From the Start
2023 single by Laufey
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"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]
Covers
In 2023, "From the Start" was covered by the band Good Kid, who later incorporated the cover into their extended play Good Kid 4 on March 27, 2024.[5]
In January 2025, Laufey's dance steps from the music video, set to the chorus, were purchasable as a dance move in Fortnite.[6]
On June 24, 2025, Jiandro released a viral TikTok remix of the song called "Confess Your Love", while Spotify released the song on August 13, 2025.[7]
Charts
| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 83 |
| Iceland (Tónlistinn)[9] | 19 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 8 |
| Singapore Regional (RIAS)[11] | 23 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 92 |
| UK Independent Singles (OCC)[13] | 39 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[14] | 1 |
| US Adult Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[15] | 34 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[16] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[17] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[18] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[19] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[20] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[21] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||