Upon release, "Sexercize" was polarized from music commentators. Some critics applauded the rapping verse and the production, while many dismissed this and criticized the lyrical content and production, with some listing the song as the least favorite in Kiss Me Once. Two official music videos were promoted for the song; one was directed by Roman Coppola and Chandelier Creative, and inspired by Kenneth Anger's 1965 short film Kustom Kar Kommandos, while the second video was directed by photographer Will Davidson. The second received favorable reviews from critics, but received scrutiny from public commentators.
As part of Minogue's "Audio-Visual Experience" a short film was released on 18 March 2014. It was directed by Roman Coppola and Chandelier Creative, and inspired by Kenneth Anger's 1965 short film Kustom Kar Kommandos. A second video for the song, an homage to Olivia Newton-John's video for her song "Physical", was directed by photographer Will Davidson and filmed at Carmel College. It was released on YouTube on 19 March.On 20 March, Minogue launched the sexercize.tv website, created to showcase "Sexercize" through the eyes of other collaborators such as Hattie Stewart x Chandelier, VFiles x Cody Critcheloe, Starsky + Cox, Mat Maitland x Jean Paul Gaultier, Gregoire Alexandre x Le Specs, Reilly x Dolce & Gabbana, National Geographic x Chandelier, Roman Coppola x Maserati, Will Davidson and Minogue.
After the song's release, it also caused controversy. Laura Cox from Daily Mail said that "Hundreds took to social networking websites to criticize the 45-year-old after she posted raunchy footage on YouTube to accompany her latest single, 'Sexercize'." Labeling it as her most controversial video to date, Cox explained that many of the public felt that Minogue displayed the "sexual" image to market "mediocre" music. Mediawatch-uk member Vivienne Patterson criticized the video, saying "It's just reinforcing the idea that your worth is defined by your hotness rather than anything else you have to offer, and that can be really damaging for the self-esteem of young girls." Pippa Smith of Safermedia said: "This latest release is very disappointing as she will understand perfectly well that she is a role model for young girls and children." Gay magazine On Top stated that the song could be classified as "lesbian porn", also writing "Kylie Minogue's new video is basically soft porn. Kylie Minogue gets Sapphic for ['Sexercize']."
Sexercize
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Keep on moving too nice
Move it for me tonight
Let me see you sexercize
It's not just your body
Gotta keep it up with me
My mind is seven sea
Let me see you sexercize
And if you're lucky I'mma teach you
(Let's just turn you blind) Let me see you sexercize
Come on, baby (bounce, bounce)
Sexercize
Feel the burn
Sexercize
Let me see you take it down, take it down
Let me see you take it up
Let me see you bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Let me see you sexercize
Come on, baby (bounce, bounce)
Sexercize
Feel the burn
Sexercize
Let me see you take it down, take it down
Let me see you take it up
Let me see you bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
Let me see you
Stretch it up baby
You take your time now
I'm burning, push in me
Let me see you sexercize
I'll make you wait for more
Make you beat to the core
Tomorrow you'll be sore
Let me see you sexercize
I wanna see you beat all your best times
And if you're lucky I'mma teach you
(Let's just turn you blind) Let me see you sexercize
Come on, baby (bounce, bounce)
Sexercize
Feel the burn
Sexercize
Let me see you take it down, take it down
Let me see you take it up
Let me see you bounce bounce, bounce, bounce
Let me see you sexercize
Come on, baby (bounce, bounce)
Sexercize
Feel the burn
Sexercize
Let me see you take it down, take it down
Let me see you take it up
Let me see you bounce bounce, bounce, bounce
Let me see you
Get it, get it, Sexercize
Put your hands in the sky if you feel alright
Get it, get it, Sexercize
Don't move it, don't quit
If you wanna sit tight
Get it, get it, Sexercize
Sexercize, Sexercize
Get it, get it, Sexercize
Sexercize, Sexercize
Let me see you sexercize
Come on, baby (bounce, bounce)
Sexercize
Feel the burn
Sexercize
Let me see you take it down, take it down
Let me see you take it up
Let me see you bounce bounce, bounce, bounce
Let me see you sexercize
Come on, baby (bounce, bounce)
Sexercize
Feel the burn
Sexercize
Let me see you take it down, take it down
Let me see you take it up
Let me see you bounce bounce, bounce, bounce
(Let me see you) Get it, get it, Sexercize
Put your hands in the sky if you feel alright
Get it, get it, Sexercize
Don't move it, don't quit
If you wanna sit tight
Get it, get it, Sexercize
Sexercize, Sexercize
Get it, get it, Sexercize
Sexercize, Sexercize (Get it get it get it)
The lyrics of the song “Sexercize” by Kylie Minogue are all about getting physical in a passionate way. The song is generally about working out and exercising; however, the lyrics also suggest that exercise can be intimate and steamy. It’s a song about getting the blood pumping and working up a sweat, but also about discovering something deeper within yourself and with your partner. It’s a song encouraging physical and emotional connection through exercise.
