The lyrics tell a nostalgic yet tragic story of two childhood friends playing "cowboys and Indians" who grow up to become lovers, only for one to eventually leave the other.

Dua Lipa ’s rendition of is a moody, electronic reimagining of the classic track originally written by Sonny Bono and made famous by Cher and Nancy Sinatra.

The cover was born from Dua Lipa’s collaboration with the Italian fashion brand Patrizia Pepe . As the face of their Autumn/Winter 2017 campaign, she recorded the song specifically for their official commercial . Musical Style & Lyrics

Released in , this version was featured as an exclusive track on the Italian Special Edition of her self-titled debut album . The Creative Spark: Patrizia Pepe

While many artists have covered "Bang Bang," Dua Lipa’s version stands out for its dark, brooding electronic production and smoldering vocals.