Friends

Justin Bieber, Bloodpop

About Friends

"Friends" is a song by Canadian singer Justin Bieber and American record producer and songwriter BloodPop. It was written by Bieber, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter and BloodPop, with production handled by BloodPop. The song was released through GENPOP Corporation, RBMG Records, School Boy Records, Def Jam Recordings and Republic Records on August 18, 2017. It is Bieber's first single credited as lead artist to be released in over a year, the previous being "Company", which was released in March 2016 for his studio album Purpose (2015). "Friends" peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. On October 20, 2017, Bieber and BloodPop released a remix version of the song featuring American singer-songwriter, Julia Michaels.  


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I was wonderin' 'bout your mama
Did she get that job she wanted?
Sell that car that gave her problems?
I'm just curious 'bout her, honest

Know you're wonderin' why I've been callin'
Like I've got ulterior motives
Know we didn't end this so good
But you know we had something so good

So I'm wondering, can we still be friends? (oh-oh)
Can we still be friends? (oh-oh)
Doesn't have to end
And if it ends, can we be friends?

Can we be friends?
Can we be friends?

Wonderin' if you got a body
To hold you tight since I left
Wonderin' if you think about me
Actually, don't answer that

Know you're wonderin' why I've been callin'
Like I've got ulterior motives
Know we didn't end this so good
But you know we had something so good

So I'm wondering, can we still be friends? (oh-oh)
Can we still be friends? (oh-oh)
Doesn't have to end
And if it ends, can we be friends?

Can we be friends?
And if it ends, can we be friends?

Know you're wonderin' why I've been callin'
Like I've got ulterior motives
Know we didn't end this so good
But you know we had something so good

I'm wondering, can we still be friends? (oh-oh)
Can we still be friends? (oh-oh)
Doesn't have to end
And if it ends, can we be friends?

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Written by: Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Justin Drew Bieber, Michael Tucker

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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15 facts about this song

Release Data
"Friends" by Justin Bieber was released on August 17, 2017.
Collaboration
The song was a collaborative project between Justin Bieber and American record producer and songwriter BloodPop.
Chart Performance
Upon release, the song peaked at #2 on the UK Singles Chart and #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Production Team
The song was co-written by Justin Bieber, Julia Michaels, and Justin Tranter, along with its producers BloodPop and BURNS.
Song Genre
"Friends" falls into the genre of Electropop.
Official Remix
A remix of "Friends" featuring singer-songwriter, and producer Julia Michaels was released on October 20, 2017.
Platinum Certification
The song received Platinum certification in several countries, including the U.S, U.K, Australia, and Canada, signifying its commercial success.
Music Video
Even though an official music video was never released, the lyric video on YouTube gained significant popularity, amassing over 100 million views.
Critic's take
Critics often describe the song as infectious with a catchy chorus hook and memorable electronic beat.
Post-Purpose Release
"Friends" was the first solo song by Bieber after his fourth studio album "Purpose" released in 2015.
Controversy
The song sparked speculation about being about Bieber's ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. However, none of this was ever confirmed by the artist himself.
Use in Media
The song was featured in the 2018 film "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again".
Streaming Success
The song has more than 600 million streams on Spotify as of 2021.
Break from Touring
The song was released shortly after Bieber cancelled the remainder of his Purpose World Tour due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cover Art
The song's cover art displays two yellow birds along with a description of the song's title and artist's name.

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