Lizzo wrote "About Damn Time" as music therapy for when she's down about herself and wants to feel better. Turn up the music, let's celebrate (Alright) I got a feelin' I'm gon' be okay Okay (Okay), alright It's about damn time The funky track is Lizzo's melodic medicine for her blues. "I think life had thrown some major traumas and hard experiences at us, especially globally these last few years," she told Audacy's Julia. "And I wanted to write a song that allowed us to take a moment and celebrate our survival, and celebrate how far we've come. And I think 'About Damn Time' does just that - it does it for me honey."

The singer already had a song for when she needs a boost: her 2016 self-loving anthem "Good As Hell." When Lizzo is on stage or having a bad day, she sings "Good As Hell" and straightaway feels better. She wanted to write another song that lifts her up, and "About Damn Time" achieves that goal.

Lizzo wrote "About Damn Time" with: Her go-to producer Ricky Reed ("Truth Hurts," "Tempo," "Juice," "Good As Hell," and "Rumors"). Songwriter and producer Blake Slatkin, who has also contributed towards hits for 24kGoldn ("Mood"), The Kid Laroi ("Without You" and "Stay") and Lil Nas X ("Thats What I Want"). Songwriter Theron Thomas. He also helped Lizzo pen "Juice," "Tempo" and "Rumors." Because "About Damn Time" samples "Hey! DJ" by The World's Famous Supreme Team, the writers of that 1984 hip hop classic - Larry Price, Malcolm Mclaren, Ronald Larkins and Stephen Hague – also get credited.