Let's Be Friends (Carly Rae Jepsen song) explained
"Let's Be Friends" is a song by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen, released on February 7, 2020.[2] It was included on the Japanese version of Dedicated Side B.
Background
Jepsen announced the song on social media on February 5, 2020, announcing the title as "Let's Be Friends (Not Really Though)" and sharing its cover art;[3] however, the song was released on streaming services with a shortened title and different cover.[4]
Critical reception
Eric Torres of Pitchfork wrote that the song "doesn’t reach the potent highs of her other work, but as an upbeat one-off that takes pleasure in excising dirtbags from your life, it nails its specific mood".[5]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Carly Rae Jepsen – songwriting, lead vocals
- Ben Romans – songwriting, production, guitar, keyboards
- CJ Baran – songwriting, production, drums, programming
- Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
- Mitch McCarthy – mixing
Notes and References
- Web site: Carly Rae Jepsen Returns With Perky Pop Anthem "Let's Be Friends". Idolator. Wass. Mike. February 7, 2020. February 10, 2020.
- carlyraejepsen. 1225121841263652867. Let's Be Friends (not really though) Catch you tomorrow at midnight eastern time?. February 5, 2020. February 6, 2020.
- Web site: Carly Rae Jepsen Announces New Single "Let's Be Friends (Not Really Though)". Idolator. Wass. Mike. February 5, 2020. February 6, 2020.
- Web site: Let's Be Friends – Single by Carly Rae Jepsen. Apple Music. February 7, 2020.
- Web site: "Let's Be Friends" by Carly Rae Jepsen Review. Pitchfork. Torres. Eric. February 7, 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200208000504/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/carly-rae-jepsen-lets-be-friends/. February 8, 2020. February 8, 2020.
- Web site: Credits / Let's Be Friends / Carly Rae Jepsen. Tidal. October 30, 2020.
