Marea (We've Lost Dancing)

"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]

"Marea (We've Lost Dancing)"
Single by Fred Again and the Blessed Madonna
from the album Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020)
Released	22 February 2021 (2021-02-22)
Genre	Deep house[1] house[2]
Length	4:48
Label	Again. Atlantic
Songwriter(s)	Fred Gibson Marea Stamper Thibaud Noyer Jensen Wright
Producer(s)	Alex Gibson Boston Bun Fred Again
Fred Again singles chronology
"Gang" (2020) "Marea (We've Lost Dancing)" (2021) "Dermot (See Yourself in My Eyes)" (2021)

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

In June 2021, the song was remixed by Diplo.^[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Marea (We've Lost Dancing)"

Chart (2021–2022)	Peak position
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

2021 year-end chart performance for "Marea (We've Lost Dancing)"

Chart (2021)	Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[20]	48
Hungary (Dance Top 40)[21]	74
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22]	63

2022 year-end chart performance for "Marea (We've Lost Dancing)"

Chart (2022)	Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[23]	182

Certifications

Certifications for "Marea (We've Lost Dancing)"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[24]	Gold	35,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[25]	Gold	15,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[26]	Gold	45,000‡
France (SNEP)[27]	Gold	100,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[28]	Gold	50,000‡
Netherlands (NVPI)[29]	Platinum	80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[30]	Platinum	30,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[31]	Platinum	50,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[32]	Gold	30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[33]	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.^[34]