From the recording PSST
The song expresses the disappointment and hurt after having the high hopes for a romantic relationship with another person dashed. The song reflects on being in denial about the nature of the relationship, which is compared to a "prescription" that made them feel better temporarily but wasn't a "cure." The central conflict is the painful realization that the relationship will not become romantic, leading to the repeated question, "BUT CAN WE BE 'JUST FRIENDS'?" The lyrics mention the person gave a "prescription with some really small print about some side affects but I didn't take the hint."
Lyrics
I HAD SUCH HIGH HOPES
FOR ME AND FOR YOU
YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING I COULD LOOK FORWARD TO
BUT NOW THAT BUBBLE’S BURST, I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO
YOU GAVE ME A PRESCRIPTION
THOUGH I WASN’T INSURED
IT MADE ME FEEL BETTER
BUT IT WASN’T THE CURE
WHAT WAS I THINKING
DID I REALLY EXPECT YOU TO FALL FOR ME
BUT CAN WE BE “JUST FRIENDS”?
WHAT WAS I THINKING
I HAD A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME, BUT NOTHING IS SACRED
CAN WE BE “JUST FRIENDS”?
I WAS LIVING THE DREAM
OF HOW LOVE MUST FEEL
I WAS IN SUCH DENIAL, IT ALMOST SEEMED REAL
BUT THE TRUTH HURTS WHEN IT REVEALED
YOU GAVE ME A PRESCRIPTION
BUT I COULDN’T PAY THE PRICE
AND NOW I FEEL WORSE
THAT WASN’T VERY NICE
WHAT WAS I THINKING
DID I REALLY EXPECT YOU TO FALL FOR ME
BUT CAN WE BE “JUST FRIENDS”?
WHAT WAS I THINKING
I HAD A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME, BUT NOTHING IS SACRED
CAN WE BE “JUST FRIENDS”?
YOU GAVE ME A PRESCRIPTION
WITH SOME REALLY SMALL PRINT
ABOUT SOME SIDE AFFECTS
BUT I DIDN’T TAKE THE HINT
WHAT WAS I THINKING.....
WORDS AND MUSIC BY IAN ALLEN ©