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.
Lucky Tonight
Dannii Minogue Lyrics
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Do do do
Do do do do do
Hey Baby
I see you look at me
I'm looking at you too
Your eyes are telling me there's something we should do
The vibe I'm feeling let's me know that
I know you've waited for this moment
But I had to take my time
To see if you were true, a guy that would be only mine
Now that I'm ready I think that we can give it a try
Yes I'm ready
I feel lucky tonight
So won't you please hold me tight
I feel lucky tonight
I think I'll fall deeper, deeper
So no more playing games
Let's lay it on the line
Let's explore this thing you never know what we may find
Show me your everything I really wanna lose my mind
I wanna go crazy
Make me feel what you are thinking
Show me what is on your mind
I won't even try to to stop you
'Cause I know you'll do it right
Just keep it going I don't ever want this feeling to die
I feel lucky tonight
Baby
So won't you please hold me tight
I feel lucky tonight
I think I'll fall deeper, deeper
Deeper in love
A sensual meltdown ooh
That's why I feel so lucky
L is 'cause I like the way you look
You is 'cause you always understand
See is for candy
And K for the kissing
Why is for you and everything you do
That's why I feel so lucky
Oh baby, baby I feel lucky tonight
Oh you really drive me crazy
That's why, that's why
I feel lucky tonight, baby yeah
Please hold me tonight
I feel lucky tonight
I think I fall deeper, deeper, deeper, deeper in love
AD LIB TO FADE
The lyrics to Dannii Minogue's song "Lucky Tonight" describe a moment of attraction between two individuals, with one person expressing their desire to take the relationship to the next level. The singer describes feeling a vibe and a connection with the other person, suggesting that they should get closer physically. She mentions waiting to see if the other person was someone who would be loyal to her before deciding to pursue anything further. Now that she feels ready, she wants to explore what could happen between them without any more hesitation.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I feel lucky tonight" several times, expressing the singer's excitement and anticipation for what could happen between them. She wants the person to hold her tight and for them to go deeper in their connection. She urges them to be open with her and show her everything they are thinking, promising not to stop them because she trusts that they will do it right.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being swept up in a moment of attraction and desire, and the willingness to take risks to explore those feelings further.
Line by Line Meaning
Do do do do do
Suggestive humming that represents a feeling of connection between two people.
Do do do
Continued humming to reinforce the sense of intimacy.
Do do do do do
Final humming to set the tone for the following lyrics.
Hey Baby
Playful and flirtatious introduction to the lyrics.
I see you look at me
Acknowledgement of mutual attraction and interest.
I'm looking at you too
Reinforcement of the feeling of connection and common interest.
Your eyes are telling me there's something we should do
Recognition that there is an unspoken desire to act on the mutual attraction.
The vibe I'm feeling let's me know that
The atmosphere of the current moment is encouraging and opportunistic for something more to occur.
We just oughta get closer baby
An invitation to act on the mutual attraction and deepen the connection.
I know you've waited for this moment
Acknowledgement that there has been anticipation and build up to this moment.
But I had to take my time
Explanation that careful consideration was given before acting on the mutual attraction.
To see if you were true, a guy that would be only mine
Clarification that the hesitancy was due to a desire to find someone who was trustworthy and interested in a genuine, exclusive relationship.
Now that I'm ready I think that we can give it a try
Confirmation that the time is now right to explore the mutual attraction more deeply.
Yes I'm ready
Emphatic statement that the artist is ready to act on the mutual attraction.
I feel lucky tonight
Expression that the artist is optimistic and excited about the prospects of the current moment.
So won't you please hold me tight
Request for physical affection to deepen the connection.
I think I'll fall deeper, deeper
Prediction that more profound feelings of attraction will develop.
So no more playing games
Declaration that the situation is serious and meaningful.
Let's lay it on the line
Invitation to be honest and open about intentions and desires.
Let's explore this thing you never know what we may find
Encouragement to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the mutual attraction.
Show me your everything I really wanna lose my mind
Request for vulnerability and openness in the relationship from the other person.
I wanna go crazy
Expression of the artist's eagerness to allow themselves to be swept away by the intensity of their feelings.
Make me feel what you are thinking
Request to be fully immersed in the moment and experience the other person's emotions and desire.
Show me what is on your mind
Invitation to share deeper thoughts and feelings.
I won't even try to to stop you
Assurance that the artist is receptive to the other person's intentions and desires.
'Cause I know you'll do it right
Confidence in the other person's ability to be a good partner and foster a healthy relationship.
Just keep it going I don't ever want this feeling to die
Expression of a desire to prolong the moment and deepen the connection with the other person.
Baby
Affectionate reference to the other person.
A sensual meltdown ooh
Metaphor for the intense physical and emotional experience of the moment.
L is 'cause I like the way you look
Clever mnemonic device to express the artist's attraction to the other person's physical appearance.
You is 'cause you always understand
Clever mnemonic device to express the artist's appreciation for the other person's emotional intelligence.
See is for candy
Clever mnemonic device to express the artist's playful side and his desire to indulge in the moment.
And K for the kissing
Clever mnemonic device to express the artist's eagerness for physical affection and passion.
Why is for you and everything you do
Clever mnemonic device to express the artist's appreciation for the other person's character and actions.
Oh baby, baby I feel lucky tonight
Reiteration of the artist's optimism and excitement for the current moment.
Oh you really drive me crazy
Expression of the artist's passion for the other person and attraction to them.
Please hold me tonight
Request for physical affection to deepen the connection.
I think I fall deeper, deeper, deeper, deeper in love
Prediction that more profound feelings of love will result from the current moment and connection with the other person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARL ETIENNE BOURELLY, DANNII MINOGUE, ROZ LA VAUGHN DAVIS
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