From the Start explained

"From the Start" is a song by Icelandic singer Laufey. It was released as a single on 10 May 2023 via AWAL.^[2]

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

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Peak position
Canadian Hot 100 (Billboard)[5]	85
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6]	8
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[7]	1

Notes and References

1. Web site: Laufey: "Love From the Start". Ones To Watch. 2024-06-08.
2. Web site: May 18, 2023 . Laufey returns with new single 'From the Start'. May 15, 2024 . pop.inquirer.net . en.
3. Taylor. Sam. Laufey has released a new single about being in love with a friend, "From the Start". Dork. May 12, 2023. June 18, 2024.
4. Web site: August 31, 2023 . Laufey shares video for viral hit "From The Start" alongside new single. May 15, 2024 . radioadndmusic.com . en.
5. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of September 23, 2023. Billboard. 19 September 2023. 19 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230919154046/https://www.billboard.com/charts/canadian-hot-100/2023-09-23/. live.
6. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 24 July 2023. 22 July 2023. 21 July 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230721220221/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5619. live.
7. Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of September 23, 2023. Billboard. 19 September 2023. 29 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230929124559/https://www.billboard.com/charts/bubbling-under-hot-100-singles/2023-09-23/. live.