Among high-energy hitters like “Abracadabra จงรักจงหลง” and “เริ่ด (SLAY)”, FELIZZ are often known for their electric choreography and stage presence that captivates any room. Come by the 28th of September, the Thai-Pop sextet are ready to showcase a softer, more vulnerable side to their discography through their fifth single “Friend List”.
Songs about love are not exactly new for FELIZZ. Their debut single “SEE THROUGH” adorably encapsulated the epitome of being “down bad” for a crush while “มีแมวไหม (Cat Me If You Can)” chased the thrill of being romantically wanted. “Friend List”, however, is a new side to the feline group which has yet to show its paws, combining Pop and R&B sounds at a slower groove to create a single reminiscent of classic heartbreak anthems. In line with such classics, “Friend List” tells a story that toes the line between friendship and romance. In other words: your average situationship. The girls question whether this person actually likes them – and sees them on their faen list (pertaining to a romantic partner in Thai) – or if they’re just like any other regular person on the “friend list”.
The track itself unfolds with dreamy synths at the forefront that shimmer with a soft reverb, some resembling the tin of processed guitar strings and bells while others carry low, warm swells that maintain stability within the overall texture. The pace is well-matched with a subtle drum pad that mixes a soft kick with crisp hats, snaps and claps, a snappier snare appearing in the choruses while the occasional tom fill aids transitions between the song’s sections. Interestingly, the combination of these rhythmic elements is enough to get your body moving despite the track’s slower arrangement, something that the members touch on in their reaction to the song’s music video.
“Friend List” arguably also stands as FELIZZ’s most vocal-driven song to date. Given their debut in May 2025, it perhaps makes sense that we are yet to see the full extent of their vocal abilities. However, with every style and genre the girls have stepped into so far, they have continuously proven how dynamic their palettes can be. This comeback has only revealed more of what they can show off with their pipes, and the growth is evident in the confidence with which they execute adlibs to how their harmonies blend with such gentle intent. Overall, it’s clear that a song like “Friend List” has been more than overdue.
Rounding out the single is a fairytale carriage ride through the single’s music video where FELIZZ are dressed as beautiful princesses and fellow GMMTV star “Tee” Teeradech Vitheepanich is dressed as a masked prince. The imagery is fantastical within its regal setting, almost enhancing all the orchestral strings and twinkles you hear throughout the song. That being said, the actual story of the music video is quite the opposite to your ordinary fairy tale with a happy ending.
Each girl is wrapped in the illusion that she is the only one this mysterious prince wants. Gifts are given, dinners are had, and cut between all of these are graceful shots of FELIZZ performing the song’s choreography. However, the relationships break down once the girls begin to question the prince’s loyalty, and that maybe they had been romanticising mixed signals all along. Is it true love calling, or have they all been fooled onto the “friend list”? In the end, the answer becomes clear as the prince leaves Acare mid-waltz on the ballroom floor, the rest of the girls coming into frame to console her. There you have it folks: the prince is a hopeless communicator who couldn’t save the princesses from heartbreak.
Six girls now remain prince-less at the ball. Together, they leave the room knowing that at least they have each other to rely on. Much like any classic fairy tale that carries a moral message, FELIZZ discourages us from becoming like the tiresome prince, and instead ask that we always lead with sincerity when it comes to matters of the heart.
“Friend List” is out now on all streaming platforms. FELIZZ can be found on Instagram here.