Thinking 'Bout You (Dua Lipa song)
"Thinking 'Bout You" is a song by English singer Dua Lipa for her self-titled debut studio album (2017), serving as the ninth track of the album. It was released by Warner Bros. Records on 6 January 2017 as the second promotional single from the album.
"Thinking 'Bout You" | ||||
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Promotional single by Dua Lipa | ||||
from the album Dua Lipa | ||||
Released | 6 January 2017 | |||
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Studio | Sarm Music Village (London) and Modulator Music (Canada) | |||
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Length | 2:51 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
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Dua Lipa promotional singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Thinking 'Bout You" on YouTube |
Composition
Musically, "Thinking 'Bout You" is an acoustic pop and R&B ballad that contains elements of blues and soul.[1][2][3] The song is composed in 4
4 time and the key of E minor, with a tempo of 91 beats per minute that has an "acoustic groove" feel.[4][5] The song's intro follows a Cmaj7-Bm7-Am7-Bm7-E5 sequence and is accompanied by a plucked acoustic guitar.[6][3][4] Lipa's vocals are raspy and bluesy spanning from E3 to D5.[4][3][6] Sarah Grant of Rolling Stone called it a "lovelorn song"[6] while Much called it "a poignant serenade about longing."[3] Ben Hogwood of musicOMH wrote that the song "takes a step back, painting a picture of loss, but feels unfinished despite its sentiments."[7] Jamie Milton of NME wrote that the song "starts as an acoustic slow burner, but soon reveals itself to be a sharp-witted firecracker."[8]
Critical reception
Writing for Rolling Stone, Sarah Grant wrote that the song "reveals a deeper side to [Lipa's] songwriting".[6] Much said that the song "shows [Lipa's] versatility".[3]
Music video
The song's official music video was directed by Jake Jelicich and released on 22 February 2017.[9] The split screen video sees Lipa wearing a black hoodie, lying in a bed before sitting up and hiding behind some curtains.[10] The first screen show's close-ups of Lipa's body while the second show's her full body.[10] The video was compared to Requiem for a Dream, directed by Darren Aronofsky.[11]
Live performances
The song was included on the setlists of the Hotter Than Hell Tour, US and Europe Tour and The Self-Titled Tour.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Thinkin 'Bout You" | 2:51 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Thinkin 'Bout You" (Decco Remix) | 3:49 |
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of the deluxe edition of Dua Lipa.[14]
Recording
- Recorded at Sarm Music Village (London) and Modulator Music (Canada).
- Mixed and mastered at BabelFish Studios.
Personnel
- Dua Lipa – songwriting, vocals
- Stephen Kozmeniuk – production, drums, synths, bass
- Adam Argyle – songwriting, guitar
- Cameron Gower Poole – engineering
- Olly Thompson – engineering assistance
- Matty Green – mixing, mastering
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 6 January 2017 | Digital download | Original | Warner | [12] |
Decco Remix | [13] |
References
- Murray, Robin (22 February 2017). "Dua Lipa Finds Peace In 'Thinkin' Bout You'". Clash. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Yeung, Neil Z. "Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Dua Lipa Gets Soulful In New Single 'Thinkin 'Bout You'". Much. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Dua Lipa "Thinkin 'bout You" Sheet Music in E minor". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Key & BPM for Thinking 'Bout You by Dua Lipa". TuneBat. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Grant, Sarah (22 February 2017). "Watch Dua Lipa's Intimate New Video for Ballad 'Thinking 'Bout You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Hogwood, Ben (5 June 2017). "Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa". musicOMH. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Milton, Jamie (2 June 2017). "Dua Lipa – 'Dua Lipa' Review". NME. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Lipa, Dua (22 February 2017). "Dua Lipa - Thinking 'Bout You (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Gore, Sydney (22 February 2017). "Dua Lipa Can't Stop "Thinking 'Bout You"". Nylon. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Dua Lipa 'Thinking 'Bout You' by Jake Jelicich". promonews.tv. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Thinking 'Bout You – Single by Dua Lipa". iTunes Store. United States. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Thinking 'Bout You (DECCO Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Dua Lipa (deluxe edition liner notes). Dua Lipa. Warner Bros. Records. 2017. 0190295906269.CS1 maint: others (link)
- "Ultratop.be – Dua Lipa – Thinking 'bout You" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 14 May 2020.