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)
If Only
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Was something I could pick up
I turned around
And the whole world spun for me
If I didn't tire of the places I wanna forget
So we're down, we're down
If every easy way in,
If every step, up, had no step down
When I feel it, you can feel it
So we're down, we're down
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, only, if only
Only, if only
If some things have never been said
If little lines in the sand could comfort me
And erase memories I need to forget
So we're down, we're down
It's in my scent
Was something I could pick up
I turned around
And the whole world spun for me
When I feel it, you can feel it
You can feel it
If I set you free
And you actually came back to me, take
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, only, if only
Oh (oh)
If I set you free
And you actually came back to me
(If only) Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, only, if only
Only, if only
Only, if only
Oh (oh)
The lyrics to Kylie Minogue's song If Only explore the mixed emotions that often come with love and relationships. The song opens with a reference to a scent that the singer is picking up on, suggesting that they are acutely aware of the things that are happening around them. The line "if I didn't tire of the places I wanna forget" suggests a certain restlessness and desire for a fresh start, while the line "two hearts, wanna left to be lonely" hints at a craving for company.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "if only" several times, emphasizing the wishful thinking that the singer is engaging in. They imagine a situation where "true love" is waiting in the wings, seemingly just out of reach. This sets up a sense of longing and desire that drives the rest of the song.
The second verse returns to the idea of wanting to forget the past, with a reference to "little lines in the sand" that could provide comfort. Again, the singer is torn between wanting to move on and feeling a sense of inertia and melancholy. The line "when I feel it, you can feel it" suggests that the singer is not alone in their ambivalence and that their partner is also struggling with similar feelings.
Overall, If Only is a poignant and introspective song that deals with complex emotions around love and longing. The lyrics are carefully crafted to convey a sense of yearning and uncertainty, with a wistful quality that is both melancholy and hopeful.
Line by Line Meaning
It's in my scent
There is something about me that indicates my feelings
Was something I could pick up
It was noticeable and understandable to me
I turned around
I suddenly changed my direction or focus
And the whole world spun for me
It felt like my entire reality shifted or changed
If I didn't tire of the places I wanna forget
If I could move on from past mistakes without getting exhausted
So we're down, we're down
We are currently feeling low or defeated
If every easy way in,
If every path to a situation or relationship
Had an easy way out
Had a simple escape route
If every step, up, had no step down
If every positive action did not have negative consequences
When I feel it, you can feel it
My emotions are so strong that they're palpable to others
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
Two people feel isolated and wish they weren't, but they can't change their circumstances
True love, is waiting in the wings, if only
There is potential for a deep, meaningful connection if the circumstances were different
If some things have never been said
If there are important thoughts or feelings that have yet to be expressed
If little lines in the sand could comfort me
If minor reassurances could make me feel better
And erase memories I need to forget
If certain memories could be wiped from my mind
If I set you free
If I gave you space or allowed you to leave
And you actually came back to me, take
If you chose to return to me on your own, I would embrace it
Oh (oh)
An interjection of emotion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTIN RAISEN, ARIEL RECHTSHAID, DANIEL NIGRO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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If innocence was something that could be kept
I turned around and the whole world spun for me
If I didn't tire of the places I wanna forget
So I don't look down
If every easy way in had an easy way out
If every step up had no step down
When I feel it, you can feel it
So we don't look down
Take two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings
Only, if only
Only, if only
If some things had never been said
If little lines in the sand could comfort me
And erase memories I need to forget
So I don't look down
If innocence was something that could be kept
I turned around and the whole world spun for me
When I feel it, you can feel it, you can feel it
If I set you free and you actually came back to me
Take two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings
Only, if only
If I set you free and you actually came back to me
If only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings
Only, if only
Only, if only
Only, if only
Cenk Çetin
merhaba:)selam:)hello:)very beatiful song really,thanks dear kylie minogue!
