The song was recorded and mixed at Destined Studio's in London, England by Schwartz. In early announcements, fans alike had thought it was the song which was written by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson, however this was proven not to be. An uptempo dance song which features strong elements of house and synthpop, the song features instrumentation of guitars, synthesizer and keyboards. Lyrically, the songs subject talks about Minogue telling people to dance before a sudden "timebomb" goes off, hence the title of the song.
"Timebomb" received critical acclaim from most music critics, who praised Minogue for getting back to her signature dance music. Critics also praised composition and hook and noting it as one of Minogue's best, and was even listed by PopCrush the "Best Dance Song of 2012". The song has achieved moderate chart success in Europe and Australasia, charting within the Top forty in Australia, Spain, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland and the United Kingdom. It sold 10,044 copies in its first two days in the United Kingdom. It became Minogue's first number one on the ARIA Dance Chart. Despite modest success in those regions, the song was eventually released in North America, and received quite better peaking success, reaching the number-one spot on the US Hot Dance Club Songs, as well as appearing on the Canadian chart.
Directed and edited by Christian Larson, the accompanying music video for the single was shot in Soho, London. The video shows Minogue dancing in a white room, as well as walking and driving through the streets of London. At the end, it shows Minogue dancing and eventually driving away with a biker. The video also received positive reviews from critics, who noted Minogue's re-invention of her previous singles "Spinning Around" (2000) and "Can't Get You Out of My Head" (2001), as well as praising her fashion imagery. Minogue performed the song on The Voice UK series 1 semi-final.
Timebomb
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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The sound is running quick right through our hands
Beat, feel the rhythm in my heartbeat
Why don't you move your body to my body
Before we disappear
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
Wait, no, please don't make me wait
When walls are shaking, ground feels like a mind break
It's not the end of the world
It's just the start of me and you, yeah
So let's just take the moment
Boy let's move
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
We're on a timebomb, before the night's gone
Let's just do it right now, do it come on
Wait, please don't make me wait
Wait, please don't make me wait
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
We're on a timebomb, before the night's gone
Let's just do it right now, do it come on
In Kylie Minogue’s Timebomb, the lyrics seem to be calling listeners to embrace the present moment, to live in the now before it is too late. The ticking clock metaphors used throughout the song create a sense of urgency and demand for action. The fast pace of the song is meant to encourage listeners to move their bodies to the beat while they still have the chance. The lyrics ask the listener to engage with the rhythm and to dance as if it’s their last dance of their life.
The lyrics also suggest that the fast pace of time should not discourage people from living their lives fully. Kylie urges listeners to embrace the present moment and act now before it's too late. When she sings “We're on a timebomb…” it’s like a warning that life is fleeting and we never know how much time we have left. We should cherish each moment and not “wait” for things to happen to us. Overall, the song is a call to live life to the fullest and to not let time slip through our fingers.
Line by Line Meaning
Fast, time is ticking oh so fast
Time is passing quickly and we must act soon or we will miss our chance
The sound is running quick right through our hands
Opportunities are slipping through our fingers and we must seize them before they are gone
Beat, feel the rhythm in my heartbeat
Feel the energy and excitement in the moment
Why don't you move your body to my body
Let's enjoy this moment together and dance
Before we disappear
Before the moment is over and we lose the opportunity
Wait, no, please don't make me wait
Don't delay, let's act right now and not waste any time
When walls are shaking, ground feels like a mind break
In times of uncertainty and chaos, we must act boldly and seize the moment
It's not the end of the world
Even in difficult times, there are still opportunities to be seized
It's just the start of me and you, yeah
This is the beginning of something new for us, let's make the most of it
So let's just take the moment
Let's focus on the present moment and enjoy it to the fullest
Boy let's move
Let's take action and make the most of this moment together
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
Time is limited and we must act quickly before it's too late
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
Let's take action and seize the moment without delay
Before the night's gone
Before the opportunity is lost and the night comes to an end
Tell me now, woo
Let's communicate and make sure we're both on the same page
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Are you ready to take action and make the most of this moment with me?
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I want to enjoy this moment to the fullest and make it a lasting memory
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
Are you ready to join me and make this a special moment we will never forget?
Wait, please don't make me wait
Let's not waste any time and take action without delay
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL BARDSLEY, PHIL MURPHY, CHRIS PICKIN, MIKE DARLING, BASIL CREESE
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