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.
Hotter Than Hell
Dua Lipa Lyrics
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He calls me the devil
I make him wanna sin
Every time I knock, he can't help but let me in
Must be homesick for the real
I'm the realest it gets
You probably still adore me
Can you feel the warmth, yeah?
As my kiss goes down you like some sweet alcohol
Where I'm coming from, yeah
Is a darker side of me that makes you feel so numb
'Cause we're hot like hell
Does it burn when I'm not there?
When you're by yourself
Am I the answer to your prayers?
I'm giving you the pleasure of heaven
And I'll give it to you
Hotter than hell
Hotter than hell
You're my manna from heaven
We all gotta get fed
Can't let me know I'm wanted
Can't let me in your head
I'm not here to make you kneel
But it's praise that I'll get
You ain't gonna walk free, boy
Not finished with you yet, no
Can you feel the warmth, yeah?
As my kiss goes down you like some sweet alcohol
Where I'm coming from, yeah
Is a darker side of me that makes you feel so numb
'Cause we're hot like hell
Does it burn when I'm not there?
When you're by yourself
Am I the answer to your prayers?
I'm giving you the pleasure of heaven
And I'll give it to you
Hotter than hell
Hotter than hell
When we go down right there
You make me feel right there
When you lay me down right there
We just make it right there
'Cause you're looking so right there
Baby you should touch me right there
If you take me right there
We can make it
'Cause we're hot like hell
Does it burn when I'm not there?
When you're by yourself
Am I the answer to your prayers?
I'm giving you the pleasure of heaven
And I'll give it to you
Hotter than hell
Hotter than hell
Hotter than hell (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Hotter than hell
And I'll give it to you
Hotter than hell
The song "Hotter Than Hell" by Dua Lipa is an anthem for those who feel like they are the devil and have a darker side to them. The lyrics suggest that the persona of the song is someone that makes the other person want to sin, and they can't help but let them in. The idea of being the devil is present throughout the song, from being called the devil to praising them like they're a god. The lyrics suggest that this persona is aware of the power they have over the other person, with lines like "With my hands around your neck".
The chorus of the song suggests that the two are "hot like hell", and the persona is providing pleasure that feels like heaven. The lyrics suggest that this is an addictive relationship, and even if the other person probably still adores them, they are not done with them yet. The line "Can't let me in your head" suggests that the persona knows that they have power over the other person but does not want them to fully realize it. At the same time, the chorus suggests that the other person feels like the persona is the answer to their prayers and that they are hotter than hell.
In summary, "Hotter Than Hell" seems to be about a relationship between a persona who has a darker side and has power over the other person, who is addicted to the pleasure they provide. The lyrics imply that the relationship is not one of equals, with the persona having more power and control over the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
He calls me the devil
He recognizes my wild, untamable nature
I make him wanna sin
I am so irresistible that he is willing to go against his principles
Every time I knock, he can't help but let me in
I have power over him and he is willing to submit to it
Must be homesick for the real
He is looking for something authentic and genuine, which I provide
I'm the realest it gets
I am the epitome of authenticity, which he finds attractive
You probably still adore me
Despite my flaws, you still love me
With my hands around your neck
I am in control and you are under my spell
Can you feel the warmth, yeah?
Do you feel the intense passion between us?
As my kiss goes down you like some sweet alcohol
Kissing me is intoxicating and addictive
Where I'm coming from, yeah
I have a wild, dangerous side to me
Is a darker side of me that makes you feel so numb
My dangerous persona is so alluring that you lose touch with reality
'Cause we're hot like hell
We have an intense, fiery connection
Does it burn when I'm not there?
Do you feel as passionate without me around?
When you're by yourself
When no one else is around
Am I the answer to your prayers?
Am I the one you have been searching for?
I'm giving you the pleasure of heaven
I am providing you with intense pleasure
And I'll give it to you
I will continue to provide you with pleasure
You're my manna from heaven
You are my source of sustenance and nourishment
We all gotta get fed
We all have needs that must be met
Can't let me know I'm wanted
You must keep your desire for me a secret
Can't let me in your head
You must not let me take over your thoughts and emotions
I'm not here to make you kneel
I do not want to dominate or humiliate you
But it's praise that I'll get
You will still admire and praise me
You ain't gonna walk free, boy
I will always have a hold over you
Not finished with you yet, no
I have not had my fill of you yet
When we go down right there
When we have sexual relations in that moment
You make me feel right there
You make me feel good and satisfied in that moment
When you lay me down right there
When you have me lie down in that moment
We just make it right there
We just connect and feel good in that moment
'Cause you're looking so right there
Because you look so attractive and appealing in that moment
Baby you should touch me right there
You should touch me in that spot in that moment
If you take me right there
If you have sex with me in that moment
We can make it
We can create a fulfilling and satisfying sexual experience together
And I'll give it to you
I will continue to provide you with pleasure
Hotter than hell
Our passion and desire for each other are intense
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dua Lipa, Gerard O'Connell, Tommy Baxter, Adam Midgley
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