Lose Yourself to Dance

Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams

About Lose Yourself to Dance

"Lose Yourself to Dance" is a song by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, featuring vocals from American singer Pharrell Williams. The song was written by Daft Punk, Williams, and American musician Nile Rodgers of the disco group Chic, for Daft Punk's fourth studio album Random Access Memories (2013). It appears as the sixth track on the album. The song was distributed to radio stations as the second single from the album on 13 August 2013, following the worldwide hit single "Get Lucky". Prior to this release, "Lose Yourself to Dance" charted in various countries, including France, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. In the UK, it joined the playlists of BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, and a number of commercial and smaller stations. It had reached number 49 in the UK Singles Chart. 


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2013
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I know you don't get chance to take a break this often
I know your life is speeding and it isn't stopping
You take my shirt and just go ahead and wipe up all the
Sweat, sweat, sweat

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance

I know you don't get chance to take a break this often
I know your life is speeding and it isn't stopping
You take my shirt and just go ahead and wipe up all the
Sweat, sweat, sweat

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance

Everybody dancing on the floor
Can't do any more anymore
Everybody on the floor
Yeah, come on (lose yourself to dance)

Everybody dancing on the floor
Can't do any more anymore
Everybody on the floor
Yeah, come on (lose yourself to dance)

Everybody dancing on the floor
Can't do any more anymore (lose yourself to dance)
Everybody on the floor
Yeah, come on (lose yourself to dance)

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance

I know you don't get chance to take a break this often
I know your life is speeding and it isn't stopping
You take my shirt and just go ahead and wipe up all the
Sweat, sweat, sweat

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Everybody dancing on the floor
Can't do any more anymore (lose yourself to dance)
Everybody on the floor
Yeah, come on (lose yourself to dance)

Everybody dancing on the floor
Can't do any more anymore (lose yourself to dance)
Everybody on the floor
Yeah, come on (lose yourself to dance)

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance

Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance
Lose yourself to dance

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Daft Punk

Daft Punk is an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born 8 February 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born 3 January 1975). Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop. The duo is credited with producing songs that are considered essential in the French house scene. They were managed from 1996 to 2008 by Pedro Winter (Busy P), the head of Ed Banger Records. Early in the group's career, the band members were strongly influenced by groups such as The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. more »

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Written by: THOMAS BANGALTER, GUY MANUEL HOMEM CHRISTO, NILE RODGERS, PHARRELL L WILLIAMS

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Lose Yourself to Dance" is off of Daft Punk's fourth studio album, "Random Access Memories", which was released in 2013.
Collaboration
The song features Pharrell Williams on vocals, and the iconic guitarist, Nile Rodgers of Chic, on rhythm guitar.
Funk and Disco Influences
The track is a nod to the funk and disco influences that have been evident throughout Daft Punk's career. Nile Rodgers' participation in the song reinforces this, as he has been a key figure in these genres.
Critical Reception
"Lose Yourself to Dance" received positive reviews from critics. They praised its catchy rhythm, Pharrell's vocals, and Daft Punk's successful fusion of electronic and disco elements.
Live Performance
While Daft Punk is known for their rare and visually spectacular live performances, they performed the song live at the 2014 Grammy Awards with Pharrell, Nile Rodgers, and special guest, Stevie Wonder.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 10 on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. It also charted in several other countries, including France, Belgium, and the United Kingdom.
Music Video
The music video for "Lose Yourself to Dance" debuted at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and features the artists performing on a circular stage, surrounded by a dancing crowd.
Lyrics and Meaning
The song's lyrics focus on the healing and unifying power of music and dance. "Lose Yourself to Dance" is meant to encourage listeners to surrender to the rhythm and forget about their worries.
Recording Process
The song was recorded in Henson Recording Studio in Los Angeles, Electric Lady Studios in New York and Gang Recording Studio in Paris.
Use in Popular Culture
"Lose Yourself to Dance" has been used in several TV shows and commercials due to its catchy and upbeat sound, most notably in an episode of the American TV series "The Blacklist".
Album Success
"Random Access Memories", the album the song is featured on, won several Grammy Awards in 2014, including Album of the Year, adding to the acclaim of "Lose Yourself to Dance".

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