Friends by Chase Atlantic (2024)

Friends

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Girl, tell me what you're doing on the other side?
And so, just tell me, what you're doing with that other guy?

'Cause I ain't got patience to slow down the bass
All your girlfriends are wasted
They need it, they chase it
Face it, you want it, you crave it
Believe when I say that you'll know once you taste it

All of your friends have been here for too long
They must be waiting for you to move on
Girl, I'm not with it, I'm way too far gone
I'm not ready, eyes heavy now
Heart on your sleeve like you've never been loved
Running in circles, now look what you've done
Give you my word as you take it and run
Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now

Just give some time and space to realize that you
Were busy lying sleeping 'round with other guys

And what the hell were we?
Tell me we weren't just friends
This doesn't make much sense, no
But I'm not hurt, I'm tense
'Cause I'll be fine without you babe

All of your friends have been here for too long
They must be waiting for you to move on
Girl, I'm not with it I'm way too far gone
I'm not ready, eyes heavy now
Heart on your sleeve like you've never been loved
Running in circles, now look what you've done
Give you my word as you take it and run
Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now

Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now
I'm not ready, eyes heavy now

All of your friends have been here for too long
They must be waiting for you to move on
Girl, I'm not with it I'm way too far gone
I'm not ready, eyes heavy now
Heart on your sleeve like you've never been loved
Running in circles, now look what you've done
Give you my word as you take it and run
Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now
I'm not ready, eyes heavy now
Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now

I'm not ready, eyes heavy now
Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now

The song "Friends" by Chase Atlantic is a song about unrequited love and heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that the singer's love interest is sleeping around with other guys while he is trying to pursue a deeper relationship with her. The first verse seems to imply that the singer is aware of this and is frustrated by it, but he still finds himself drawn to her. The chorus suggests that the girl is surrounded by friends who are not helping her move on from her past relationships, and that the singer is ready to be with her but she is not ready for him yet.

The second verse reinforces these themes, with the singer asking what the relationship between him and the girl was, and expressing confusion over the situation. He also implies that he is not angry, just tense, suggesting that he is more disappointed and hurt than anything else. The song ends with the singer expressing a desire to stay with the girl despite her indecision, suggesting that he is willing to wait for her to be ready.

Some possible meanings in these lyrics include the idea that sometimes relationships are complicated and messy, and that people can be drawn to others even when they know it's not good for them. It also touches on the idea that people need to be able to move on from past relationships in order to fully embrace new ones, and that sometimes friends can be a hindrance to that process.

Girl, tell me what you're doing on the other side?
Asking what the person is doing with someone else.

'Cause I ain't got patience to slow down the bass All your girlfriends are wasted They need it, they chase it Face it, you want it, you crave it Believe when I say that you'll know once you taste it
Impatience with the person and their friends, implying that they all crave the same things.

All of your friends have been here for too long They must be waiting for you to move on Girl, I'm not with it, I'm way too far gone I'm not ready, eyes heavy now Heart on your sleeve like you've never been loved Running in circles, now look what you've done Give you my word as you take it and run Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now
Expressing frustration with the fact that the person is stuck in the same place, unable to move on or commit to a real relationship. The singer is ready and willing to make something work if only the other person would let them.

Just give some time and space to realize that you Were busy lying sleeping 'round with other guys
Pointing out the other person's infidelity and urging them to take some time to think about what they really want.

And what the hell were we? Tell me we weren't just friends This doesn't make much sense, no But I'm not hurt, I'm tense 'Cause I'll be fine without you babe
Expressing confusion about the nature of their relationship and asking for clarification. Despite the tension, the artist is confident they will be able to move on.

Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now I'm not ready, eyes heavy now
Repeating the desire to make things work and the frustration that the other person is not willing to take the same steps.

All of your friends have been here for too long They must be waiting for you to move on Girl, I'm not with it I'm way too far gone I'm not ready, eyes heavy now Heart on your sleeve like you've never been loved Running in circles, now look what you've done Give you my word as you take it and run Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now I'm not ready, eyes heavy now Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now I'm not ready, eyes heavy now Wish you'd let me stay, I'm ready now
Reiterating the themes of frustration and desire for resolution throughout the song, as well as the belief that the other person is holding themselves back from being happy.

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