What's the meaning of the song "Friend Is A Four Letter Word" by Cake?

Question

Is it a breakup song or what?

Answer 1

It sounds more like a I-wish-we-could-get-back-together song. The narrator probably broke up with a friend and regrets his decision. The three words that would've saved his relationship are "I love you."

This suggests that love is essential to friendship.

Answer 2

The answer is - L.O.V.E. is the four letter word. Read the lyrics;


You have a map that you just can’t use,
Follow the dotted lines, and you can’t lose,
The way to my heart, X marks the spot,
You can build a bridge to cross the gap.

Three words could save us all.
Three words could save us all.

Your destination’s nowhere, on this one way street,
Although, deep down, my soul you still keep.
Drawing shallow breaths, a step ahead of death,
I linger on the high hire for you.

Three words could save us all.
Three words could save us all.

I swear, it’s not a curse,
This euphoria in which to immerse.
Love is not just a four letter word.

You hold the key to my heart; it’s in your care,
I haven’t changed the locks, I swear.
A flick of the wrist, just a tiny twist,
And I am yours, forever.

I’m still waiting here, I always have,
Chasing your smile, chasing your laugh,
The glimmer on your face, none take your place,
The stars shimmer from your brilliance.

I just can’t stop thinking about you!
All my dreams, all my wishes about you!
But my mind is clear when your thought is near,
Come with me, let’s see the earth from the stars.

Three words could save us all.
Three words could save us all.

Our future, it’s so bright.
Find me in your arms tonight.
Love is not just a four letter word.


Love is just a four letter word...

Answer 3

It means that she wants to stay "friends" but just so they can ****.

Answer 4

it either means LOVE or ****