at first i thought this is gonna be an intentional desynced meme edit, but holy shit this gave the song a different energy! nice!

Now imagine in an alternate universe where this was the actual version released and someone on KZfaq comes out with "levitating by dua lipa but the vocals are 9 seconds early" and everyone in the comments is talking about how much better it is than the original.

The bass lick at 2:42 sounds so fricking amazing so clear!

for anyone wondering why it works so well, the vocals are moved 4 bars and the song runs a 4 bar chord loop 👍

It both simultaneously makes her vocals stand out more AND makes the instrumental more noticable!

This song was definitely ahead of its time.

I love how this gives her vocals more of a chance to shine. Rather than drowning in the track the whole time.

when you laggy as hell but the enemies keep running into your attack

As someone who’s never heard the original, this totally sounds like an official version of a song.

ik the ppl who originally mixed this song are screaming crying throwing up knowing their song was 9 seconds away from this absolute trancendence

I clicked on this because I thought it would be an awful experience, but I actually like it a lot more than the original :)

Letting the instrumental run for a bit before the vocals kick in is something I unironically love in songs and I wish it were done more often

I honestly clicked this expecting a disaster but came out discovering a masterpiece. I wonder what other songs are a few seconds away from legendary.

I like how this makes the instrumental feel more incorporated

I think the biggest shame of the real mix is that the production is hiding some raw parts in Dua Lipa’s singing. It’s a part of her voice you don’t hear much (how she sings “I gotchuuu” and “I need youuu”) and I think it’s just a shame. She sounds fantastic and it’s likely fans will only hear if she’s live.

What’s so cool about this for me and what adds so much texture to this version, is that the instrumental introducing musical ideas before the vocals creates a certain setup/payoff structure, kind of like jazz where the band members are responding to each other musically. I often find pop to be a little too structured and packaged feeling. Everything is boxed into its section of the song if that makes sense. This fixes that for me.

This version doesn’t over power her voice at all and I’m all for it! I didn’t think the original version did at all but after listening to this version… it kinda does.

This is so cleanly edited

Now, as a die hard fan of dua lipa, WHY DOES THIS SOUND BETTER THAN THE ORIGINAL!!! 🎉

1:20 This almost sounds like a fugue between the melody of her vocals over the instrumentals bringing back the chorus. It’s amazing!

Why does this actually sound good? The chorus sounds great with a 9 second delay

so basically this made it so that every repeat of a vocal melody is accompanied by a change in the instrumentals, making it feel less like a repeat and more like a recontextualization. Genuinely educational for me as a hobby songwriter and producer

Being able to make out individual instruments in a pop song's chorus feels kinda illegal Seriously tho, this is an excellent demonstration of how accompaniment can change the character of lyrics and is really a much more crucial player than most modern pop songs will let it be

Came here for a meme, found a wonderful remix instead. Crazy how a 9 second delay transformed the entire vibe of the song.

This feels like a live version with extended intro

2:37 Wasn't convinced but this part really GOT ME! Sounds way more like she's singing with the music taking the lead, over the original, with the music accompanying her vocals. Awesome!

I believe 9 seconds exactly matches 4 bars which is the basic unit that this song is built around (even though the larger sections, eg chorus take longer). Thus 4 bars moved to the right still fit the general theme of the song, while introducing a lot more diversity, because we now have more different combinations of vocals with music. Really well done!

First thing I noticed was that there is a few bars where the beat “cools off” at the end of the chorus which is a neat effect. It’s almost like the opposite effect of a “drop” which builds hype before the chorus, this takes some time to chill even while the chorus is still not quite done. ❤

This just makes the song feel less poppy in a way. Like it's less predictable, less about the patterns lol. Either way, the song's amazing.

I don’t know what the music being synced in the original does but her voice sounds so much better and cleaner in this like you can hear more of what she’s doing with her vocals

This version feels like it was made for something other than being a catchy tiktok audio and I think that’s cool

This actually makes the musicality of the song so much more noticeable than the original verson

It’s an entirely different vibe and I dig it!

