Marea (We've Lost Dancing)
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"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.
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. It was released on Atlantic Records on 22 February 2021.
In March 2021, Fred Again announced his debut solo album, Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020), which includes this song.
Lyrics and composition
The song describes the loss of dancing and clubbing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also looks forward to its return.
Remix
In June 2021, the song was remixed by Diplo.
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 12 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) | 45 |
| Hungary (Dance Top 40) | 22 |
| Hungary (Single Top 40) | 29 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 41 |
| Lithuania (AGATA) | 30 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 22 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 11 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts) | 36 |
| UK Dance (Official Charts) | 15 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) | 33 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2021) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) | 48 |
| Hungary (Dance Top 40) | 74 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 63 |
| Chart (2022) | Position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 182 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria) | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada) | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark) | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| France (SNEP) | Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI) | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| Netherlands (NVPI) | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ) | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV) | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae) | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Other media
The song is featured in the 2022 satirical black comedy film Triangle of Sadness by Ruben Östlund.
External links
- lyrics on Genius