More than Friends (Jason Mraz song)

"More than Friends"
Single by Jason Mraz featuring Meghan Trainor
from the album Know.
Released July 26, 2018 (2018-07-26)
Format Digital download
Recorded 2018
Length 3:01
Label Atlantic
Songwriter(s)
  • Jason Mraz
  • Meghan Trainor
  • Jonathan Green
  • Andrew Wells
Producer(s) Andrew Wells
Jason Mraz singles chronology
"Might as Well Dance"
(2018)		 "More than Friends"
(2018)

"Might as Well Dance"
(2018)		 "More than Friends"
(2018)
Meghan Trainor singles chronology
"Can't Dance"
(2018) Can't Dance2018		 "More than Friends"
(2018) More than Friends2018		 "Just Got Paid"
(2018) Just Got Paid2018
Music video
"More than Friends" on YouTube

"More than Friends" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz featuring American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor for his sixth studio album Know. (2018). It was written by Mraz, Trainor, Jonathan Green and Andrew Wells, and produced by the latter. Atlantic Records released it on July 26, 2018, as the fourth single from the album.[1] Lyrically, the "bubbly" and "quirky" acoustic love song details the feelings of a pair of friends who are interested in taking their relationship to the next level, with vibes of a budding summer romance.

Darren Doane directed the music video for "More than Friends". Released on September 17, 2018, the video features a meta concept where a pair of co-workers at a video shoot admit romantic feelings for each other, interspersed with scenes of the singers performing the song. Mraz and Trainor performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Background and composition

"More than Friends" was written by Mraz, Trainor, Jonathan Green and Andrew Wells, and produced by the latter. After Mraz initially finished his album Know., Wells suggested that he have a songwriting session with Trainor. Mraz agreed to this, unsure of what would come of it. "More than Friends" was written during this session, and led to him pushing back "a few departments and their deadlines" to accommodate it on the record. With the song, Trainor intended to create her own version of Mraz and Colbie Caillat's song "Lucky". It was inspired by a conversation Mraz had with his wife, he said "My wife, she has these cute things she does, when I make her a cup of coffee, I’ll be like, 'Is it good?' And she'll say, 'Oh, more than friends.' I thought that was so cute."[2]

"More than Friends" is a "bubbly" and "quirky" acoustic love song.[2] 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".[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]

Music video

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.[10][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.[11][14]

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.[15] They deal with their emotions before admitting their feelings to each other. Trainor and Mraz perform the song while getting ready for the shoot.[16] The video concludes with a dance sequence that celebrates the former couple's new union.[17]

Live performance

Mraz and Trainor performed "More than Friends" at The Ellen DeGeneres Show on September 18, 2018.[18][19][20]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. ↑ Rincón, Alessandra (July 27, 2018). "Jason Mraz Teams With Meghan Trainor For Romantic Duet 'More Than Friends'". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  4. ↑ Whitmore, Laura B. (July 27, 2018). "Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor Team Up for 'More Than Friends'". Parade. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  5. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (July 2018). "Jason Mraz – Know. album review". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Jason Mraz And Meghan Trainor Are 'More Than Friends' In New Duet". Clizbeats. July 27, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Jason Mraz: Know — feel-good songs with a gentle beach feel". Financial Times. August 11, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  8. 1 2 "Jason Mraz, Meghan Trainor Share 'More Than Friends'". iHeartRadio. July 30, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  9. ↑ James, Brianne (July 30, 2018). "Jason Mraz And Meghan Trainor Drop New Love Ballad 'More Than Friends'". iHeartRadio MMVAs. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  10. ↑ Close, Paris (September 18, 2018). "Love Blooms In Jason Mraz & Meghan Trainor's 'More Than Friends'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  11. 1 2 Hooper, Ben (September 17, 2018). "Jason Mraz drops new music video with Meghan Trainor". United Press International. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  12. ↑ Ukiwe, Urenna (September 19, 2018). "Watch Jason Mraz – More Than Friends Featuring Meghan Trainor". The Guardian. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  13. ↑ "VIDEO: Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor Debut Official Video for 'More Than Friends'". Broadway World. September 17, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  14. ↑ Nied, Mike (September 17, 2018). "Sparks Fly In Meghan Trainor & Jason Mraz's 'More Than Friends' Video". Idolator. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  15. ↑ Diehl, Bob (September 17, 2018). "New Video for Jason Mraz - Meghan Trainor Duet". Radio.com. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  16. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (September 2018). "Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor unveil More Than Friends video". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  17. ↑ Rincón, Alessandra (September 17, 2018). "Jason Mraz Debuts Uplifting 'More Than Friends' Video Featuring Meghan Trainor". Billboard. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  18. ↑ Davis, Chris (September 18, 2018). "Jason Mraz & Meghan Trainor 'More Than Friends' Live on Ellen". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  19. ↑ Davis, Chris (September 17, 2018). "Jason Mraz ft. Meghan Trainor - 'More Than Friends' [Official Video]". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  20. ↑ Frometa, RJ (September 17, 2018). "Jason Mraz and Meghan Trainor Debut 'More Than Friends' Official Video". Vents. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
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