Marea (We've Lost Dancing) Explained

Marea (We've Lost Dancing)
Cover:Fred Again and The Blessed Madonna - Marea (We've Lost Dancing).png
Type:single
Artist:Fred Again and the Blessed Madonna
Album:Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)
Length:4:48
Label:
  • Again.
  • Atlantic
Producer:
  • Alex Gibson
  • Boston Bun
  • Fred Again
Chronology:Fred Again
Prev Title:Gang
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Dermot (See Yourself in My Eyes)
Next Year:2021

"Marea (we've lost dancing)" is a song by Fred Again and the Blessed Madonna (first name Marea), released on 22 February 2021 through Again. and Atlantic UK.[1]

Background and release

The song was created by Fred Again following a conversation with the Blessed Madonna. The lyrics were created by sampling the Blessed Madonna's speech.[2] It was released on Atlantic Records on 22 February 2021.[3]

In March 2021, Fred Again announced his debut solo album, Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020), which includes this song.[4]

Lyrics and composition

The song describes the loss of dancing and clubbing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also looks forward to its return.[5]

Remix

In June 2021, the song was remixed by Diplo.[6]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2021–2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Lithuania (AGATA)[7] 30
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[8] 33

Year-end charts

Chart (2021)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[9] 48
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[10] 74
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] 63
Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[12] 182

Other media

The song is featured in the 2022 satirical black comedy film Triangle of Sadness by Ruben Östlund.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fred again... and the Blessed Madonna eulogize the dance floor on 'Marea (We've Lost Dancing)' . . Maicki . Salvatore . 22 February 2021 . 24 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Martin . Felicity . Fred again.. samples the Blessed Madonna voicemail on track lamenting the loss of club culture . Dummy . 2021-02-21 . 2021-06-22.
  3. Web site: Marea (We've Lost Dancing) . . 2021-06-22.
  4. Web site: Moore . Sam . Fred again.. announces debut solo album 'Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)' . . 2021-03-29 . 2021-06-22.
  5. Web site: Thompson . Hayley . We've lost dancing, but Fred Again.. doesn't want you to be sad . Music Festival News . 2021-03-22 . 2021-06-22.
  6. Web site: Defaria . Cameron . Diplo repurposes 'Marea (We've Lost Dancing)' into a tech-house anthem . . 2021-06-22 . 2021-06-15.
  7. Web site: 2021 27-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). Lithuanian. AGATA. 9 July 2021. 9 July 2021.
  8. Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart: Week of July 3, 2021. Billboard. 1 July 2021.
  9. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2021. Ultratop. 5 January 2022.
  10. Web site: Dance Top 100 - 2021. 3 February 2022. Mahasz.
  11. Web site: Jaaroverzichten – Single 2021. MegaCharts. nl. 4 January 2022.
  12. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2022. Ultratop. nl. 13 January 2023.
  13. Web site: 2022-11-11 . Why a Dance Song About COVID Lockdowns Appears in Triangle of Sadness . 2023-01-03 . en-US.