[Intro – 0:00–0:12] Yeah… Why I’m always the friend though? Damn… I’m tired of this shit. ⸻ [Verse 1 – 0:13–0:50] I’m the one she call when her heart get broke (yeah) I’m the one she vent to when she need some hope (uh) I’m the one that listen while she cryin’ ‘bout him But when it’s time for love, I ain’t part of the plan She say I’m “different,” she say I’m “real” But that don’t matter when it’s time to feel I’m stuck in the friend-zone, deep in the pit She say “You perfect,” but not for this shit I’m tired of hearin’ “you deserve better” While I’m watchin’ you fall for a dude less clever You text me “bestie,” that shit hit wrong ‘Cause I been wantin’ you all along (Ad-libs: “damn…” “why me?” “that’s crazy…”) ⸻ [Hook – 0:51–1:15] (Melodic J.I vibe) I’m tryna find love, but love don’t find me (nah) Every time I get close, it rewind me (damn) They say I’m the one, but just not that one (not that one) Always the friend when the night’s done I’m tired of this “you like my brother” shit (fuck that) Tired of the “I just need another friend” shit Why I gotta be the good guy again? Why I always end up just a friend? (Ad-libs: “yeah…” “I’m done…” “for real…”) ⸻ [Verse 2 – 1:16–1:55] I show up, I care, I stay consistent But when it’s time to choose, I’m always distant She say she don’t wanna ruin the vibe But I been holdin’ feelings I can’t hide I hype her up when she post that pic But deep down, that shit make me sick ‘Cause I know some other dude gon’ slide And she gon’ fall while I swallow pride I’m tired of playin’ therapist at night When all I wanna do is hold her tight She say “you too good,” I hate that line Like being real is a fuckin’ crime (Ad-libs: “nah…” “that ain’t fair…” “damn…”) ⸻ [Hook – 1:56–2:20] I’m tryna find love, but love don’t find me (nah) Every time I get close, it rewind me (damn) They say I’m the one, but just not that one (not that one) Always the friend when the night’s done I’m tired of this “you like my brother” shit (fuck that) Tired of the “I just need another friend” shit Why I gotta be the good guy again? Why I always end up just a friend? (Ad-libs: “yeah…” “every time…”) ⸻ [Bridge – 2:21–2:40] (Melodic, emotional) Maybe I’m too available Maybe I’m too dependable Maybe girls don’t want stability Maybe they just want unpredictability I don’t know… I’m losin’ hope Every time I try, I choke I give my heart, they give me space Now I’m just another safe place ⸻ [Final Verse / Outro – 2:41–3:10] I ain’t tryna be your backup plan I ain’t tryna be your “almost man” I want love that choose me first Not the type that leave me hurt So maybe I gotta step back now Stop playin’ nice, stop playin’ proud ‘Cause every time I open up I end up feelin’ dumb as fuck Still tryna find love, but I’m losin’ faith Tired of always finishin’ in second place If I’m the prize, then why I feel cursed? Why I’m always first to care — but last to be first? (Ad-libs: “damn…” “just a friend again…” “yeah…”)

Just a Friend Again