On a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, pop star Dua Lipa joined the chat show host to discuss her highly anticipated third album and her incredibly busy schedule. Known for her chart-topping hits and energetic performances, Lipa revealed the details of her daily routine, which she meticulously plans out to the minute.
From taking showers to getting ready, Lipa writes down every task in her schedule, including even her moments of leisure. She admits to being obsessed with her schedule, stating that planning everything allows her to stay organized and juggle her work and personal life effectively.
When asked if she has always been this meticulous, Lipa recalls having to-do lists since she was a child. Her parents would find them around the house, reminding her to do her homework, get ready, and go to school. While Lipa admits to being a debatable student, she always found comfort in writing down her ideas, plans, and dreams, which later materialized in her music career.
Speaking of her upcoming album, Lipa mentioned that she has written a staggering 97 songs for it. She even shared that she has a notebook where she has meticulously written down the lyrics to each of these songs. Lipa reveals that she started writing for this album in 2021 and bought a random notebook from CVS, not realizing that it would become a crucial part of her creative process. Though she admits that she could have chosen a more fancy notebook, Lipa loves the sentimental value that the humble CVS purchase holds for her.
When it comes to songwriting, Lipa takes pride in her attention to detail and rewriting process. Unlike her previous albums, where she would stick to the original version she wrote, Lipa felt more confident in her ability to rewrite and fine-tune each song for her upcoming album. She believes that this attention to detail has made her a better songwriter and performer.
Although Lipa didn’t reveal the release date or title of her third album, she did say that she wanted to keep it a secret a little while longer. When Kimmel tried to guess the release date, Lipa teased him but didn’t confirm or deny his speculation.
In addition to discussing her album, Lipa shared the lyrics to her new song, “Training Season.” She admitted that the song is about the dating world and the lessons she has learned from her own experiences. The lyrics capture the complexities of relationships and the difficulty of distinguishing between genuine connections and toxic ones.
Towards the end of the interview, Kimmel brought up Lipa’s Albanian heritage. Lipa, who was born in London to Albanian parents, shared some popular Albanian sayings. While Kimmel attempted to pronounce them in Albanian, Lipa corrected and explained the meanings behind the sayings, including humorous phrases like “they made them grapes and plums” (indicating someone spent all their money on drinking and partying) and “you’ve got a screw loose.”
Overall, Lipa’s appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live provided a glimpse into her meticulous nature, creative process, and her love for her Albanian roots. Fans eagerly await the release of Lipa’s third album, which promises to showcase her growth as an artist and songwriter.
