Skirt
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Mmmm, shake it
I can do this all night
All those things you like
Got you high as a kite
Like the way I shake it
Where’s your car? Take me home
Up the stairs, close the door
Mmmm
And then my skirt came
Down, down, down, down
And then my skirt came
Down, down, down, down
Mmmm
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Shake it
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
And then my skirt came
Let’s get outta here come on
Let’s get outta here come on
Let’s get outta here come on
Let’s get outta here come on
Let’s get outta here come on
Let’s get outta here come on
Let’s get outta here come on
Aahhhh
And then my skirt came
Tonight be my supernova
Take whatever you want
Tonight let me bask in you
Like rays of the sun
Tonight I’m yours
Tonight we’re one (we're one)
And then my skirt came
Down, down, down, down (hey)
Down, down, down, down (hey)
Down, down, down, down (hey)
Down, down, down
And then my skirt came
Like the way I, shake it
Like the way I, shake it
Like the way I, shake it
Like the way I, shake it
Like the way I, shake it
Like the, like the, like the
That’s why my skirt came
That’s why my skirt came
That’s why my skirt came
And then my skirt came down
Tonight be my supernova
Take whatever you want
Tonight let me bask in you
Like rays of the sun
Tonight I’m yours
Tonight we’re one
We’re one, we’re one
The song "Skirt" by Kylie Minogue is a dance-pop track that is all about seduction and empowerment. In the first verse, Kylie sings about how she can do everything all night and all the things that her partner likes. She also talks about how she can get her partner high and how they like the way she shakes it. The chorus is all about the act of removing her skirt, which is presented as a symbol of her power and control. It is also clear that Kylie and her partner are seeking some privacy and intimacy, as they make their way up the stairs.
The second verse echoes the first, but it is clear that Kylie is taking the lead in the relationship. She asks her partner to take whatever they want and to let her bask in their glory. The chorus then kicks in again, and it is clear that Kylie is not holding anything back. She is fully embracing her sexuality and using it as a weapon. The repeated line "Like the way I shake it" brings the focus back to Kylie's body and the way she is using it to control her partner.
Overall, "Skirt" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates sexuality and femininity. It is clear that Kylie is in control and that she is enjoying every moment of it. The repeated refrain of "That's why my skirt came down" drives home the message that Kylie is in control and that she is the one calling the shots.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmmm, shake it
An exclamation inviting listeners to enjoy her music by dancing along and moving their bodies.
I can do this all night
She can keep performing her music all night long and keep the listeners entertained.
All those things you like
She knows what her listeners enjoy and is confident in delivering it.
Got you high as a kite
Her music has a euphoric effect, making the listeners feel ecstatic and elevated.
Like the way I shake it
She is confident in her ability to dance and move, and is confident that her listeners will enjoy watching her do so.
Let’s get outta here come on
An invitation to leave together and continue the fun elsewhere, possibly romantically.
Where’s your car? Take me home
She is requesting a ride home from someone, implying she is interested in spending more time with them.
Up the stairs, close the door
An invitation to go inside and spend the night together in private.
And then my skirt came down, down, down, down
She is getting intimate with her partner and undressing.
Shake it, down, down, down, down
She is continuing to dance, even while undressing.
Let’s get outta here come on
She is reiterating her desire to leave and be alone with her partner.
Tonight be my supernova
She wants her partner to be the highlight of her evening and make her feel like the center of the universe.
Take whatever you want
She is willing to indulge her partner's desires and do whatever they want to make them happy.
Tonight let me bask in you
She wants to spend the night enjoying her partner's company and taking pleasure in their presence.
Like rays of the sun
Her partner's affection and attention make her feel warm, happy, and alive.
Tonight I’m yours
She is giving herself fully to her partner, both physically and emotionally.
Tonight we’re one (we're one)
She and her partner are united in their passion, affection, and intimacy, and they feel connected and in sync.
That’s why my skirt came down
She is getting undressed because of the passion and desire she feels for her partner.
Like the way I, shake it
She wants her partner to keep enjoying her dancing and movement, even while they are being intimate.
That’s why my skirt came down
A repetition of the earlier line, emphasizing the intense desire she feels for her partner.
We’re one, we’re one
Reiterating the earlier sentiment that she and her partner feel united and connected in their intimacy.
Contributed by Christian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DarkKnight906
10 years later, skirt is still a BANGER! Kylie's most unique song that's for sure with EDM and Dub Step beats. It's an incredible single!
@martinallinson1549
one of her best i reckon
@namesurname4666
btw the original song is Shake & Bake dj bones
@TheVideoChatter
This is absolutely one of her best songs, EVER! The down and dirty dub-step influenced beat, mixed with the melodic catchy chorus, is just so ridiculous, it's unreal. I absolutely love it. Wishing her much success over here in the states. By the way, I'll be glad when this song gets released to Itunes or somewhere. :)
@JL0vely
ughhh why didnt she stay with this direction for her new album??
this song slaysssss
@ThisIsErdoS
Cuz it's crappy electro house mixed with only a sliver of Kylie's pop style.
@bostongman
I SO agree with you.
@travellightyears
I rather hear something like timebomb or like the Fever album or Body Language era but not this electro style.
@ThisIsErdoS
Kylie Fever
Agreed
@NathanClarkee
Kylie Fever I think she should of made a few of this style personally, with classic Kylie songs heavily mixed in. This has much more charting potential than anything on KMO