At just 24 years old, English singer-songwriter Dua Lipa has already charted seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including top ten sleeper hit "New Rules". Following a string of impressive collaborations with Calvin Harris, Silk City, and Blackpink, the artist finally shares the disco-tinged lead effort off her highly anticipated sophomore album.
"Don't Start Now", released last week, finds the artist effortlessly moving on from a previous relationship. Now that she's free from the chains, enjoying herself with a night out, that past lover conveniently tries to show they actually do care. Too late. Lipa's advice? Just stay away. There appears to be no chance at rekindling the extinguished flame.
With disco-inspired production courtesy of Ian Kirkpatrick (Selena Gomez, Tove Lo) at the forefront, Lipa maintains a carefree, vibrant attitude about the tricky situation at hand. Though she admits to being affected by the breakup, those initial tears have all dried up 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," she sings on the second verse.
While "Don't Start Now" could have been an emotional, sappy ballad given the subject matter, Lipa chose to instead release a fearless anthem of recovery and empowerment. The artist uses the three-minute effort as a straightforward opportunity to take a jab at a former lover, make it clear that she is better off without them, and throw her newfound happiness right in their face. Who you calling bitter?
As the lead effort off an anticipated project, "Don't Start Now" was a smart, effective choice. Working with the same production and writing team as her breakout hit highlights that a proven formula never fails. The song is upbeat and radio-friendly, features songwriting listeners could easily resonate with, and achieves the more "mature" sound Lipa has told her fans to expect moving forward.
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