The song 'FRIENDS' by Marshmello feat. Anne-Marie talks about a person dealing with someone who can't accept being just friends and keeps pushing for more despite clear signals. The lyrics emphasize the frustration of setting boundaries and repeatedly spelling out the platonic nature of their relationship, using the metaphor of spelling out 'F-R-I-E-N-D-S' to drive home the point.
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Themes
Friendship boundaries
• You say you love me, I say you crazy
• We're nothing more than friends
• You're not my lover, more like a brother
Rejection of romantic advances
• Want me to spell it out for you? F-R-I-E-N-D-S
• Haven't I made it obvious?
• I'm done being polite
Frustration with persistence
• Haven't we been here before?
• You can't be reasoned with, I'm done being polite
• You really ain't goin' away without a fight