Letting the beat and instruments simmer in for a full measure really makes the audience appreciate it better and elevates the song a lot

from 2:15 her voice is so beautiful, theres somehting about that smoothness, the flow and the accent that just sounds soo good!

that guitar 😩 and the violin oh my god this is amazing that we can actually appreciate the instrumental

Wow, it feels like such a better payoff when the vocal chorus catches up to the music. Instead of a big wall of sound, it's more like putting a cherry on top of a great groove.

As much as I love the original, I love this just as much, if not even more, it gives off a more bouncy and energetic vibe

i dont know how music works but i know for sure this version is way better than the original omg her voice is so clear and good here

So someone point out 1:20 in the comments and maaaan its by far my favorite part. Makes the vocal and music battle in a good way. Unlike in the original. (Which I loved) But damn this version realllllly makes the song shine and with just a simple 4 bar shift of the lyrics. That's crazy such a simple thing completely leveled this song up. Allowing the lyrics and instrumental introduce new parts themselves first here and there and not at the same time is something a bunch of EDM genres do. Nice to hear it happen in a pop song for a surprise.

It’s kinda wild to think a 9 second off set could make so much of a difference

I think I know why this sounds more instrumental focused. In the original song, the changes in the beat happen at the same time Dua sings a new section (verse/bridge/chorus etc.), so they go under the radar because you’re used to the beat changing when the section of the song changes. But because the transition from verse -> bridge or bridge -> chorus or chorus -> verse is delayed, it doesn’t coincide with the change in beat, and so you notice the beat changes much more, especially because so few pop songs switch up the instrumental outside of a transition

the instrumental sounds so much more prominent in this i love it

I actually do really like the energy of the original, where everything matches up, but I also find it overwhelming. I can't listen to it too many times because trying to parse out her vocals from the background music (I have Auditory Processing Disorder) gives me an overstimulation-headache. This is far easier to listen to, especially repeatedly.

1:47 - 2:07 I really like because I honestly didn’t notice the instrumental ever sounded like this in the original until now

for those wondering how they make it sound good; all they did was place the vocals 4 bars ahead (correct me if i’m wrong, i wasn’t counting when the video started) and it works cuz this songs got the same chords played throughout.

This whole song is good but istg the drop at 2:42 is such a goddamn banger

Honestly, I love when a chorus drops down and isolates on the se ond round, its a unique and special feel, it works so well here.

I really like this version!! It sounds more “fresh” and not like a “predictable” pop song

This phrasing builds and releases tension way better than the original. As a club DJ, this is what I'm gonna start using instead of the original. I mean just listen to 2:35

If you like this version, there's a very simple reason, and some already explained it here: Build-up. Most songs nowadays have only repeating melody and harmony, and this version makes it seem like the harmony is building and ramping up the song. There are a few genres that I see doing this consistently: - EDM - Gospel - Soundtracks And I love all of them, particularly artists like TheFatRat, who can pull out an amazing build-up while keeping it complex and beautiful, even on top of a simple chord progression. Aside from that, I love funky songs, so Dua Lipa stole my heart there, 'cause she does a lot of them. Also a fan of Haywyre, who mixes EDM, Jazz, Funk, and whatnot.

This really gives a unique experience. Many people might find this idea ridiculous and not something that would make much difference. Actually this makes such a different listening experience, and one that is quite interesting. Thanks for making and uploading this video.

I think that a lot of Dua Lipa songs really do have interesting instrumentals, but they're often suppressed by very typical pop vocals and can never really stand out. Totally solved it with this, amazing.

2:34 THIS IS IT.

You could put her vocals anywhere and this song would be a masterpiece. It's such a well constructed song!

I love this version because it makes it sound a lot more funky. Dua Lipa's instrumentals are often drowned out in her songs

Yes it does lack a bit of the punch the original version does, but this is amazing, and in some points even better than the original song

This genuinely improves the song! A good lesson in composition as well as emphasising both vocals and instruments

Dude, this is so much better than the original. Impressive!

i feel like someone should make a video essay about this, bc this is kinda of insane how different the song sounds.

Don't you mean "Levitating but make it even more perfect"?

