"Let's Be Friends" is a song by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen, released on February 7, 2020. It was included on the Japanese version of her fifth studio album, Dedicated Side B (2020).
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; however, the song was released on streaming services with a shortened title and different cover.
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".
Personnel Credits adapted from Tidal. 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
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