From the Start

"From the Start" is a song by Icelandic singer Laufey. It was released as a single on 10 May 2023 via AWAL.

Background

"From the Start" was released after Laufey's performance with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, A Night at the Symphony in 2023. 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."

Commercial performance

The song reached 1 million streams in less than 24 hours upon release.

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.
In January 2025, Laufey's dance steps from the music video, set to the chorus, were purchasable as a dance move in Fortnite.
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.