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.
Love and Kisses
Dannii Minogue Lyrics
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I want your love and kisses
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
What kind of girl do you think i am?
Is it the plain Jane type?
What kind of love do you think i want?
A real love, or just more hype
All I want is your love and kisses
Don't give it to no one else, Baby Baby
All I need is your love and kisses
I want to keep it for myself, Oh it's got to be
Love and Kisses
Love and kisses for me, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Love and kisses
Love and kisses for me, Oh, Oh
Hit it, come on, Hit it
I'm not looking for a pot of gold
Or in a love that won't be, Ah, Ah
If you want to swing with a girl like me
You gotta march to a different beat, Hit it
Can't you see that
All I want is your love and kisses
Don't give it to no one else, Baby, Baby
All I need is your Love and kisses
I want to keep it for myself, Oh it's gotta be
Love and Kisses
Love and kisses for me, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Love and kisses
Love and kisses for me, Whoo
You're the kinda girl that i want to keep
We ain't at McDonalds baby, so what's your beef?
I just want someone that i can call my own
Love me, Please me, until the break of dawn
All I want is your love and kisses
Don't give it to no one else, Baby, Baby
All I need is your Love and kisses
I want to keep it for myself, Oh it's gotta be
Love and Kisses
Love and kisses for me, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Love and kisses
Love and kisses for me (me)
(Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh) yeah pump it up
(Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh) yeah come on
(Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh) yeah pump it up
(Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh) yeah come on
(All I want)
(All I want)
(All I want is your love)
(All I want)
(All I want)
(All I want is your love)
The lyrics of "Love and Kisses" by Dannii Minogue are about the singer's desire for a genuine, lasting love. She asks what kind of girl people think she is, whether she's plain or wants real love or just hype. However, all she wants is her love interest's love and kisses, and she wants it for herself. She tells her partner that they should be marching to a different beat if they want to swing with someone like her. She doesn't want a love that won't be, she just wants someone to love and keep it for herself. The chorus repeats the desire for love and kisses, adding emphasis with each repetition.
The song portrays a confident and independent woman who knows what she wants in a relationship. She wants a love that is genuine and doesn't fall to the hype of trendy relationships. She's aware of her worth and is determined to keep her love and kisses for herself, warning her partner not to share it with anyone else. The upbeat rhythm and catchy chorus make it a fun dance track.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh I
Expressing excitement and eagerness for the love and affection that is desired
I want your love and kisses
Desires emotional and physical intimacy from the person being addressed
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
Reinforcing the excitement for the love and affection that is needed
What kind of girl do you think i am?
Challenges the assumptions and stereotypes made about the person being addressed
Is it the plain Jane type?
Asks if the person addressing sees her as a simple or dull person
What kind of love do you think i want?
Asks about the person's perception of love that is being offered
A real love, or just more hype
Wants to know if the person really intends to love or is just making false promises
All I want is your love and kisses
Clarifies the desires of the person addressing for the other person's love and physical touch
Don't give it to no one else, Baby Baby
Exclusivity is demanded for the love and kisses being given
All I need is your love and kisses
Further emphasizes the basic need of emotional and physical intimacy
I want to keep it for myself, Oh it's got to be
The person addressing wants to preserve and protect the love and kisses for themselves
Love and Kisses
A declaration of desire for affection that is genuine and lasting
Love and kisses for me, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Desires for the other person's love and kisses to be solely given to the person addressing
Hit it, come on, Hit it
An exclamation to intensify the beat and energy in the music
I'm not looking for a pot of gold
The person addressing is not interested in material things or superficial riches in love
Or in a love that won't be, Ah, Ah
The person addressing does not want love without the guarantee of its authenticity and continuity
If you want to swing with a girl like me
In order to be with the person addressing, the other person has to conform to their standards and characteristics
You gotta march to a different beat, Hit it
The person addressing has certain expectations from a partner and requires them to have unique and specific attributes that align with their desires
Can't you see that
Accentuates the point made previously that the person addressing has certain relationship standards
You're the kinda girl that i want to keep
The person addressing finds the other person attractive and interesting enough to invest in a long-term relationship
We ain't at McDonalds baby, so what's your beef?
The person addressing is conveying that the other person should not treat their relationship like a fast-food joint, and questioningly asks if the other person has any issues with that
I just want someone that i can call my own
Expresses the need for a genuine and authentic love that is exclusively shared between the two people involved
Love me, Please me, until the break of dawn
Expresses the need for affection and romantic gestures that last through the night until the morning
All I want is your love and kisses
Reiterates the deep desire for love and intimacy from the person addressing to the other person
Love and Kisses
Restates the declaration of desire for affection that is sincere and long-lasting
Love and kisses for me, Whoo
Desires for the other person's love and kisses to be solely given to the person addressing
(Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh) yeah pump it up
A line in the song to further intensify the beat and energy in the music
(All I want)
Repeating the primary focus of the person addressing for the other person's love and affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALVIN MOODY
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Matt Wheybs
I had this album on cassette in 1991 . And this track is still on my playlist 30 years later
Eric Bbosa
Marvelous dance hall track. Quite nostalgic memories of the 90s when we used to go for parties and night clubs.
Ultimate Kitten
Got old lol? parties and night clubs stil exist haha
agfagaevart
@Ultimate Kitten
Yeah but, they're not the same...
Laurent Garnier
90's dance music so good, love this !!!
Marlene L
My favorite Dannii Minogue song!! She's so talented. :)
Pelly Khan
What a sweet and lovely song!!! I love it. Makes you instantly happy. :) ❤️❤️❤️
JOHNYBOY LEE
I'm 41 now and still got the cassette album wen came out all years bak but sounds great to this day 😎💯
dj17q
Watching this 8th November 2020 straight after Rage Minogue special. What a night of pure good pop/dance night. One of the best......love BOTH of 'em gurls.
John Condie
Loved growing in up in this era and great song ☺