Dua Lipa’s ‘Physical’ Will Get You Moving. Here’s How She Made It | Diary of a Song

Watch how a tarot card reading, alpacas and a wacky flute sample helped a group of pop songwriters create the ’80s throwback dance track “Physical” in this episode of Diary of a Song.
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[@Tourian]

Diary of a Song by NYT is one of the best KZbin series.

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[@plkrtn]

That flute part absolutely makes the tune.

[@elephantheart8590]

It almost didn’t make it!!

[@jocey8184]

Her whole album future nostalgia is a quarentine bop

[@JakobTennisMB]

Except for the last two songs. Total garbage.

[@jstsaturn]

@@JakobTennisMB swwetie keep it for yourself

[@jstsaturn]

@Garrett Noel PERIOD SIS

[@xlc88]

Dua Lipa entire new album is a cure for coronavirus depression.

[@ruthmena6422]

amén

[@yellowduck2385]

It’s funny because 2 years ago people were criticising her for her lack of stage presence and terrible moves. BUT NOW SHE RELEASES A DANCE ALBUM FOR US! Dua rules!

[@kyleheiner7212]

dua lipa is the quarantine queen. future nostalgia is the pandemic party album we needed. physical is pop perfection. thank you dua!!!!

[@TheJttv]

She has been dominating lately.

[@tiestokygoericprydz3963]

Still because nobody else making music like her and harry styles and Rihanna

[@ethan2671]

Who else caught AJayII's 1 second cameo omg

[@robweg7255]

This is how masterpiece came to life .... the best pop song of this decade!

[@gladyspadilla4248]

Physical is the SONG OF THE YEAR! Thank you Dua and all the ones involved into creating this masterpiece. Everything about it is incredible! If this doesnt make song of year next year at the grammys im never watching them again. Dua is incredible and so is her team!

[@mvmb4537]

This song is truely a banger. First time I heard it, got up and danced right away.

[@richrich981]

Literally one of my favourite songs ever. Great video guys. She definitely gives the same cards to everyone tho 😂

[@candelajordi7703]

I really loved her voice from the very begining, and I love that this record showcases her amazing tone and range more. She seems like a really sweet genuine person

[@eduolis]

Dua Lipa saved pop music and with this album consolidated her name in the market. Obs: The curse of Best New Artist does not take on British

[@bernadetal9057]

Isn't she from Kosovo?

[@FingeringThings]

I need this song for my next workout in.......5 years

[@norkmork9955]

I love this series! Thanks for creating these :)

[@seerpou]

my quarantine has been 80s themed so this fits perfectly

[@samanthamatuszak1201]

This song is a combination of the World's musical childhood, as it combines music from the 70's and up; to where everyone can enjoy it. I love it!

[@monicssa]

Hope they get Rina Sawayama to do one of these ! Btw, best Dula Peep' single ♡

[@strawwberryyy]

yes rina for sure!!

[@christianrenztorres5757]

A dissection of XS or STFU would be incredible.

[@Yanayofficial]

Can’t get enough of these “Diary of a Song” 🙌🙌🙌

[@MicahRion]

I am OBSESSED with the music video for Physical!!

[@javierav8930]

This song plays and my heart jumps out of my skin.

[@augustinezodina4960]

If this album did not receive any grammy i'll be damned!

[@dhrubaintisher8169]

Augustine Zodina It's actually considered to be one of the top contenders for Album of the Year.

[@pianification]

I just discovered "Diary of a song" OMG pure gold

[@mwahhha226]

this song is crazily addictive. probably my new fav songgg everrr

[@indeboss]

It's a shame this song didn't get enough promotion and was only a single in the UK cause it's just so phenomenal ("we created something phenomenal - don't you agree?")

[@fanboy3430]

the song is huge all over europe, they didnt do a lot of promotion for it in the US because Dont start now was getting really popular and it entered the Top 10 and they didnt want to sabotage the potential success of it and that was the right thing to do because dont start now peaked at number 2 on the hot 100. Her managment is very smart for doing this.

[@JackC11111]

@@fanboy3430 I wish Physical was the third single for that reason. I think it is better than Break My Heart.

[@mnlbd2002]

This song is seriously so so good... such a shame that it’s not as big as New Rules

[@fogslucasfogaca144]

Amazing video, I love this 'Diary of a Song' series

[@iXCrasherXi]

I do agree that the flute is EVERYTHING

[@mitchell-407]

Amazing song. this explains the energy I’m feeling when listening to it hehe

[@axegas76]

the whole album is incredible, now she has so much good music with only 2 albums out, it's crazy.

[@LD-qj2te]

I love her ( and I am an older rocker) but she is so fun!

[@kalexambing2507]

I love that they included people who react to the videos

[@exiledcrybaby]

FACTS! IT'S ALL ABOUT THAT FLUTE!!! LITERALLY MY FAVORITE PART!

[@zaziepatch9650]

hi New York Times! love y'all

[@pewishjrivilege896]

Zazie Patch Hi sheep. Love you.

[@azharel]

This song keeps me sane while in isolation! Seriously not kidding.. and Levitating too!

[@missdema3577]

I love this song so much. It’s her best so far

[@RyanLoken]

WE NEEDED THIS

[@rajjaadhav]

Yaay Ajay made it.

[@yeungeddie]

Did a full 180 CRAZYYY

[@johnnyc3184]

It's an Awesome song! I love the 70's 80's and 90's

[@tootooloo]

the flute part is what makes the song for me 😳😭

[@mellodoo]

Gee, I really miss listening to this song while running. back in the day when it was released this is a whole pump booster make you run very fast... The Adrenaline. gosh.

