The Playmute on Instagram: ""From the Start" is a bossa nova-inspired single by Icelandic singer Laufey, released on May 10, 2023, via AWAL, capturing unrequited love for a best friend. The track blends jazz-pop elements with modern lyrics about longing and confession, gaining massive popularity on TikTok and Spotify. Laufey wrote the song post her Iceland Symphony Orchestra performance, describing it as a playful mix of vintage sounds and contemporary themes of one-sided affection. It appears o