend specifically during the weekend, possibly indicating inconsistent or neglectful behavior.
The favours and the things I do,
Highlighting the favors done for the other person and suggesting a power dynamic in the relationship.
they give me power over you.
Implying that the favors performed grant control or influence over the other person.
You'll never know just where you stand
Suggesting a lack of transparency in the relationship and maintaining an advantageous position.
I'll always have the upper hand.
Asserting a consistent upper hand or advantage in the relationship.
Do what I say, wear what I wear.
Repeating the earlier directive, emphasizing control over the other person's choices.
You're too fat and I just don't care.
Reiterating indifference towards the other person's feelings, especially related to appearance.
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