| Saving Up | |
| Cover: | Saving Up by Dom Dolla.png |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Dom Dolla |
| Recorded: | 2023 |
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| Length: | 3:27 |
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| Producer: | Dom Dolla, Toby Scott |
| Prev Title: | Eat Your Man |
| Prev Year: | 2023 |
| Next Title: | Girls |
| Next Year: | 2024 |
"Saving Up" is a song by Australian record producer Dom Dolla released on 6 October 2023. The song features uncredited vocals by Clementine Douglas.
About the track, Dom Dolla said he "wanted to write a feel-good record, reminding [himself] of the importance of saving time for the ones [he cares] about and love."[1]
Upon released, Dolla said "So excited to finally be releasing this one... it's a happy little banger I've been sneaking it into my sets over the last 12 months. A lot of you have been singing the words to it at my shows, which makes me feel like it’s the right time."[2]
At the 2024 ARIA Music Awards, the song was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Dance/Electronic Release, Best Dance/Electronic Release, Best Produced Release, Best Engineered Release and for Dolla, Best Solo Artist.[3] it won Best Dance Release.
Brooke Bierman from EDM said "The track embodies the essence of feel-good disco and house. Weaving together uplifting synths, soulful vocals and an infectious house beat, 'Saving Up' radiates warmth and explores the idea of saving time for loved ones."[4]
Jessie Lynch from Purple Sneakers said The track explores the theme of prioritising relationships with loved ones over the relentless pursuit of personal fortunes, urging us all to save time for the people we hold dear. The track has a unique quality, akin to a sample but entirely original. It captures the essence of disco and house music, making it a perfect addition to Dom Dolla's already impressive musical repertoire.[5]
Digital download
| Peak position | |
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 10 |
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| Australia Club Tracks (ARIA)[7] | 1 |
| Netherlands Club (Dutch Top 40)[8] | 2 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] | 33 |