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Dua Lipa - Physical

Music Video | United Kingdom | 2020
ArtistDua Lipa
DirectorLope Serrano
DirectorNicolás Méndez
Production CompanyCANADA
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Synopsis

Dua Lipa performs in a vivid, constantly shifting world of colored warehouse sets, animated graphics, and tightly choreographed dance. Joined by a troupe of dancers, she moves through glowing stages, revolving platforms, geometric formations, and surreal visual transitions that build toward a frenetic final sequence. The video combines live action with anime-inspired animation, turning the song's charged physicality into a bold, colorful spectacle. Its playful use of color, movement, and symmetry gives the performance the feel of a hyper-stylized pop art fantasy.

Factoids & Trivia

  • The video was filmed at Fira de Barcelona in Barcelona over three 16-hour shooting days in December 2019. The production reportedly used a budget of approximately EUR 500,000, around 80 crew members, and more than 150 dancers.
  • Its visual concept was inspired by a Venn diagram from Peter Fischli and David Weiss' 1981 series "Order and Cleanliness." The fish and kangaroo references visible on dancers' clothing come from that source of inspiration.
  • Choreographer Charm La'Donna created the movement-heavy routines, which combine contemporary and classical dance with the video's highly graphic staging.
  • Dua Lipa used stunt double Ariadna Martin for some of the more demanding physical work, including balancing on a revolving stage. Martin reportedly dyed her hair because a suitable wig was not available.
  • The colorful pants worn in the video were produced by Pepe Jeans London for the SS20 Dua for Pepe collection.
  • A director's cut was released on February 21, 2020, adding further footage to the original music video.
  • The video won Best Visual Effects at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards and also received nominations for Best Art Direction and Best Choreography.

Lyrics

Common love isn't for us
We created something phenomenal
Don't you agree?
Don't you agree?
You got me feeling diamond rich
Nothing on this planet compares to it
Don't you agree?
Don't you agree?

Who needs to go to sleep when I got you next to me?

All night, I'll riot with you
I know you got my back and you know I got you
So come on (Come on)
...
© Dua Lipa - Physical. This is an excerpt, provided as citation under fair-use.
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