Friends Don't
Maddie & Tae
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They don't cancel other plans Have conversations with nothing but their eyes They don't hear each other's names and forget to concentrate Hits a nerve and lights you up like dynamite Friends don't call you in the middle of the night Couldn't even tell you why They just felt like saying "hi" Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys Finding reasons not to leave Trying to hide the chemistry Drive a little too slow, take the long way home Get a little too close We do, but friends don't They don't almost say "I love you" When they're downtown somewhere, just a little drunk They don't talk about the future and put each other in it And get chills with every accidental touch Friends don't call you in the middle of the night Couldn't even tell you why They just felt like saying "hi" Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys Finding reasons not to leave Trying to hide the chemistry Drive a little too slow, take the long way home Get a little too close We do, but friends don't I keep telling myself this might be nothing But one look in your eyes and, God, there's something You can lie to me and say you don't But I know you do, and I love you too Friends don't call you in the middle of the night Couldn't even tell you why They just felt like saying "hi" Friends don't stand around, playing with their keys Finding reasons not to leave Trying to hide the chemistry Drive a little too slow, take the long way home Get a little too close We do, but friends don't Uh uh uh Friends don't
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Written by: Justin Ebach, Maddie Marlow, Jon Nit, Taylor Dye
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release"Friends Don't" was released on April 27, 2018, as the lead single from Maddie & Tae's second studio album "The Way It Feels."
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WritersThe song was co-written by Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye (who make up the country duo), along with Justin Ebach and Jon Nite.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by a real-life situation that Maddie was going through, where she was in a 'more than friends' relationship with a boy, before he became her boyfriend.
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Chart Success"Friends Don't" has reached 33 on the US Billboard Country Airplay, and 39 on the US Hot Country Songs charts, showing its significant success.
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Music styleThe song has been noted for continuing to carry the duo's signature traditional country sound, with plentiful harmonies and a pop-influenced hook.
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ReviewThe song has received positive reviews, with critics praising the lyrics that depict the uncertainty and excitement of a potential romantic relationship.
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VideoThe music video released on YouTube has amassed over 5 million views. It revolves around the tension of two friends contemplating if they should take their relationship to a romantic level.
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Performances"Friends Don't" has been performed in several popular shows including TODAY, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and the CMT Music Awards.
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GenreMaddie & Tae have labeled their music as country-pop, and "Friends Don't" is no exception. The song perfectly blends the powerful storytelling found in classic country music with the catchiness of pop.
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Theme"Friends Don't" explores the theme of friends possibly becoming more than just friends. It effectively captures the tension and uncertainty of feelings that may progress beyond friendship.
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StructureThe tune is structured around a chorus that cleverly describes things that 'friends don't' do, with the implication being that they have romantic feelings for each other. It's a testament to the duo's strong songwriting abilities.
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