Tove Lo, DNH | Song Review

Swedish pop singer-songwriter Tove Lo drops another bop with “DNH,” the second single and fifth track from her sixth studio album, ESTRUS. 

Ooh-wee! Tove Lo (Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson) said what she said on “DNH”. And, judging by these lyrics that appear at the tail-end of the chorus, it shouldn’t be too hard to figure out the acronym! “DNH” is the fifth track from her sixth studio album, ESTRUS (arriving September 18, 2026). The brief but intriguing third single was written by Tove Lo, A Strut (Ludvig Söderberg), and TimFromTheHouse. A Strut, TimFromTheHouse, and Oscar Holter produced it.

“DNH” is a vibe, PERIODT.  First, the colorful, electrifying synths catch the ear.  Beyond its expert production, the song is melodious from the get-go. Adding another layer of excellence are memorable lyrics. “I promise I love you and this isn’t an attack,” Tove Lo sings in the brief first verse, and concludes, “At the end of the night, I’m the one holding your hair back.” She delivers a strong vocal performance, once where you buy what she sells. Of course, it should come as no surprise that the chorus is the crème de la crème:

“You’re drunk and horny in the crowd

You need attention, let your tears come down

You crying harder kick us out

You’re still my best friend when you ruin my night.”

Even so, both verses are sweet, too! And the pre-chorus? Not too shabby! “‘Cause I came here to dance, but you’re changing my plans / Now I’m stuck in the corner sober.” All told, “DNH” marks another winner for Tove Lo, who never fails to release compelling bops. Although it has a short runtime, it checks off all the boxes.

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Tove Lo » ESTRUS » Pretty Swede Records » 9.18.26 [📷: Pretty Swede Records]

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