Raining Glitter
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Feeling every shade of grey
Playing by the rules when you wanna be led astray
Gonna miss that train, don't take me home
I've got all I need right here
Soaking up the sound, gonna wash it all away
Covering us all in magic
Never even seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain
Ooh
We can let it rain
Let it rain down silver and gold (oh)
We all want the same
Yeah we're looking for that hand to hold (oh oh oh)
And a stolen kiss that feels so good that it might just change your world
You can call us fools, but these dreams will never get old
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never ever seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain
This is what it's about
Never stop
(Woop)
Say my name, hold me tight
In the drop
(Woop)
'Cause we're not, no we're not giving up on love
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never even seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows (in the shadows)
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain
In Kylie Minogue's song Raining Glitter, she sings about breaking free from the monotony of everyday life, feeling trapped within the rules and norms that society dictates. She longs for adventure and excitement, to be taken away from the mundane feeling of "every shade of grey." The chorus introduces the metaphor of raining glitter, a powerful image meant to represent the transformative power of love and connection. The glitter rains down on everyone, saturating them in magic that is at once beautiful and impossible to ignore. The chorus encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions, to hold on tight to those they love and seek the world beyond the norm.
The verse speaks of breaking free from the familiar rhythms of life, of missing a train and being unafraid despite waves of expectation to the contrary. The βsoundβ in this context is likely the noise of the world, the hum of the city, the quiet of a countryside, or even the cacophony of people in a club. By washing it all away Kylie energizes and is ready to enjoy the rain of glitter that takes over. The song is designed to uplift and inspire, full of hope that even the grayness of life can be transformed into a moment of magic and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day's the same
Every day feels monotonous
Feeling every shade of grey
Feeling all the mundane feelings
Playing by the rules when you wanna be led astray
Following societal norms when you really want to break free
Gonna miss that train, don't take me home
Missing the opportunity to leave and not return
I've got all I need right here
Being content with the present moment
Soaking up the sound, gonna wash it all away
Enjoying the music and letting it wash away the troubles
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Feeling euphoric and magical
Covering us all in magic
Feeling like everything is enchanted
Never even seen them stars so bright
Being amazed and in awe of the current moment
As the look in your eyes
Feeling the emotional connection with someone
No more hiding in the shadows
No longer being concealed or unseen
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Seeing the beauty in someone
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
Feeling the excitement and joy in the air
Let it rain down silver and gold (oh)
Letting good things come into our lives
We all want the same
Desiring love and connection
Yeah we're looking for that hand to hold (oh oh oh)
Wanting to feel secure and loved
And a stolen kiss that feels so good that it might just change your world
Feeling the magic of a special moment
You can call us fools, but these dreams will never get old
Pursuing our dreams regardless of what others think
This is what it's about, Never stop, (Woop)
Enjoying the moment and not letting it end
Say my name, hold me tight, In the drop (Woop)
Having an intense emotional connection
'Cause we're not, no we're not giving up on love
Being committed to love
Lyrics Β© WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alex Smith, Francis Anthony White, Kylie Ann Minogue, Mark Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jorgealdairaroca
[Verse 1]
Every day's the same
Feeling every shade of grey
Playing by the rules when you wanna be led astray
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Gonna miss that train, don't take me home
I've got all I need right here
Soaking up the sound, gonna wash it all away
[Chorus]
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never ever seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain
[Verse 2]
We can let it rain
Let it rain down silver and gold
We all want the same
Yeah we're looking for that hand to hold
And a stolen kiss that feels so good that it might just change your world
You can call us fools, but these dreams will never get old
[Chorus]
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never ever seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain
[Bridge]
This is what it's about
Never stop
(Woop)
Say my name, hold me tight
In the dark
(Woop)
'Cause we're not, no we're not giving up on love
[Chorus]
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never ever seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain.
@davidandersen1053
One of my favourite tracks from KyliesπGolden album
I dunno know why BMG didn't release this as a single ππ€©π
Imagine if the single selection looked something like this:
πGolden
πStop Me From Falling
πYours Sincerely
πRaining Glitter
πDancing
@luxlagerfeld
Best single from "Golden" so far! This gives me what I needed, some true, CLASSIC Kylie with a bit of a twist. I hope there are more songs like this on the album.
@fAshSon
agree!...very sophisticated!
@user-ih2uc2ji8i
I agree, plus the other 2 singles are wayyy too short
@peaceanton7059
satinboys agreedππ»ππ»ππ»
@YouTubeStopmotionanimator
pure classic kylie :)
@JoMaSaOfficial
satinboys si catchy and makes me wanna dance .... check out my reaction video
@jorgealdairaroca
[Verse 1]
Every day's the same
Feeling every shade of grey
Playing by the rules when you wanna be led astray
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Gonna miss that train, don't take me home
I've got all I need right here
Soaking up the sound, gonna wash it all away
[Chorus]
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never ever seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain
[Verse 2]
We can let it rain
Let it rain down silver and gold
We all want the same
Yeah we're looking for that hand to hold
And a stolen kiss that feels so good that it might just change your world
You can call us fools, but these dreams will never get old
[Chorus]
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never ever seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain
[Bridge]
This is what it's about
Never stop
(Woop)
Say my name, hold me tight
In the dark
(Woop)
'Cause we're not, no we're not giving up on love
[Chorus]
Raining glitter down on us tonight
Covering us all in magic
Never ever seen them stars so bright
As the look in your eyes
Raining glitter down on us tonight
No more hiding in the shadows
Ooh, you look like diamonds in the light
Everybody put your hands up to the sky
And let it rain.
@anthonybryancoblentz7674
Jorge Guillen I love it!
@rafcorreia
this song is very "kylie minogue". it should have been the very first single from the new album. it has kylie's soul all over it. it will be a shame if this song doesn't get a music video and a propper promo.
@joancarbar40
si, es que al escucharla ya la veo sensual, picara , un mujeron en ese video.....KYLIE ESCUCHANOS , queremos ese video, que levantando las manos nos tienes tocando las estrellas