Friends (Monica song)

"Friends" is a 1995 R&B song performed by American singer Monica. It served as the second single from her debut album, Miss Thang. The song features a guest appearance from rapper Lil' O.

The track was written and produced by Dallas Austin. "Friends" is a mid-tempo R&B song discussing the complexities of platonic friendships, particularly the challenges that can arise when one person in the friendship develops romantic feelings for the other. The lyrics explore the boundaries of friendship and the potential for those boundaries to be crossed.

Commercially, "Friends" was a successful single, reaching number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also performed well on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, peaking at number two. The success of "Friends" helped solidify Monica's status as a rising star in the R&B music scene during the mid-1990s.

The song is remembered for its smooth production, Monica's vocal performance, and its relatable theme of navigating the complexities of friendship and romantic feelings. It remains a popular track from Monica's early career.