Olivia Dean released her new single “Lady Lady” on July 10, 2025, a centerpiece from her forthcoming album The Art of Loving.
The track marks an evolution for the 26-year-old British singer-songwriter, known for her Mercury Prize-nominated debut Messy and Brit Award-winning breakthrough. Dean crafts an anthem centered on feminine power, trust in life’s journey, and personal transformation. Her signature vocals blend with dreamlike instrumentals produced by Zach Nahome, Aqualung, and Leon Michels.
“Lady Lady” reflects Dean’s coming-of-age experience. She examines shedding past identities – “All the things I couldn’t live without… I don’t need em now” – while embracing unexpected change. The song celebrates female intuition, declaring “That lady lady, she’s the man / I think she’s got a master plan.” Dean frames growth as peaceful acceptance of life’s path.
The black-and-white music video amplifies this narrative through movement. Royal Ballet principal Francesca Hayward leads an ensemble of young dancers, translating the transition from youth to womanhood into choreography. This artistic choice shifts focus from Dean to the dancers’ physical storytelling.
“Lady Lady” previews The Art of Loving, Dean’s anticipated album dissecting platonic, romantic, and self-love. Building on her Brit School foundation and early buzz from the BBC Introducing-supported EP Ok Love You Bye, Dean refines her fusion of soul-pop and candid lyricism. Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group released the single. Stream “Lady Lady” on all platforms.
Produced by Zach Nahome, Aqualung & Leon Michels
10 July 2025
1 Song, 3 minutes
A Capitol Records UK / Polydor Label Group release; ℗ 2025 Universal Music Operations Limited
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
God, I’m gonna miss this house
But I guess I’m moving out
Sunday morning
All the things I couldn’t live without
I don’t need ’em now
[Verse 2]
God, I used to love this hair
Now there’s something in the air
Something calling
Overnight, the clothes I always wore
Don’t suit me anymore
Mm
[Pre-Chorus]
She’s always changing me without a word
And I was just, I was just getting used to her
Keeps rearranging me a little bit
And I was just, I was just getting used to it
[Chorus]
That lady, lady, she’s the man
I think she got a master plan
It’s something I don’t understand
That lady, lady, she’s the—
[Verse 3]
It always had to be like this, yeah
So, if that was our last kiss
Now we know that
Now we know that dream ain’t coming true
There’s room for something new
Mm, give me something new
Mm
[Pre-Chorus]
She’s always changing me without a word
And I was just, I was just getting used to her
Keeps rearranging me a little bit
And I was just, I was just getting used to it
[Chorus]
That lady, lady, she’s the man
I think she got a master plan
It’s something I don’t understand
That lady, lady, she’s the—
That lady, lady, she’s the man
I think she got a master plan
It’s something I don’t understand
That lady, lady, she’s the—
[Post-Chorus]
Mm, mm-mm
That lady, lady, she’s the—
[Bridge]
Growing on, growing into it
And it’s all going on
Growing on, growing into it
That lady, lady, she’s the man
Growing on, growing into it (That lady, lady, she’s the man)
And it’s all going on (That lady, lady, she’s the man)
Growing on, growing into it (That lady, lady, she’s the man)
That lady, lady, she’s the—
Growing old, growing into it (That lady, lady, she’s the man)
And it’s all going on (That lady, lady, she’s the man)
Growing old, growing into it (That lady, lady, she’s the man)
That lady, lady, she’s the—
[Outro]
Mm, mm-mm
I was just, I was just getting used to her
Her, her
That lady, lady, she’s the—
