Marea (We've Lost Dancing)
2021 song by Fred Again and the Blessed Madonna
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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.[3]
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| Single by Fred Again and the Blessed Madonna | ||||
| from the album Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020) | ||||
| Released | 22 February 2021 | |||
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| Length | 4:48 | |||
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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.[4] It was released on Atlantic Records on 22 February 2021.[5]
In March 2021, Fred Again announced his debut solo album, Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020), which includes this song.[6]
Lyrics and composition
The song describes the loss of dancing and clubbing during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also looks forward to its return.[7]
Remix
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] | 12 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] | 45 |
| Hungary (Dance Top 40)[11] | 22 |
| Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] | 29 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[13] | 41 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[14] | 30 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[15] | 22 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[16] | 11 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[17] | 36 |
| UK Dance (OCC)[18] | 15 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[19] | 33 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2022) | Position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[23] | 182 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[24] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Austria (IFPI Austria)[25] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[26] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[27] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[28] | Platinum | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[29] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[30] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[31] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[32] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Spain (Promusicae)[33] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[34] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
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Other media
The song is featured in the 2022 satirical black comedy film Triangle of Sadness by Ruben Östlund.[35]