The Way We Are (song)
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"The Way We Are" is a song by English recording artist Alesha Dixon. It is the lead single from her fourth studio album, Do It for Love (2015). The song marks as a return to Dixon's UK garage-style earlier work with the girl group Mis-Teeq. The single was debuted on Britain's Got Talent at the fourth semi final;[2] the live performance of the song subsequently gained over 4 million views on YouTube[3] and the music video of Dixon's single has also amassed over 4 million views.[4]
Critical reception
Following its release "The Way We Are" has received positive to mixed reviews. The single has been referred as her "best song since 2008".[5] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy commented positively on the track, describing it as "an uptempo garage anthem with a hint of her former band Mis-Teeq about it."[6] "The Way We Are" also was chosen as the "Song of The Day" by A Bit of Pop Music [7]
Music video
Filming for the music video took place in Cyprus[8] subsequently the video premiered on Dixon's official YouTube channel on 19 May 2015.[9] The music video begins with Dixon in a hotel room hers he then begin to sing and look longingly out of a window. She then begin to dance by a pool and enjoy the sun, the video also features Dixon along with several dancers performing the song on a sunlit beach and outside rustic building. Dixon then begin dancing and then begins to dance slower in the wind wearing pink flowing dress.
Live performance
Dixon performed a rap mix of the single on Britain's Got Talent on 27 May 2015.[10]
Track listing
- Digital download[11]
- "The Way We Are" – 2:44
- Digital download – Rap Mix[12]
- "The Way We Are" (Rap Mix) – 2:43
- Digital download – Remixes[13]
- "The Way We Are" (DJ Q Radio Edit Mix) – 2:49
- "The Way We Are" (DJ Q Extended Vocal Mix) – 4:01
- "The Way We Are" (Stereo Lights Remix) – 3:38
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19 June 2015 | Digital download | Precious Stone Records |
| United Kingdom | 21 June 2015 |
References
- ^ "Alesha Dixon "The Way We Are" (Video Premier)". Ultimate Music. 19 May 2015. Retrieved 24 May 2015.
- ^ Britain's Got Talent (29 May 2015), Watch Alesha Dixon perform her new single | Semi-Final 4 | Britain's Got Talent 2015, retrieved 11 April 2018
- ^ Britain's Got Talent (29 May 2015), Watch Alesha Dixon perform her new single | Semi-Final 4 | Britain's Got Talent 2015, retrieved 17 March 2017
- ^ AleshaDixonVEVO (19 May 2015), Alesha Dixon - The Way We Are, retrieved 11 April 2018
- ^ "Alesha Dixon Releases "The Way We Are", Her Best Song Since 2008: Watch Its Summery Music Video Now!". Directlyrics. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ Corner, Lewis. "Britain's Got Talent judge Alesha Dixon unleashes new single 'The Way We Are'". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
- ^ michielvmusic (23 June 2015). "Song of the Day: Alesha Dixon – The Way We Are". A Bit Of Pop Music. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ "Alesha Dixon wants you to choose the ending of The Way We Are video and win a holiday". Dailystar.co.uk. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ Alesha Dixon - The Way We Are - YouTube
- ^ "'Britain's Got Talent' Judge Alesha Dixon Storms Performance Of New Song 'The Way We Are' On Semi-Final". Huffington Post. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - The Way We Are - Single by Alesha Dixon". iTunes Store (GB).
- ^ "iTunes - Music - The Way We Are (Rap Mix) - Single by Alesha Dixon". iTunes Store (GB).
- ^ "iTunes - Music - The Way We Are (Remixes) - Single by Alesha Dixon". iTunes Store (GB).