From the Start

"From the Start" is a single recorded by Icelandic singer Laufey. The song was released via AWAL.[2]

For other uses, see From the Start (disambiguation).
"From the Start"
Single by Laufey
from the album Bewitched
ReleasedMay 10, 2023 (2023-05-10)
Genre
Length2:49
LabelAWAL
Songwriter(s)
  • Laufey
  • Spencer Stewart
Producer(s)
  • Laufey
  • Spencer Stewart
Laufey singles chronology
"Valentine"
(2023)		 "From the Start"
(2023)		 "Promise"
(2023)
Music video
"From The Start" on YouTube

Background

"From the Start" was released after Laufey's performance with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, A Night at the Symphony in 2023.[2] Lyrically, the song is about the unrequited love between a protagonist and her best friend, describing it as "a playful mix of old sounds with modern lyrics."[3]

Commercial performance

The song reached 1 million streams in less than 24 hours upon release.[4]

Charts
Weekly chart performance for "From the Start"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Canadian Hot 100 (Billboard)[5] 85
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[7]92
UK Indie (OCC)[8]39
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[9] 1

Certifications
Certifications and sales for "From the Start"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[10] Gold 35,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[11] Platinum 80,000‡
United States (RIAA)[12] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Laufey: "Love From the Start"". Ones To Watch. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
  2. "Laufey returns with new single 'From the Start'". pop.inquirer.net. May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  3. Taylor, Sam (May 12, 2023). "Laufey has released a new single about being in love with a friend, "From the Start"". Dork. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  4. "Laufey shares video for viral hit "From The Start" alongside new single". radioadndmusic.com. August 31, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  5. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 23, 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  6. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 24 July 2023. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  7. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  8. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  9. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of September 23, 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  10. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  11. "Canadian single certifications – Laufey – From the Start". Music Canada. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  12. "American single certifications – Laufey – From the Start". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
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