We were both lonely
Each in love with someone else
In relationships that couldn’t come together
Notwithstanding what we felt
So we spent a lot of time with each other
Friends, just friends
That’s all we’d ever be
Friends, solid friends
Each of us in misery
We hung out at parties
Tried not to frown
People thought we were with each other
Word got around
But no one knew
Just us two
And the ones we could not have
Both of us went nearly mad
Eventually my friend and her love
Found a path that worked out right
Me, I found another
We’re living a great life
And I’m still close with my dear friend
Who kept me safe and sane
Until I found my only one
And a happy end, with no blame