The chorus of the song is all about encouraging the listener to move their body and show their “sexercize”. The lyrics suggest that it’s not just about moving your body, but it’s also about connecting your mind to your body – “It's not just your body, gotta keep it up with me, my mind is seven sea, let me see you sexercise”. The song also suggests that through exercise, you can push yourself beyond what you thought was possible - “I wanna see you beat all your best times, And if you're lucky I'mma teach you”.
Overall, "Sexercize" is a high-energy song that encourages listeners to stay active and pursue physical and emotional connection through exercise.
Line by Line Meaning
Flexin', we're uptight
We are tense and need to loosen up
Keep on moving too nice
We should keep exercising to maintain our health
Move it for me tonight
I want you to exercise with me tonight
Let me see you sexercize
I want to watch you exercise
It's not just your body
Exercise is not just physical, but also has mental benefits
Gotta keep it up with me
You must maintain the same level of exercise intensity as me
My mind is seven sea
My thoughts and feelings are complex and varied
I wanna see you beat all your best times
I want you to improve your exercise performance
And if you're lucky I'mma teach you
If you're fortunate, I will instruct you
(Let's just turn you blind) Let me see you sexercize
I want to watch you exercise with my eyes closed
Come on, baby (bounce, bounce)
Let's get moving and have fun
Sexercize
Doing exercise while being sensual and flirty
Feel the burn
Experience the temporary discomfort of exercising muscles
Let me see you take it down, take it down
I want you to reduce the intensity of the exercise
Let me see you take it up
I want you to increase the intensity of the exercise
Let me see you bounce, bounce, bounce, bounce
I want you to jump and move rhythmically
Stretch it up baby
Extend your body to relieve muscle tension
You take your time now
Do exercises slowly to avoid injury
I'm burning, push in me
I feel the intensity of the exercise, keep pushing me
I'll make you wait for more
I will slow down the exercise to delay the final intense part
Make you beat to the core
I want to push you to your physical limits
Tomorrow you'll be sore
You will feel muscle pain after the exercise
(Let's just turn you blind) Let me see you sexercize
I want to watch you exercise with my eyes closed
(Let me see you) Get it, get it, Sexercize
I want you to exercise with high intensity
Put your hands in the sky if you feel alright
Raise your arms up if you are enjoying the exercise
Don't move it, don't quit
Don't give up on the exercise or your fitness goals
If you wanna sit tight
If you want to lower the intensity of the exercise
Sexercize, Sexercize
Engaging in sensual exercise
(Get it get it get it)
Exercise with high energy and focus
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIA FURLER, CLARENCE COFFEE, JORDAN JOHNSON, STEFAN JOHNSON, MARCUS LOMAX, NELLA TAHRIRI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ArturMorenoBeltran
This is pure art. Kylie's body is a masterpice.
@brianwebberable
Eternally young Kylie! At first listen it sounds like a weak song, but it soon becomes addictive and a happy 'earworm'! Love it! She has class, she's utterly chic and has always done everything with a good dose of elegance and humour!
@johnwayne2103
This woman never gets old. I think she has been making music videos for close to 20 years now.
@laurayarbrough4646
Yeah. I think it’s been that long, too.
@trissypops
Try 35 years 😂
@hugoshaw5900
Well, when I was a kid, I thought Kylie Minogue was the sexiest woman of all time. I’m 35 now.. and that still hasn't changed...
@michaelwhite7726
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@johnnybravos9280
Same here! Btw I'm 33.
@redrebel4540
Im 40 and could not agree more.
@hugoshaw5900
Well, the first time I saw Kylie.. I was 3 and she was 19. She was "Charlene" in "Neighbours". She is 52 and I'm 36 now.. and that still has not changed.