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.
Last Dance
Dua Lipa Lyrics
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Yeah, we might just end up crashin'
But I'm ready if it happens with you
Meet me out in Cali when I'm far away from family
And I need someone to hold onto
You're the only thing I know
And I don't wanna let this go
Can't wait 'til we're alone
We were built to last
We were built like that
Baby, take my hand
Dive in this romance
We could burn and crash
We could take a chance
Holdin' nothin' back
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
My heart wide open
Fallin' in and out of focus
Pressure flowin' like a river in my head
Crying you ain't with me and it's floodin' the whole city
While my soul's burnin' like a cigarette
You're the only thing I know
And I don't wanna let this go
Close to you I feel, feel like I'm at home
Can't wait 'til we're alone
We were built to last
We were built like that
Baby, take my hand
Dive in this romance
We could burn and crash
We could take a chance
Holdin' nothin' back
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
Way too soon to feel so strong
Way too young to hurt so long
I'm hurtin'
Was it worth it?
Way too soon to feel so strong
Way too young to hurt so long
I'm hurtin'
Was it worth it?
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
Like it's our last dance
I'll fall in love
I'll fall in love
I'll fall in love
I'll fall in love
I'll fall in love
I'll fall in love
I'll fall in love
The lyrics of Dua Lipa's "Last Dance" are about being in a relationship that is intense and passionate, but also potentially doomed to crash and burn. Lipa sings about how she feels fatal attraction to someone and how they might end up crashing, but she is ready to take the risk with that person. She wants to be close to them, even if it means she has to travel to California to be with them.
Lipa uses emotive language throughout the song to convey the intensity of her feelings for this person. The lyrics also suggest a sense of urgency, as if the couple knows that their time together may be limited, hence why they must treat each moment like it's their last dance.
The repetition of the phrases "We were built to last" and "Like it's our last dance" reinforces the idea that this relationship is both fleeting and enduring at the same time. The lyrics suggest a willingness to take risks and dive headfirst into a romance, holding nothing back in the process.
Overall, "Last Dance" is about the intense and often complicated nature of romantic relationships. It speaks to the idea that love can be both exhilarating and terrifying, and that sometimes we just have to take that leap of faith and hope for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
Fatal, this attraction
This attraction between us is dangerous, and it could lead to a crash.
Yeah, we might just end up crashin'
Our attraction could lead to disaster, but I'm willing to take the risk with you.
But I'm ready if it happens with you
Even if we do end up crashing and burning, I'm prepared to face it with you by my side.
Meet me out in Cali when I'm far away from family
I want to escape from my family and be with you in California.
And I need someone to hold onto
I need someone I can rely on, and I trust that it's you.
You're the only thing I know
Out of all the uncertainties in my life, the one thing I'm sure of is my love for you.
And I don't wanna let this go
I don't want to lose what we have together.
Close to you I feel, feel like I'm at home
Being with you makes me feel a sense of comfort and belonging.
Can't wait 'til we're alone
I'm excited to have some alone time with you so we can enjoy each other's company.
We were built to last
Our love was meant to stand the test of time.
We were built like that
Our love is strong and unbreakable.
Baby, take my hand
Let's embark on this romantic journey together.
Dive in this romance
Let's fully immerse ourselves in this love affair.
We could burn and crash
Our love could be wild and passionate, just like a fiery crash.
We could take a chance
Let's take the risk of being in love and see where it takes us.
Holdin' nothin' back
Let's be completely honest and vulnerable with each other.
Like it's our last dance
Let's live in the moment and enjoy each other's company like it's our last dance together.
My heart wide open
I'm completely open and vulnerable with my love for you.
Fallin' in and out of focus
My feelings for you are always shifting and changing, like they're coming in and out of focus.
Pressure flowin' like a river in my head
The intensity of my love for you is putting a lot of pressure on me, like a river flowing in my head.
Crying you ain't with me and it's floodin' the whole city
When you're not with me, it feels like the whole world is falling apart and I can't stop crying.
While my soul's burnin' like a cigarette
My soul is on fire with the passion and intensity of my love for you, like a cigarette burning bright.
Way too soon to feel so strong
It's too early in our relationship to feel this strongly about each other.
Way too young to hurt so long
We're too young to experience such intense heartbreak.
I'm hurtin'
I'm in pain from the intensity of my love and the fear of losing you.
Was it worth it?
Despite the pain, I still believe that being with you is worth it.
I'll fall in love
No matter what happens, I'll always be willing to fall in love with you.
I'll fall in love
My love for you will never die or fade away.
I'll fall in love
I'll keep falling more and more in love with you every day.
I'll fall in love
I'll continue to put myself out there and take the risk of falling in love with you.
I'll fall in love
Nothing will stop me from loving you with all my heart.
I'll fall in love
My love for you is unwavering and unending.
I'll fall in love
I'll never give up on our love story.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Stephen Kozmeniuk, Dua Lipa, Talay Riley
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