Dua Lipa began to write her name in the music industry. Lipa gained attention from the specialized media as an artist after the release of her debut album in 2017, "Dua Lipa" (self-titled). It won the third position on the UK Albums Chart and featured eight singles. "New Rules" and "IDGAF" have become global hits, reaching the number 1 position in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, as well as reaching the top ten positions in more than 30 countries, including the USA for "New Rules" . The album featured the hits "One Kiss" with Calvin Harris, "Be The One", "Scared To Be Lonely" with Martin Garrix, "No Lie" with Sean Paul and many others. It later received 5 nominations at the BRITs Awards, the most important British awards ceremony in music. She also won with her debut album two Grammys, "Best Dance Recording" for her song "Electricity" with Silk City, and moreover the "Best New Artist" award. "Dua Lipa" (self-titled) is the most streamed female album of all-time on Spotify.
But Lipa's great success would even come in her second album "Future Nostalgia", which made the promising young woman a true pillar of world pop music. Having hits such as "Don't Start Now", "Break My Heart" and "Levitating" , the album is currently the most played female album of the 2020's decade on Spotify and secured a Grammy at the 2021 ceremony for "Best Pop Vocal Album" and was present among the nominations for "Album of the Year". It also won the Brit Award for "Album of the Year". "Future Nostalgia" is the 2nd most streamed female album of all-time on Spotify. "Don't Start Now" became her most streamed hit on Spotify, nominated for "Record of the Year" at the Grammys. It was the biggest female song of the year 2020.
The British phenomenon has captured an all-time record on the Billboard Hot 100, all thanks to the success of "Levitating". The track became the longest-charting female song on the chart, with 77 weeks, being the 4th song overall to reach this astonishing feat. The same track became the biggest hit of 2021 in the United States and globally without ever reaching #1, proving once and for all that the disputed #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100, that she still doesn't have reached, doesn't define the success of an artist. For Lipa, it seems that longevity is more important than an instant success.
Her newest hit with Elton John and PNAU, "Cold Heart" is one of the biggest hits of 2022. She had during that year a sold-out global stadium and arena tour with "The Future Nostalgia Tour", marking her as a definitive icon of the beginning of the 2020's decade, especially in the European continent, her main music market.
She is set to begin her third album cycle in 2023, while also making her expected acting debut that year with "Barbie" and "Argylle" in 2024.
Break My Heart / Cosmic Girl
Dua Lipa Lyrics
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Cosmic
She's cosmic
Cosmic
She's cosmic, ooh
I must have died and gone to Heaven
Had to love and lose a hundred million times
Had to get it wrong to know just what I like
Now I'm falling
(Centre of attention)
You know you can get whatever you want from me
Whenever you want it, baby
It's you in my reflection
I'm afraid of all the things it could do to me
If I would've known it, baby
I would've stayed at home
'Cause I was doing better alone
But when you said, "Hello"
I knew that was the end of it all
I should've
Distant solar system
Sends me into hyperspace
Now
the song "Break My Heart / Cosmic Girl" from Dua Lipa, The Blessed Madonna, and Jamiroquai combines two different songs that exemplify the concept of club future nostalgia. The term is used to describe the music of today that includes elements that are reminiscent of dance music from the past while still sounding modern. The song starts with lyrics from Jamiroquai's "Cosmic Girl," which describe a woman who is out of this world, someone who has a magical and otherworldly presence. The reference to being in heaven underscores this feeling of being in a strange and enchanting space.
The second part of the song is Dua Lipa's "Break My Heart," which is about a person who has had their heart broken in the past but has learned from their past mistakes. They are ready to love again and are willing to take a risk with someone new. The line "had to get it wrong to know just what I like" speaks to this idea of learning from negative experiences. Moreover, the song talks about the fears and risks associated with giving oneself to another person. The line "I'm afraid of all the things it could do to me" hints at the possibility of losing oneself in love or getting hurt.
Overall, the two songs come together to create a medley about the excitement and dangers of falling in love. The lyrics, combined with the upbeat, nostalgic production, create a feeling of longing for the past, while still feeling modern and fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
Cosmic
The subject of the song is characterized as something otherworldly, unique and enthralling.
She's cosmic
The subject of the song is a woman who is described as having a captivating and extraordinary nature.
Cosmic
The subject of the song is reiterated as being one that is extraordinary in nature.
She's cosmic, ooh
The subject of the song is described as having an alluring quality that is captivating.
I must have died and gone to Heaven
The subject's captivating nature is compared to a heavenly experience that is otherworldly and surreal.
I've always been the one to say the first goodbye
The singer acknowledges their tendency to end relationships before being hurt, as a way of protecting themselves.
Had to love and lose a hundred million times
The singer has had numerous experiences of heartbreak in the pursuit of love.
Had to get it wrong to know just what I like
The singer acknowledges that their failures in love have helped them identify what they are looking for in a partner.
Now I'm falling
The singer is currently experiencing the feeling of falling in love.
(Centre of attention)
The subject of the song is now the focal point of the singer's attention and affection.
You know you can get whatever you want from me
The singer acknowledges that the subject of the song has the power to get what they want from them, indicating a deep level of attraction.
Whenever you want it, baby
The singer is willing to give the subject what they want whenever they want it, emphasizing their desire for them.
It's you in my reflection
The singer sees the subject of the song in their own reflection, indicating the depth of their infatuation.
I'm afraid of all the things it could do to me
The singer is aware of the potential consequences of their intense feelings, indicating a sense of vulnerability.
If I would've known it, baby
The singer is acknowledging that they were not aware of the intensity of their feelings until now.
I would've stayed at home
The singer regrets not staying home and avoiding the possibility of falling in love and getting hurt.
'Cause I was doing better alone
The singer was content with being alone and did not need anyone until the subject of the song came into their life.
But when you said, "Hello"
The moment the subject of the song entered the singer's life is identified as the turning point in their relationship.
I knew that was the end of it all
The singer realized that their life would never be the same after meeting the subject of the song.
I should've
The singer expresses regret for not realizing the gravity of the situation earlier.
Distant solar system
The singer likens their feeling of love to a far-off place, indicating its distance from reality.
Sends me into hyperspace
The singer expresses the intense effect that their feelings for the subject of the song have had on them.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Tamposi, Andrew Farriss, Andrew Wotman, Dua Lipa, Jordan Kendall Johnson, Michael Hutchence, Stefan Johnson
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