Amanda Bynes is stepping back into the spotlight—this time, with a mic.
The former Nickelodeon star and actress has released a new song titled “Girlfriend,” marking her first musical release in four years. Dropped on April 10, the track features collaborators Zabba and Fenix Flexin and signals a renewed creative chapter for Bynes, who has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years.
In a video shared to her Instagram Story, Bynes addressed fans directly, offering a glimpse into both her excitement and gratitude.
“What’s up everybody? I just wanted to let you all know that ‘Girlfriend’ is out now on Spotify and all the streaming platforms. Please listen. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I’m so glad you’re all loving it. The response has been super positive, so far. Yay! Thanks again. Have a beautiful night,” she said.
The track itself leans into a glossy, upbeat sound, blending melodic rap with EDM-inspired production. At its core is a simple, catchy hook that drives the song’s flirt-forward energy.
“I’m closing in on you (You, you, you, you, you) / I wanna be your girlfriend / Love everything you do (Do, do, do, do, do) / I wanna be your girlfriend,” she sings on the chorus.
The lyrics, paired with its polished production, position “Girlfriend” as a track designed for repeat listens—something her new label, Create Music Group, has made clear in their rollout.
In a statement shared with E! News, the label described the single as one that “blends melodic rap with EDM-inspired production, creating a catchy, high-replay record with a smooth West Coast bounce.”
“Built around a strong hook and confident, flirt-heavy energy,” they continued, saying “it’s designed for repeat listens and wide playlist appeal.”
Bynes herself cited her musical influences behind the track, pointing to a mix of genres that helped shape its direction.
“My inspiration was a lot of EDM, as well as rap,” Amanda told People in a statement.
Her partnership with Create Music Group—whose roster includes artists like Jason Derulo, Keri Hilson, and Deadmau5—marks a strategic step into a more structured music space. It also suggests a level of intention behind this return, rather than a one-off release.
While Bynes first gained fame as an actress in projects like The Amanda Show and She’s the Man, her pivot to music reflects a broader creative shift. It’s less about revisiting the past and more about exploring something new.
“Girlfriend” arrives without the pressure of a full-scale comeback narrative. Instead, it feels more like a reintroduction—on her own terms, in a lane she’s choosing for herself.
And for fans who have followed her journey over the years, that alone makes this release worth noting.
[Intro: Amanda Bynes]
My friends love hearing about you
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I (Be your girlfriend)
I love everything you do
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I (Be your girlfriend)
[Refrain: Amanda Bynes, Fenix Flexin]
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I
I can’t stop it
I’m captain of this ship, baby girl, you in the cockpit
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I
Prada, Gucci, Louis, Fendi (Shoreline Mafia)
[Chorus: Amanda Bynes]
I’m closing in on you (You, you, you, you, you)
I wanna be your girlfriend
Love everything you do (Do, do, do, do, do)
I wanna be your girlfriend
[Post-Chorus: Amanda Bynes]
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I wanna, wanna, wanna
I wanna, wanna, w—
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I wanna, wanna, wanna
I wanna, wanna, w—
[Verse: Fenix Flexin]
Shh, in the pop, I can’t stop it (Ooh-wee; Ooh)
Like I [?] for one thing
[?] fightin’ [?]
We don’t need a d*mn thing, huh
Fenix Flexin, you already know the campaign, hm (Ooh)
Shoreline Mafia, club-step sh*t
What we doin’ sippin’ drank? We ain’t sippin’ on bourbon
That’s my little baby, yeah, we do the damn thing
Huh, [?] one right now (Ooh)
Yeah, I got her goin’ crazy
I’m like, “F*ck it, you wanna go public? Then we can do it”
And she bite, on my momma, I’ma bite back (Ooh)
That’s my little baby, yeah, I like that
Amanda panda, yeah, I got you goin’ crazy
[Chorus: Amanda Bynes]
I’m closing in on you (Ooh)
I wanna be your girlfriend
Love everything you do (Ooh)
I wanna be your girlfriend
[Post-Chorus: Amanda Bynes]
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I wanna, wanna, wanna
I wanna, wanna, w—
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
I wanna, wanna, wanna
I wanna, wanna, w—
[Outro: Amanda Bynes]
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I (Ooh)
I wanna, wanna, wanna
I wanna, wanna, w—
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I
I-I-I-I, I-I-I-I-I-I (Ooh)
I wanna, wanna, wanna
I wanna, wanna, w—
