Friends is Jimin and Taehyung’s playful love letter to their real-life bond. The lyrics follow two young dreamers who first lock eyes under the bright lights of Seoul and instantly sense that they come from different worlds—one is the moon, the other a star, an “alien” and a “mystery.” Homework-like chats, sweaty dance practices and classroom bus rides all weave together as they try to “understand” each other. What begins as curious fascination quickly settles into effortless companionship.
The second half of the song turns into a highlight reel of inside jokes and legendary moments: seven summers and winters together, countless promises, the famous “dumpling incident” that went from drama to comedy, and late-night drives that replace old school buses. Through every scene they repeat the same request—stay right by my side—and call each other “soulmate,” proving that true friendship is a constant you can trust even as everything else changes. The track glows with warmth and nostalgia, inviting listeners to celebrate the friends who feel like family.