"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" is a song by English-Albanian singer

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from her eponymous debut studio album (2017). The song was written by Lipa alongside

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and its producer

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. The song was released for digital download and

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through

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on 26August 2016 as the fifth

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from the album, and impacted

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as Lipa's first single in the United States. It is a

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and

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song with dark

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and chambré

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elements. The production includes

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beats,

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vocals and sawtooth

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. Lyrically, the song is about being comfortable in one's own skin. Several

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complimented Lipa's attitude in "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" as well as its message. Some reviewers criticized her vocal performance, specifically as she blows a kiss at the end of the

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. Commercially, it gave Lipa her second entry on the

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, where it reached number 30, and her first US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry, reaching number 72. It additionally reached the top 40 of charts in the Wallonia region of Belgium, Ireland and Scotland. The song was awarded gold certifications in Italy and the United States as well as platinum ones in Canada and the United Kingdom. The

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for "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was directed by Kinga Burza and released on 12September 2016. It was filmed in

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, and features Lipa and her girl gang posing in the area, as well as walking around; model

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makes an appearance. According to Lipa, the video is a campaign for niceness. Critics commended the video's fashion looks. Lipa further promoted the song in 2016 with live performances for

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, the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala, and ''

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''. The song received several remixes, including ones by

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and

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, as well as an acoustic version.

Background and release

co-wrote "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" with

and

, with Levine solely handling the production. They wrote it in

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in February2016. After working as a model, Lipa was inspired for the song after being told that she needs to lose weight in order to be successful as a model. The collaborators decided to write about being comfortable in one's own skin. The song was recorded at The Synagogue in Los Angeles, while the vocals were recorded at TaP / Strongroom 7 in

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mixed it at MixStar Studios in

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while it was mastered by

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in New York. Lipa announced the release of "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" on 24August 2016. It was released for digital download and

two days later as the fifth

from ''Dua Lipa'', along with the pre-order of the album. The song was sent for

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in Italy on 2September 2016. The song was released to

formats in the United States on 20September 2016 as Lipa's first single in the country. An acoustic version was released on 21October 2016 alongside a remix

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(EP) featuring remixes by

, Night Moves and Black Saint. "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was included as the opening track on Lipa's 21April 2017-released ''The Only'' EP. It also appears as the sixth track on her debut album, released 2June 2017.

Music and lyrics

Musically, "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" is a

and

song, with

beats alongside dark

and chambré

elements. It runs for 2 minutes and 58 seconds, and has a structure of

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, verse, bridge, chorus, post-chorus,

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, chorus, post-chorus. The song is composed in time and the

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, with a moderate groove

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of 109beats per minute and a

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of B–Gm–Dm–Csus. Lipa's vocals were categorized as

and range from A₃ to C₅. The lyrics discuss having the upper hand in a relationship and rejecting people who want others to change. The song begins slowly, with

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, and echoing tribal drums. The first verse has empowerment themes and sees Lipa being secure with herself, even though at one time she was not. In the bridge, Lipa sings about her desire to pursue music and how people told her she was crazy for it, as well as commenting that people think she has changed but her aspirations have only gotten bigger. The chorus has

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sawtooth synths, electro beats and synth-bass hits. Vocally, Lipa blows a kiss at the end of the chorus and half-talks the post-chorus. Lipa describes the chorus as being "in the heat of an argument," lyrically asking someone why they keep coming back to her if they dislike her aspirations and who she is. She eventually states that the person will love her blind, meaning that they have chosen Lipa because they would not want her any other way. The post-chorus sees Lipa wanting to live her life, not needing money or superficial stuff. In the second verse, Lipa addresses the lover, showing that they enjoy the arguments.

Critical reception

Anna Gaca of ''

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'' called the song "a short, bombastic number" with "equal parts club-ready sultriness." ''

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''s Rachel Sonis labeled it "feisty" and said that "it's playful, bubbly, and a perfect number to serve as her first official single in the US." She went on to state that the song "oozes confidence" and categorized the beat as "pulsing" and "infectious." Mike Nied, also of ''Idolator'', labelled the song a "flirty bop with a playful message." For ''

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'', Graeme Virtue viewed it as "a slice of futuristic disco that slyly incorporates an actual kiss-off into its chorus". Ben Hogwood of ''

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'' viewed "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" as "a confident declaration of intent" and "outright feminine power," but criticized Lipa blowing a kiss in the style of

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, stating the song "spoils itself" with that aspect. However, Raúl Guillén of ''Jenesaispop'' enjoyed the kiss, writing that it is "one of those silly details that you cannot later get out of your head" and called the chorus as a whole one of her "most effective." The same website later named it the 73rd best song of 2016, praising the combination of a "forceful" bass and vocal performance as well as calling the chorus "casual and fresh," while concluding by stating the song is "frankly irresistible." In ''

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'', Claire Biddles categorized the song's aesthetic as "high-heeled in a club" and called it "the most enticing moments in recent pop." Of the same magazine, Laurence Day stated "it's fizzing with youthful energy and oozes cheeky joy from every refrain." The staff of ''

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'' called the song "cheeky" and stated that it "impressively showcases her attitude and nuanced voice." In ''

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'', Rachael Scarsbrook compared the song to

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and wrote that it "gets people going." She concluded by stating, " ere isn't one negative way this track could be perceived." For ''

