Zara Larsson – Midnight Sun | Behind the Song
Pop star Zara Larsson, along with producer MNEK and songwriter Helena Gao, take us inside the making of the hit ‘Midnight Sun.’ Larsson talks about drawing inspiration from summers in Sweden, the song’s Madonna influence, and why she wanted PinkPantheress for the Girl’s Trip remix.
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@eternalsun0033
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
They were in MNEK’s home saving souls when they made this one
@alwayshungry565
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
sooooo much talent with the four of them, holy crap. Please break down more songs like this for us in the future, it's such a treat!
@lorenzowyman4052
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
why does eveyone pay the muni long remix dust??? like the iconic MIDNIGHT SUUUUUUN part??
@LilyLazuli5
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
Amo demais essa música , eterna gratidão a todos os envolvidos ❤🐬🧜♀️🌈✨
@smorris7713
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
I fell IN LOVE with this song the first time I heard it.🎉🎉🎉
@AsiaTr3asur3
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
SHE IS CHANGING THE WORLD!
SHE IS Miss Congeniality!!! We want world peace 🤧🤧🤧😭🫡🙂↕️
@Maksiprod
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
MNEK, youre a heck of a producer but what the hell are you wearing bro…
@JulianGood
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
12:23 omg this has me so hyped and excited!!! I love them so much! I cannot wait!
@astridfghjkl
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
Pop song of the century!
@laurynh.603
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
mnek immediately thinking to encapsulate “white girl joy”😂😂😂 they got the vision immediately
@betharoooo
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
The fact I have yet to get tired of this song and I’ve heard it millions of times – is a testament to the fact this is truly a classic pop song that was written so perfectly.
@JDNboy12
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
I'm so glad they brought up Ray of Light, cause this song brought that back to my playlist all summer.
@harzee
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
Was literally sobbing at her pukkelpop performance because of that “world peace” comment lol. Like really made happiness into a song. It sounds like JOY!
@CokeGlitter
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
I need a Ray of Light remix
@Miraculami
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
The story of how this grew is making the song and album so much so special <3
@Itsmichealll
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
The Muni Long remix erasure
@Toptiershawnn
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
This is sooooooo freaking cute omgggg
@wes9982
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
powerrrr houses
@NB3xxx
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
midnight sun is never ending indeed
@ReyyPlaysGames
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
Hey Zara, pls show us your Sindel hair.
@djwreck1200
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
now THATS a great agenda!
@yoonlybestie-000
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
Omg I want more and about Muni Long…..
@humphreylitan
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
i wouldn’t mind a midnight sun a cappella and live album!
@PedroBerwaldt
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
Guys, I've waited my entire life for this video 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵
@Ronpopanthem
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
She has a phenomenal voice for ballads, ppl enjoy songs that are a little sad sometimes or emotional because it makes us connect / feel something. I hope she can give us both. Also a song about heartbreak can also have an upbeat party track in the background, lyrics dont have to always be happy go lucky.
@melsyoutube
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
zara and mnek have always been great together, but the addition of helena and margo made this album so special
@tst22
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
The talent is literally insane I can't even wrap my head around it like y'all MADE THAT.
@toyosibee
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
NOW DO BLUE MOON—MATTER OF FACT, DO THE WHOLE ALBUM👁️
@toyosibee
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
Hearing musical geniuses talk about their craft, WHEW!
@leosdances
October 19, 2026 at 3:43 am
I am so ready for Zara‘s next album to bring world peace ✌️✌️