New Rules
Dua Lipa
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One, one, one, one, one Talkin' in my sleep at night Makin' myself crazy (Out of my mind, out of my mind) Wrote it down and read it out Hopin' it would save me (Too many times, too many times) My love, he makes me feel like nobody else Nobody else But my love, he doesn't love me So I tell myself, I tell myself One, don't pick up the phone You know he's only calling 'cause he's drunk and alone Two, don't let him in You'll have to kick him out again Three, don't be his friend You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning And if you're under him You ain't getting over him I've got new rules, I count 'em I've got new rules, I count 'em I've gotta tell them to myself I've got new rules, I count 'em I've gotta tell them to myself I keep pushin' forwards But he keeps pullin' me backwards (Nowhere to turn, no way) (Nowhere to turn, no) Now I'm standing back from it I finally see the pattern (I never learn, I never learn) But my love, he doesn't loves me So I tell myself, I tell myself I do, I do, I do One, don't pick up the phone You know he's only calling 'cause he's drunk and alone Two, don't let him in You have to kick him out again Three, don't be his friend You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning And if you're under him You ain't getting over him I've got new rules, I count 'em I've got new rules, I count 'em I've gotta tell them to myself I've got new rules, I count 'em I've gotta tell them to myself Practice makes perfect I'm still tryna' learn it by heart (I got new rules, I count 'em) Eat, sleep, and breathe it Rehearse and repeat it 'cause I (I got new, I got new, I) One, don't pick up the phone You know he's only calling 'cause he's drunk and alone Two, don't let him in You have to kick him out again Three, don't be his friend You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning And if you're under him You ain't getting over him I've got new rules, I count 'em I've got new rules, I count 'em I've gotta tell them to myself I've got new rules, I count 'em (baby you know I count 'em) I've gotta tell them to myself Don't let him in, don't let him in Don't be his friend, don't be his friend Don't let him in, don't let him in Don't be his friend, don't be his friend You ain't getting over him
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Written by: Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, Ian Kirkpatrick
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Composition and Genre"New Rules" is a song that fits into the genre of electropop, tropical house, and EDM with a bit of pop soul thrown in. It includes heavy bass and rhythm-guitar stabs.
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Release Date and AlbumThe song was released on July 21, 2017, as the seventh single from Dua Lipa's self-titled debut studio album.
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Songwriters and Producers"New Rules" was written by Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, and Ian Kirkpatrick. It was also produced by the latter, Ian Kirkpatrick.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a massive success and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. This also made Dua Lipa the first female solo artist to attain a number one single in the UK since Adele's "Hello" in 2015.
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Music VideoThe music video of "New Rules", directed by Henry Scholfield, was critically acclaimed and won the award for Best Choreography at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
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International AcclaimThe track was not only successful in the UK, but also topped the charts in various other countries, like Belgium, Ireland, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, and South Korea.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song lyrics work as an instruction manual for the females who wish to move on from a toxic relationship. Its empowering theme of female solidarity and friendship made it a huge hit.
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Certifications and SalesBy June 2018, "New Rules" was certified multi-platinum in various countries and had global sales of 8.5 million combined sales and track-equivalent streams.
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Awards and NominationsIn addition to its MTV Video Music Award win, "New Rules" has been nominated for British Single of the Year at the Brit Awards in 2018 and Best Song at the Global Awards in 2018.
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Live PerformancesDua Lipa has performed "New Rules" at several major events, including the BBC Radio 1's Teen Awards, The Jonathan Ross Show, Saturday Night Live, and the 2018 BRIT Awards.
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