Alesso - Words (feat. Zara Larsson) Apr 2026

The story behind by Alesso and Zara Larsson is a quintessential Swedish collaboration that was years in the making. Despite both artists being from Sweden and moving in the same circles for a long time, it wasn't until December 2021 that they finally sat down together in a Stockholm studio to record. The Origin Story

The high-concept music video, directed by Jason Lester, was designed to blend the two artists' distinct visual styles: Alesso - Words (Feat. Zara Larsson)

Lyrically, the song explores the . It centers on the anxiety of wanting to say "I love you" but being afraid that doing so will cause the other person to run away. Both artists have described the track as an anthem for owning your fears and following your heart. The Music Video The story behind by Alesso and Zara Larsson

Represented by "glamour, fashion, and beauty," featuring her as a goddess in gold and white among ancient statues. It centers on the anxiety of wanting to

Represented by "rave culture and industrial darkness," shown through shadowy, neon-lit spaces.

The track actually began with British singer , who co-wrote the demo and originally planned to release it herself. However, due to her busy release schedule, Alesso and his manager thought of Zara Larsson, believing she would "absolutely smash" the record. Becky was fully supportive of the handoff, and the "all-Swede mega-collaboration" was born. Recording and "Wine Connoisseurs"