Upon its release, "Spinning Around" received favourable reviews from music critics, who singled it out as one of the highlights from the album and praised Minogue for returning to her signature musical style. Commercially, the song was a success and became Minogue's "comeback" single following the critical and commercial disappointment of her sixth studio album Impossible Princess (1997). It entered the singles chart of Australia at number one, becoming the singer's first chart-topper since "Confide in Me" (1994). The song also debuted at number one in the United Kingdom, where it became her first single to peak atop the chart in a decade. Elsewhere, it reached the top five in Ireland and New Zealand. "Spinning Around" was certified platinum and silver in Australia and the United Kingdom, respectively.
The accompanying music video for "Spinning Around" was directed by Dawn Shadforth, and features Minogue dancing and enjoying herself in a disco. It became extremely popular for the gold hotpants she sported in most of the scenes and led to her bottom gaining extensive coverage from the media. The hotpants are considered to be "iconic" and have been displayed in fashion exhibitions Minogue has been subject of. "Spinning Around" has been performed by Minogue during all of her concert tours, with the exception of the Anti Tour.
After various discussions, Minogue decided to do what she did "best" and record a simple pop album inspired by disco and Europop, entitled Light Years. "Spinning Around" was included as the opening track of the album and was written by Ira Shickman, Osborne Bingham, Kara DioGuardi and Paula Abdul, and produced by Mike Spencer. Abdul had originally intended to record the song for her own studio album, but later scrapped the plan. The song also turned out to be the first major songwriting project for DioGuardi, who had not been offered any notable projects previously. "Spinning Around" was released as the lead single from the album on 13 June 2000 in Australia, and 19 June in the United Kingdom.
Similar to most of the songs from Light Years, "Spinning Around" is a "string-laden" dance-pop track with prominent influences from disco music. According to the sheet music of the song published by BMG Rights Management at Musicnotes.com, it is composed in the key of F# minor and features a moderate tempo of 120 beats per minute. Minogue's vocal range spans from the low note of F3 to the high note of C5. Through the lyrics of the song, Minogue declares that she has changed and learned from her mistakes; it contains lines like "I'm spinning around/Move out of my way [...] I'm not the same" and "Mistakes that I made have given me the strength to really believe." Chris True from AllMusic felt that through the lyrics, Minogue was admitting that releasing Impossible Princess in 1997 was not the right decision made by her.
The song became a commercial success. In Australia, the success of "Spinning Around" was such that it was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) prior to its release. On the chart date of 2 July 2000, it debuted at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart and remained on the position for one week. The following week, it dropped off to number five and stayed within the top ten for four consecutive weeks in total. It was Minogue's first number one single in the country since "Confide in Me", which was released six years back. "Spinning Around" charted for a total of 12 weeks and was later certified platinum by the ARIA for shipments of 70,000 units. The song also performed well in New Zealand, entering the RIANZ Singles Chart at number eight and peaking at number two. It spent a total of 17 weeks on the chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) for sales of 7,500 units.
Similarly, it debuted atop the UK Singles Chart on the chart date of 1 July 2000, becoming Minogue's first number one single in a decade. Her previous chart-topping single was "Tears on My Pillow" from her second studio album Enjoy Yourself (1989). In total, "Spinning Around" is Minogue's fifth number one single in the United Kingdom. Minogue became one of the two artists to have a number one single in three consecutive decades, achieving this in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. The other artist to hold this distinction is American recording artist Madonna, whose song "American Pie" topped the UK singles chart in March 2000. "Spinning Around" charted within the top 40 for a total of 11 weeks. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified the song silver for shipments of 200,000 units. "Spinning Around" was deemed a successful "comeback" single for Minogue and helped relaunch her career along with parent album Light Years.