'', Hannah J Davies called "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" "unapologetically in-your-face" as well as "strong and stylish." Alim Kheraj of ''

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'' viewed the song as "flirtatious," but criticized the lack of longevity, writing that it is "still immensely enjoyable, although over time t'slost some of tsglittery sheen." Rick Pearson from ''

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'' criticized the song, calling it "irritating in the extreme." "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" won Performance of the Year by an International Artist at the

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Commercial performance

"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" debuted at number50 on the

issue dated 2September 2016, becoming Lipa's second entry on the chart, following " Hotter than Hell" (2016). In its seventh week, the song reached a peak of number30 and lasted for an additional eight weeks afterwards. In August 2019, the song was certified platinum by the

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(BPI) for selling 600,000 units in the UK. In Ireland, the song debuted at number 75 on the

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and eventually peaked at number 40. The song was more successful in Scotland, where it debuted at number 24 on the

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and later reached a peak of number 15. In Belgium, it reached number44 on the

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Flanders chart and number37 on the Ultratop 50 Wallonia chart. The song was awarded a gold certification in Italy from the

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(FIMI) for track-equivalent sales of 25,000 units. The song became Lipa's third entry on the

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of Australia, on which it reached number59. In the US, "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" became Lipa's first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, where it debuted and peaked at number72 on the issue dated 5 November 2016, though the song only lasted one week. It reached number23 on the

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chart and the summit of the

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chart. The song also earned Lipa a spot on ''Billboard''s emerging artists of the week dated 2 September 2016. In June 2018, the song was certified gold by the

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(RIAA) for sales of 500,000 certified units in the US. In Canada, it was awarded a platinum certification from

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(MC) for selling 80,000 track-equivalent units. In June 2018, the song reached number 65 on the South Korean

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Music video

The

for "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" premiered via

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on 12September 2016. It was directed by Kinga Burza and filmed at the

in London.

, and Lipa's friends Sarah and Rosie make appearances in the visual. Burza cut the video at his house while on

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with editor Emilie Aubry in Los Angeles. The production company was Partizan Darkroom while The Mill graded and post-produced the video. Jason Oakley handled the production while Claire Stubbs did the executive production and post-producer from Lucy Mason. Other crew members include production manager Lucy Rogers, first assistant director Dominic Asbridge, second assistant director John Joe O'Driscoll, director of photography Benoit Soler, focus puller Thomas Nicholson, second clapper loaders Jomar O'Meally and Will Gardner, gaffer Rik Burnell, art director Anna Rhodes, wardrobe from Lorenzo Possecco, hair from Anna Cofone, make-up from Francesca Brazzo, colourist Oisín O'Driscoll, commissioner Caroline Clayton, steadicam Richard Lewis and location manager Thomas Gale. When asked about it, Lipa stated that "the whole video is a campaign for niceness. It's like the girl gang that everyone can be a part of." The music video opens with Lipa and her girl gang posing against a charcoal wall. Lipa is seen wearing a diamond "Mwah" choker and the girls appear in a manner that was noted for being individualistic. They are then seen posing and dancing in the modern Barbican centre, on a bench, in a flower garden and walking around the buildings. The group chews gum and blow bubbles, as well as riding skateboards. They are also seen walking in a tunnel, where Lipa walks backwards while singing to the camera. Eventually, the group holds a pride parade as Lipa sings through a megaphone and the girls are seen holding

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alongside signs that say "Dua for President" and "You Can Sit With Us". At the end, the group go to a roof top on which they dance. The video closes with the group holding a sign with the song's title on it over the railing of the rooftop. Nied called the visual a "fashionable affair" and a "simple but striking offering." The staff of '' V'' viewed the video as a "walking fashion editorial" and compared it to

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's Spring 2015

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runway show. For ''

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'', Bianca Gracie stated that the "Mwah" choker and "Dua for President" sign were video highlights. In ''Coup De Main Magazine'', Rose Riddell called it a "sassy video of solidarity." The staff from ''DIY'' stated that the video makes London look like a paradise.

Live performances

"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" was first performed live during Lipa's Hotter than Hell Tour (2016) and was included on regular set lists for the tour. It was also performed live during her Self-Titled Tour (2017–18). Lipa performed the song at Capital FM's

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in 2016 and 2017, respectively, as well as at the Summertime Ball in the latter year. Lipa performed the song on

, released 29September 2016. On 13October of that year, Lipa performed the song at the Gouden Televizier-Ring Gala in the Netherlands. On 20November 2016, she performed the song at the

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as part of her

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Setlist show. She performed the song for American talk show ''

'' on 29November 2016. Lipa performed the song during a session for her Critics' Choice Award at the

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. The following year, she performed it for a live session with

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Track listings

*Digital download and streaming #"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" – 2:58 *Contemporary hit radio – radio edit #"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" – 2:58 *Digital download and streaming – acoustic version #"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" coustic– 2:39 *Digital EP – remixes #"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" [

remix] – 5:00 #"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" [

remix] – 3:35 #"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" ight Moves remix– 4:09 #"Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" lack Saint remix– 5:35

Personnel

vocals *

production, engineering, keyboards,

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, bass, guitar, drum programming *

mixing * John Hanes engineering for mix *

mastering

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

References

External links

*
Lyrics of this song
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