Jessie Reyez “Mutual Friend" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

When people ask Jessie Reyez what her song “Mutual Friend” is about, she just laughs. “It’s literal,” the Canadian singer-songwriter tells Genius in our latest installment of Verified. “Everything in the song is the story of what happened that day.”
Reyez wrote the song-which already has more than 2.1 million Spotify plays-with producer Rykeyz in roughly 20 minutes at the end of a session. She was inspired by something that happened the day before. As the song came to life, they only recorded two vocal takes, and most of what you hear on the finished song comes from the original.
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[@abbieamavi]

I LOVE how she compared the "grateful I didn't hurt you back" vs the "I wish I could hurt you back" growth and healing.

[@Morsiriss05]

My favorite part

[@saralabala]

Pure gold

[@Evebr]

She got a bigger heart than me.

[@zezariowinky]

Mutual friend and figures ❤

[@stephanytefa7483]

This was like a therapy session for me, anyone else can relate?

[@_khenso]

this whole album is therapy for me 😭

[@leddyfdz4376]

Absolutely!

[@Annabrlr]

she’s so pure and genuine. love her sm

[@b-rye223]

I love this girl. Incredibly beautiful, incredibly talented, incredibly poetic, and so genuine. I'm a Jessie Reyez stan.

[@sammyj349]

She's so consistent with her messaging. I can tell she's a vibe

[@heyapple13]

She's so beautiful. Inside and out. She doesn't pretend to be perfect and that's why her songs resonate so hard with people

[@victoriasteele4483]

“Sometimes you gotta lean into the rawness.” Jessie’s rawness and ability to dive inside of herself is why, in my opinion, she’s the lyrical goat of our generation.

[@conejo_blanco]

Genuine, raw, authentic artists are so hard to find. She’s truly connected to her emotions and visualizes her path clearly. 😩 toda una reina! Beautiful inside and out. Im really hoping she receives all the accolades she deserves. And goes as far as she desires.

[@LeBeautiful]

She’s a genuine soul. Love Jessie ❤️

[@Sammi-tube]

This song means so much to me. It came at the most perfect time in my life. Thankyou

[@daisan777]

'For me its growth-- It might not be growth in the best way because I've obviously become a little colder; but I'm not done healing, and I'm not done growing.' ❤❤❤

[@A_ree_ta]

Love this song and the explanation. We need more acceptance that you are allowed to be angry and hurt

[@laraa2396]

Jessie is just so out of this world her authenticity is something else, I really admire that about her 🙏🏻

[@byeitsalexx]

this song is soooo good, whole album is actually!

[@GOATY-hw3jk]

This is what a celebrity should look like a flawed human with a gift and a positive attitude 💯

[@chrismdh]

"You should be grateful" hit me so hard because of the reference. ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@xicana260]

I saw her for the first time on IG and instantly fell in love with her and her music.. after watching this interview, I love her even more! What a wonderful gift to the world!

[@riverbanzachamploo9725]

Her genius interviews have always been my favorite.

[@linam3622]

Una reina, so poetic and true to herself!

[@_cxcain]

So much wisdom . So much talent . ❤

[@VloneOmie]

Jesse’s rawness and realness got me in love, she’s so fine 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@TreyEverythingk]

ong

[@seandeeme]

I.say this all the time. She makes songs so heart-felt using the most basic words. People use a vocabulary that hits you ,but it's not the same as using basic words. I don't know how else to say it.

[@linnielvelvet7970]

I heard her once live and her voice literally hit me like a brick! Her vocals are no joke and sooo unique 💗

[@jalyss.a]

forever obsessed with jessie

[@hanacegrahan7260]

Yeah, our mutual friend Asked me how I sleep with so much hate in my heart I told them I sleep like a baby

[@LeshBreezyyy]

oh my god she just gave me therapy through this video… wow I love her and how real & she is gorgeous aasfff wow

[@Tonio_562]

I LOOOOOVE this song! I wish the acapella version was on Facebook

[@Tha9artist]

If only I could meet Jessie I love her

[@AbsolutelyAbsolute]

Big up Jessie can't wait to see you in Manchester!

[@ElektroSkunk]

Single handedly de-stigmatising normal human emotions and experiences like a boss...

[@hollyken3]

feels so comforting having her on here again

[@GoHydrateBitch]

I'm definitely stuck in that "closed off, can't give anyone my heart" circle of self inflicted hatred of the idea of love. Wouldn't wish this on anyone. I'm loving seeing the growth. Makes me super excited to see what Jessie has in store for us in the near future. I fu*king love Mutual Friend! The whole album is a masterpiece!!!! 👑

[@KingKobra49]

Idk who needs to see this,but everything is gonna be okay💗. Believe in yourself,take that extra step, and do whatever it takes to achieve your dreams. You gat this❤️‍🔥💯

[@herjulie4807]

She is such a good singer I listened to her song when I was little and I’m finally going to her concert❤

[@jaydadowning9734]

LOVE HER

[@tank01082004]

Thank you Jessie for being so honest. Love your music

[@colorlor1]

Y’all I freaking love Jessie 😭❤️! She is so authentic to how she feels and she owns that shiiii. Love you Jessie 🥺.

