Don't Start Now

Dua Lipa

About Don't Start Now

"Don't Start Now" is a song recorded by English singer Dua Lipa, released as the lead single from her upcoming second studio album, Future Nostalgia (2020). The song was written by Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, its producer Ian Kirkpatrick and Lipa, who chose "Don't Start Now" as the "natural first song choice" from Future Nostalgia to allow her to start a new chapter in her life. It was then released on 1 November 2019 through Warner Records on digital platforms globally and contemporary hit radio in the United Kingdom. The song impacted the same format in the United States on 5 November. "Don't Start Now" is a nu-disco song with influences of Eurodance. The lyrics of the song involve Lipa addressing an ex-lover about moving on from a relationship. Upon its release, "Don't Start Now" received favourable reviews from music critics, with many complimenting the disco influences and Lipa's vocals. The song was a commercial success, topping the charts in Croatia, Israel and Ireland, her fourth number one in the latter country. "Don't Start Now" also reached the top ten in numerous countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Slovenia, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. It became her seventh top 10 entry on the UK Singles Chart and her second highest top 40 entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, currently peaking at number 21. "Don't Start Now" was certified gold in Brazil, Italy, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom. 


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If you don't wanna see me

Did a full 180, crazy
Thinking 'bout the way I was
Did the heartbreak change me? Maybe
But look at where I ended up
I'm all good already
So moved on, it's scary
I'm not where you left me at all, so

If you don't wanna see me dancing with somebody
If you wanna believe that anything could stop me

Don't show up, don't come out
Don't start caring about me now
Walk away, you know how
Don't start caring about me now

Aren't you the guy who tried to
Hurt me with the word "goodbye"?
Though it took some time to survive you
I'm better on the other side
I'm all good already
So moved on, it's scary
I'm not where you left me at all, so

If you don't wanna see me dancing with somebody
If you wanna believe that anything could stop me

(Don't, don't, don't)
Don't show up, don't come out
Don't start caring about me now
Walk away, you know how
Don't start caring about me now ('bout me now, 'bout me)

Oh, oh
Don't come out, out, out
Don't show up, up, up
Don't start now (oh)
Oh, oh
Don't come out, out
I'm not where you left me at all, so

If you don't wanna see me dancing with somebody
If you wanna believe that anything could stop me

Don't show up (don't show up), don't come out (don't come out)
Don't start caring about me now ('bout me now)
Walk away (walk away), you know how (you know how)
Don't start caring about me now (so)

Oh, oh
Don't come out, out, out
Don't show up, up, up
Walk away, walk away (so)
Oh, oh
Don't come out, out, out
Don't show up, up, up
Walk away, walk away, oh

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Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa (/ˈduːə ˈliːpə/; Albanian: [ˈdua ˈlipa]; born 22 August 1995) is an English singer and songwriter. Her musical career began at age 14, when she began covering songs by other artists on YouTube. In 2015, she signed with Warner Music Group and released her first single soon after. more »

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Written by: Emily Warren, Ian Kirkpatrick, Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Information
"Don't Start Now" was released on October 31, 2019, as the lead single for Dua Lipa's second studio album "Future Nostalgia".
Chart Performance
The track peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Dua Lipa's highest-charting song in the United States to date.
Streaming Success
"Don't Start Now" has been streamed over 1 billion times on Spotify alone, marking one of the greatest milestones in Dua Lipa's career.
Grammy Recognition
This song received nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Nabil Elderkin and is inspired by the disco era. It features Dua Lipa dancing in a club-like setting.
Lyrics Theme
The song is about moving on from an ex and becoming stronger after a breakup. It conveys a strong message of self-empowerment and independence.
Commercial Use
The song was used in multiple advertisements including for TikTok and was part of the soundtrack for FIFA 21, a popular video game.
Live Performances
Dua Lipa has performed "Don't Start Now" on various big international platforms, including the 2020 Grammy Awards, the MTV European Music Awards 2019, Brit Awards 2020, and more.
Song Creation
The song was written by Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, and its producer Ian Kirkpatrick.
Platinum Certification
"Don't Start Now" has been certified Platinum in multiple countries, including the United States, UK, Australia, and more. In the U.S. it was certified 8 times Platinum by RIAA, indicating eight million units sold.
Critic Reviews
The song received widespread acclaim from music critics. The catchy hook, uplifting lyrics, and 1980s disco-influenced sound were all praised.
Signature Track
"Don't Start Now" is considered to be Dua Lipa's signature track due to its popularity and success worldwide.

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