I didn’t know her voice was that powerful. That chorus showcases her strong tone! I love her tone she has beautiful texture in her voice WOW

This kinda better ngl. Her vocals without instrumentals for the few seconds really stand out well

This version feels like the instrumentals riding her vocals rather than the other way around, very interesting

This prioritizes the bass guitar a little more and I like how you can appreciate both seperately when they arent lined up

Im confused, this literally fits perfectly, how isnt this just the original song

This has worked way better than I expected

This is actually way better than the original honestly. I love how the instrumental sits for awhile before the lyrics kick in. It’s like a prelude for what she’s about to sing. I also think it’s cool how the beat stops before she does, it’s like a fade out rather than an abrupt stop

that buildup of tension at 1:49 to the pay off at 2:41 feels so good

crazy how this actually works ?!

The fact this is BETTER is sitting weird with me. I love this.

Ok but that final chorus lines up with the gap in instrumental PERFECTLY

The synth sounds so good in this song I’ve never noticed it before

It's very interesting because at times it can be awkward, but because the lyrics are still on beat so it works surprisingly well

I played this at my Birthday Party and my friends were soo confused Lol I love it 😂

Her voice is amazing

A lot was changed but big factors: The repeating of the chorus isnt as boring anymore! Every pop song really needs to work on making the repetitions in a song enjoyable and unique rather than catchy. Because of these factors, and thanks to the beat: it feels like the song is actually a story. Theres a start. A middle. And an end. So many songs feel like there's a good start, then the song. Maybe a little bit of an end. But it doesnt feel like the song is building up, EXPLOSION, then conclusion. That's how an average pop song should feel in my opinion. AN ENDING THAT FEELS LIKE AN ENDING. With the instrumentals gone, it gives the effort she put in her vocals more spotlight. She sung it in a way that felt like it was the end. And the lack of music helped pronounce that. Too many songs, just end. I want proper endings.

"You heard this how many times exactly again, Sir?" Me: "Yes."

Woah this improved it so much. We can actually make out the vocals and the instrumentals much clearly here.

3:20 - 3:32 was honestly the best, most unexpected part that seemed like it should belong in the original

didn't have to chance to notice how good the bass in this song was before this

This is, actually, better

DAMN, this version SLAPS! I've never listened to the original but now I have it on a loop

That synth kicking in with the bridge and then exploding as the chorus grows is actually really dope. Edit: Wonder if she's gotten to hear this herself.

I already love the original but this version blew me away! 2:24-2:42 was so wonderfully done...

I dont usually comment on other videos saying they're better than the ori but this is definitely such a good one i can't even tell if its real and the last part where there's only vocals is just *chef's kiss*

The instrumental is so good on this one, especially the violin/organ before the drop. Kinda sad that in the original is was overshadowed.

2:20 GODDD THIS PART IS SO GOOD

I think that the reason it sounds so good is that the structure of the instrumental doesn't mimic the structure of the vocals as it does in the original song. In the delayed version, the instrumental changes mid-verse and the „chorus” consists of two different parts instead of one part repeating itself twice. It's just more complex.

Way better than I expected. I want a compilation album of this.

Masterpiece! Her voice and the instrumentals are more defined yet complimentary. Almost antiphonal.

Somehow the original always sounded rushed and incomplete and kind of muddy in everything. But this feels complete and stable and serene at the same moment. Feeling of completeness is amazing

holy shit I was prepared for a meme video but that fucking SLAPPED

This makes the vocals pop so much more

I don't know how i feel about this

LAST PART IN DELAY IT SOUNDS SO CLEAN THE WAY LIKE YOU GOT THE ACAPELLA FROM THE STUDIO LIKE WTF. THIS IS AMAZING

she's so talented vocally but some of her music is just too much for me but if it sounded like this i would be obsessed! shows off her vocal abilities a lot more somehow. especially the bridge, it sounds incredible omg

why does this work so damn well, like it's honestly crazy!

Bro this is really freaking good

This moves the hook of "I Got You" to a bridge, meaning the drop comes on "You Want Me". Also you can now clearly hear more instrumentation at 0:28, 1:47 and a few other moments. It's way more funky, but less pop-like.