Can't Be Friends

Trey Songz

About Can't Be Friends

"Can't Be Friends" is an R&B song by American recording artist Trey Songz. It was officially sent to U. S. urban radio on September 28, 2010 as the second single of Songz' fourth studio album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure. The song is produced by Mario Winans and written by Winans and Songz. Lyrically, Trey Songz explains a bad breakup between him and his girlfriend and how they cannot be just friends after he fell in love with her. The music is sampled from a piece known as "Bibo no aozora" composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, released in 1996, which is also used in the 2006 film Babel.  


Year:
2010
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Look what this girl done did to me,
She done cut me off from a good, good love.

She told me that those days were gone (gone, gone, gone)
Now I'm sitting here going half crazy

'Cause I know she still thinks about me too,
And there ain't no way in hell, that I can be just friends with you (you, you, you)

And I wish we never did it
And I wish we never loved it
And I wish I never fell so deep in love with you and now ain't no way we can be friends.

The way it felt, no faking it
Maybe we were moving just a little too fast.

But what we've done we can't take it back
Now I'm sitting here half way crazy

'Cause I know she still thinks about me too
And there ain't no way in hell, that I can be just friends with you you, you, you

And I wish we never did it
And I wish we never loved it
And I wish I never fell so deep in love with you and now ain't no way we can be friends.

And all I can say is:
La la la la la la la la laaaaa
La la la la la la la la la, la la laowwww
La la la la la la laaaa, hey

Ain't no telling what we could have been,
Ain't telling what we could've been, oh
And if I knew it would end like this,
I never would have kissed ya, 'cause I fell in love with ya,
We never would've kicked it, girl now everything's different
I lost my only lover and my friend that's why I wished we never did it
(ouu lay)

And I wish we never loved it (I wish we never loved it!)
And I wish I never fell so deep in love with you and now ain't no way we can be friends.

La la la la la la la la laaaaa
La la la la la la la la laaaaa

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Trey Songz

Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson (born November 28, 1984), better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and actor His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007. His third album, Ready, was released in 2009 while his fourth studio album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure, was released on September 14, 2010. His fifth album entitled Chapter V was released on August 21, 2012. more »

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Written by: RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, MICHAEL JONES, MARIO WINANS, TROY TAYLOR, TREMAINE NEVERSON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Can't Be Friends" was released on September 28, 2010. It's part of his fourth studio album, "Passion, Pain & Pleasure".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Song Theme
"Can't Be Friends" is a love ballad that talks about the struggles of remaining friends with an ex after a romantic relationship ends.
Song Writer
The song was written by Tremaine Neverson (Trey Songz), Mario Barrett, Marsha Ambrosius and Michael Jones.
Record Production
It was produced by Mario Winans.
Music Video
The music video for "Can't Be Friends" directed by Anthony Mandler, premiered on September 7, 2010, featuring Trey Songz alone in a glass room filled with fog, presenting an emotional conflict.
Awards
"Can't Be Friends" won the award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
Inspiration
The song is reportedly inspired by Trey Songz's personal experiences and struggles in his unsuccessful relationships.
Platinum Certification
In 2014, the song "Can't Be Friends" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), confirming the sale of over one million units.
Reception
Music critics acclaimed this song for its raw emotions and Songz's mature vocal delivery. It was also praised for its relatability, and was often cited as a standout track on his album.
Song Cover
Some famous covers of "Can't Be Friends" include versions by YouTube artist Brian Puspos and Willis.

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