We Can't Be Friends
Deborah Cox, R.L.
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To just act like we never were To come around and not show hurt How dare we greet by shaking hands Just months ago I was your man (was your man) Verbally we'd agreed it was over And we were though I'm to compose myself but I just Can't get over you girl (oh oh oh) We can't be friends (yeah oh no) We can't be friends (Deborah, you know I can't go on being just your friend, yeah) Cause I'm still in love with you I went by mother's, saw your car there To her you still family, and it don't seem fair For everyone to just go on I've tried and I can't do it Cause I'm still torn I tried to think of you as just another love (in my past) in my past that didn't last But it's not that simple, baby we We can't be friends (oh no no no no no) we We can't be friends (if we) if we can't be lovers (we we we) We can't be friends Cause I'm still in love You may see me staring Or catch me in a daze You may see me hang my head When yo come me way Don't get to close to me And expect to behave(behave) I might just steal a kiss If you come near my face What I'm trying to say (say) We can't be friends (yeah oh no) We can't be friends (Deborah, you know I can't go on being just your friend, yeah) Cause I'm still in love with you We can't be friends Can you look me in the eyes And honestly say you don't love me? All that I know I'll never ever find another love like you, oh no I love you too much baby I love you much oh We can't be friends, I'm still in love With you With you I am Still in love Still in love You didn't have to leave With you
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Written by: ANTHONY S. CRAWFORD, JIMMY RUSSELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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14 facts about this song
Genre"We Can't Be Friends" is a duet song in the R&B and pop genres.
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Release DateThe song was released on September 21, 1999, as one of the key tracks from Deborah Cox’s second studio album “One Wish.”
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Duet Partner"We Can't Be Friends" is a duet between Canadian artist Deborah Cox and American R&B singer RL from Next.
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Peak PositionThe song peaked at no. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.
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Chart SuccessIt reached no. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Cox’s highest-charting song on the chart.
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Platinum CertificationIn 2000, the song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over a million copies.
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ThemeThe song discusses the challenges and pain associated with transitioning from a romantic relationship to a friendship after a breakup.
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Song DurationThe radio version of the song lasts for four minutes and seventeen seconds.
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Producer"We Can't Be Friends" was produced by prominent music maker, Shep Crawford.
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Music VideoThe video for the song features both Deborah Cox and RL, portraying the story of a couple trying to convert their relationship into a friendship.
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Recording ProcessRL confirmed in an interview that the vocal parts for the song were recorded separately due to scheduling conflicts, though you might never know it from the song's seamless blend.
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Song WritersThe song was written by Shep Crawford and Jimmy Russell.
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Awards"We Can't Be Friends" earned a nomination for a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Female.
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Cover VersionsDue to the song's popularity, it has been covered by several artists, most notably Brian McKnight and Chanté Moore in 2000.
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