Peak
6
Weeks
35
Score
6,261
Chart Year
2023
The accompanying music video for "Dance the Night" was released alongside it. It features an appearance from Greta Gerwig, and clips from the movie featuring Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, Emma Mackey, and other actors from the cast. The video has a pink set, and Lipa learns new choreography in it after discovering a disco ball that had been ordered for the shoot has collapsed to the ground.[7] She dances atop a huge Barbie heel, and the cameos occur during a disco party, after which Gerwig vacates her director's chair to praise Lipa's performance and question the events that led up to the disco ball's destruction.[12] Pitchfork's Evan Minsker summarised the clip: "Lipa lead[s] a troupe of dancing disco balls, get[s] behind the wheel of a Barbie-pink convertible, and dance[s] on a hot pink stage."[14] It features life-sized perfume bottles, and Larisha Paul of Rolling Stone stated that it is "as much glitter and glam as it is escapism and unease".[10] The music video is directed by Shane Drake and Brendan Walter
This song is from Barbie: The Album, the soundtrack to the 2023 movie Barbie. The first live-action adaptation of the iconic Barbie fashion dolls by Mattel, the film takes viewers on a journey alongside Barbie herself. As she awakens to the imperfections of her life, she embarks on an adventure to find happiness in the real world, accompanied by her beloved partner, Ken. It draws inspiration from Mary Pipher's 1994 non-fiction book, Reviving Ophelia, which examines the effects of societal pressures on American adolescent girls. Atlantic and Warner Records released "Dance The Night Away" as the soundtrack's lead single on May 25, 2023. As well as providing the lead single, Dua Lipa also has a cameo appearance in the film playing a mermaid variation of Barbie. "Dance the Night" is an anthem that embodies the spirit of dancing through the night, transcending sadness caused by a turbulent romance. Dua Lipa sets the stage on the first verse, already captivating the dance floor. As the verse unfolds and temperatures rise, the "Levitating" singer shrugs off the challenge effortlessly, declaring her ability to withstand the heat and shine brilliantly. Lipa's romance may have encountered obstacles along the way, but as she surrenders to the music, none of that matters. Every relationship faces turbulence and trials, but when the night arrives, tears have no place in her world of dance and celebration. On the hook, Dua's endurance allows her to dance throughout the night, unaffected by any emotional turmoil. No matter how much her heart may ache, she conceals it with an unwavering facade. She keeps the party alive, ensuring that not a single strand of her impeccable appearance is disturbed. Dua Lipa wrote "Dance The Night" in collaboration with Norwegian songwriter Caroline Ailin, and with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, both of whom composed the music for the film. Mark Ronson slid into Lipa's Instagram DMs to bring the song to life. According to a screenshot he shared after the song's release, Ronson expressed his excitement to the singer about working on the Barbie movie and praised its hilariously clever script. "There's a song with a huge 60 person dance number with the whole cast – I only have the track so far, as they started rehearsals, but I would f–king love it if you would consider co-writing and starring on it," he wrote. "I honestly think the movie's going to be incredible." Lipa and Ailin previously collaborated on the pop star's hit songs "New Rules" and "Don't Start Now." Ronson and Wyatt joined forces with the French production duo Picard Brothers to craft the track. Together, they blend their skills to create a production that exudes a disco-inspired sound reminiscent of Dua Lipa's 2020 album, Future Nostalgia. Wyatt plays bass and synthesizer while Ronson adds his signature touch on guitar and Rhodes piano. The Picard Brothers contribute keyboards and programming with the song's engineer, Brandon Bost. Ailin also contributes backing harmonies. Cello, violin, and viola players enhance the disco-pop track's instrumentation. The vibrant Barbie-inspired video takes place in a dazzling pink set. Dua Lipa embarks on a journey of discovery as she learns new choreography amid the aftermath of a fallen disco ball that was meant for the shoot. Undeterred, she fearlessly dances atop a colossal Barbie heel, capturing the essence of the moment. During a lively disco party, the film's lead actress, Margot Robbie, along with co-stars Emma Mackey and Issa Rae, add a touch of star-studded glamour to the scene. After the disco festivities, Barbie writer, director, and executive producer, Greta Gerwig admires Lipa's captivating performance. Questions arise about the circumstances leading to the disco ball's unfortunate demise. Moreover, the video is a platform for Dua Lipa to showcase several pieces from her clothing collection, "La Vacanza," a collaboration with the renowned fashion icon, Donatella Versace.
Baby, you can find me under the lights Diamonds under my eyes Turn the rhythm up, don't you wanna just Come along for the ride? Ooh, my outfit so tight You can see my heartbeat tonight I can take the heat, baby, best believe That's the moment I shine 'Cause every romance shakes and it bends Don't give a damn When the night's here, I don't do tears Baby, no chance I could dance, I could dance, I could dance Watch me dance, dance the night away My heart could be burnin', but you won't see it on my face Watch me dance, dance the night away (uh-huh) I'll still keep the party runnin', not one hair out of place Lately, I've been movin' close to the edge Still be lookin' my best I stay on the beat, you can count on me I ain't missin' no steps 'Cause every romance shakes and it bends Don't give a damn When the night's here, I don't do tears Baby, no chance I could dance, I could dance, I could dance Watch me dance, dance the night away My heart could be burnin', but you won't see it on my face Watch me dance (dance), dance the night away (uh-huh) I'll still keep the party runnin', not one hair out of place When my heart breaks (they never see it, never see it) When my world shakes (I feel alive, I feel alive) I don't play it safe (ooh), don't you know about me? (Uh-huh) I could dance, I could dance, I could dance Even when the tears are flowin', they're diamonds on my face I'll still keep the party goin', not one hair out of place (yes, I can) Even when the tears are flowin', they're diamonds on my face (yes, I can, yes, I can) I'll still keep the party goin', not one hair out of place Watch me dance, dance the night away (uh-huh) My heart could be burnin', but you won't see it on my face Watch me (dance) dance, dance the night away (uh-huh) I'll still keep the party runnin', not one hair out of place When my heart breaks (they never see it, never see it) When my world shakes (I feel alive, I feel alive) I don't play it safe, don't you know about me? (Uh-huh) I could dance, I could dance, I could dance Dance the night
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 10, 2023 | 43 | 83 |
| 2 | Jun 17, 2023 | 35 | 91 |
| 3 | Jun 24, 2023 | 32 | 94 |
| 4 | Jul 1, 2023 | 34 | 92 |
| 5 | Jul 8, 2023 | 31 | 95 |
| 6 | Jul 15, 2023 | 28 | 98 |
| 7 | Jul 22, 2023 | 32 | 94 |
| 8 | Jul 29, 2023 | 25 | 101 |
| 9 | Aug 5, 2023 | 12 | 114 |
| 10 | Aug 12, 2023 | 10 | 116 |
| 11 | Aug 19, 2023 | 7 | 119 |
| 12 | Aug 26, 2023 | 8 | 118 |
| 13 | Sep 2, 2023 | 9 | 117 |
| 14 | Sep 9, 2023 | 9 | 117 |
| 15 | Sep 16, 2023 | 6 | 120 |
| 16 | Sep 23, 2023 | 10 | 116 |
| 17 | Sep 30, 2023 | 10 | 116 |
| 18 | Oct 7, 2023 | 10 | 116 |
| 19 | Oct 14, 2023 | 11 | 115 |
| 20 | Oct 21, 2023 | 28 | 98 |