"Levitating with Love: An Analysis of Dua Lipa's Hit Song"

"Levitating" is performed by Dua Lipa. Dua Lipa is a British singer, songwriter, and model. She was born on August 22, 1995, in London, England. 



"Let's levitate and dance
 under the moonlight."


Lipa began her music career in 2015 and appeared to be prominent with the release of her self-titled debut album in 2017, which spawned the hit single "New Rules." She has since released a number of successful songs and has received several awards and nominations, including Grammy Awards.

 Lipa's music style blends pop, dance, and R&B influences and she is known for her powerful vocals and confident stage presence.


Lyrics: Levitating, Dua Lipa

If you wanna run away with me, I know a galaxy

And I can take you for a ride

I had a premonition that we fell into a rhythm

Where the music don't stop for life

Glitter in the sky, glitter in my eyes

Shining just the way I like

If you're feeling like you need a little bit of company

You met me at the perfect time


You want me, I want you, baby

My sugarboo, I'm levitating

The Milky Way, we're renegading

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah


I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating


You, moonlight, you're my starlight (you're the moonlight)

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating

I believe that you're for me, I feel it in our energy

I see us written in the stars

We can go wherever, so let's do it now or never, baby

Nothing's ever, ever too far

Glitter in the sky, glitter in our eyes

Shining just the way we are

I feel like we're forever, every time we get together

But whatever, let's get lost on Mars


You want me, I want you, baby

My sugarboo, I'm levitating

The Milky Way, we're renegading

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah


I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating

You, moonlight, you're my starlight (you're the moonlight)

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating (whoo)


You can fly away with me tonight

You can fly away with me tonight

Baby, let me take you for a ride

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I'm levitating (whoo)


You can fly away with me tonight

You can fly away with me tonight

Baby, let me take you for a ride

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (whoo)


My love is like a rocket, watch it blast off

And I'm feeling so electric, dance my arse off

And even if I wanted to, I can't stop

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah


My love is like a rocket, watch it blast off

And I'm feeling so electric, dance my arse off

And even if I wanted to, I can't stop

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah


You want me, I want you, baby

My sugarboo, I'm levitating

The Milky Way, we're renegading


I got you (yeah), moonlight, you're my starlight

I need you all night (all night), come on, dance with me

I'm levitating (whoo)


You can fly away with me tonight (tonight)

You can fly away with me tonight

Baby, let me take you for a ride

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (take you for a ride)

I'm levitating (whoo)


You can fly away with me tonight (tonight)

You can fly away with me tonight

Baby, let me take you for a ride

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (let me take you for a ride)


I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight (you are my starlight)

I need you all night, come on, dance with me (come on, dance with me, baby)

I'm levitating

You, moonlight, you're my starlight (you're the moonlight)

I need you all night, come on, dance with me

I'm levitating


Source: Musixmatch

Songwriters: Phalon Anton Alexander / Sammie Benson / Jonathan Lyndale Kirk

Levitating lyrics © Universal Music Corp., Baby Jesus Publishing, South Coast Music Group Llc



"Our love is like a rocket,
let's go on a cosmic adventure."


The theme of the song "Levitating" is about two people a guy and a girl of course, who are deeply in love and want to escape from virtual reality and go on an adventure together. They see their relationship as written in the stars and feel like they're meant to be together. The song also touches on the excitement and energy of their love and the idea of dance and movement being a way to express it.



Music and Production

The music of "Levitating" by Dua Lipa is a fusion of pop, dance, and R&B influences. This blend of styles creates a high-energy and upbeat sound that perfectly captures the excitement and energy of the song's theme. The production of the song is polished, with a strong beat and catchy melody that draws the listener in and makes them want to move along with the music.


The music and production of the song complement the lyrics and theme perfectly. The upbeat sound creates a joyful and carefree atmosphere, which matches the sentiment of the lyrics about two people in love who want to escape reality and go on an adventure together. The sound of the song also highlights the idea of dance and movement as a way to express their love, making the music an integral part of the overall theme of the song.


In conclusion, the music and production of "Levitating" are an important part of what makes the song so appealing and memorable. The blend of styles, strong beat, and catchy melody all work together to bring the theme of the song to life and create a memorable musical experience for the listener.



"Blast off with me
into the Milky Way."


Recap of the main points in the post 

In conclusion, "Levitating" by Dua Lipa is a fantastic song that showcases the singer's talents as a pop artist. The song's upbeat energy, exciting lyrics, and a blend of pop, dance, and R&B influences make it a must-listen for fans of the genre. The theme of two people in love wanting to escape reality together is perfectly captured in the lyrics and further amplified by the music and production.


Overall, the song is a testament to Dua Lipa's ability to craft infectious and upbeat pop tracks. If you're a fan of pop music, you won't regret giving "Levitating" a listen. Whether you're looking to dance and have a good time, or simply want to enjoy a great song, "Levitating" is an excellent choice. So, turn up the volume and enjoy the infectious energy of Dua Lipa's latest hit!



"You're my starlight,
let's fly away tonight."



References:

"Dua Lipa", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dua_Lipa

"Interview with Dua Lipa", Rolling Stone, https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/dua-lipa-interview-924197/

"Dua Lipa Discusses 'Levitating' and the Evolution of Her Sound", Billboard, https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9543518/dua-lipa-levitating-interview

"The Making of Dua Lipa's 'Levitating': Inside the Pop Star's Studio Sessions", Variety, https://variety.com/2021/music/news/dua-lipa-levitating-studio-sessions-1234959488/






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