Justin Bieber, known for bad-boy antics and naked photos, also is a singer, we learn. As in: Having the No. 1 song in 30 nations.
“The pop star released his new single ‘Friends’ today (Aug. 17), which marks his first solo track since 2016’s ‘Company,’ notes Fuse.tv.
“I’m wondering, can we still be friends? / Can we still be friends? / It doesn’t have to end / And if it ends, can we be friends?” Bieber sings.
Fuse.TV says he co-wrote “Friends” with frequent collaborators BloodPop, Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter.”
USA Today says: “Thankfully for fans, ‘Friends’ finally jailbreaks Bieber from the soulless trop-house prison of his other EDM one-offs.”
Billboard says of the lyrics: “Here, the artist wonders if he and his former lover can stay in each other’s lives even though she’s moved on and their romance is no more. There’s no ulterior motives here, he just wants her friendship. They’re lyrics anyone who’s fallen out of a relationship or missing that special someone can relate to.”
Fans are digging it:
Congrats @justinbieber . #Friends is a smash! https://t.co/hL9dyHX74J ???? pic.twitter.com/acC1B21xHd
— Scooter Braun (@scooterbraun) August 17, 2017
if you’re not playing @justinbieber “Friends” on repeat you’re losing
— Jayecane (@Jayecane) August 17, 2017
My live reaction to #Friends by @justinbieber what a frickin bop ???? pic.twitter.com/1mhRizHD5n
— Taylor The Creator (@BrennenTaylor) August 17, 2017
The impact of Justin Bieber’s new single ‘#Friends‘ has crashed the iTunes around the world.
— Justin Bieber Charts (@biebercharts) August 17, 2017
#Friends by Justin Bieber & BloodPop is now the #1 song on US iTunes. Congratulations, @justinbieber & @bloodpop! pic.twitter.com/SHERe83pWE
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 17, 2017
dear next door neighbour..
I will be playing ‘friends’ by Justin Bieber very loudly on repeat over & over, pls get dancing & enjoy.
much lv.— Bieberposts247 (@bieberposts247) August 17, 2017
Justin Bieber’s new single ‘#Friends‘ is currently at #1 in 14 countries. pic.twitter.com/XesItBO60E
— Justin Bieber Charts (@biebercharts) August 17, 2017
#Friends by Justin Bieber and BloodPop is number one in 30 countries!
— Bieber Daily (@BieberDailySite) August 17, 2017
Every time @justinbieber releases a new single, I’m amazed how amazing his work is. He’s the future of entertainment. #Friends
— Kodi Gaddis (@KodiGaddis) August 17, 2017