Discover the story of the song > We Can’t Be Friends – Deborah Cox

The protagonist used to be in a romantic relationship with her partner, but it ended and they verbally agreed to move on. However, they are both struggling to be just friends without feelings getting in the way. The protagonist is still in love with her partner and finds it difficult to see him without feeling hurt or tempted to kiss him. They both acknowledge that they can't be just friends because of their lingering feelings for each other.