The Chainsmokers Recapture "Roses" Magic With Carefree Anthem Alongside Fridayy: Listen

Nearly a decade later, the petals of The Chainsmokers‘ breakout song “Roses” still haven’t wilted.

They’re now turning back the clock to those days with their new single, “Friday,” which they said is a spiritual successor to that nostalgic track. Channeling the head-over-heels rapture of “Roses,” the song trades thorns for firecrackers to capture the all-consuming intensity of young love.

The lyrics, delivered in soulful fashion by Fridayy, encapsulate the heady rush of newfound romance, where the world seems to brim with endless possibilities and outside voices fall on deaf ears. The Chainsmokers have always been masters at bottling the intoxicating feelings of those early days, when consequences take a backseat to the pursuit of passion and pleasure.

Fans of duo’s early work will feel right at home thanks to their breezy production and charismatic songwriting. This carefree ethos reaches its crescendo with Fridayy’s rallying cry in the chorus, a resounding endorsement to seize the fleeting ecstacies of youth before they inevitably fade.

You can watch the official music video for “Friday” below and stream the new single here.