"From the Start" is a song by Icelandic singer Laufey.

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

[2] 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.

"[3] The song reached 1 million streams in less than 24 hours upon release.

[4] ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.