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"
Promotional single by Dua Lipa
from the album Dua Lipa
Released6 January 2017 (2017-01-06)
Format
StudioSarm Music Village (London) and Modulator Music (Canada)
Genre
Length2:51
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
  • Dua Lipa
  • Adam Argyle
Producer(s)
Dua Lipa promotional singles chronology
"Room for 2"
(2016)		 "Thinking 'Bout You"
(2017)		 "My Love"
(2017)
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
Digital download[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Thinkin 'Bout You"2:51
Digital download – Decco Remix[13]
No.TitleLength
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

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

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[15] 6

Release history
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various 6 January 2017 Digital download Original Warner [12]
Decco Remix [13]

References
  1. Murray, Robin (22 February 2017). "Dua Lipa Finds Peace In 'Thinkin' Bout You'". Clash. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. Yeung, Neil Z. "Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  3. "Dua Lipa Gets Soulful In New Single 'Thinkin 'Bout You'". Much. 23 February 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  4. "Dua Lipa "Thinkin 'bout You" Sheet Music in E minor". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  5. "Key & BPM for Thinking 'Bout You by Dua Lipa". TuneBat. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  6. Grant, Sarah (22 February 2017). "Watch Dua Lipa's Intimate New Video for Ballad 'Thinking 'Bout You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  7. Hogwood, Ben (5 June 2017). "Dua Lipa – Dua Lipa". musicOMH. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  8. Milton, Jamie (2 June 2017). "Dua Lipa – 'Dua Lipa' Review". NME. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  9. Lipa, Dua (22 February 2017). "Dua Lipa - Thinking 'Bout You (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  10. Gore, Sydney (22 February 2017). "Dua Lipa Can't Stop "Thinking 'Bout You"". Nylon. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  11. "Dua Lipa 'Thinking 'Bout You' by Jake Jelicich". promonews.tv. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  12. "Thinking 'Bout You – Single by Dua Lipa". iTunes Store. United States. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  13. "Thinking 'Bout You (DECCO Remix)". Spotify. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  14. Dua Lipa (deluxe edition liner notes). Dua Lipa. Warner Bros. Records. 2017. 0190295906269.CS1 maint: others (link)
  15. "Ultratop.be – Dua Lipa – Thinking 'bout You" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
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