Dua Lipa, the pop icon, recently revealed her secret contributions to the upcoming ‘Barbie’ film, including a track specially crafted to match the film’s vibrancy and Greta Gerwig’s directorial flair. The song titled ‘Dance the Night’ aligns neatly with Lipa’s disco roots, infused with a contemporary vibe much like her acclaimed ‘Future Nostalgia’ album.
Caught amidst the whirlwind of her world tour, Lipa faced the logistical challenge of balancing tour commitments and her passion project with Gerwig and Ronson. Through determined coordination, they found a sweet spot in New York, allowing Lipa to lay down her vocals for the dance track. The song, intended to energize Barbie’s cinematic world, encapsulates resilience and joy, alluding to dancing through any adversity.
This collaborative effort marked another synergy with Mark Ronson for Dua Lipa after their successful stint with the track ‘Electricity.’ Digging back into her disco influences, Lipa saw an opportunity to innovate within a genre she is profoundly connected with.
Early versions of the song mirrored the film’s emotional landscape more somberly but evolved into an anthem mirroring the narrative’s progression — from the celebration to the recognition of deeper thematic elements. The lyrical rewrites served to bridge Lipa’s poetic storytelling with the on-screen events, resulting in her diving into a new realm of creative expression.
The song’s development interestingly paralleled Barbie’s own story within the narrative, capturing the essence of joy and deeper contemplation. Lipa praises Gerwig’s direction as defying expectations and striking a chord with its multifaceted approach, blending humor with poignant reflections on societal expectations.
Lipa’s dedication to the project extended beyond the recording studio, as she also made a cameo appearance as a mermaid, squeezing the film shoot between tour dates. This cameo led to her reconnecting with John Cena, demonstrating her versatility as an artist and actor.
The enthusiasm surrounding the film, which Lipa refers to as ‘Barbiemania,’ has mirrored the film’s inclusive and expressive nature. Her participation in the film’s sound and visual tapestry dashes the expectations for the ‘Barbie’ film, as it promises not just to be a visual feast but an audiovisual experience with depth, much like Dua Lipa’s multifaceted career in music.
