The song received positive reviews from music critics, who felt it was a highlight from the album and potentially single-worthy. The accompanying music video was a concept based on the 1995 crime film Casino. The song charted at one and two on the Australian Singles Chart and UK Singles Chart and fared moderately worldwide.
The song was later re-recorded in 2011 at the Abbey Road Studios for inclusion on Minogue's orchestral album The Abbey Road Sessions.
In 1998, Minogue's contract with Deconstruction had ended, due in part to the relatively unsuccessful commercial turnout of the album Impossible Princess. The last single from that album "Cowboy Style" was released only in Australia by Mushroom Records to coincide with the Intimate and Live Tour. By 1999, Kylie Minogue had signed herself to the label Parlophone. She began recording songs for her seventh album Light Years, most notably the lead single "Spinning Around", which became a number one hit and was considered her 'comeback' single.
On 24 February 2012, Minogue premiered a video of her performing the song on her YouTube channel. It was then revealed that Minogue would be recording a compilation album for her K25 anniversary, which is an anniversary of her music career for spanning twenty-five years. The album, along with the song was recorded in London, England at Abbey Road Studios in November 2011. On October 24, she released The Abbey Road Sessions which included the reworked version of "On a Night Like This". Produced by Steve Anderson and Colin Elliot, the song was re-released as a single on 17 December 2012.
In Minogue's native Australia the single debuted at number one, and spent two non-consecutive weeks there. It spent a total of seventeen weeks in the top fifty, becoming one of Minogue's longest charting singles. As with her previous number one single "Spinning Around", "On a Night Like This" was also certified platinum and became the twenty-seventh most successful single of the year 2000 in Australia. The song led to Minogue being honoured as the artist having the most singles debuting at number one. It also gave her a record for having the largest fall from the number one position—falling to number five. It was also successful in the United Kingdom where it peaked at number two, behind Modjo's "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)".
It revived to have modest success elsewhere. In New Zealand, the song debuted at number forty, until rising to thirty-five where it peaked. The song then debuted at number thirty-three in Sweden, until it rose to thirty-one, staying there for two consecutive weeks. The song became less successful in other countries. The song survived only one week in Finland, debuting at number twenty. The song also only peaked at number sixty-nine in France and sixty-four in the Netherlands.
The music video for "On a Night Like This" was directed by Douglas Avery, filmed in Monte Carlo, and was loosely based on Martin Scorsese's 1995 crime drama movie Casino, with Kylie herself portraying a character loosely based on Sharon Stone's bored trophy wife, and Blade Runner actor Rutger Hauer portraying her mob boss partner.
The video starts with a mob-related scene, with the men speaking in French. The video translates with subtitles "Matters are not handled in this way/Here in Monte Carlo/Things are closely watched/The authorities are extremely vigilant/The things you ask of us/Are not so easy". As the song starts, Minogue is on a diving board over a pool; she jumps in with while wearing an expensive Versace. After she sings the chorus, she undresses into her underwear, and looking at the mobsters, throws her dress across towards their window. As the second verse starts, she appears in another Versace costume, with expensive diamond jewellery, in a Limousine. As the chorus arrives, she appears in a Monte Carlo casino, and wins money. She later goes home, where her mob boss lover sees her, as she comes into the hallway and smashes a green glass vase. As the song ends she steps onto a porch, undresses again, and he can only stare. The video ends with her stepping down from the porch, and fades to black. While the video enjoyed moderate success in most of the world, it still managed to attract considerable controversy. According to reports by NME, the original clip supposedly contained scenes that would have resulted in a mass banning. The Directors Cut had been noted to contain Minogue in full-frontal nudity, however, NME reported that plans to release such a music video were scrapped. Despite this, the edited version still turns heads, thanks to a see-through dress sported by Kylie.
On a Night Like This
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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When you know this is how it should be
You kiss me
I'm falling can you hear me calling
You touch me, I want you
Feels like I've always known you
On a night like this
On a night like this
Just want to be together
On a night like this
(On a, on a, on, on a, on a, on)
(On a, on a, on, on a, on a, on)
Now I'm getting closer to you
Hold me, I just can't be without you
You kiss me, I'm falling
It's your name I'm calling
You touch me, I want you
Feels like I've always known you
On a night like this
I want to stay forever (stay forever)
On a night like this
Just want to be together
On a night like this
Seems like I've known you a lifetime (lifetime)
Now it's time to make you mine
On a night like this
On a night like this, oh
(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)
On a night like this
Just want to be together
On a night like this
I want to stay forever (stay forever)
On a night like this
Just want to be together
On a night like this
(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)
On a night like this
(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)
On a night like this
(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)
On a night like this
The lyrics to Kylie Minogue's "On a Night Like This" describe the intense feelings of falling in love and the desire to be with someone forever. The first verse acknowledges the reality of the situation, stating that it's not a fantasy – it's how it should be. The second verse dives deeper into the emotions, with the singer getting closer to their partner and expressing their longing to be with them. The chorus repeats the desire to stay together on a night like this, emphasizing the significance of the moment.