[@andrewdevine5223]

That was AMAZING!

[@yyyayaaa]

Yess thank you so much. She's the next big thing

[@diamondlyrics3395]

She is so creative🌹🌹🌹

[@orla1757]

I know it’s older but Let it happen or anything tame impala would be so great for this series!!!

[@lucgrillet5972]

so talented

[@natsarimbutterfly]

I saw the title and thought it was gonna be like a sample off of Olivia Newton John's "Physical" song. The work out scene gives me that vibe and the "let's get physical" verse. But wow, sound is cool and different.

[@eleonorashahini2963]

Hi , my name is Eleonora and i am a super fan for DUA LIPA ,THIS MY IDOL ,I LOVE HER MUSIC IT'S FANTASTIC ❤❤

[@tiestokygoericprydz3963]

Wow the flute

[@malanbandara]

Love her beauty and her voice! ♥️♥️♥️

[@TheKs94]

I wish you could do this for the entire album 😅

[@joewhite9037]

Dua’s Future Nostalgia Tour here in Denver was the best concert Iv been too, yet. It will forever In the top 10 best albums I have ever heard.

[@mbonuchinedu2420]

The suction effect 💓💓💓😄😄😄

[@stefan257griff]

Grammy's galore for future nostalgia !!

[@yeungeddie]

FUTURE NOSTALGIA 🔥🔥🔥

[@2sdm8]

physical is a booooopp! such a tune!

[@280785HH]

It’s the perfect jumping jack song!!! 😃😃😃

[@mk-ri6nl]

She also has a lovely personality on top of being so talented and I cannot help but want to support

[@Robyn_Retro]

This is such a cool concept! And I’m glad they kept the Persian flute, it adds a lovely touch of mystique to the sound.

[@MandoMusica]

Song and album of the year to be honest! It's not getting enough hype!

[@midnightsbabe]

Dua really is a queen.

[@mbonuchinedu2420]

Dua lipa 💖💖💖💓💓

[@michaellowrey8159]

Getting those trophies shined up? Flynn says hello. Time running out. NYT

[@muddi6274]

The 80s great. Unless you were japanese or chinese or vietnamese or black or... I think you get the point

[@decoder478]

She is amazing ! Refreshing and authentic ❤️❤️❤️

[@Mor_timer]

Dua Lipa’s music is the kind of vibe that will still be cool in 50 years… she’s so cool

[@deeptravel]

Nothing is permanent

[@yeungeddie]

One kiss is all it takes ...

[@addicted183]

Best song of 2020. Literally obsessed. This is the song that made me fall in love with Dua. I do admit I didn't really care for her before but this album is a masterpiece. Thank you so much for this video.

[@felixmarques]

I'd never realized it was a flute!

[@dhrubaintisher8169]

The woman wearing glasses seems coo coo🥴!

[@abdullahjaved0330]

I hope Physical gets Grammy recognition instead of Don't Start now

[@rafael4359]

I couldve sworn there was a video explaining the persian flute in detail and the movie it samples from...

[@VyperSyren]

It's all about the flute

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Jason Evigan's dad was a huge TV star, so weird to see him as a modern pop songwriter.

[@yeungeddie]

Wait did the title change ?????

[@josjoererg]

Jimmy Kimmel said that the three people having a good 2020 are Joe Biden, John Mulaney, and Dua Lipa, and I don't think I've ever heard something more accurate

[@MilaBelen]

The flute was more than okay don't worry 💖

[@doraannekey5228]

Active Good Karma🥂

[@yeungeddie]

Listen to the remix ft. HWASA 💥

[@vwhisp1394]

You have beautiful Lipas! 😘

[@COBO2]

It will get people moving but not the way she expected 🤪😉😂

[@yeungeddie]

Hi

[@413felixortiz8]

wOw💖iT

[@mirandapillsbury7885]

i wish the flute was louder actually!

[@prismathicc1569]

Kweeen

[@abiolamensah4555]

1:53 Waittttttttt a second did I just hear her say wrote with Nicky Minaj

[@simmy1251]

She wrote get on your knees

[@shiningdawn8578]

While I absolutely love this album, I can't seem to hear and ONJ influence in "Physical", and I know ONJ quite well. Can anyone help me out here?

[@salmaal4698]

The influence is in the chorus (let's get physical) which the same lyrics that ONJ has on one of her song.

[@tess5750]

Who is ONJ?

[@jadebrown8622]

Tess Olivia Newton-John

[@sonnyd.caliendo8134]

Olivia Newton John deserves her props come on

[@lilith2598]

What’s with the tarot cards

[@austinpelissier2131]

AJAYLLLLL

[@yeungeddie]

Dua

[@pewishjrivilege896]

Whamen is strong

[@nithinravi4401]

🥰🥰

[@MetFansince]

Olivia Newton John didn't pretend she wrote her songs. Or pretend she was a major writer on a song written with eight other people. I only mention Olivia Newton John because she also had a song called "Physical." Lock Lupa in a room with a piano, guitar, a, week's worth of food and a commode and I bet she walks out with no song written. That's what kind of annoys me about her--I've seen too many interviews where she said, "This song I wrote..." Yeah, well take my one week locked room challenge. Other than that, I'm sure she's a nice person.

[@fuhtsgeorge7663]

I'm sure she'll do just fine even if she was locked in a room. I knew her before she blew up and I was drawn to her lyrics as well as her voice.

[@cneer17]

Llama/alpaca= giraffe poodles

[@llaneza7291]

Here's how they make It for her

[@william.menezes.d.s.5709]

✨✨✨🚶🇧🇷😘🤳✨✨♥️d lipa Will português 🌹🇧🇷