Released: 2024
Dua Lipa’s ‘Training Season’ is about seeking a genuine and mature relationship. She’s done with ‘training’ or trial relationships. She wants someone who understands her deeply and can take control, without needing guidance.
The opening lines, ‘Are you someone that I can give my heart to? / Or just the poison that I’m drawn to?’ reflect the confusion between finding true love and falling for someone toxic. Late-night thoughts make it harder to tell the difference.
The chorus, ‘I need someone to hold me close, deeper than I’ve ever known / Whose love feels like a rodeo, knows just how to take control,’ highlights her desire for a love that’s intense and capable of guiding her when she’s vulnerable.
The verse ‘Can you compete? / Now is your time / Run when you hear that whistle blow,’ emphasizes that she’s ready for someone who can step up and take the lead without hesitation.
The repeated line ‘training season’s over’ is a declaration that she’s finished with relationships that require her to teach someone how to love her. She’s ready for the real deal.
