

The song peaked at number two on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100, surpassing Lipa's 2017 song " New Rules" to become her highest-charting single on the latter. At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, the song was nominated in three categories: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. Critics also praised the use of 1980s and disco sounds for standing out among other pop releases at the time. "Don't Start Now" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with many reviewers noting significant growth in Lipa's sound and vocals. Lyrically, Lipa celebrates her independence and instructs a former lover to forget about their past relationship. Elements used in the production include handclaps, a crowd noise, cowbells, synth bursts and accented strings. A nu-disco song, it features a funk bassline, inspired by music by the Bee Gees, Daft Punk and Two Door Cinema Club. The song was released for digital download and streaming by Warner Records on 1 November 2019, as the lead single from her second studio album, Future Nostalgia (2020). Lipa wrote the song with Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, and its producer Ian Kirkpatrick. " Don't Start Now" is a song by English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa. For the BoA song, see Don't Start Now (BoA song).
