Don't Start Now
Dua Lipa
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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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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".
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Chart PerformanceThe track peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Dua Lipa's highest-charting song in the United States to date.
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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.
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Grammy RecognitionThis song received nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Nabil Elderkin and is inspired by the disco era. It features Dua Lipa dancing in a club-like setting.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song is about moving on from an ex and becoming stronger after a breakup. It conveys a strong message of self-empowerment and independence.
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Commercial UseThe song was used in multiple advertisements including for TikTok and was part of the soundtrack for FIFA 21, a popular video game.
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Live PerformancesDua 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.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, and its producer Ian Kirkpatrick.
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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.
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Critic ReviewsThe song received widespread acclaim from music critics. The catchy hook, uplifting lyrics, and 1980s disco-influenced sound were all praised.
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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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