Friends with Benefits (song)

"Friends with Benefits" is a song by the American electronic music duo Cheat Codes featuring the American singer-songwriter blackbear. It was released as a single on March 31, 2017, through 300 Entertainment. The song is a pop and electronic track that explores the themes of casual relationships, physical intimacy without emotional commitment, and the potential complications that can arise from such arrangements. Lyrically, the song details the dynamics of a "friends with benefits" relationship, acknowledging the initial appeal of the arrangement but also hinting at underlying feelings and the inherent risks involved. "Friends with Benefits" achieved commercial success, charting in several countries and receiving significant radio airplay.