Born and raised in Melbourne, Minogue first achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, playing tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson. She gained prominence as a recording artist in the late 1980s and released four bubblegum and dance-pop-influenced studio albums produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. By the early 1990s, she had amassed several top ten singles in the UK and Australia, including "I Should Be So Lucky", "The Loco-Motion", "Hand on Your Heart", and "Better the Devil You Know". Taking more creative control over her music, Minogue signed with Deconstruction Records in 1993 and released Kylie Minogue (1994) and Impossible Princess (1997), both of which received positive reviews. She returned to mainstream dance-oriented music with 2000's Light Years, including the number-one hits "Spinning Around" and "On a Night Like This". The follow-up, Fever (2001), was an international breakthrough for Minogue, becoming her best-selling album to date. Two of its singles, "Love at First Sight" and "In Your Eyes", became hits, but its lead single, "Can't Get You Out of My Head" became one of the most successful singles of the 2000s, selling over five million units.
Minogue continued reinventing her image and experimenting with a range of genres on her subsequent albums, which spawned successful singles such as "Slow", "2 Hearts", "All the Lovers", "Santa Baby", "Timebomb" and "Dancing". With her 2020 album DISCO, she became the first female artist to have a chart-topping album in the UK for five consecutive decades. Minogue made her film debut in The Delinquents (1989) and portrayed Cammy in Street Fighter (1994). She has also appeared in the films Moulin Rouge! (2001), Jack & Diane, Holy Motors (2012) and San Andreas (2015). In 2014, she appeared as a judge on the third series of The Voice UK and The Voice Australia. Her other ventures include product endorsements, children's books, fashion, and charitable work.
Minogue was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2008 New Year Honours for services to music. She was appointed by the French government as a Chevalier (knight) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to the enrichment of French culture. In 2005, while Minogue was on tour, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) degree by Anglia Ruskin University in 2011 for her work in raising awareness for breast cancer. At the 2011 ARIA Music Awards, she was inducted by the Australian Recording Industry Association into the ARIA Hall of Fame. She was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Minogue
Studio albums
Kylie (1988)
Enjoy Yourself (1989)
Rhythm of Love (1990)
Let's Get to It (1991)
Kylie Minogue (1994)
Impossible Princess (1997)
Light Years (2000)
Fever (2001)
Body Language (2003)
X (2007)
Aphrodite (2010)
Kiss Me Once (2014)
Kylie Christmas (2015)
Golden (2018)
DISCO (2020)
Tension (2023)
After Dark
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Let me give you something for your appetite,
You know I want to be with you all day and night,
Boy I'll send you spinning like a satellite
Hey you,
I can see you like it when you get the view,
Well come on over here I'll show it all for you,
No sign of light except the glowing stars,
Don't delay me drive me crazy
Oh baby, I'm ready,
So what you waiting for,
Feel sexy, your body,
Let's take
It to the floor,
After dark,
All night long,
Dusk till dawn,
I want to make some honey
Tempting,
Everything about you is so tempting,
You make me lose my will to do the shy thing,
Wanted,
Your name is on my poster and you're wanted,
Don't break my heart don't leave me disappointed
No-one around except the sound of us,
Don't delay me drive me crazy,
Oh baby, I'm ready,
So what you waiting for,
Feel sexy, your body,
Let's take it to the floor
After dark,
All night long,
Dusk till dawn,
I want to make some honey,
Oh baby, I'm ready,
I've got just what you want
Feel sexy, your body, You
Really turn me on,
After dark,
All night long,
Dusk till dawn,
I want to make some honey
Give me that touch,
Give me the night,
Give me that urge that makes me feel right,
You and me here,
You and me now
All the way,
Give me that twist,
Give me that rush,
Give me the dream I care for so much,
You and me here,
You and me now,
Don't delay me drive me crazy.
Crazy.
