: Anne-Marie based the lyrics on real-life frustrations with men who wouldn't accept her platonic boundaries. The iconic chorus literally spells out " F-R-I-E-N-D-S " to make the message unmistakably clear.
The collaboration between American DJ Marshmello and British singer Anne-Marie , "," was released on February 9, 2018 , as the fifth single from Anne-Marie's debut album, Speak Your Mind . Dubbed the " Official Friendzone Anthem ," the track is a sharp EDM-pop rejection of a friend who wants to pursue a romantic relationship. Production & Creative Background : Anne-Marie based the lyrics on real-life frustrations
: The song peaked at #4 on the UK Singles Chart and #11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 . " was released on February 9