What makes "On a Night Like This" stand out is the way it captures the thrill of falling in love. The lyrics are straightforward, yet powerful, allowing the listener to connect with the singer's emotions. The song has become one of Kylie's most popular tracks, both in her home country of Australia and internationally. It's a testament to the universal appeal of love songs that capture the essence of the human experience.
Overall, "On a Night Like This" is a charismatic and infectious pop song that captures the intoxicating emotions of love. It's a timeless classic that has earned its place in the hearts of fans around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say it's like a fantasy
Don't try to dismiss this attraction as if it's just a fleeting figment of our imagination.
When you know this is how it should be
We both know that this connection we're feeling is how things are meant to be.
You kiss me
Our physical embrace is more incredibly powerful than mere words can express.
I'm falling can you hear me calling
I'm so completely overcome by passion for you that I'm calling out to you for support.
You touch me, I want you
Your touch is so inextricably linked to my own desire that just feeling your fingers on my skin drives me crazy.
Feels like I've always known you
The intensity of our shared emotions and our tight bond makes it seem like we were always supposed to be together.
On a night like this
The moment that we're experiencing right now, with all its magical energy and connection, is one that will stay with us forever.
I want to stay forever (stay forever)
I never want this moment to end, and I wish that we could somehow make it last forever.
Just want to be together
Being joined as one in this perfect way is all that I truly desire in the world.
Now I'm getting closer to you
Our passion and chemistry are only getting stronger and deeper as we continue our time together.
Hold me, I just can't be without you
My need for you is so incredibly intense that I simply can't fathom being apart from you.
It's your name I'm calling
I don't even know if I'm conscious of it, but my heart and soul are constantly crying out for you.
Seems like I've known you a lifetime (lifetime)
This connection is so incredibly powerful and profound that it feels like we've known each other intimately for all of our lives.
Now it's time to make you mine
I know that we belong together, and I'm ready to seize this moment and make you an integral part of my life.
On a night like this, oh
This particular moment, in all of its breathtaking magic and beauty, is something that will stick with us forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GARY ANTHONY TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zonesquestiloveunderworld
"Why I love Kylie", the new novel by some dude:
Man I barely listen to pop these days, but I'll never stop listening to Kylie - there's just something undeniably special about her.
She's pop's David Bowie, reinventing herself visually and musically with each album, and IMHO with resounding success in every case!
Often, when artists attempt a new musical trajectory it can come across as forced and stilted; mindlessly imitating the most stereotypical attributes of a genre instead of trying to holistically adapt your style to that sound.
Kylie however manages to make the transition between one "era" and the next virtually seamless, and her evolutions feel organic and lend a distinct sense of excitement to anticipating her next album.
Another thing that makes Kylie stand out from her pop contemporaries is how heavily involved she is in the songwriting process; several of her greatest tunes are entirely her composition.
She's also got an extraordinarily discerning ear for talented producers (I even listen to Kylie instrumentals sometimes because they're so immaculately arranged and mixed), having worked with production legends like Brothers in Rhythm, Freemasons, Rob Dougan, Kurtis Mantronik, Pete Heller, Cathy Dennis, Pascal Gabriel, Biffco, Terry Farley, Mark Picchiotti, Dave Ball, Jake Shears, Fernando Garibay and many, many others. Hard to go wrong with that kind of sonic support!
And so it was that Kylie Minogue lived happily ever after to the end of her days. The end!
TL;DR: This Kylie sheila's a bloody stone-cold legend mate. 😎
@sumonkummarbiswas5549
Who is listening to it in 2024❤
@KOT_KOTOB
hello bro🖐️
@vincentlegard1897
I would not dream of listening to anything after 1970 as it is a load of crap.
@bilbosumkin778
Its me!
@fh5047
Meee 💗
@claremurphy5089
❤😊👌
@zeniksus
Who is listening this song in 2023?
@dududadadede96
Absolutely
@makarahout5154
Me now 😊
@DanielBurns
Nah not me. 1938 here.