Lyrics
We all got that one friend
We all have a friend who stands out in a unique way.
That everybody's afraid to bring up
This friend has qualities or actions that make others hesitant to discuss them.
Sometimes I'm that one friend
At times, the singer herself becomes that distinctive friend.
No you don't want me 'round 'til it's time for shit to go down
People prefer not to have this friend around unless there's a need for confrontation or trouble.
I turn up 'cause I like to
The singer enjoys partying and having a good time.
If you mean I wanna fight you
Partying might be misinterpreted as a desire for conflict.
See these folks 'right here are my family
The singer considers certain individuals as her close-knit family.
You seem like you don't understand me
Others might find it challenging to comprehend the singer's perspective.
So I'll make you understand me
The singer is determined to make herself understood.
Before the VMAs, before the Grammys
Referencing events before major award shows to emphasize a longstanding stance.
I'll make it clear, friends
Emphasizing the importance of true friendship.
How many of us have them?
A rhetorical question about the quality of one's friendships.
My friends are better than yours
The singer asserts that her friends are superior.
I'd fight for 'em
The singer is willing to fight for her friends.
I'd die for mine
The singer is devoted to her friends to the extent of being willing to die for them.
I ride, I ride for mine
The commitment to stand by her friends is reiterated.
Let's make this clear
Reiterating the message of the importance of true friendship.
These are my friends and I'm that one friend
The singer restates that her friends are significant, emphasizing her unique role among them.
We all got that one friend
Repetition of the theme that everyone has a distinctive friend.
The one that loves to speak their mind just a little too much
Describing another characteristic of the unique friend—being outspoken.
Sometimes I'm that one friend
The singer occasionally embodies the trait of being outspoken, even when busy.
Even when I ain't got time
Highlighting the singer's ability to find time for her unique friend.
I still find the time to remind you
The singer emphasizes that she doesn't need additional friends.
I don't need no more friends
Her current friends are superior to potential new ones.
'Cause my friends are better than your friends
Asserting that others should appreciate her friends.
If you like what you see
If someone admires her friends, they should capture the moment.
Take a picture it lasts longer
Suggesting that admiring from afar is more suitable.
You wish we would put you on but
No intention to involve others in her close-knit circle.
That'll never happen, 'cause you don't understand
Explaining the reason for exclusivity—lack of understanding from outsiders.
So I'll make you understand me
The singer is determined to make herself understood.
Before the VMAs, before the Grammys
Referencing events before major award shows again to emphasize her stance.
I'll make it clear, friends
Reiteration of the importance of true friendship.
How many of us have them?
A rhetorical question about the quality of one's friendships, repeating the earlier line.
My friends are better than yours
Restating that the singer's friends are superior.
I'd fight for 'em
Reiterating the singer's willingness to fight for her friends.
I'd die for mine
Reiterating the singer's devotion to her friends, even to the point of being willing to die for them.
I ride, I ride for mine
Reiterating the commitment to stand by her friends.
Let's make this clear
Emphasizing the message of the importance of true friendship, repeating the earlier line.
These are my friends and I'm that one friend
Final affirmation that these are indeed the singer's friends, and she embraces the role of being that one friend.
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