Friends Don't
Friends Don't

Maddie & Tae - Friends Don't Lyrics

Navigating the ambiguous territory between friendship and romance, this lyrical composition explores the unspoken signals that often hint at a deeper connection. The artists, Maddie & Tae, describe scenarios where 'friends' behave in ways that exceed… Read more

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Friends Don't Lyrics

They don't cancel other plans
Have conversations with nothing but their eyes
They don't hear each other's names and forget to concentrate
Hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying hi
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide their chemistry
Drive a little too slow (slow), take the long way home (home)
Get a little too close (close)
We do, but friends don't

They don't almost say "I love you"
When they're downtown somewhere, just a little drunk
They don't talk about the future and put each other in it
And get chills with every accidental touch

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying hi
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide their chemistry
Drive a little too slow (slow), take the long way home (home)
Get a little too close (close)
We do, but friends don't

I keep telling myself this might be nothing
But one look in your eyes and, God, there's something
You can lie to me and say you don't
But I know you do, and I love you too

Friends don't call you in the middle of the night
Couldn't even tell you why
They just felt like saying hi
Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys
Finding reasons not to leave
Trying to hide their chemistry
Drive a little too slow (slow), take the long way home (home)
Get a little too close (close)
We do, but friends don't
Oh oh oh
Friends don't

Writer(s): Justin Ebach, Maddie Marlow, Jon Nit, Taylor Dye
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Friends Don't?

Navigating the ambiguous territory between friendship and romance, this lyrical composition explores the unspoken signals that often hint at a deeper connection. The artists, Maddie & Tae, describe scenarios where 'friends' behave in ways that exceed platonic boundaries - calling late at night, struggling to leave each other's company, and sharing intense eye contact. These actions are contrasted with their verbal denial of any romantic feelings. The song captures the tension of this in-between state, suggesting that true feelings can't be hidden by labels or denial. The repetition of "we do, but friends don't" underscores the central message: their behavior contradicts their claim of mere friendship. Ultimately, it's a poignant commentary on how love often blossoms from friendship and how difficult it can be to acknowledge these evolving emotions.

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