Faded (Alan Walker song)

"Faded" is a 2015 electronic dance music (EDM) song by Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker, featuring uncredited vocals from Norwegian singer Iselin Solheim. Following its online release in late 2015, it was commercially released on December 3, 2015, through MER Musikk and Sony Music Sweden.

The song is a reworked version of Walker's instrumental track "Fade," released in 2014. "Faded" features a more melodic and vocal-driven composition compared to its instrumental predecessor. It gained significant international popularity in early 2016, topping charts in numerous countries and achieving multi-platinum certifications.

The lyrics of "Faded" explore themes of loss, longing, and searching for something that has disappeared. The music video, filmed in Estonia, complements these themes through visuals depicting a lone figure exploring abandoned and dilapidated structures.

"Faded" is considered a landmark song in the electronic dance music genre, credited with popularizing a specific style of melancholic and atmospheric EDM. It has amassed billions of streams and views across various platforms and remains one of Alan Walker's most successful and recognizable tracks. It spawned official remixes and continues to be a popular choice for DJs and electronic music enthusiasts worldwide.