Scared To Say We're Friends

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As I was wading through your distance

I heard you say "There's no way out."

And I was just thinking as my independence faded

There's no way in for me.

There's no way out and you know

There's no way in

We're on either side

Scared to say we're friends.

Now, I found Jesus, and you found yourself

Sometimes I still feel like I'm losing out

But we both found that it's just too hard to know for sure

Just what we can lean on when we're falling down.

You always did see the other side of things

And sometimes

I'm bound to wonder

Do you see through me?

With all the voids I tried to fill

And all the emptiness I tried to tell you about

There was never time enough

There are never words enough

And I'll never have the guts enough

But I'll tell you I've been needing you so bad.

There's no way out and you know

There's no way in for me now

And we're on either side

And we're crying for a friend.

There's no way out and you said

There's no way in for me now

And we're on either side

And we're scared to say we're friends

Scared To Say We're Friends

Indigo Girls' 'Scared To Say We're Friends' stands as a defining example of their collaborative folk-rock sound, blending intimate acoustic arrangements with the band's signature social commentary. Recorded during their prolific era, the track exemplifies their ability to weave personal vulnerability with broader themes of human connection and societal anxiety. The song features the harmonies of Amy and Emily Werner, creating a textured vocal landscape that underscores the tension between friendship and fear. As a staple of their discography, it captures the raw, unpolished energy that characterized much of their work in the 1990s and early 2000s, resonating with listeners who appreciate music that addresses the complexities of interpersonal relationships through a lens of both humor and sincerity.