Don’t Start Now is a hit single by Dua Lipa, released in 2019 from her album Future Nostalgia. With its upbeat disco-pop sound and empowering lyrics, the song is a declaration of independence after a breakup. Lines like Don’t show up, don’t come out highlight the strength and self-assurance of someone who’s moved on and doesn’t need their ex anymore. The funky bassline, catchy chorus, and Dua’s confident delivery turned it into a global dancefloor favorite. Whether you’re healing from heartache or just want to vibe, these lyrics hit the mark.
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About Don’t Start Now Lyrics
| Album/Movie | Future Nostalgia |
| Music Composer | Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Ian Kirkpatrick, Emily Warren |
| Singer | Dua Lipa |
| Lyricist | Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren |
| Release Date | October 31, 2019 |
| Duration | 3:03 |
| Language | English |
| Label | © Warner Records |
Don’t Start Now Lyrics
Did a full one-eighty, crazy
Thinking ’bout the way I was
Did the heartbreak change me? Maybe
But look at where I ended up
I’m all good already
So moved on, it’s scary
I’m not where you left me at all, so
If you don’t wanna see me dancing with somebody
If you wanna believe that anything could stop me
Don’t show up, don’t come out
Don’t start caring about me now
Walk away, you know how
Don’t start caring about me 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
I’m all good already
So moved on, it’s scary
I’m not where you left me at all, so
If you don’t wanna see me dancing with somebody
If you wanna believe that anything could stop me
(Don’t, don’t, don’t)
Don’t show up, don’t come out
Don’t start caring about me now
Walk away, you know how
Don’t start caring about me now (‘Bout me now, ’bout me)
Up, up
Don’t come out, out, out
Don’t show up, up, up
Don’t start now (Oh)
Up, up
Don’t come out, out
I’m not where you left me at all, so
If you don’t wanna see me dancing with somebody
If you wanna believe that anything could stop me
Don’t show up (Don’t show up), don’t come out (Don’t come out)
Don’t start caring about me now (‘Bout me now)
Walk away (Walk away), you know how (You know how)
Don’t start caring about me now (So)
Up, up
Don’t come out, out, out
Don’t show up, up, up
Walk away, walk away (So)
Up, up
Don’t come out, out, out
Don’t show up, up, up
Walk away, walk away, oh
