Recording the song was a surprisingly relaxed and "vibey" process. Zara Larsson later revealed that in bringing the record to life. She described Alesso as a "wine connoisseur" who brought lovely bottles of red wine to the studio.
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 Alesso - Words (Feat. Zara Larsson)
Represented by "glamour, fashion, and beauty," featuring her as a goddess in gold and white among ancient statues. Recording the song was a surprisingly relaxed and
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" Lyrically, the song explores the
Represented by "rave culture and industrial darkness," shown through shadowy, neon-lit spaces.
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The video follows Alesso as he treks through the darkness toward the light where Zara is waiting, symbolizing the "clash of worlds" between their two artistic identities.