So-Called Friend

"**So-Called Friend**" is the 4th single of THEE BADDIEZ's debut studio album, *11:59.* It was released on May 13, 2023.

## **Background**

### **Writing and Composition**

"So-Called Friend" was written by Luna Bae, Paris Lee and Alice O. It will be included on the group's debut album, *11:59*. "So-Called Friend" talks about losing a friend or a close one after they betrayed you and finding it hard to move on.

### **Production**

"So-Called Friend" was produced by Paris Lee. The song has a bass pad loop throughout the song with minimal drums. The track lasts for a duration of 2:52 (two minutes and fifty-two seconds). The song was written in the E minor key, but switches to G Major during it's chorus. It has a tempo of 111 beats per minute.

## **Trivia**

* The song is rumored to be about some of the group's members.
* The song took the fastest to write along with the title track 11:59.

## **Lyrics**

**[Verse 1]**

We were tight like glue

Inseparable it seemed

We had each other's backs

Or so it all seemed

But then I found out

The truth was hard to take

You went behind my back

And made a big mistake

I thought we had a bond that nothing could break

But now it feels like a facade

It was all just fake

You played me for a fool

And let me astray

Now I'm left wondering

How much of our friendship was just a charade

It hurts to know that you betrayed my trust

I never thought our friendship would turn to dust

**[Chorus]**

You cheated on me

My so-called friend

You lied to my face

It all came to an end

I can't trust you anymore

It's hard to pretend

You cheated on me

And broke our friendship's blend

The memories of our friendship now leave me in pain

I'm haunted by the deception that still remains

**[Verse 2]**

I don't know how to forgive you

Or even where to start

The betrayal runs deep

It's pierced my heart

I thought we had something special

But it was all fake

Now it's time to move on

And find a new path to take

The wound is fresh

The pain is real

It's hard to ignore the hurt I feel

I wish I could turn back time and change it all

But now I must accept the truth and stand tall

Forgiveness may come in time

But for now I need to focus on healing somehow

It's time to let go of the past and move on

**[Chorus]**

You cheated on me

My so-called friend

You lied to my face

It all came to an end

I can't trust you anymore

It's hard to pretend

You cheated on me

And broke our friendship's blend

The memories of our friendship now leave me in pain

I'm haunted by the deception that still remains

**[Bridge]**

I thought we were different

That we had something rare

But it turns out you were never really there

You had secrets

You kept them from me

It's like you were living in a different reality

I trusted you with my heart and soul

But now it feels like you were just playing a role

**[Chorus]**

You cheated on me

My so-called friend

You lied to my face

It all came to an end

I can't trust you anymore

It's hard to pretend

You cheated on me

And broke our friendship's blend

The memories of our friendship now leave me in pain

I'm haunted by the deception that still remains

**[Outro]**

I'll take the highroad

And let karma take it's course

I won't let your actions be my life's remorse

I'll find new friends

Who are true to the core

And I'll never let anyone cheat me anymore