"Words" | ||||
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Single by Alesso featuring Zara Larsson | ||||
Released | 22 April 2022 | |||
Recorded | December 2021 – January 2022 | |||
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Length | 2:22 | |||
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Producer(s) | Alesso | |||
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"Words" on YouTube |
"Words" is a song by Swedish DJ and producer Alesso,featuring vocals from fellow Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It was released on 22 April 2022 by 10:22PM and Astralwerks. "Words" was written and produced by Alesso,with co-writing from Larsson,Karen Ann Poole and Becky Hill. Further production was provided by Hampus Lindvall,who produced Larsson's vocals. The song received mostly positive reviews from critics and reached number 5 in Sweden and the top 40 in Flanders,Croatia,Hungary,the Netherlands,Norway,Poland and the United Kingdom.
"Words" is an EDM-pop and house-pop song,written by Alesso,Larsson,Karen Ann Poole and British singer Becky Hill. Alesso also produced the song with production of Larsson's vocals by Hampus Lindvall. [1] [2] [3] It was recorded in both artists' home country of Sweden between December 2021 and January 2022. [4] During an interview with Entertainment Tonight ,Alesso and Larsson acknowledged that they had known each other for years but had never gotten around to collaborating previously,despite wanting to. Alesso explained his approach to approaching artists,"I always look for artists who can carry dance records". [4] Prior to the release of "Words",or the confirmation of the collaboration,Alesso teased that his next single would feature a female vocalist via TikTok. The teasers featured coloured/artistic silhouettes,but fans immediately guessed that Larsson was going to be featured on the song. [4] [5] The "sultry" lyrics feature Larsson singing about the "words she can't tell a lover". [6] V also noted the vulnerability in the lyrics. [3]
"Words" was released on 22 April 2022, [2] the same day as Piri &Tommy's song of the same name. [7] Alesso's VIP Mix of the song was released on 27 May 2022. [8] Both versions of the song have been played during Alesso's Las Vegas residency at Tao. [4] [9]
Drew Barkin from EDM Tunes praised Larsson's "glistening vocals" atop the "super catch" track,stating that their "only regret was that the song wasn't longer". [1] Staff writing for Billboard included "Words" in their best dance songs of the week,praising it for helping to continue Alesso's "hot streak". [6] Ellie Beeck of V called "Words" a "a radio-friendly dance song that is sure to be played at clubs everywhere this summer." [3]
"Words" peaked at number ten on the Billboard US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart,becoming his sixth top-ten single on the chart and on the US On the US Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart,it peaked at number four,Alesso's ninth top-five single on the chart. [10] [11]
The concept of the music video was a clash of worlds with imagery of Greek mythology. Alesso called the video a collaboration and mix of Alesso's world (rave) and Larsson's fashion and beauty. [4] It was directed by Jason Lester and featured an ensemble cast. [12]
Digital download/streaming
Digital download/streaming –Alesso VIP Mix
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Belgium (BEA) [42] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [43] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [44] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
Italy (FIMI) [45] | Gold | 50,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV) [46] | 2× Platinum | 100,000‡ |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) [47] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI) [48] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 22 April 2022 | Original |
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27 May 2022 | Alesso VIP Mix | [8] |
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