More Than Friends Lyrics – csx42

[Intro]
Don’t wanna be
Don’t wanna be
Don’t wanna be more than friends

[Verse 1]
Late night karaoke drives in the summer
Drive through dinners while we talk with each other
Get home, 3 a.m. and pick up the phone
Ask her if she’d wanna switch up the tone

[Pre-Chorus]

See, I don’t like to assume
But I’d have made you the bet
That when I asked for her heart
That she would not have said

[Chorus]
I don’t wanna be more than friends with someone like you
The words hit like a freight train, didn’t know what to do (Oh, yeah)
Just wanna give her my best, have since the start
Singing from my chest and now my wide open heart
I don’t wanna be more than friends with someone like you (Don’t wanna more than friends)

[Verse 2]
TV on your tablet in the back seat
It felt right every time you’d lay up on me
I couldn’t tell you the rest of what our story’s about, oh no (Couldn’t tell you, I couldn’t tell you the rest)
Still, I couldn’t believe it when you laid it all out

[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t know how I could foresee
Or why I’d try to predict
But when I asked for your hand
You said something like this

[Chorus]

I don’t wanna be more than friends with someone like you
The words hit like a freight train, didn’t know what to do
Just wanna give her my best, have since the start
Singing from my chest and now my broken open heart
I don’t wanna be more than friends
Don’t wanna be, I don’t wanna be
I don’t wanna be more than friends

[Bridge]
Mm, whoo
As I lie alone in my bed
Going over all the things you said
Have you seen where we’ve already been?
Don’t know how we’re not more than friends
How I wish that you would change your mind
I would hold you ’til the end of time
Would give anything to make you mine
I’d wait forever for you and I

[Breakdown]
(As I lie alone in my bed) Misread the trajectory
(Going over all the things you said) Was it all just a fantasy?
(Have you seen where we’ve already been?) Why can’t you say next to me?
(Don’t know how we’re not more than friends) How are we not meant to be?
(How I wish that you would change your mind) Just take a chance on me, yeah
(I would hold you ’til the end of time) Give your heart and your hand to me, baby
(Would give anything to make you mine) Do you not understand?
(I’d wait forever for you and I) Oh, you and I, oh, you and I
Don’t wanna be more than friends (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
Don’t wanna be more than friends (Don’t wanna be more than friends)
Woah (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
No more than friends, baby (Don’t wanna be more than friends)
Oh (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
Give it a chance now, baby (Don’t wanna be more than friends)
Are you paying attention at all? (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
(Don’t wanna be more than friends)
I don’t wanna be more than friends with someone, with you
The words hit like a freight train, didn’t know what to do-oh, do-oh, do
Just wanna give her my best, have since the start
Singing from my chest and now my broken open heart, ***, oh yeah
As I lie alone in my bed (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
Going over all the things you said (Don’t wanna be more than friends)
Have you seen where we’ve already been? (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
Don’t know how we’re not more than friends (Don’t wanna be more than friends)
How I wish that you would change your mind (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
I would hold you ’til the end of time (Don’t wanna be more than friends)
Would give anything to make you mine (Don’t wanna be, don’t wanna be)
I’d wait forever for you and I (Don’t wanna be more than friends)

[Intro]
The opening lines of the song set the tone with a clear statement of reluctance and hesitation towards advancing a relationship beyond friendship. The repetition of “Don’t wanna be more than friends” underscores the singer’s firm stance, perhaps driven by a fear of complicating or jeopardizing the existing bond.

[Verse 1]
The lyrics paint a picture of intimate moments shared between the singer and their friend, such as late-night drives during summer and casual dinners. These moments hint at a close connection and a comfortable familiarity between them. The mention of picking up the phone at 3 a.m. to possibly discuss changing the nature of their relationship suggests a longing for something more than platonic.

[Pre-Chorus (1st)]
Here, the singer reflects on their approach to the situation, admitting a reluctance to assume how their friend feels. Despite this caution, there’s an underlying confidence that their feelings are reciprocated, leading them to take a leap and express their desire for a romantic relationship.

[Chorus (1st)]
The chorus reveals the emotional impact of the friend’s response to the singer’s confession. The rejection hits the singer with overwhelming force, described vividly as feeling like a freight train. Despite this pain, the singer remains committed to offering their best self and maintaining the genuine connection they’ve had from the beginning, albeit with a heart now exposed and vulnerable.

[Verse 2]
This verse continues to explore moments of closeness and shared experiences between the singer and their friend, such as watching TV together in the back seat. These instances are portrayed as feeling right and natural, hinting at a deeper emotional bond that the singer struggles to fully articulate. The revelation of the friend laying out their feelings catches the singer off guard, adding a layer of confusion and emotional complexity to their relationship.

[Pre-Chorus (2nd)]
Similar to the first pre-chorus, this section reflects on the unpredictability of emotions and the difficulty in foreseeing the friend’s response to the singer’s romantic advances. The singer confesses their attempt to gauge the friend’s feelings before ultimately facing the reality of rejection.

[Chorus (2nd)]
Repeating the theme of wanting to preserve the friendship while yearning for more, the chorus reaffirms the singer’s desire not to cross the line into romantic territory. Despite their deep feelings, they acknowledge the importance of maintaining the friendship they cherish, even as their heart remains broken and vulnerable.

[Bridge]
The bridge delves into the singer’s emotional turmoil and longing during solitary moments, contemplating the friend’s words and actions. There’s a heartfelt wish for the friend to change their mind and reciprocate the singer’s romantic feelings. The lyrics express a willingness to wait indefinitely and to do whatever it takes to make the friend see them in a romantic light, highlighting the depth of their emotional investment and longing.

[Breakdown]
This extended section intensifies the singer’s emotional journey, questioning past actions and words exchanged with the friend. There’s a sense of disbelief and longing as the singer reflects on what could have been and the pain of unrequited love. Despite their deep feelings and hopes for a romantic relationship, they find themselves stuck in the painful reality of being “just friends,” grappling with the question of why their connection hasn’t evolved into something more meaningful.

1. Don’t wanna be, Don’t wanna be, Don’t wanna be more than friends
Expresses reluctance to escalate the relationship beyond friendship, emphasizing a desire to maintain the current connection without complicating it romantically.

2. Late night karaoke drives in the summer
Describes enjoyable late-night outings during summer where karaoke and driving create memorable moments of bonding and fun.

3. Drive through dinners while we talk with each other
Highlights casual yet meaningful moments spent together during drive-through dinners, fostering deep conversations and connection.

4. Get home, 3 a.m. and pick up the phone
Reflects on reaching out late at night, possibly to discuss feelings or change the relationship dynamic, indicating a pivotal moment.

5. See, I don’t like to assume
Acknowledges a hesitation to make assumptions about the friend’s feelings or reactions, suggesting a cautious approach to avoid misunderstandings.

6. But I’d have made you the bet
Confidently states a belief or prediction about the friend’s response to romantic advances, implying a strong intuitive feeling.

7. That when I asked for her heart
Refers to a significant moment where the singer expresses romantic interest, seeking a deeper connection beyond friendship.

8. That she would not have said
Expresses surprise or disappointment at the friend’s unexpected rejection or response that wasn’t anticipated.

9. Just wanna give her my best, have since the start
Demonstrates a genuine desire to always offer the best of oneself to the friend, reflecting long-standing feelings and intentions.

10. Singing from my chest and now my wide open heart
Symbolizes vulnerability and openness in expressing emotions, transitioning from holding back to laying bare one’s feelings.