Picture yourself having the nerve to engage in a game of cat-and-mouse with the one and only Dua Lipa… because that’s precisely what her highly-anticipated new track, “Houdini,” is all about. This serves as Dua’s premiere single following Barbie‘s disco-inspired “Dance the Night” featuring Mark Ronson, signaling the launch of her newest chapter on a commanding note. With her striking new red tresses and equally fierce lyrics, the Grammy winner collaborated with Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, and Tobias Jesso Jr., for the production and composition of her upcoming third album’s debut single.
The nu-Disco anthem, “Houdini,” is dominated by synthesized sounds and encapsulates that reminiscent 4 a.m. sensation when the night is drawing to a close, and you’re a bit disheveled, yet unwilling to let the party conclude,” revealed Dua in a statement. “This song encapsulates the most liberating and exhilarating aspects of my single life. ‘Houdini’ is good-natured, exploring whether someone truly deserves my attention, or if I’ll simply vanish. You never know where life will take you; that’s the marvel of embracing whatever comes your way. I’m excited to share that irresistible sense of defiance with my fans,” she further elucidated.
If you’re anything like me, you’re grooving around your living space with “Houdini” on continuous play. Moreover, if you’ve ever been involved in The Chase™️ within a budding relationship, then you’re likely to resonate with the theme of her aloof ghosting tendencies reflected in the lyrics. Here’s an in-depth breakdown of Dua Lipa’s “Houdini” and the significance behind the track’s words.
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[Intro]
Okay
(Mmm)
[Chorus]
I come and I go
Tell me all the ways you need me
I’m not here for long
Catch me or I go Houdini
I come and I go
Prove you got the right to please me
Everybody knows
Catch me or I go Houdini
We adore a song commencing with an infectious hook. The chorus delves into Dua’s inclination to not wait for anyone (after all… she’s Dua Lipa). If you can’t keep up with her, she’s out. Throughout the track, she likens this vibe to the renowned illusionist, Harry Houdini.
See you watchin’ and you blow me a kiss
Come in closer, are you readin’ my lips?
[Verse 1]Time is passin’ like a solar eclipse
It’s your moment, baby, don’t let it slip
This back-and-forth flirtation that Dua is engaging in seems to go by in the blink of an eye, as the shadow of a solar eclipse moves at 2288 miles per hour, according to information from the Rice Space Institute. She makes it clear that the ball is in her subject’s court, but they aren’t catching the hint that she won’t stick around for long.
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
If you’re good enough, you’ll find the way
Maybe you could cause a girl to change her ways
Do you think about it night and day?
Maybe you could be the one to make me stay
The post-chorus raises all the right questions for her potential partner: is she the focus of their thoughts, can they interpret what she seeks without explicit direction? If so, they’re a winner.
[Verse 2]
Everything you say is soundin’ so sweet (Ah-ah)
But do you practice everythin’ that you preach? (Ah-ah)
I need something that’ll make me believe (Ah-ah)
If you got it, baby, give it to me
Dua remains ambivalent in the song’s second verse—it seems like everything her counterpart is doing may be too good to be true, hence her skepticism regarding their intentions.
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
[Bridge]
Oh-oh
Ooh
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Houdini
Catch me or I go Houdini
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Sam is an assistant news editor at Cosmo, covering all things pop culture, entertainment, and celebrity news. She previously covered those same topics along with health, lifestyle, and beauty at Seventeen. When she isn’t draping her cheeks in blush, you can probably find her live-tweeting awards shows or making SwiftToks.
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