Saving Up (song)

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"Saving Up"
Saving Up by Dom Dolla.png
Single by Dom Dolla
Released6 October 2023 (2023-10-06)
Recorded2023
Length3:27
Label Three Six Zero, Sony Music
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Dom Dolla, Toby Scott
Dom Dolla singles chronology
"Eat Your Man"
(2023)
"Saving Up"
(2023)

"Saving Up" is a song by Australian record producer Dom Dolla released on 6 October 2023. The song features uncredited vocals by Clementine Douglas. [1]

Contents

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]

Critical reception

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." [3]

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. [4]

Versions

Digital download

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Saving Up"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Australia Club Tracks (ARIA) [5] 1
Australia Dance (ARIA) [6] 8
Netherlands Club (Dutch Top 40) [7] 2
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [8] 9
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [9] 78
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ( Billboard ) [10] 25

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