[@lenhlegcinilenxumalo7174]

Love her confidence... how she is comfortable being her❤

[@abbieamavi]

this, and so many of her other songs are my anthem. thank you Yessie!

[@ursherettepaul3467]

What a rare, real, gorgeous gem! 💗

[@allthingsiro]

Jessie is always raw and real. I love this song & can relate.

[@beltran2324]

This girl is crazy beautiful 😍

[@jesiereyez7645]

Thanks for the great love and support you show me, I hope you won't stop listening to my music❤️ where are you supporting me from?

[@babymae2222]

She’s so pretty. I saw her at the Halsey concert and I couldn’t see her up close and she was wearing the baggiest clothes but holy crap she’s so pretty. Inside and out! ❤

[@newew15]

The song I'm obsessed with is emotional detachment demo

[@jennifergray791]

Your artistry is beautiful to witness

[@mateosebastian8341]

She’s my therapy 😭❤️

[@marmedina4482]

love her voice, and always love better rough and acoustic versions of her music, i think too much sounds like in studio versions just distracts from her genuine soul and voice ❤️

[@rubidium__]

I sincerely love this gurl. I hope you write more songs! I live for you gurl!

[@lamename4]

Omg. This is the best genius I’ve ever seen. So real. So raw. I’m glad she’s up

[@qeatpie4127]

I absolutely love you girl. You help me heal everyday! You so lovely inside and out!

[@ButterkidDice]

She's very talented

[@jeffan6557]

Facts. Respect for allowing yourself to come through, flaws and everything.

[@kennakago9070]

Ohhhh my goshhh been waiting for thisss!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤ lovee yaaa Jessiee❤

[@catherineeliza7758]

love her, so incredibly talented & the album is amazing

[@ItsLyrica]

Love this song ❤

[@nechma13]

I can't wait to see her in concert

[@Danielle-gc1jj]

Her potential is unlimited. 😍

[@larzapan]

The more I hear from Jessie the more I 💙 her.

[@chevrandyw4903]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Jessie❤

[@kelma2226]

love her

[@1Down5UpOfficial]

Love her accent 🔥

[@Giovanni_dos_santos_aveiro]

I love your music

[@barbaravallejos8324]

How can someone be this real? Love heeer

[@nessr1912]

so lucky to exist at the same time as Jessie

[@CP4_TV]

She a whole vibe yall have to see her perform live when she hits your city

[@noosyla]

THE AMOUTH OF LOVE I HAVE FOR HER AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@HonduranTendaroni]

UGHHHH can’t wait to see her in December in NYC

[@ambercaulfield9112]

JESSIE 😍😍😍

[@Jessica512Herrera]

I love that you know who you are ....I love your music. I'm down with you till the wheels fall off

[@Alpha11.11]

This song definitely connects with me on the same level

[@EboJ13]

Jessie is such a treasure 💝

[@marissamate]

I can't wait to see her live next month! ❤️

[@ameliela9238]

Sooo down to earth an real 🙏🏼❤️

[@earthangel396]

I loved the song from day1i love it way more hearing the detailed but quick pulling together of this track

[@mariajosejaimesperez1567]

Ahhh como amo a esta mujer!!❤️👏👏✨

[@amaliashareyko116]

in love w her

[@milinareeves7734]

love love love her

[@hannahcurry8239]

amazing voice

[@nanatta8265]

I love her so much.

[@sharmakarmesh8993]

Artist of the highest order. ♥️

[@HonduranTendaroni]

LOVEEEEEEE THIS GIRL!!!!

[@What-nj9ok]

Love this woman so muchh!

[@ancfm1995]

Authentic and true to herself ❤️

[@Maartun]

Nice one

[@jackiearrizon6832]

Shes one of the most beautiful people I've ever seen

[@aramos2202]

My girl🫶🏾

[@sebastianp988]

This concert about to be fire

[@fillupbanks7885]

Beautiful soul!!

[@IMALEGEND_]

My favorite singer ❤️

[@BribaeTV]

She’s amazing

[@Rachelroberts87]

damn she looks good

[@ButterkidDice]

I love this

[@RAINTROUPE]

my fav song

[@fatamy8597]

she is so pretty

[@sleepybabe4]

love her to the fullest

[@NTH0921]

She's just so fcking real bro.

[@justk80]

I love her. 🙌❤

[@adriannaramos619]

I always wished someone would explain their songs like this, ThankYou Jesus

[@spookyboid379]

i vibe wit that song

[@BLACKSTARRAPOTHECARY]

I love her ❤