2014Released
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The first single to be released from Pop Psychology is an ode to friends with benefits. "It's the sex song that I kinda know how to write," Neon Trees singer Tyler Glenn said in an interview with KROQ's Kevin & Bean. "I don't know how to write an S&M-fueled Rihanna banger because I don't think our sex lives are… I don't think most people's sex lives are 'Blurred Lines,' or that kind of swingers party."

This cautionary tale of hooking up with someone you're close with is something Glenn experienced, but wouldn't necessarily recommend. "I'm an awkward guy and so it's not about me trying to desperately hook up," he explained to Radio.com. "It's more about…the danger involved and the risk. So it's very dorky. It's a dorky song."

Tyler Glenn came out as gay shortly before the Pop Psychology album was released. He admitted that this song is about an old friend - who is straight - that he had a crush on for years. Glenn said that he had lost touch with this person and wasn't sure what kind of reaction he would get.

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Song Analysis

Key, BPM (tempo) and time signature of Sleeping With A Friend.
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MajorMode
4/4Time Signature
107BPM

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Island Records
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An Island Records Release; ℗ 2014 UMG Recordings, Inc.

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