The song became a smash hit in the United Kingdom, reaching number-two and selling over 200,000 copies being certified Silver by the BPI.[2] The track also broke into the top ten in several other countries including New Zealand, Mexico and Argentina as well as hitting the top twenty in Australia, being certified Gold in the latter for sales over the 35,000 copies. The lyrics, although penned by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, makes numerous references to the careers of both Minogue and Williams. Minogue's lyric "I've been dropping beats since Back in Black" is a self-deprecating reference to her 1980s pop image when she was known as the singing budgie from Australia - "Back in Black" being a 1980s album by Australian band AC/DC and of a stark contrast to her own style at the time. A previous hit of Kylie's, Give Me Just a Little More Time is also referenced - Minogue sings 'you're dancing with the chairman of the board', Chairmen of the Board being the group that originally released the song before Minogue. "Chairman of the Board" is also a nickname for Williams' lifelong idol, Frank Sinatra. Later, in 2010, this song is used as the theme song of Junior Masterchef Australia.
Williams and Minogue have only performed the song together on a few occasions. The most well known being at the 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards, they have also performed it on Top of the Pops twice and at one of Williams' concerts in Manchester in 2001. Both artists perform the song regularly when touring, one of their backing singers usually tends to sing it along with them. In one of the Sydney concerts of Minogue's Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour, U2 frontman Bono took Williams' place and performed it with her. Minogue's sister Dannii joined her to perform the song on a couple of shows in Minogue's Showgirl tour.
Kids
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Me smoke heavy tar
Me be groovin' slowly where you are
Notify your next of kin
'Cause you're never coming back
I've been dropping beats since Back in Black
And we'll paint by numbers
Don't mind doing it for the kids
(So come on) jump on board
Take a ride, yeah
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
'Cause the kids are alright
You've got a reputation
Well, I guess that can be explored
You're dancing with the chairman of the board
Take a ride on my twelve cylinder symphony
But if you've got other plans
The purpose of a woman is to love her man
And we'll paint by numbers
'Til something sticks
I don't mind doing it for the kids
So come on, jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
'Cause the kids are alright
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love, woo
Come down from the ceiling
I didn't mean to get so high
I couldn't do what I wanted to do
When my lips were dry
You can't just up and leave me
I'm a singer in a band
Well, I like drummers baby
You're not my bag
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(We'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
'Cause the kids are alright
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah (take a ride, yeah)
(We'll be doin' it all night)
Jump on board feel the high
Kylie Minogue's song "Kids" is a playful and infectious dance-pop tune about having fun and living life to the fullest. The song's opening verses, "Me no bubblicious/Me smoke heavy tar/Me be groovin' slowly where you are/Notify your next of kin/'Cause you're never coming back/I've been dropping beats since Back in Black," sets the tone for the song with quirky lyrics that are both nonsensical and catchy. Meanwhile, the chorus, "And we'll paint by numbers/Til something sticks/Don't mind doing it for the kids/(So come on) jump on board/Take a ride (yeah)/(You'll be doin' it all right)/Jump on board feel the high/'Cause the kids are alright," is a call to action for listeners to let go and have a good time.
The song's references to "paint by numbers" and "symphony" suggest a sense of playful creativity, while the line "the purpose of a woman is to love her man" can be interpreted as either conformist or tongue-in-cheek. The bridge, with its repeated line "I'm gonna give it all of my loving/It's gonna take up all of my love," is a straightforward declaration of love and devotion. Meanwhile, the final verse references ornithology, giving the impression that the song is all about spontaneity and enjoyment for its own sake, a theme that is reinforced by the upbeat musical arrangement.
Line by Line Meaning
Me no bubblicious
I don't chew bubble gum
Me smoke heavy tar
I smoke cigarettes that contain a lot of tar
Me be groovin' slowly where you are
I'm dancing slowly wherever you are
Notify your next of kin
You might get hurt, so tell your family
'Cause you're never coming back
Because the experience will be so good, you won't want to leave
I've been dropping beats since Back in Black
I've been making music for a long time
And we'll paint by numbers
'Til something sticks
We'll keep trying until we find what works
Don't mind doing it for the kids
We don't care if we look silly, the kids will love it
(So come on) jump on board
Take a ride (yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all right)
Jump on board feel the high
'Cause the kids are alright
Join us and have a good time because the kids will enjoy it too
You've got a reputation
Well I guess that can be explored
Your reputation is up for debate
You're dancing with the chairman of the board
You're dancing with someone important
Take a ride on my twelve cylinder symphony
Come with me and enjoy my powerful performance
But if you got other plans
The purpose of a woman is to love her man
If you're busy, that's okay. One of the roles of a woman is to love her man
I'm gonna give it all of my loving
It's gonna take up all of my love
I'm going to love you with everything I have
Come down from the ceiling
I didn't mean to get so high
I couldn't do what I wanted to do
When my lips were dry
I got too excited and lost control, but now I can't do what I want because my lips are dry
You can't just up and leave me
I'm a singer in a band
Well I like drummers baby
You're not my bag
You can't leave me because I'm successful and you're not my type
I'm an honorary Sean Connery, born '74
There's only one of me
Single-handedly raising the economy
Ain't no chance of the record company dropping me
Press be asking do I care for sodomy
I don't know, yeah, probably
I've been looking for serial monogamy
Not some bird that looks like Billy Connolly
But for now I'm down for ornithology
Grab your binoculars, come follow me
I'm unique, successful, and important. I'm not worried about my career ending. The press asks me personal questions that I'm not sure how to answer. I want a long-term relationship and not just a one-night-stand. But right now, I'm interested in bird watching
Jump on board
Take a ride, yeah
(You'll be doin' it all right)
Jump on board feel the high, yeah
Join us and have a good time because everything will be okay
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Konings, Guy Chambers, Jjm Van Den Borne, Robbie Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frenchtickler915
GTA has literally been introducing me to sick fuckin music for 20 years
@Lilnate0864
Agreed
@daha3074
I remember playing GTA as a kid you know the 2D version and GTA has really evolved. San Andreas was my favorite.
@Sapov
Best music teacher
@thestoicjosh
F'yeah.
@troykapix5077
In which GTA was this song, I had no clue it was in any of it. Speaking of GTA too bad they censored and removed so many and don't want to release any old originals so they don't get backlashes from idiots of today because those would be labeled as ofensive in many ways.
@SovereignKing
The chorus could power an entire city!
@englandsbiggestmusicnerd7866
100%
@antonkomarov9025
Rofl
@danielatherton1631
That fuzz comes in and comes in all the way!