The Real Meaning Behind Dua Lipa's 'Don't Start Now'

May 2024 ยท 1 minute read

Dua Lipa wrote "Don't Start Now" alongside her "New Rules" crew: Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, and Ian Kirkpatrick. Ailin told Variety that the songwriting team was inspired by a night out at a "cowboy bar" in Wyoming, where they played Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive." They brought the idea of a disco song to Lipa, who "took it and just really brought it to life," Ailin said.

"Don't Start Now" has a chance at winning Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 63rd Grammy Awards. Future Nostalgia has overall earned Dua Lipa six nominations, making her the second most-nominated artist at the 2021 Grammys.

In an exuberant tweet, the pop star wrote: "This doesn't feel real!!!!! 6 GRAMMY NOMS!!! WHAT IS THIS LIFE!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!! 6!!!!! MY HEART IS RACING AND IM IN TOTAL SHOCK! IM BEAMING AND FIZZING!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE LOVE AND THE SUPPORT!" The wealthy singer also shared a screenshot of her emotional reaction to the news.

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