Dancing's Done

"Dancing's Done"
Single by Ava Max
from the album Diamonds & Dancefloors
ReleasedDecember 20, 2022 (2022-12-20)
RecordedMay - June 2021
Genre
Length2:46
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Burns
  • Lostboy
Ava Max singles chronology
"Weapons"
(2022) 		"Dancing's Done"
(2022) 		"One of Us"
(2023)
Visualizer
"Dancing's Done" on YouTube

"Dancing's Done" is a song by American singer and songwriter Ava Max from her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors (2023). The song was written by Max, Burns, Pablo Bowman, Cirkut, Lostboy and Sean Douglas, and produced by Burns and Lostboy. It was released as the fourth single from the album for digital download and streaming by Atlantic in various countries on December 20, 2022. A dark-inspired 1980s dance-pop, disco and eurodance song, the song navigates through the theme of seeking a connection with an individual desiring shared moments.

Following release, it garnered a positive reception from music critics for its music and its evident inspirations from the 1980s. Commercially, it charted within the top 100 in Chile, Croatia, Guatemala, Hungary, Japan and Poland. An accompanying visualizer premiered on Max's YouTube channel on December 22, depicting her within a neutral backdrop lying on a floor adorned with glitter that highlights her red hair.

Background and composition

Atlantic released "Dancing's Done" for digital download and streaming on December 20, 2022 as the fourth single of Max's second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors (2023).[1][2] It is set in the key of C minor with a moderately fast tempo of 112 to 116 beats per minute.[3] The vocal delivery of Max range from the low note of B3 to the high note of C5.[3] "Dancing's Done" is a dark-inspired 1980s dance-pop, disco and eurodance song.[4][5][6] The song navigates through the theme of seeking a connection with an individual desiring shared moments, alluding to the various possibilities that arise at the conclusion of the night.[7] In its chorus, Max sings, "I wanna give into your dark temptation, I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh, People like you and me were born to run, So where we going when the dancing's done?"[7]

Reception and promotion

Following release, "Dancing's Done" garnered a positive reception from music critics. Shaad D'Souza from Paper observed Max venturing into a "darker" realm, with "squiggly synth lines" imbuing the song with an atmosphere suggestive of "the arcane and the mystical".[6] Sam Franzini for The Line of Best Fit pointed out resonances with the "darkness and intensity" reminiscent of Swedish group ABBA's song "Lay All Your Love On Me" (1981).[8] Jordi Bardají of Jenesaispop characterized the song as another "dance tribute" to the 1980s, complimenting its "bulletproof" chorus.[9] Sebas E. Alonso from the aforementioned outlet underscored that the nod to American singer Britney Spears in the lyrics "if you’re not there" aligns with a production evocative of the 1980s influences seen in the works of American singer Lady Gaga and English-Albanian singer Dua Lipa.[10]

Commercially, "Dancing's Done" charted at number two in Guatemala,[11] number seven in Chile[12] and within the top 100 in Croatia, Hungary and Poland.[13][14][15] On January 11, 2023, the song reached number 7 on the Japanese Billboard Hot Overseas ranking.[16] Intended for further promotion, an official visualizer for "Dancing's Done" premiered to Max's official YouTube channel on December 22, 2022.[17] The visual presents Max lying on the floor adorned with glitter that complements her luminous attire, creating a visual contrast that highlights her red hair against an entirely neutral backdrop.[7]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Spotify.[18]

  • Ava Max (Amanda Ava Koci) – lead artist, songwriting
  • Burns (Matthew Burns) – producing, songwriting
  • Pablo Bowman – songwriting
  • Cirkut (Henry Walter) – songwriting
  • Lostboy (Peter Rycroft) – producing, songwriting
  • Sean Douglas – songwriting

Charts

Chart performance for "Dancing's Done"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Chile Anglo (Monitor Latino)[12] 7
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[19] 111
Croatia International Airplay (Top lista)[13] 60
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[19] 153
Guatemala Anglo (Monitor Latino)[11] 2
Hungary (Single Top 40)[14] 35
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[16] 7
Latvia Airplay (TopHit)[19] 101
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[19] 136
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[20] 21
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[15] 30
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[19] 179
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[19] 108
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[21] 28
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[22] 2

Certifications

Certifications for "Dancing's Done"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV)[23] Gold 25,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Dancing's Done"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various December 20, 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Atlantic
[1]
Italy January 6, 2023 Radio airplay Warner
[24]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ava Max Brings The Disco With 'Dancing's Done'". Atlantic Records. December 20, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  2. ^ Kenneally, Cerys (December 20, 2022). "Ava Max unveils new single 'Dancing's Done'". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Ava Max 'Dancing's Done' Sheet Music". Musicnotes.com. December 23, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "'Dancing's Done': Der neue Album-Vorbote von Ava Max". Songtexte (in German). December 25, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  5. ^ Stone, Megan (December 20, 2022). "Ava Max releases 'Dancing's Done' ahead of 'Diamonds & Dancefloors' release". ABC Audio. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  6. ^ a b D'Souza, Shaad (January 6, 2023). "Sound Off: 10 New Songs You Need to Hear Now". Paper. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Navarro, Alba (December 23, 2022). "Ava Max lanza el nuevo adelanto de su próximo disco: 'Dancing's Done'" (in Spanish). Los 40. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  8. ^ Franzini, Sam (January 23, 2023). "Ava Max's Diamonds & Dancefloors is pure pop escapism". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  9. ^ Bardají, Jordi (February 1, 2023). "Ava Max / Diamonds & Dancefloors". Jenesaispop (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  10. ^ Alonso, Sebas E. (December 21, 2022). "Ava Max quiere más 'cuando terminemos de bailar'". Jenesaispop (in Spanish). Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Top 20 Anglo Guatemala Chart: Del 9 al 15 de Enero, 2023" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. January 9, 2023. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Top 20 Anglo Chile Chart: Del 2 al 8 de Enero, 2023" (in Spanish). Monitor Latino. January 2, 2023. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  13. ^ a b "HRT Airplay Radio Chart No. 1062 – Issue Date: January 16th 2023" (PDF). Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT). January 16, 2023. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  15. ^ a b "OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay" (Select week 04.03.2023–10.03.2023.) (in Polish). OLiS. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  16. ^ a b "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of January 11, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). January 11, 2023. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  17. ^ "Ava Max – Dancing's Done | Official Visualizer". Ava Max. December 22, 2022. Archived from the original on October 15, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ "Dancing's Done – Single by Ava Max". Spotify. December 20, 2022. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023. Note: Click on the three dots on the right of the track to display the credits.
  19. ^ a b c d e f Ava Max — Dancing's Done. TopHit. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  20. ^ "Nz Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 2, 2023. Archived from the original on December 30, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  21. ^ "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 05/02/2023" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. February 5, 2023. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  22. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 1" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  23. ^ "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 7, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Dancing's Done in the search box.
  24. ^ Mompellio, Gabriel (January 6, 2023). "Ava Max – Dancing's Done | (Radio Date: 06/01/2023)" (in Italian). Radiomonitor. Archived from the original on December 12, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.