if only
It's in my scent
Was something I could pick up
I turned around
And the whole world spun for me
If I didn't tire of the places I wanna forget
So we're down, we're down
If every easy way in,
Had an easy way out
If every step, up, had no step down
When I feel it, you can feel it
So we're down, we're down
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, only, if only
Only, if only
If some things have never been said
If little lines in the sand could comfort me
And erase memories I need to forget
So we're down, we're down
It's in my scent
Was something I could pick up
I turned around
And the whole world spun for me
When I feel it, you can feel it
You can feel it
If I set you free
And you actually came back to me, take
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, only, if only
Oh (oh)
If I set you free
And you actually came back to me
(If only) Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, wanna left to be lonely, if only
True love, is waiting in the wings, only, if only
Only, if only
Only, if only
Oh (oh)
Cenk Çetin
merhaba:)selam:)hello:)çok güzel şarkı gerçekten,teşekkürler sevgili kylie minogue!
eğer sadece
o benim burcumda
toplayabileceğim bir şey oldu
etrafa döndüm
ve bütün dünya benim için eğildi
eğer bıkmasaydım unutmak istediğim yerlerden
böyle endişeli böyle endişeli
eğer her kolay iç yolda
bir dış yol varsa
eğer her yukarı adımda aşağı adım yoksa
ben hissettiğimde sen de hissedebilirsin
böyle endişeli böyle endişeli
iki kalp yalnız bırakılmak isteyen,eğer sadece
gerçek aşk bekliyorsa kanatlarında
iki kalp yalnız bırakılmak isteyen,eğer sadece
eğer sadece gerçek aşk bekliyorsa kanatlarında
sadece,eğer sadece,sadece,eğer sadece
eğer bazı şeyler söylenmediyse
eğer kumdaki küçük çizgiler beni avutabildiyse
ve silebildiyse unutmak istediğim hatıraları
böyle endişeli böyle endişeli
o benim burcumda
toplayabileceğim bir şey oldu
etrafa döndüm
ve bütün dünya benim için eğildi
ben hissettiğimde
sen de hissedebilirsin
sen de hissedebilirsin
eğer seni özgür bırakırsam
ve sen aslında bana geri geldin,al
iki kalp yalnız bırakılmak isteyen,eğer sadece
gerçek aşk bekliyorsa kanatlarında
iki kalp yalnız bırakılmak isteyen,eğer sadece
eğer sadece gerçek aşk bekliyorsa kanatlarında
sadece,eğer sadece
oo,
eğer seni özgür bırakırsam
ve sen aslında bana geri geldin,al
iki kalp yalnız bırakılmak isteyen,eğer sadece
gerçek aşk bekliyorsa kanatlarında
iki kalp yalnız bırakılmak isteyen,eğer sadece
eğer sadece gerçek aşk bekliyorsa kanatlarında
sadece,eğer sadece
sadece,eğer sadece
oo
SYCA
Her vocals in this song are awesome. She show a big vocal range.
natebeach
YES! Strenghthend her vocals on this track are strong; are showcased. I just love it ❤️
Thunderbirds747
In total, Kylie is the equivalent of George Michael, Madonna and Freddie Mercury combined into a legend who will shine on forever!
spread your wings and prepare to fly 🦋
Rainha que beija apenas uma vez!
Christopher Lewis
This is my favorite song on the whole album. I'm obsessed with it.
ColinsCity
"if i set you free and you actually came back to me" this line made me love this song a lot
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Lyrics:
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Hace 1 segundo
Lyrics:
If innocence was something that could be kept
I turned around and the whole world spun for me
If I didn't tire of the places I wanna forget
So I don't look down
If every easy way in had an easy way out
If every step up had no step down
When I feel it, you can feel it
So we don't look down
Take two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings
Only, if only
Only, if only
If some things had never been said
If little lines in the sand could comfort me
And erase memories I need to forget
So I don't look down
If innocence was something that could be kept
I turned around and the whole world spun for me
When I feel it, you can feel it, you can feel it
If I set you free and you actually came back to me
Take two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings
Only, if only
If I set you free and you actually came back to me
If only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings, if only
Two hearts, one not left to be lonely, if only
True love was waiting in the wings
Only, if only
Only, if only
Only, if only
Miguel SQC
🥰
Tiago Alfredo
Ripple ❤️❤️❤️❤️
mimi
🌹🌹🧡🧡