The song "After Dark" is a romantic tune that speaks about the yearning of two individuals to be with each other intimately. It appears that the person singing the song is a woman who is highly attracted to a specific man. She gives him assurance of her willingness to be with him all day and all night, making him feel like a satellite spinning around the earth. She goes on to convince him to come closer to see more of her, promising to go somewhere with him to explore a move or two. The only light available in their world at that moment are the bright stars in the sky, which accentuate their intimacy. The song exudes passion and desire between the two individuals, as they revel in their mutual attraction.
The woman portrays herself as a highly desirable person, and she is not afraid to let her affections known to the man. She finds him attractive, to the point of losing her will to resist him, as he ignites a temptation within her that she has never felt before. The lyricist makes use of metaphors to convey the deep, intense feelings that the woman experiences when she's with him. She compares their relationship to two people alone in the dark in a universe glowing with stars that can only hear the sound of their love, which helps to create emphasis on the euphoric atmosphere that is created when they are together. As the instrumental takes center stage, the narrative becomes clearer, as the instruments play intricate patterns that are very effective in conveying the sensual feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
That's right,
I'm confirming that what I'm about to say is correct.
Let me give you something for your appetite,
I want to provide you with something that will satisfy you.
You know I want to be with you all day and night,
I desire to spend an entire day and night with you.
Boy I'll send you spinning like a satellite
I'll make you feel elated and dizzy with excitement.
Hey you,
I'm addressing you.
I can see you like it when you get the view,
I recognize that you enjoy the visual stimulation that I provide.
Well come on over here I'll show it all for you,
If you come closer, I'll reveal everything to you.
We'll go somewhere together make a move or two,
Let's travel as a pair and engage in some romantic activity.
No sign of light except the glowing stars,
We'll be in darkness apart from the shining stars.
Don't delay me drive me crazy
Please don't procrastinate, make me go insane with anticipation.
Oh baby, I'm ready,
I'm prepared for what's to come.
So what you waiting for,
Why are you hesitating?
Feel sexy, your body,
Become aware of your own sensuality.
Let's take it to the floor,
Let's lower ourselves to the ground and engage in some experience.
After dark,
When night falls
All night long,
The entire night.
Dusk till dawn,
From sundown to sunrise.
I want to make some honey
I desire to be intimate with you.
Tempting,
You're alluring and irresistible.
Everything about you is so tempting,
I'm attracted to everything related to you.
You make me lose my will to do the shy thing,
You make me feel comfortable enough to forget my timidity.
Wanted,
I have a strong urge and desire for you.
Your name is on my poster and you're wanted,
I am drawn to you and would like to pursue you.
Don't break my heart don't leave me disappointed
Please don't inflict emotional pain on me by departing or not fulfilling expectations.
No-one around except the sound of us,
There's nobody else present except the two of us.
Don't delay me drive me crazy,
Don't make me wait, it'll torture me.
Oh baby, I'm ready,
I'm fully prepared and eager.
I've got just what you want,
I possess precisely what you crave.
You really turn me on,
You arouse and excite me.
Give me that touch,
Touch me intimately.
Give me the night,
Spend the entire night with me.
Give me that urge that makes me feel right,
Provide me with the compelling feeling that gives me satisfaction.
You and me here,
The two of us are together.
Give me that twist,
Offer me something different and intriguing.
Give me that rush,
Provide me with a thrilling experience.
Give me the dream I care for so much,
Offer me the aspiration I value.
Don't delay me drive me crazy.
I'm impatient and eager for what's ahead.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER BRAIDE, CATHY DENNIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Haya Glamazon
I adore this song so much. It's very funky but it suits her house-drenched voice.
Michael Stanek
me too!!! let’s dance. and stay for coda. written by the great Cathy Dennis.
James Wormsley
lol awesome!!
Henrique Ramos
One of the best female artists of all time! Congratulations, Kylie!
IH8COMMERCIALRNB
Her vocal runs in this song are so smooth and fit so perfectly you could almost miss them.
Soaribb
The studio version sounds more intimate,a little minimalist.
Hardcoreclassy
João Vítor you’re hella cute and I agree
bill boyd
Best Australian export ever, Next to Fosters at least.
German Retro Guy
@Haya Glamazon
More like urine.
Haya Glamazon
@Platinum Uterus Beer