Artist: Lincoln, Eilidh
Title: Tears of a Dancefloor Darling
Genre(s): Pop, Disco
Length: 3:16
Writers: L.Keaton, C.Hudson, O.Washington, S.Hollywood
Producer: Khalil Ferreira
Label: Permanent Reminder
From The Album: TBC

Tears of a Dancefloor Darling is a song recorded by British-Azeri singer Lincoln Keaton-Paria, known mononymously Lincoln, and American singer-songwriter Eilidh. The song was released on June 11, 2021, after being announced by Lincoln via his Instagram page on the 7th. The single serves as the fourth release from Lincoln's long-awaited forthcoming debut album which is set to be released in the third quarter of 2021. It follows another collaboration in the form of "Big Talk" which featured Austin Nimmo and went on to became Lincoln's third consecutive #1 and Nimmo's 6th overall. "Tears of a Dancefloor Darling" also sees Lincoln return with "Big Talk" co-writers Orion Washington and Sara Hollywood, alongside other frequent collaboration Christopher. The production of the upbeat disco-pop song was handled by Khalil Ferreira. "Tears of a Dancefloor Darling" is an inspirational track which sees Lincoln and Eilidh with a heartbroken and insecure friend on a night out, helping them grow and heal through music and the disco culture.

Speaking on the red carpet of the Fan Choice Awards VIII in April 2021, Lincoln revealed to interviewer and The Jollies member David Hernandez that he was "excited" to meet Eilidh again at the event and that he "[had] a song" in mind for her. Even prior to the recording and conception of "Tears of a Dancefloor Darling", many fans eagerly anticipated and called for a collaboration between both Greene and Keaton due to their natural rapport. Whilst Lincoln hosted the pre-show for the FCA VII in 2020, he interviewed Eilidh for a segment which then went viral due to the comedic nature of their interaction. Lincoln and Eilidh secretly met up again in May 2021 to record together and shoot promotional pictures for the single.



"Tears of a Dancefloor Darling" is a disco-pop song with a prominent heavy bassline. Electric guitar, synthesisers, layered harmonies and handclaps also make up key elements of the upbeat production. The soundscape of the single incorporates elements of 1980's pop alongside modern and futuristic quips and refinements, now seemingly Lincoln's trademark sound. "Tears of a Dancefloor Darling" was initially finished as a solo track. After being approached by Lincoln and his team, Eilidh agreed to re-record the second verse, pre-chorus and the first few lines of the bridge. Keaton and Greene also recorded backing harmonies together which were not originally present on the first incarnation of the track.

Critical reception of "Tears of a Dancefloor" has been almost universally positive since its release. After branding it as a "sugar rush of pop" and "as glossy as expected from two big pop heavy hitters" Cathy Front of The New York Times compared it to previous collaboration "Big Talk", stating that even though "Tears of Dancefloor Darling" is "easier on the ears" and "less ballsy", the track had "more heart and conviction". Ruth Tyrell from NME dubbed the song as "devastatingly beautiful", commending the inspiration lyricism against the "shimmering" and "euphoric" production before calling it a "dancing with tears in your eyes anthem". Writing for Consequence of Sound, Terry Morgan opined that "even though it's clear Lincoln's writing team had a heavy hand in the vocabulary and phrasing, there are fewer pop singers with as much conviction and emotive delivery as Lincoln and Eilidh." He then called the pairing of Keaton and Greene a "match made in pop heaven".

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"Tears of a Dancefloor Darling"

Lincoln
Eilidh
Both

Tears reflecting under the disco ball
Lost souls standing up against the wall
Drunken revelations going on in the corner
Heart to hearts underneath the streetlights
Records spinning that express how you've felt
This wasn't a card you wanted dealt
Most bathroom stalls are out of order
But the world still turns tonight

You got hurt but you're not the first
And where that came from, there's plenty more
But I know where the pain can be nursed
So let's rip it up like it's Studio 54

Just keep on dancing with those misty eyes
Who even cares about your Monday morning?
When it comes to the heart, never apologise
Just keep on spinning, my dancefloor darling
Move to the beat from off my shoulder
Show them all a real rock and roller
Now that's my dancefloor darling

They always say that it'll get better in time
Until then, go ahead and add a wedge of lime
Salvation comes when they play that right song
The sky parts and starts raining glitter
About to witness a transformation sequence
Watching you move like a symphony in sequins
Hope you keep that buzz when the lights turn on
You don't need another early winter

You got hurt but you're not the first
And where that came from, there's plenty more
But I know where the pain can be nursed
So let's rip it up like it's Studio 54

Just keep on dancing with those misty eyes
Who even cares about your Monday morning?
When it comes to the heart, never apologise
Just keep on spinning, my dancefloor darling
Move to the beat from off my shoulder
Show them all a real rock and roller
Now that's my dancefloor darling

Another track and liberation's in sight
Is he still clogging up your precious mind?
Have you found your people in this crowd?
Tell me what you wanna do right now

Just keep on dancing with those misty eyes
Who even cares about your Monday morning?
When it comes to the heart, never apologise
Just keep on spinning, my dancefloor darling
Move to the beat from off my shoulder
Show them all a real rock and roller
Now that's my dancefloor darling

Just keep on dancing with those misty eyes
Who even cares about your Monday morning?
When it comes to the heart, never apologise
Just keep on spinning, my dancefloor darling
Move to the beat from off my shoulder
Show them all a real rock and roller
Now that's my dancefloor darling


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