Just a Friend Again

Yeah…

Why I’m always the friend though?

Damn…

I’m tired of this shit.

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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…”)

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[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…”)

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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…”)

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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…”)

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[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

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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…”)