"Let's Be Friends" is a song by American actress and pop singer-songwriter, Emily Osment. It was released as the lead single from her debut studio album, Fight or Flight. The song premiered on JSYK.com on June 7, 2010,[1] and was released digitally the following day.[3]
| "Let's Be Friends" | ||||
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| Single by Emily Osment | ||||
| from the album Fight or Flight | ||||
| Released | June 8, 2010 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | Wind-up | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Gad | |||
| Emily Osment singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Let's Be Friends" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Let's Be Friends" is a song about Osment's "desire to get busy with a stranger."[4] Osment spoke with JSYK.com about the release of the song.
"I am beyond excited for the release of my new single 'Let's Be Friends'. "I have been working endlessly to make sure this song is like nothing that you have heard from me yet. I hope you are ready to dance, because I am ready to make you!"[1]
Composition
edit"Let's Be Friends" was written by Emily Osment and Mandi Perkins while production was handled by Toby Gad who also co-wrote the song.[5] The track runs at 109 BPM and is in the key of E minor.[6] Musically, the track has been described as a dance-pop and electropop song.[1][2] The track has been noted for its resemblance to American singer Britney Spears’ song “Radar” from her fifth studio album “Blackout.”
Reception
edit"Let's Be Friends" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Mike Wass of Idolator praised the song for its "scorching chorus," as well as complimenting Gad's production work on the track. He also called the track, "An underrated, '00s pop gem."[2] JSYK.com stated that the song, "is a flirtatious dance track with serious attitude that might surprise fans of Emily's infectious pop songs... her confident lyrics and sassy new sound creates a winning combination."[1]
Chart performance
edit"Let's Be Friends" debuted at number 79 on the Japan Hot 100.[7] The song later peaked at number 24 on the chart. In Germany, the song debut at number 84, and later rose to a peak of 67. In addition, the single peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart lasting 10 weeks.
Music video
editThe music video for the song premiered on August 23, 2010 and was directed by Luga Podesta.[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let's Be Friends" | 3:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let's Be Friends" | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Let's Be Friends" (Prince Villiam Remix) | 4:01 |
| 3. | "Let's Be Friends" (COLTMAN Remix) | 5:28 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Let's Be Friends" (Riddler Radio) | 3:39 |
| 2. | "Let's Be Friends" (Steve Porter Radio) | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Let's Be Friends" (Steve Porter Club) | 5:38 |
| 4. | "Let's Be Friends" (Riddler Extended) | 7:21 |
| 5. | "Let's Be Friends" (Riddler Mixshow) | 5:54 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2010–11) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[10] | 70 |
| Germany (GfK)[11] | 67 |
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[12] | 24 |
| South Korea (International Chart) (Gaon Chart)[13] | 102 |
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[14] | 31 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Exclusive Song Premiere: Emily Osment, 'Let's Be Friends'". Jsyk.com. June 7, 2010. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ a b c Mike Wass (January 4, 2021). "Should Have Been Bigger: Emily Osment's Let's Be Friends". Idolator. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ "Let's Be Friends - Single by Emily Osment". Apple Music. Archived from the original on August 12, 2010. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Andrew Leahey. "Fight or Flight Review by Andrew Leahey". AllMusic. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ "Let's Be Friends - Emily Osment". AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Emily Osment "Let's Be Friends" Sheet Music". musicnotes.com. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (2010/10/06)". Retrieved August 22, 2022.
- ^ "Emily Osment - Let's Be Friends". IMVDb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Let's Be Friends by Emily Osment - Single". Spotify. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 2. týden 2011 in the date selector.
- ^ "Emily Osment – Let's Be Friends" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (2010/10/13)". Billboard Japan. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
- ^ ds. "Gaon Charts > South Korea International Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on May 30, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ "Emily Osment Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2022.