Format CD
digital download Length 3:22 | Genre Synthpop | |
B-side "New Love"
"Last Dance" Released 30 October 2015 (2015-10-30) Recorded Sony/ATV Recording Studios | ||
"Be the One" is a song by English singer Dua Lipa, released on 30 October 2015 as the second single from her upcoming self-titled debut studio album (2017). It was written by Lucy Taylor and Digital Farm Animals, and produced by the latter, with vocal production by Jack Tarrant.
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The single attained chart success throughout continental Europe and Australia. After being sent to contemporary hit radio stations in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2016, "Be the One" entered the UK Singles Chart for the first time, peaking at number 9.
Background and composition
In an interview with Nylon magazine, Lipa stated that "Be the One" is about "self belief, perseverance, and fighting for what you want [...] In this instance, it's about a relationship but really, this is an attitude I try to bring into everything in my life." "Be the One" is a synthpop song.
Music videos
The first music video for "Be the One" was directed by Nicole Nodland and filmed in the streets of Soho, London. It premiered on 29 October 2015.
A second music video was released on 5 December 2016 on Vevo. It was directed by Daniel Kaufman and features American actor Ansel Elgort.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of the CD single.