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BRITs 2018: Dua Lipa Brings ‘New Rules’ To Life

The International Female Solo Artist winner brought the house down...

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 21:16

The 2018 BRIT Awards belongs to Miss Dua Lipa.

Not only is the British superstar the most-nominated artist of the evening but her performance of ‘New Rules’ has completely stolen the show.

The badass rule-breaker brought the smash hit’s iconic video to life with a performance dripping in swag and female empowerment.

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One

Talkin' in my sleep at night, makin' myself crazy
(Out of my mind, out of my mind)
Wrote it down and read it out, hopin' it would save me
(Too many times, too many times)

My love
He makes me feel like nobody else, nobody else
But, my love
He doesn't love me, so I tell myself, I tell myself

One: Don't pick up the phone
You know he's only callin' 'cause he's drunk and alone
Two: Don't let him in
You have to kick him out again
Three: Don't be his friend
You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the mornin'
And if you're under him, you ain't gettin' over him

I got new rules; I count 'em
I got new rules; I count 'em
I gotta tell them to myself
I got new rules; I count 'em
I gotta tell them to myself

I keep pushin' forwards, but he keeps pullin' me backwards
(Nowhere to turn) No way
(Nowhere to turn) No
Now I'm standin' back from it, I finally see the pattern
(I never learn, I never learn)

But, my love (Love)
He doesn't love me, so I tell myself
I tell myself, I do, I do, I do

One: Don't pick up the phone
You know he's only callin' 'cause he's drunk and alone
Two: Don't let him in
You have to kick him out again
Three: Don't be his friend
You know you're gonna wake up in his bed in the morning
And if you're under him, you ain't gettin' over him

I got new rules; I count 'em
I got new rules; I count 'em
I gotta tell them to myself
I got new rules; I count 'em
I gotta tell them to myself

Practice makes perfect
I'm still tryna learn it by heart
(I got new rules, I count 'em)
Eat, sleep and breathe it
Rehearse and repeat it, 'cause I
(I got new, I got new, I...)

One: Don't pick up the phone
You know he's only callin'
'Cause he's drunk and alone (Yeah, alone)
Two: Don't let him in
You have to kick him out again (Oh, ooh)
Three: Don't be his friend (Again)
You know you're gonna wake up
In his bed in the mornin' (Bed in the mornin')
And if you're under him, you ain't gettin' over him

I got new rules; I count 'em
I got new rules; I count 'em
(Whoa-ooh, whoa, whoa)
I gotta tell them to myself
I got new rules; I count 'em
(Baby, you know I count 'em)
I gotta tell them to myself

Don't let him in, don't let him in
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't be his friend, don't be his friend
Don't, don't, don't, don't

Don't let him in, don't let him in
Don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't be his friend, don't be his friend
Don't, don't, don't, don't
You gettin' over him
Writer(s): Caroline Ailin, Emily Warren, Ian Kirkpatrick Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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Backed by an army of women in silk dressing gowns, she recreated the visual’s narrative and it was absolutely epic. Also, we reckon it might’ve been necessary as the star is newly single. What ex, right Dua?

With the freedom of no handheld mic, the ‘IDGAF’ singer served up major choreography and took over the stage like the fierce queen she is.

Pitch perfect vocals while lying down? Check. Pitch perfect vocals while JUMPING UP AND DOWN? Check. Giant flamingo? CHECK.

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This was, without a doubt, the best Dua Lipa performance to date. She delivered pop star, high-budget BRITs and gave us everything we needed.

The bar has been set for the rest of the night and it is sky high. Bravo, Dua!

Words: Ross McNeilage

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Check out the Best Dressed Celebs On The 2018 BRITs Red Carpet below...

Best Dressed Celebs On The Red Carpet | BRITs 2018

  • Dua Lipa wearing the candy floss, meringue cloud, princess-ready, pastel pink gown of dreams.
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  • Okay Little Mix. We see you. Okay. Four flawless outfits, as usual.
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  • Let's all just take a moment for Camila Cabello in this seriously stunning, straight outta Disney blue gown.
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  • How come you were wearing pedal pushers and diamonte vests when you were 14 years old, but Millie Bobby Brown is a style icon? Unfair.
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  • Cheryl in an LBD and Liam Payne in a snazzy grey tux, proving that a couple that slay together, stay together.
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  • If there's any famous ginger, bespectacled, bearded celeb that we enjoy seeing in a sharp suit, it's Ed Sheeran.
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  • Calvin Harris, that is one seriously jazzy suit. It's making our eyes go a bit funny.
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  • Anne-Marie looking like an absolute snack in a plunging red dress complete with matching statement lip.
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  • Who said that the guys had to be suited and booted to look stylish? Troye Sivan and his leather coat definitely disagree.
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  • With the help of some beautiful ethereal dresses and the world's best hair, Haim single-handedly make flower crowns cool again.
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  • Hailey Baldwin redefining the word 'slinky' in this colour block, liquid sequin dress.
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  • If you say that you don't want to snuggle down into Rita Ora's stunning feathery white dress then you're definitely lying.
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  • Burgundy shirt and navy jacket? Sam Smith, that might just be the coolest suit combo we've ever seen.
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  • Louisa Johnson was clearly looking to the 80s for her fashion inspo in this super shiny, bright green gown.
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  • When in doubt, go for a shiny red stunner and vintage waves a la Jennifer Hudson.
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  • It's probably fair to say that only Rosie Huntington-Whiteley can pull off these truly enormous sleeves.
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  • George Ezra looking like the prom date you always dreamed of.
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  • Rocking the ultimate colour of the moment, check out Clara Amfo in a bold shade of violet.
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  • Proving that you need to add a 70s flare to your OOTD immediately, it's Clean Bandit's Grace Chatto.
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  • Hey Maya Jama, Barbie called. She wants her babein' metallic blazer dress back.
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  • If you're looking for some boho inspo for your wardrobe, Alice Levine has got you covered.
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  • We're guessing that Caroline Flack now takes a wind machine wherever she goes, just for maximum floaty dress potential.
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  • Ditching her usual girly vibes, Mollie King went hell for leather with her rock chick ready outfit.
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  • Some cheeky cut-out detailing, a seriously high leg slit and a little bit of sparkle for Pixie Lott's pastel gown.
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