Cosmic
Kylie Minogue Lyrics


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I wanted to write a song called 'Cosmic'
I wanted to get a view of the earth
I wanted to be a lonesome cowboy
I wanted to love you till it hurt

I wanted the right to misbehave
To say she ain't my crave
[Chorus]
I put these things aside for years
'Til laughter took the place of tears
It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here
I'm here

I wanted to take your place just sometimes
To know the things you know and why you did the things you do
To say 'no' one time and believe it
Oh I wanted so much but only needed you

Wasn't it just my choice to make?
The bed in which I lay

[Chorus]

I wanted to be able to talk without the interruption
I wanted to sing exotic words
I wanted to find a way to put the end to all of my destruction
I wanted to re-know what I was worth

But wasn't it just my choice to make?
The bed in which I lay





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Cosmic" by Kylie Minogue is a heartfelt expression of the singer's desires and reflections. The opening lines reveal that she initially wishes to dive into the universe and understand the world from a different perspective. She contemplates being a lonesome cowboy and loving someone wholeheartedly even if it hurts. The chorus brings in a sense of awakening, Kylie explains how she had put aside some of her desires for years, but now she has found happiness, which replaced all her sorrows. She feels like she was in a deep sleep before finally finding her true self.


Kylie then continues to express her desire to swap lives with someone for a while so that she could learn how and why that person makes certain decisions. She wishes to learn how to say "no" and mean it while only needing the person she loves. These lyrics could signify her willingness to experience new things, her curiosity about the world, and her willingness to learn. All of her desires sound like she was not aware of how to tackle her own desires, but as she grows more confident, she discovers a new sense of clarity. In the final verse, she wants to speak her mind without any barriers and sing exotic words. She seeks to put an end to all of her destruction and find out her true worth.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to write a song called 'Cosmic'
I desired to create a song centered around the concept of the universe and beyond.


I wanted to get a view of the earth
I aspired to see the world from a different perspective.


I wanted to be a lonesome cowboy
I longed to experience life as an independent cowboy who gets along alone.


I wanted to love you till it hurt
I yearned to love fiercely and experience emotional pain from that love.


I wanted the right to misbehave
I craved the freedom to ignore societal norms and act out of the ordinary.


To say she ain't my crave
I wished to have the ability to vocalize that someone is not my desire or attraction.


I put these things aside for years
I set aside my desires for some time.


'Til laughter took the place of tears
Eventually, happiness replaced sadness.


It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here
I felt as though I was unconscious, but now I am present and aware.


I'm here
I exist in this moment.


I wanted to take your place just sometimes
I wanted to step into your life and see what you see and feel what you feel, if only for a moment.


To know the things you know and why you did the things you do
I desired to understand your perspective and motivations.


To say 'no' one time and believe it
I wished to have the courage to confidently refuse something.


Oh I wanted so much but only needed you
Although I had several wants, all I needed was you, my love.


Wasn't it just my choice to make?
Ultimately, the decisions I make are up to me, and me alone.


The bed in which I lay
The outcome of my decisions is my responsibility and I must face the consequences.


I wanted to be able to talk without interruption
I aspired to communicate freely without any interruption or hindrance.


I wanted to sing exotic words
I wished to perform songs with unique and captivating lyrics.


I wanted to find a way to put the end to all of my destruction
I longed to put a stop to all of the damage I have caused.


I wanted to re-know what I was worth
I yearned to remind myself of my own value and importance.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kylie Ann Minogue, Francis Eg White

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ripp

Lyrics:

I wanted to write a song called 'Cosmic'
I wanted to get a view of the earth
I wanted to be a lonesome cowboy
I wanted to love you till it hurt
I wanted the right to misbehave
To say she ain't my crave

I put these things aside for years
Until laughter took the place of tears
It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here, I'm here

I wanted to take your place just sometimes
To know the things you know and why you did the things you do
To say 'no' one time and believe it
Oh, I wanted so much but only needed you
Wasn't it just my choice to make
The bed in which I lay?

I put these things aside for years
Until laughter took the place of tears
It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here, I'm here

I wanted to be able to talk without the interruption
I wanted to sing exotic words
I wanted to find a way to put the end to all of my destruction
I wanted to re-know what I was worth
But wasn't it just my choice to make
The bed in which I lay?

I put these things aside for years
Until laughter took the place of tears
It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here, I'm here



All comments from YouTube:

Sebastián Pico

Escuche esta canción hoy después del funeral de mi abuela, por fin pude llorar, por qué esa canción era como ella, llena de fuego y deseo de vida

Arif

Only after contracting HIV 15 years later did this song's real meaning struck me.

Sure, it's the cliched ballad closing the album. But, it's also her wish to live life the fullest when faced by her own mortality (breast cancer). Beautiful.

Ripp

Lyrics:

I wanted to write a song called 'Cosmic'
I wanted to get a view of the earth
I wanted to be a lonesome cowboy
I wanted to love you till it hurt
I wanted the right to misbehave
To say she ain't my crave

I put these things aside for years
Until laughter took the place of tears
It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here, I'm here

I wanted to take your place just sometimes
To know the things you know and why you did the things you do
To say 'no' one time and believe it
Oh, I wanted so much but only needed you
Wasn't it just my choice to make
The bed in which I lay?

I put these things aside for years
Until laughter took the place of tears
It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here, I'm here

I wanted to be able to talk without the interruption
I wanted to sing exotic words
I wanted to find a way to put the end to all of my destruction
I wanted to re-know what I was worth
But wasn't it just my choice to make
The bed in which I lay?

I put these things aside for years
Until laughter took the place of tears
It's like I was asleep yet now I'm here, I'm here

Stephanie Tam

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Agto Vetro

this song is so beautiful! the melody, the lyrics, her voice...

TxmxthyJS

This is the song most neglect from the album X besides Nudity but if they truly listened to it, they would see that it is a good song.and has its place on the album.

Wee Lass Show

This used to be my least favorite track on X, but last days it's such a nostalgia I'm starting to really like this one

Francisco marquez amaya

Is perfect , very kylie.

natebeach

@ Wee Lass Show I completely agree and know exactly what you mean; use to skip this track back in the day... but lately, these days, I keep coming back to this track. And hit repeat. Lyrically profound.

Matthew Darby

Lovely.

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