If We Can't Be Lovers
Love's Final Verdict: If We Can't Be Lovers, We Can't Be Friends
Lyrics
If we can't be lovers, we can't be friends
If a romantic relationship is not possible, a friendship is also not feasible.
If we can’t be lovers, we can't be friends
Reiteration that without a romantic connection, a friendship is not viable.
This is the last and final score
Expressing that the current situation is the conclusive and final outcome.
Don't bother showing me the door
Asking not to bother indicating the exit, implying the decision is firm.
If you're not gone, I'll call the law
Warning that if the person doesn't leave, legal authorities will be involved.
This is the end
Declaring that this marks the conclusion of the relationship.
By this time tomorrow, you are a memory
Anticipating that by the next day, the person will be a distant memory.
By this time tomorrow, baby please let me be
Requesting the person to allow the speaker to move on emotionally.
I don't care what kind of guy you want
Expressing indifference towards the type of person the ex-partner may seek.
Give him the dial, you know I won't
Asserting that the speaker won't give in to any attempts at communication.
If you're not gone I'll call the law
Reiterating the threat to involve the law if the person persists.
This is the end
Reaffirming that this marks the definitive end of the relationship.
Maybe I'll call you if I need a meal
Suggesting that the person may be contacted only in case of necessity, like for a meal.
Maybe I'll ball you, if I need a cheap steal
Implies that the person may be used casually for personal gain, like a cheap steal.
Well I don't care what kind of guy you want
Reiterating the speaker's indifference to the type of person the ex-partner pursues.
It's your cheap style you know I want
Expressing a desire for the ex-partner's specific style despite indifference.
If I'm not gone you become the law
Warning that if the speaker doesn't leave, legal consequences will follow.
This is the end
Reaffirming that this marks the definitive end of the relationship.
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