ain't my friend

you can buy this jam on itunes.
or download a copy of this here: http://noisetrade.com/jessicalatshaw

(if you wanna)

I just recorded this. In the laundry room. Figured a cleaner version of this might be nice. But the kind man on congas was not, unfortunately, in my laundry room. Although, if he had been down in the basement laundry room of my building at midnight--that might have been rather surprising. Oh! and lyrics:

baby, you ain't my friend, and I ain't your last call; nor can I let my heart wonder how you feel about me at all. Cause you got all your fans, people who are on call, but I ain't one of them, nor can I let my self pretend...oh-oh-oh, baby, you ain't my friend. oh-oh-oh...See, I don't really really wanna just be your friend, we're either gonna play this game or let the game end; I mean, sure, I'll be polite and wave as I walk by, but it hurts way too much to act like we still fly; after everything that happened, that happened between us--you're so good at pretending, while I just make a fuss; now, I ain't saying that it's now or it's never gonna be, I'm just saying that this friendship feels impossible to me; and maybe someday it'll be just fine between us, but that day ain't today, and maybe there's some truth to the way they always say that, baby, you're from mars, and maybe I'm from, I'm from, I'm from venus...chorus...it's not like you were wrong when you decided that I didn't belong next to you, it's just hard to stand here with you, when I'm not really with you, do you know what I mean? don't think I'm trying to be mean--no! I think you're just great, too great, in fact, that's why I take a step back; it's just a matter of survival as I walk through this new trial; don't take it personally, cause I'm just trying to live free, to take a deep breath now and feel what I feel; as I keep walking, watch me walking, no, I won't stop, though you ain't here, stop with all the fear I tell myself, again and again, just as long as you say that you are my friend...so, hey hey hey, a baby (ay ay ay) you live your life now, and I'll be busy living mine...so hey hey hey, a baby (ay ay ay), I already got quite enough friends now, thank you, yeah, I'll be fine...chorus.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• ain't my friend
• subway
• never a dull moment
• Jessica Latshaw
• ukulele
• rap
• folk
• singer-songwriter

[Ahbeeb]

I saw the subway video when it was popular and wished there was an mp3 version but then I come back today and see this! love it!

[JessicaLatshaw]

@Ahbeeb thanks so much! and actually--there is an mp3--you can buy it as a single on itunes now, fyi:)

[ominoreg]

chords, please! I'm begging you!!!!!

[JessicaLatshaw]

@ominoreg Hey! thanks for wanting to learn the song--here is a link to the lyrics/chords I posted on my blog:)

actually, youtube won't let me post a link...if you go to thislifeinwriting(dot)com and search for "ain't my friend (lyrics/chords)," it'll come right up. Sorry I couldn't post the link!

peace:)

[krstofer]

Just saw this on Good Day NY. It's pretty awesome. I was cleaning in the bathroom and I heard you sing and thought your voice was nice. Then you started to rap and I stopped what I was doing to watch. I look forward to hearing more from you. People with talent deserve to succeed. Good luck!!!

[chinjanelle]

You're a great performer, I would love to see you live! First saw you on the subway video, you have a great voice and rap style, loved your song with the bongos

[tylerpd1]

People like you are the reason I miss the city. I wouldn't trade the sunsets where I am for it, but I do miss the random creativity experienced on the NYC Subways. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[MrJasiu1986]

i love it!!!!

[ILoveNewYorkCity1998]

Your awesome! I saw you on the subway video, and its very inspiring! I cant wait to go live in new york when im older! It paints a very beautiful picture of NYC!

[justemily1450]

I love your voice and I'm finding the "subway" tempo exhilarating (one of my Facebook friends posted the subway video - it's making the rounds)!

[xXExoticsRuleXx]

I subbed to you after the subway video :D Great song!!!

[Live4Talent]

did i just watch a video of u on a subway if that was you i am now subscribed to u

[Pr3pE]

@JessicaLatshaw Jessica, I would love to contact you. This is a serious music inquiry.