Lost in the Sun (song)

"We Try" redirects here. For the 2019 song, see We Try (Chris Medina).

"Lost in the Sun" is a song by American indie rock band Ivy. It was released as the third and final single from their sixth studio album, All Hours (2011). It was issued in the United States on April 10, 2012 as a digital download by Nettwerk and Unfiltered Records. The single was written and produced by Adam Schlesinger and Andy Chase.

"Lost in the Sun"
Single by Ivy
from the album All Hours
B-side	"We Try"
Released	April 10, 2012
Recorded	2011
Genre	Indie pop
Length	3:27
Label	Unfiltered Records Nettwerk
Songwriter(s)	Adam Schlesinger Andy Chase
Producer(s)	Adam Schlesinger Andy Chase
Ivy singles chronology
"Fascinated" (2011) "Lost in the Sun" (2012) "All I Ever Wanted" (2024)

Background and composition

In Matt Collar's AllMusic description of the track, he stated that it is a "more detached electronica" song with "a slick if still airy mix of melodic guitar pop".^[1]

Critical reception

"Lost in the Sun" received mixed to positive reviews from critics. John Bergstrom of PopMatters enjoyed "Lost in the Sun", but preferred Ivy's "World Without You" more.^[2]

Music video

A music video for the song was filmed in early 2012 and released on August 23, 2012.^[3] The video shows singer Dominique Durand lounging on the beach while singing the song.

Track listings and formats

United States digital download^[4]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Lost in the Sun"	3:27
2.	"We Try"	4:00

Credits and personnel

Credits and personnel adapted from All Hours liner notes and Ivy's AllMusic discography.^[5][6]

Personnel

Andy Chase – engineering, executive producer, mixing Ruddy Cullers – engineering Bruce Driscoll – programming Dominique Durand – lead and background vocals Philippe Garcia – photography

Josh Grier – legal advisor Brian Hill – art direction, design Ted Jensen – mastering Atsuo Matsumoto – assistant mixing Adam Schlesinger – engineering, executive producer, mixing

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
United States[4]	April 10, 2012	Digital download	Unfiltered, Nettwerk America