Just A Friend 2002 – English Lyrics

• By: Mario

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth R&B sounds and relatable story of Mario's "Just a Friend 2002." This song offers a clear and engaging narrative about unrequited love, presented with Mario's confident vocals and a blend of old and new school R&B flair. Its accessible lyrics and heartfelt delivery make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to connect with English R&B music and learn common expressions of affection and longing.

[English]

I wanna know your name and

I wanna know if you gotta man (I wanna know)

I wanna know everything

I wanna know ya number and if I can come over and

I wanna know what ya like

I wanna know so I can do it all night

But you're telling me I'm just a friend

You're telling me I'm just a friend

Oh baby you (Oh baby you)

Got what I need (Got what I need)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

But you say I'm just a friend

'Cause I can be your ('Cause I can be your)

Fantasy (Fantasy)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

But you say I'm just a friend

I wanna know you in and out

I wanna know what you're all about (I wanna know)

I wanna know what makes you laugh

I wanna know about your past

I wanna know how you move

I wanna know so I can move too (I wanna know)

But you're telling me I'm just a friend

Telling me I'm just a friend

Oh baby you (Oh baby you)

Got what I need (Got what I need)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

But you say I'm just a friend

'Cause I can be your ('Cause I can be your)

Fantasy (Fantasy)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

But you say I'm just a friend

Oh baby you

Got what I need (Got what I need, yeah)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

But you say I'm just a friend

'Cause I can be your

Fantasy (Fantasy, yeah)

But you say I'm just a friend (But you say I'm just a friend, girl)

But you say I'm just a friend

(Oh, can you) Give me one reason why (why)

You wouldn't want this kinda guy

'Cause I stay dipped, I stay lace

And I know you know I'm fly

Girl, stop playing games with me

And let's get it on tonight (Tonight)

You got nothing to lose

Let me do what I do (What I do)

Oh baby you

Got what I need (Got what I need)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

But you say I'm just a friend

(Just wanna be your) 'Cause I can be your

Fantasy (Fantasy, girl)

But you say I'm just a friend (But you say )

But you say I'm just a friend

Oh baby you (Oh baby you)

Got what I need (Got what I need)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

But you say I'm just a friend (Say I'm just a friend)

'Cause I can be your

Fantasy (Can I be your fantasy)

But you say I'm just a friend (Come on girl)

But you say I'm just a friend

You can call me anytime you like (Oh anytime)

It doesn't matter day or night (Said it doesn't matter)

We can do whatever you

Wanna do it's up to you

Don't fight the feeling that you feel (Don't fight the feeling)

I can tell that it's real (Oh girl)

So won't you have me as your man

Why you say I'm just a friend

Oh baby you

Got what I need

But you say I'm just a friend

But you say I'm just a friend

'Cause I can be your

Fantasy (Can I be your, I can be your fantasy)

But you say I'm just a friend

But you say I'm just a friend (Mario, Mario)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information in your mind
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person you know well and like
wanna /ˈwɑːnə/ A1	verb - want to (informal)
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - term of endearment for a lover
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something noun - something that is required
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B1	noun - an imaginary situation or experience
tell /tel/ A1	verb - to communicate information to someone
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to express in words
got /ɡɑːt/ A1	verb - have (informal)
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each 24 hours
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position verb - to dance
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in the same place
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to engage in games or fun activities verb - to act insincerely
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ A1	noun - an emotional state
real /ˈriːəl/ A1	adjective - genuine or authentic
call /kɔːl/ A1	verb - to telephone someone
fight /faɪt/ A1	verb - to struggle against
have /hæv/ A1	verb - to possess or own

Key Grammar Structures

• I wanna know if you gotta man

  ➔ Indirect Question (Yes/No) with 'if'

  ➔ The phrase "if you gotta man" is an indirect question, used to ask a yes/no question within a larger sentence. "Gotta" is an informal contraction of "have got a."

• I wanna know so I can do it all night

  ➔ Clause of Purpose ('so (that) + can')

  ➔ "So I can do it all night" expresses the purpose or reason for wanting to know. "So (that)" is often followed by a modal verb like "can" to indicate ability or possibility in achieving the purpose.

• 'Cause I can be your Fantasy

  ➔ Modal Verb 'can' (possibility/ability)

  ➔ "Can be" indicates possibility or potential. The speaker is suggesting they have the ability or potential to fulfill the role of a fantasy.

• You wouldn't want this kinda guy

  ➔ Conditional 'wouldn't' (hypothetical negative)

  ➔ "Wouldn't want" is the negative form of "would want," used here to express a hypothetical or imagined negative desire, suggesting it's unlikely or that she *shouldn't* want such a guy (rhetorical).

• And let's get it on tonight

  ➔ Imperative 'Let's' (suggestion) + Phrasal Verb/Idiom

  ➔ "Let's" is used to make a suggestion that includes the speaker. "Get it on" is an informal phrasal verb or idiom meaning to start something, often implying a romantic or sexual encounter.

• You got nothing to lose

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose/Result after indefinite pronoun

  ➔ "To lose" is an infinitive used here to specify what "nothing" refers to, indicating a lack of potential negative consequences. It often follows indefinite pronouns like "nothing," "something," "anything."

• Let me do what I do

  ➔ Causative Verb 'Let' (permission)

  ➔ "Let me do" uses the causative verb "let" followed by an object ("me") and a base form of the verb ("do"), meaning to allow or permit someone to do something. "What I do" is a nominal relative clause.

• Don't fight the feeling that you feel

  ➔ Negative Imperative + Relative Clause

  ➔ "Don't fight" is a negative imperative, a command or strong suggestion not to do something. "That you feel" is a relative clause modifying "the feeling," specifying which feeling is being referred to.

• So won't you have me as your man

  ➔ Negative Question (suggestion/invitation)

  ➔ "Won't you...?" is a common way to make an invitation or suggestion, often implying a rhetorical question expecting a positive response. "Have me as your man" means to accept him as her boyfriend/partner.

• Why you say I'm just a friend

  ➔ Informal Direct Question (omission of auxiliary 'do')

  ➔ In formal English, this direct question would be "Why *do* you say I'm just a friend?". The omission of the auxiliary verb "do" is common in informal spoken English.