More than Friends (Jason Mraz song)
"More than Friends" | ||||
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Single by Jason Mraz featuring Meghan Trainor | ||||
from the album Know. | ||||
Released | October 8, 2018 | |||
Recorded | 2018 | |||
Length | 3:01 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Andrew Wells | |||
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Meghan Trainor singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"More than Friends" on YouTube |
"More than Friends" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter
Background and composition
Andrew Wells produced “More than Friends” and co-wrote it with
"More than Friends" is a "bubbly" and "quirky" acoustic love song.[1] It is sung in a back-and-forth style with Mraz opening with "It feels like we've been friends forever and we always see eye-to-eye", and Trainor responds "At the risk of sounding foolish/ I don't wanna fool around no more/ So if we're gonna do this, then let's do this/ You could fix my broken heart if it's all yours." It has a "catchy" chorus and "summery, carefree vibes."[3] The song was described as "breezy" and "ebullient" by some critics.[4][5][6][7] It has lyrics about "wishing you could step out of the friend zone."[8] A writer for iHeartRadio MMVAs said that it "gives off the vibe of a budding summer romance", noting that its lyrics recount "the feelings of a pair of friends who are interested in taking their relationship to the next level."[9][10]
Music video and promotion
A lyric video featuring animation by Maddy Franklin accompanied the song's release.[8] Darren Doane directed the music video for "More than Friends" which was released through Mraz's YouTube channel.[11][12][13] It was released on September 17, 2018, and features a meta concept where a pair of co-workers at the video shoot for the song admit romantic feelings for each other, followed by a celebration of their newfound relationship.[14][11][15]
The video begins with two people working on the set of a music video, as the director and the stylist respectively, glancing at each other occasionally.[16] They deal with their emotions before admitting their feelings to each other. Trainor and Mraz perform the song while getting ready for the shoot.[17] The video concludes with a dance sequence that celebrates the former couple's new union.[18] On November 1, 2018, an official dance video, directed by Ryan Hutchins, and starring Nicola Collie and Derek Schiesel, was released.[19]
Mraz and Trainor performed "More than Friends" at The Ellen DeGeneres Show on September 18, 2018.[20][21]
Commercial performance
"More than Friends" charted at number 35 on the Belgium Flanders
Credits and personnel
Credits are referenced from the album's liner notes:[24]
- lead vocals, production
- Meghan Trainor – songwriting
- Andrew Wells – songwriting, production, engineering, guitar, organ, piano
- Jon Green – songwriting
- Sean Hurley – bass
- Rob Humphreys – drums, percussion
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Tony Maserati – mixing
- Tyler Scott – mixing
- Drew Taubenfeld – pedal steel guitar
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[22] | 35 |
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[22] | 43 |
Canada | 49 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[23] | 32 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | July 27, 2018 | Digital download | Atlantic | [26] |
United States | October 8, 2018 | Hot adult contemporary
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Atlantic | [27] |
References
- ^ a b Weatherby, Taylor (July 27, 2018). "Jason Mraz & Meghan Trainor on How They Channeled 'Lucky' For Their New Duet 'More Than Friends'". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Fontaine, Jimmy (July 30, 2018). "Meghan Trainor says new Jason Mraz duet 'More Than Friends,' is a 'sister' song to 'Lucky'". ABC News Radio. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Rincón, Alessandra (July 27, 2018). "Jason Mraz Teams With Meghan Trainor For Romantic Duet 'More Than Friends'". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Whitmore, Laura B. (July 27, 2018). "Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor Team Up for 'More Than Friends'". Parade. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (July 2018). "Jason Mraz – Know. album review". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Mraz And Meghan Trainor Are 'More Than Friends' In New Duet". Clizbeats. July 27, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Mraz: Know — feel-good songs with a gentle beach feel". Financial Times. August 11, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ a b "Jason Mraz, Meghan Trainor Share 'More Than Friends'". iHeartRadio. July 30, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ James, Brianne (July 30, 2018). "Jason Mraz And Meghan Trainor Drop New Love Ballad 'More Than Friends'". iHeartRadio MMVAs. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Nelson, Jeff (July 26, 2018). "Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor Drop Romantic New Duet 'More Than Friends'". People. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
- ^ a b Hooper, Ben (September 17, 2018). "Jason Mraz drops new music video with Meghan Trainor". United Press International. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Ukiwe, Urenna (September 19, 2018). "Watch Jason Mraz – More Than Friends Featuring Meghan Trainor". The Guardian. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Video: Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor Debut Official Video for 'More Than Friends'". BroadwayWorld. September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Close, Paris (September 18, 2018). "Love Blooms In Jason Mraz & Meghan Trainor's 'More Than Friends'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Idolator. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- Radio.com. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (September 2018). "Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor unveil More Than Friends video". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Rincón, Alessandra (September 17, 2018). "Jason Mraz Debuts Uplifting 'More Than Friends' Video Featuring Meghan Trainor". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ "Jason Mraz - More Than Friends (feat. Meghan Trainor) [Official Dance Video]". YouTube. Jason Mraz. Retrieved November 1, 2018.
- ^ Davis, Chris (September 18, 2018). "Jason Mraz & Meghan Trainor 'More Than Friends' Live on Ellen". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Davis, Chris (September 17, 2018). "Jason Mraz ft. Meghan Trainor - 'More Than Friends' [Official Video]". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
- ^ Ultratip. Archived from the originalon July 25, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ a b "Jason Mraz Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ Atlantic Records (2018). Know. (Media notes). Jason Mraz.
- ^ "Jason Mraz Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "More Than Friends (feat. Meghan Trainor) by Jason Mraz". Spotify. Retrieved July 27, 2018.
- ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Media Group. Archived from the original on September 30, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2019.