“Levitating” is the fifth song on Dua Lipa’s 2020 album ‘Future Nostalgia.’ The song is an ode to the feelings of falling in love for the first time
Dua Lipa’s second studio album ‘Future Nostalgia‘ had her experimenting with new kinds of music. This was clearly visible in the singles off the album such as “Don’t Start Now,” “Physical” and the title song of the album. The album is classic Dua Lipa!
Dua Lipa explained that she felt like Austin Powers when writing this song on Apple Music;
“This is the first song I wrote where I really felt I had everyone on board with the concept of the album. When I was writing it, I felt like I was in Austin Powers… It’s about having fun and meeting someone and falling in love and thinking, “You’ve probably met me at the perfect time, let’s just go for it.” It’s the feeling when love makes you feel like you’re levitating. It’s otherworldly.”
Listen to “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
“Levitating” Lyrics Meaning & Song Review
In the lyrics of the song, Dua Lipa ignites with love and joy of falling in love with a new person. Every experience with this new lover is as if they are brand new. So it is quite like exploring a new unknown galaxy–there is so much mystery, and also beauty and elegance to experience.
These emotions make everything seem so bright and glittery around her. She is dancing on her own, screaming this love song. It is an even better feeling to know that her lover feels the same way about her.
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Check out the complete lyrics and further song meaning on Genius.