Jordy Searcy's song "Why Can't We Be Friends?" is about a friendship that has been strained and damaged because of unspoken feelings. The narrator laments that it used to be easier before things got complicated and wishes they could just return to the days when they were close. The lyrics imply that the singer and the friend may have fallen for each other, but are now unable to address their feelings and the awkwardness has created distance between them. The chorus repeats the question "why can't we be friends?" as the singer expresses frustration and sadness over the situation. In the end, the singer acknowledges that all they have left for the friend is love, but that love is not enough to repair the damage that has been done.
