YMMV / Just a Friend

• Alternative Character Interpretation: There are conflicting interpretations as to whether Biz and the girl ever end up actually dating. On one hand, he refers to her as "my girl" and "my baby doll", and they apparently do spend some time planning a future together. On the other hand, Biz only states that he "tried to date" her, and in the song itself they are never stated to have done anything together beyond talking. As of February 2023, Wikipedia even disagrees with itself on how to interpret the song - the original song's article claims that the girl is "not his girlfriend", while the article for the loose Cover Version "Just a Friend 2002" claims that she is in the original song, and that it's only the 2002 version which changes the story to be about unrequited love.
• Captain Obvious Reveal: Most listeners can probably figure out where the story is heading the moment the girl first mentions her "friend".
• Memetic Mutation: "Oh snap! Guess what I saw!", which ended up getting featured in this RadioShack ad.
• Refrain from Assuming: The song is sometimes referred to as "You Got What I Need", despite the fact that "Just a Friend" shows up more often not just within the refrains but also in the verses. Incidentally, "You Got What I Need" is also the title of the song it interpolates from, though it's unlikely people are confusing the two since the original is far more obscure.