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.
If You Really
Dannii Minogue Lyrics
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(If you really) show me if you do
Show me if you do, show me if you do
Show me, show me if you do
Show me (if you really)
Show me if you do, show me
(If you really) show me if you do
Show me (if you really)
Show me if do
You've been thinking, I can read your mind
Don't you want to, why can't you decide
Don't hold back what you feel deep inside
I'm not playing when I tell you how I feel
Why can't you be for real
'Cause I know what you want to feel
All you have to do is tell me
(If you really want to you should let me know)
Come on and show me
(If you really need to let your feeling show)
All you have to do
(If you really want to let yourself go)
You really want, your really want me
You really want, your really want me
Show me, show me if you do
Show me (if you really really)
Need someone to hold you through the night
Make you feel good, just the way you like
Don't pretend to be so innocent
'Cause I'm not playing when I tell you how I feel
Why can't you be for real
'Cause I know what you want to feel
All you have to do is tell me
(If you really want to you should let me know)
Come on and show me
(If you really need to let your feeling show)
All you have to do
(If you really want to let yourself go)
You really want, your really want me
You really want, your really want me
(If you really) show me if you do
(If you really) show me if you do
If you need to, if you need to
All you have to do is tell me
You really want, your really want me
You really want, your really want me
Come on and show me
(If you really want to you should let me know)
Come on and show me
(If you really need to let your feeling show)
All you have to do
(If you really want to let yourself go)
You really want, your really want me
You really want, your really want me
REPEAT TO FADE
The song "If You Really" by Dannii Minogue is a passionate plea for communication and honesty in a relationship. The singer is frustrated by their partner's reluctance to express their feelings and desires, and encourages them to be open and upfront about what they want. The repeated refrain of "Show me if you do" emphasizes this need for concrete action and demonstration of affection. The verses mention the singer's ability to "read [their partner's] mind" and their own willingness to be vulnerable and express their own emotions, highlighting the importance of mutual trust and transparency. Overall, the song suggests that true intimacy and closeness can only be achieved through honesty and a willingness to share one's innermost thoughts and feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
(If you really) show me if you do
If you truly feel the way you say you do, then demonstrate it to me
Show me if you do, show me if you do
Prove to me that your feelings are genuine, demonstrate your sincerity
Show me, show me if you do
Demonstrate your affection for me so I know it's genuine
Show me (if you really wanna)
If you really do have an interest in me, demonstrate it to me
Show me (if you really)
Demonstrate your sincerity if you truly care about me
Show me if do
If you really feel the way you claim to, then demonstrate your emotions
You've been thinking, I can read your mind
I sense that you have been contemplating something but haven't revealed it yet
Don't you want to, why can't you decide
You seem hesitant to make a decision about something you want
Don't hold back what you feel deep inside
Don't suppress your true emotions
I'm not playing when I tell you how I feel
When I express my feelings, I'm being sincere and straightforward
Why can't you be for real
Why can't you also be honest about your emotions, like I am
'Cause I know what you want to feel
I sense that you have feelings for me that you're trying to hide
All you have to do is tell me
Just be honest with me about how you feel
Come on and show me
Demonstrate your emotions to me
You really want, your really want me
I sense that you genuinely desire me
Need someone to hold you through the night
You desire someone to comfort you and be with you at night
Make you feel good, just the way you like
You want someone who can make you feel pleasurable in the way you prefer
Don't pretend to be so innocent
Don't act as if you don't have any desires or feelings at all
If you need to, if you need to
If it's necessary for you to do so
All you have to do is tell me
Just be honest with me about your feelings
You really want, your really want me
I sense that you genuinely desire me
Lyrics © WONDERLOUS MUSIC, MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: CHANTAY E SAVAGE, JAMIE PRINCIPLE, STEVEN W HURLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ali Meade
Can't explain just how fantastic this track is love you Dannii
Dannii Minogue
Loved this tune back in 1993 ;) LOVE DANNII !!
Ali Meade
God this song never gets old it's so 90s pop nostalgia love u dannii
Rukia212002
Love 90's Danni so much this takes me back in time. I wish I had a time mission to go back to this era!