Dannii first broke out of her sister's shadow in 1997 with the album Girl. Whilst Kylie Minogue was experimenting with dark lyrics, indie collaborations and moody images (Impossible Princess), Dannii went out and out for the dancefloor with the huge hit All I Wanna Do. Unfortunately, the album that it was from only reached No. 57. However, Dannii herself has said, "This was a big turning point for me. It has led me on to the album Neon Nights and my collaborations with many club DJs and remixers".
2001 was a success for Dannii, when her vocals were part of Riva's Who Do You Love Now?, which laid the foundations for her fourth album Neon Nights released in March 2003.
Moving to London Records, Dannii made more credible dance tracks including I Begin To Wonder and Put The Needle On It. In 2003, Dannii released her fourth album, Neon Nights. It was a surprise chart success, reaching no.8 in the UK charts and eventually achieving gold status, selling over 100,000 copies. The album also made gold certification in Australia. Dannii also teamed up with chill-out Ibiza stars Afterlife for a collaboration on their Speck of Gold album. Dannii's star was beginning to shine in its own right.
In 2004, after a top 10 album and four top 10 singles, Dannii moved to All Around The World Records. Her first single for AATW was You Won't Forget About Me, which saw Dannii's vocals layered on top of the instrumental hit Flower Power and landed at no.7 in the UK charts, making it Dannii's fifth consecutive top 10 hit. You Won't Forget About Me was followed up in 2005 by Perfection, on which Dannii teamed up with the Soul Seekerz, which narrowly missed out on the top 10 in the UK, peaking at no.11. In 2006, she returned with So Under Pressure and her Greatest Hits album The Hits & Beyond.
Dannii has been a judge on British television channel ITV's The X Factor since 2007 alongside Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Louis Walsh.
In November 2007, Girl and Neon Nights were re-released with bonus discs, with a new studio album Club Disco and compilation album Unleashed appearing within the following weeks. A stand alone single Touch Me Like That was released in December 2007. It was later included on the re-release of Club Disco released in Australia in the spring 2008.
Later in 2008, the logical and long-overdue duet with her own sister finally was released as Kylie & Dannii recorded a cover of ABBA's The Winner Takes It All appeared on the soundtrack album to the shortlived BBC show Beautiful People.
Feel Like I Do
Dannii Minogue Lyrics
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I'm steppin up on the beat
This music's stickin on me
Now I wanna guilty pleasure
I see you're new at 'la suite'
I'm up for breakin your beat
So baby take it from me
Give me heavy disco
So we can take it to the floor
You're my only way to let go
Cuz I ain't got nothing to lose
Chorus:
Nobody knows you baby
I'm coming over now
And I got a feelin that you
Feel like I do
I want your number baby
So write it down on me
If you want what I want then you
Feel like I do
I'll tell you all my secrets
I want a night to regret
Go some place not so crowded
Somewhere we can talk about it
Give me the thrill of the chase
Till I'm so outta my face
That I won't care about it
Send me into automatic
Give me heavy disco
And we can take it to the floor
You're my only way to let go
Cuz I don't need nothin but you
(Chorus)
Hangin round with you
Kissin like a fool
Leave my print on you
Kiss me like a fool
(Chorus)
In Dannii Minogue's "Feel Like I Do," she describes her desire for a night full of adventure and liberation. She begins by saying that she's perfectly happy just moving her feet to the beat, but then she becomes entranced by the music and wants to indulge in a guilty pleasure. She invites a newcomer to join her in exploring his own rhythm, telling him that she wants him now or never. Minogue then asks for some heavy disco music to dance to, so she and her partner can lose themselves in the moment. The chorus reveals that she feels a connection with this stranger and she wants to get closer to him, even asking for his number so they can continue their journey together. She's willing to share all her secrets and even promises a night to regret, as long as they have a place where they can talk about it. Ultimately, Minogue is seeking a thrill, a chase that will transform her into a different person, and in this stranger, she discovers a kindred spirit.
Overall, "Feel Like I Do" is about living in the moment and embracing the unknown. It's a song about taking risks, exploring new experiences, and connecting with others on a deep, primal level. It's about breaking free from the constraints of everyday life and tapping into the primal joy of dance, music, and human connection. Minogue's lyrics are playful, sensual, and full of energy, urging us all to let loose and follow our desires, no matter where they may lead.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm happy bangin my feet
I am content with dancing to the beat
I'm steppin up on the beat
I am getting more into the rhythm of the music
This music's stickin on me
I am really enjoying this music and it's making me want more
Now I wanna guilty pleasure
I am feeling a strong desire for something I know I shouldn't have
I see you're new at 'la suite'
I can tell you're new to this place called 'la suite'
I'm up for breakin your beat
I want to dance to a different rhythm than what you're used to
So baby take it from me
Trust me and follow my lead
That I want you now or never
I am feeling a strong desire for you and it's now or never
Give me heavy disco
I want to dance to music with a strong disco influence
So we can take it to the floor
So we can dance together and really let loose
You're my only way to let go
Dancing with you is the only way for me to forget about everything else
Cuz I ain't got nothing to lose
I don't care about anything else right now, so I have nothing to lose
Nobody knows you baby
You're not well known or popular, but that doesn't matter to me
I'm coming over now
I want to be close to you right now
And I got a feelin that you feel like I do
I have a hunch that you're feeling the same way I am
I want your number baby
I want to have a way to reach you in the future
So write it down on me
Write your phone number on me so I won't forget it
If you want what I want then you feel like I do
If you're feeling the same way I am, then let's pursue this together
I'll tell you all my secrets
I am willing to open up to you and share my deepest secrets
I want a night to regret
I want to do something that I might regret later, but it will be worth it
Go some place not so crowded
Let's go somewhere where we can have some privacy
Somewhere we can talk about it
Let's find a place where we can have a private conversation
Give me the thrill of the chase
I enjoy the excitement of pursuing someone and being pursued in return
Till I'm so outta my face
Until I am so distracted by my pursuit that I forget everything else
That I won't care about it
I will be so caught up in the moment that I won't care about anything else
Send me into automatic
I want to be so lost in the moment that I am on autopilot
And we can take it to the floor
Let's dance together and get lost in the music
Cuz I don't need nothin but you
I am completely focused on you and don't need anything else
Hangin round with you
Spending time with you is what I enjoy the most
Kissin like a fool
I am so caught up in the moment that I am acting foolishly
Leave my print on you
I want to make a lasting impression on you
Kiss me like a fool
Kiss me back with the same passion and foolishness
Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James Holland
If she released this as an additional single from Club Disco this would've no doubt been a twelfth number one for her on the Dance Chart.
Jonathan Andrew Dahl
Always loved this track and as much as I love So Under Pressure I think this should have been the A-Side and SUP the B-Side. Such a brilliant tune, this is a masterpiece of a song and so timeless. The piano beats are so catchy. Just makes me wanna dance every time I hear it
Silent Planet
Used to be obsessed with it. One of the best songs I've ever heard.
54spiritedwill54
love this track!!
Patrick3183
Dope song. Shoulda been #1 hit for her
amy riach
I love this song <3 Dannii Minogue you are god :D Hate the fact she got compared to Kylie, she is an amazing,orginal singer and should be respected! this should have been released! x
Jonny K
As good as music gets... Written & performed by Dannii, she proves yet again what an amazing singer / song writer she is... The woman just oozes talent...
David Riley
This should have been the single and So Under Pressure should have been the bside. Dannii please sign a new deal soon.
Time To Talk Show
Top track Dannii.
Zoltan Markus
First time I listen with earphones. Wicked acid sounds. I like :-)