Asking for a Friend
Seeking Love's Blueprint: A Friend's Inquiry
Lyrics
Boy there’s something about this picture
Expressing suspicion or concern about a situation in the picture.
That don’t seem quite right
Suggesting that something is off or unusual.
Don’t see no ring on your finger
Noticing the absence of a wedding ring on the person in the picture.
Don’t see no girl by your side
Observing that there is no apparent romantic partner with the person.
Gin or rum where you from what’s your story
Asking about the person's background, possibly hinting at a romantic interest.
Do you like city girls or country
Inquiring about preferences, whether the person likes city or country lifestyles.
I’m just asking for a friend who
Stating the inquiry is on behalf of a friend, possibly concealing personal interest.
I know for a fact she’s been trying to
Confirming that the friend is actively seeking someone similar to the person in question.
Find a guy kinda just like you tell me what your name is again
Seeking information about the person's name for the friend's benefit.
I’m just asking for a friend you see
Reiterating the question on behalf of the friend and emphasizing the friend's potential interest.
I could have her here in a heartbeat
Claiming the ability to arrange a meeting with the friend quickly.
You’d be perfect together if you ask me
Expressing a belief that the person and the friend would be a perfect match.
But then again I’m just asking for a friend
Reiterating the inquiry, emphasizing the casual nature of the request.
Now if she tries to play it cool
Suggesting that any reserved behavior from the friend is due to shyness.
It’s just cause she’s a little shy
Explaining the friend's potential aloofness as a result of being shy.
She drives a truck and wears some boots
Providing additional details about the friend, including her choice of vehicle and footwear.
That kinda look a lot like mine
Comparing the friend's boots to the speaker's own, hinting at shared interests.
Tell me does that sound like your type
Asking if the described characteristics align with the person's preferences.
I’m just asking for a friend who
Repeating the inquiry on behalf of the friend, underscoring the friend's strong desire.
I know for a fact she’s been dying to
Confirming the friend's intense interest in finding someone similar to the person.
Find a guy kinda just like you tell me what your drink is again
Repeating the question about the person's name, now specifying the type of drink.
I’m just asking for a friend you see
Reiterating the speaker's ability to facilitate a quick meeting with the friend.
I could have her here in a heartbeat
Expressing confidence in the compatibility between the person and the friend.
You’d be perfect together if you ask me
Repeating the idea that the person and the friend would be perfect together.
But then again I’m just asking for a friend
Restating the casual nature of the inquiry, emphasizing it as a friendly request.
If you could give me your number then we
Suggesting a direct exchange of contact information between the person and the friend.
I mean you and her could go out sometime
Hinting at the possibility of a future date between the person and the friend.
Whatcha doin later tonight
Asking about the person's plans for the evening, possibly inviting them to meet the friend.
I’m just asking for a friend you see
Reiterating the speaker's ability to arrange a meeting with the friend quickly.
I could have her here in a heartbeat
Expressing confidence in the compatibility between the person and the friend.
You’d be perfect together if you ask me
Repeating the idea that the person and the friend would be perfect together.
But then again I’m just asking for a friend
Restating the casual nature of the inquiry, emphasizing it as a friendly request.
Oh I’m just asking for a friend
Concluding the inquiry, emphasizing the friendly nature of the request.
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