Watch the official lyric video to see why this track became the definitive friend-zone anthem:
: The song was a global hit, peaking at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . Watch the official lyric video to see why
: The duo first connected after Marshmello remixed Anne-Marie's single "Alarm" in 2016. They finally met in London in December 2017 and wrote "FRIENDS" in just one studio session. : The duo first connected after Marshmello remixed
"FRIENDS" by Marshmello and Anne-Marie is widely known as the ultimate "friend-zone anthem," released in February 2018 as a single for Anne-Marie's debut album, . The track is a playful but firm rejection of a long-time friend's romantic advances, inspired by a real-life situation in Anne-Marie's life. Key Song Facts The track is a playful but firm rejection
The song's popularity was driven by its visual content, which has collectively garnered billions of views:
: It was the ninth best-selling single of 2018 globally, moving 9.6 million track-equivalent units.
: Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, it shows Marshmello trying to crash Anne-Marie's house party while she repeatedly tries to kick him out.