Lost Control (Alan Walker song)

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"Lost Control"
Song by Alan Walker and Sorana
from the album Different World
ReleasedDecember 14, 2018 (2018-12-14)
Genre Dance
Length3:42
Label MER Musikk
Songwriter(s)
  • Alan Walker
  • Thomas Troelsen
  • Mood Melodies
  • Sorana
  • Big Fred
  • Magnify
Producer(s)
Audio
"Lost Control" on YouTube

"Lost Control" is a song by British-Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker and Romanian singer and songwriter Sorana, from Walker's first studio album, Different World.

Contents

Background

Of the song, Walker said, "This song is based on an idea I had about a year ago. The theme and lyrics of the song are something I think many people can relate to. As for the vocals, Sorana is a talented singer/songwriter and originally co-wrote this song as well. I feel her vocals are something special that makes this song stand out." [1]

Critical reception

Lewis Partington of We Rave You stated, "Lost Control was born from an idea a year ago, and the inclusion of Solana's vocals made it incredible. [2]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Lost Control"3:42

Charts

Chart (2018)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratop) [3] 16
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [4] 17
Norway (VG-lista) [5] 3
Swedish (Sverigetopplistan) [6] 1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [7] 21
Turkey (Turkish Singles Chart) [8] 4
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 28

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