From A Friend Lyrics – Joshua Slone

From A Friend Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer talks to someone they used to love who has now moved on with someone else. They remember the emotional night when that person cried in their bed, leaving a mark that can’t be erased—both literally and emotionally. Even though they were told they weren’t good enough, the singer takes pride in expressing their pain through music. While their ex is now in someone else’s arms, the singer hints that they’re learning to let go and move forward, though a part of them still lingers in the past.

[Chorus]
Here, the singer admits they still care deeply and believes they could treat their ex better than the new partner. They notice that spark in the ex’s eyes when they’re together, showing there’s still something real between them. Even though the ex once said they weren’t ready for love, the singer can’t help but feel that timing or fear got in the way of what could’ve been. They gently remind them, almost as a friend, that love with them would’ve been more passionate and true.

[Verse 2]
The singer tells their ex to take a moment and really think about what they want. On the surface, the new lover might seem perfect, but the singer wants them to look deeper—look at the connection they share. If the ex only sees them as a friend and nothing more, the singer is ready to step back gracefully, even if it hurts.

[Chorus]
The singer repeats their honest feelings but with even more emotion this time. They can’t stop believing they would love their ex in a deeper, more genuine way. The new guy might seem great, but the chemistry and fire they once shared can’t be faked. The singer reflects on how the ex said they weren’t ready before, yet now they’re in a relationship, which stings a little. Despite all that, there’s no bitterness—just a longing hope that maybe one day, the ex will realize who truly saw them for who they are. It’s both a confession and a quiet goodbye, wrapped in warmth and heartbreak.

[Outro]
The singer softly ends by repeating that message—if given the chance, they’d love the ex better than anyone else, but now they can only wish them well and tread carefully.