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"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"
Single by Alesso featuring Zara Larsson
Released22 April 2022
RecordedDecember 2021 – January 2022
Genre
  • EDM-pop
  • house-pop
Length2:22
Label
  • 10:22PM
  • Astralwerks
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Alesso
Alesso singles chronology
"When I'm Gone"
(2022)		 "Words"
(2022)
Zara Larsson singles chronology
"Talk About Love"
(2021)		 "Words"
(2022)
Music video
"Words" on YouTube

Background and composition


"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] Alesso's VIP Mix of the song was released on 27 May 2022.[7] Both versions of the song have been played during Alesso's Las Vegas residency at Tao.[4][8]


Reception



Critics reviews


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]


Commercial performance


"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.[9][10]


Music video


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.[11]


Track listing


Digital download/streaming

  1. "Words" (featuring Zara Larsson) – 2:22

Digital download/streaming – Alesso VIP Mix

  1. "Words" (featuring Zara Larsson; Alesso VIP Mix) – 5:28

Personnel and credits



Song credits



Music video credits


Adapted from YouTube.[11]


Charts


Weekly chart performance for "Words"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia Hitseekers (ARIA)[12] 19
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 11
Croatia (HRT)[13] 24
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[14] 14
Finnish Airplay (Radiosoittolista)[15] 16
Hungary (Single Top 40)[16] 18
Ireland (IRMA)[17] 26
Lithuania (AGATA)[18] 38
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[19] 2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] 6
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] 16
Norway (VG-lista)[22] 15
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[23] 6
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[24] 11
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] 54
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[27] 36
UK Dance (OCC)[28] 13
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[29] 10

Certifications


Certifications for "Words"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV)[30] Gold 25,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.


Release history


Release dates and formats for "Words"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various 22 April 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Original
  • 10:22PM
  • Astralwerks
 [2]
27 May 2022 Alesso VIP Mix [7]

References



Notes


  1. The production company for "Words" was 'Our Secret Handshake'.[11]

Citations


  1. Barkin, Drew (26 April 2022). "Alesso Drops Catchy Pop-EDM Track With Zara Larsson 'Words'". Edmtunes.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  2. "Words / Alesso". 22 April 2022. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 29 June 2022 – via Tidal.
  3. Beeck, Ellie (22 April 2022). "V's new music round up". V. New York: Visionnaire. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  4. Words, Alesso; Larsson, Zara (29 May 2022). "Alesso and Zara Larsson Dish on Their Collab (Exclusive)" (YouTube). Interviewed by Danny Directo. Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on 6 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  5. Salafia, Zach (22 April 2022). "Alesso unites with Zara Larsson to form Swedish powerhouse on 'Words'". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  6. Billboard Staff (22 April 2022). "First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Music From Hot Chip, Alesso, Kerri Chandler & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  7. "Alesso %2B Zara Larsson – Words" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  8. Vuoncino, Chris (30 May 2022). "Alesso releases VIP mix of 'Words': Listen". We Rave You. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
  9. "Alesso – Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  10. "Alesso – Dance / Mix Show chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  11. "Alesso – Words (feat. Zara Larsson)". Sony Music Publishing, LatinAutorPerf, UMPG Publishing, Warner Chappell on behalf of 10.22PM / Astralwerks. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022 – via YouTube.
  12. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 29 August 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1695. Australian Recording Industry Association. 29 August 2022. p. 24.
  13. "ARC 100". HRT. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  14. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 202241 into search. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  15. "Radiosoittolista" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  16. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  17. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  18. "2022 34-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
  19. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 36, 2022" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  20. "Alesso %2B Zara Larsson – Words" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  21. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  22. "Alesso %2B Zara Larsson – Words". VG-lista. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  23. "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  24. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 202242 into search. Retrieved 24 October 2022.
  25. "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202237 into search. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
  26. "Alesso %2B Zara Larsson – Words". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  27. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  28. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  29. "Alesso Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  30. "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2022 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 7 September 2022.

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Words è un singolo del DJ svedese Alesso e della cantante svedese Zara Larsson, pubblicato il 22 aprile 2022.


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