The countdown is on. Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated Barbie movie is set to hit theaters in July, and to make the wait a little easier, Dua Lipa has shared the first single off the film’s soundtrack, “Dance The Night.” The rest of the soundtrack, which was executive-produced by Mark Ronson, features a slew of heavy hitters, including Ice Spice, Haim, Charli XCX, and Nicki Minaj.
Co-produced by Ronson, Andrew Wyatt, and the Picard Brothers, “Dance The Night” shares a similar disco-influenced sound to Dua’s blockbuster sophomore album, Future Nostalgia. Lyrically, the track is simply about having the unquenchable desire to get out on the dance floor. Dua’s already given into the urge when the song opens, but she’s hoping someone special will come and join her under the spotlights.
Turn the rhythm up, don’t you wanna just
Come along for the ride?
Temperatures are rising as the verse goes on, but that’s child’s play for Dua.
I can take the heat, baby, best believe
That’s the moment I shine
The relationship between Dua and her dance partner has had its ups and downs, but as she sings on the refrain, none of that matters when they’re moving to the music.
’Cause every romance shakes and it bends
Don’t give a damn
When the night’s here, I don’t do tears
On the hook, Dua has the stamina to keep dancing all night, and after all is said and done, her appearance will remain unchanged. This is a Barbie World, after all.
Watch me dance, dance the night away
My heart could be burnin’, but you won’t see it on my face
Watch me dance, dance the night away (Uh-huh)
I’ll still keep the party runnin’, not one hair out of place
On the bridge, there’s no room for sadness in this Barbie World. Even when the tears are falling, Dua knows to keep on moving.
Even when the tears are flowin’, they’re diamonds on my face
I’ll still keep the party goin’, not one hair out of place (Yes, I can)
“Dance The Night” arrived alongside a Barbie pink music video, which features a cameo from director Greta Gerwig and a few clips of the upcoming film.
You can read all the lyrics to “Dance The Night” on Genius now.
