Just A Friend
Mario · Other Songs - Mario
I wanna know if you gotta man (I wanna know)
I wanna know everything
I wanna 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
Cos I can be your (cos I can be your)
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, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
Cos I can be your (girl I can be your)
Fantasy (fantasy, yeah)
But you say I'm just a friend (say I'm just a friend)
But you say I'm just a friend
(Woah oh baby you) 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
(Woah) Cos 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
Cos I stay dipped I stay laced
And I know you know I'm fly
Girl, stop playing games wit 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
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) Cos 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)
Cos 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 (ohh)
Wanna do it's up to you
Don't fight the feeling that you feel (don't fight the feelin)
I can tell that its real (oh girl)
So won't you help me understand
Why you say I'm just a friend
Oh baby you (oh baby you)
Got what I need
But you say I'm just a friend
But you say I'm just a friend
Cos 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)
About Just A Friend
Mario's "Just A Friend" stands as a defining track from his early 2000s electro-pop era, showcasing his signature blend of upbeat rhythms and melancholic melodies. Released during a period where he was establishing himself as a key figure in the digital dance scene, the song exemplifies his ability to craft infectious hooks that resonate with listeners seeking both energy and emotional depth. The recording captures the vibrant aesthetic of the mid-2000s, featuring crisp production and Mario's distinct vocal delivery that became a hallmark of his discography. Beyond its immediate popularity, the track reflects the broader cultural shift toward electronic pop that characterized the early 2000s, influencing countless peers and cementing Mario's legacy in the genre. While often associated with his most commercially successful singles, "Just A Friend" remains a staple in his catalog, frequently referenced in retrospectives on the era's dance music. Its enduring appeal lies in its universal themes of connection and longing, delivered with a polish that has kept it relevant for over two decades.