The song is about a complicated relationship between two people who develop deeper feelings for each other, even though they consider themselves friends.
The protagonist reflects on her thoughts and feelings for the person with whom she has an uncertain relationship, hovering between friendship and love.
The lyrics highlight the internal conflict and ambivalence, as the protagonist tries to keep the relationship at the friendship level despite feeling more.
The uncertainty and boundaries between friendship and love are emphasized through various lines like 'Friends don't say words that make friends feel like more than just friends'.
The song addresses the difficulty of defining the boundaries between friendship and love and raises the question of whether a deep connection can be maintained without jeopardizing the friendship.