Spinning Around
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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(Oh)
I'm spinning around
Move outta my way
I know you're feeling me
'Cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down
I'm not the same
'Cause you like it like this
Traded in some sorrow
For some joy that I borrowed
From back in the day
Threw away my old clothes
Got myself a better wardrobe
I got something to say
I'm through with the past
Ain't no point in looking back
The future will be
And did I forget to mention
That I found a new direction
And it leads back to me, yeah
I'm spinning around
Move outta my way
I know you're feeling me
'Cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down
I'm not the same
I know you're feeling me
'Cause you like it like this
The mistakes I've made
Have given me the strength
To really believe
That no matter how I take it
There's no way I'm gonna fake it
'Cause it's gotta be real
I've got nothing left to hide
No reason left to fight
'Cause the truth's given me
A new freedom inside
Getting rid of my desire
Do you like what you see?
I'm spinning around
Move outta my way
I know you're feeling me
'Cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down
I'm not the same
I know you're feeling me
'Cause you like it like this
Baby, baby, baby
(Ooh) You know you like it like this
Oh, baby, baby, baby
You know you like it like this
Oh, baby, baby, baby
I'm spinning around
Move outta my way
I know you're feeling me
'Cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down
I'm not the same
I know you're feeling me
'Cause you like it like this
Feeling me 'cause you like it like this
Oh, I'm not the same
I know you like it like this, oh, ooh, yeah
Like it like this
Like it like this
(I'm not the same)
Like it like this
I'm not the same (I'm not the same)
Oh
In "Spinning Around," Kylie Minogue sings about leaving her past behind and embracing change. She declares that she's moving towards a new direction and is not the same person she used to be. She traded in her sorrows for joy and discarded her old clothes, adopting a new wardrobe. She makes it clear that she's done with the past and doesn't see any point in looking back, as it only holds her back from where her future lies. She feels confident about herself and her newfound freedom and is unafraid to show it.
Line by Line Meaning
Spinning around, spinning around
Kylie is excited and on the move
I'm spinning around
Kylie is confidently moving forward
Move outta my way
Kylie is unapologetically forging ahead
I know you're feeling me
Kylie knows people are paying attention to her and her message
'Cause you like it like this
They like her confident, authentic self
I'm breaking it down
Kylie is getting rid of negative emotions and behaviors
I'm not the same
Kylie's personal growth and change is evident
Traded in some sorrow
Kylie has let go of sadness and negativity
For some joy that I borrowed
She is now embracing positivity and happiness
From back in the day
Kylie found inspiration from her past experiences
Threw away my old clothes
Kylie is letting go of her old identity and embracing something new
Got myself a better wardrobe
Kylie now has a new, improved image and outlook
I got something to say
Kylie has a new message to share with the world
I'm through with the past
Kylie is done dwelling on her past mistakes and regrets
Ain't no point in looking back
Kylie is focused on the present and future
The future will be
Kylie is optimistic about what is to come
And did I forget to mention
Kylie has even more to share
That I found a new direction
Kylie has discovered a new path for herself
And it leads back to me, yeah
Kylie's new direction is focused on finding and embracing her true self
The mistakes I've made
Kylie acknowledges her past faults and errors
Have given me the strength
Kylie has learned and grown from her past experiences
To really believe
Kylie now has faith in herself
That no matter how I take it
Kylie is ready to face whatever comes her way
There's no way I'm gonna fake it
Kylie is committed to being true to herself
'Cause it's gotta be real
Kylie will only accept authenticity
I've got nothing left to hide
Kylie is done keeping secrets and hiding parts of herself
No reason left to fight
Kylie has let go of anger and conflict
'Cause the truth's given me
Kylie's newfound honesty has brought her peace
A new freedom inside
Kylie feels liberated and empowered
Getting rid of my desire
Kylie is letting go of old, unattainable desires
Do you like what you see?
Kylie is now proud of who she is and is showing it to the world
Baby, baby, baby
Kylie is feeling good and wants to share it with others
(Ooh) You know you like it like this
Kylie is confident and in control, and others are drawn to that
Oh, baby, baby, baby
Kylie is still feeling great
Feeling me 'cause you like it like this
Others are attracted to Kylie's newfound confidence and authenticity
Like it like this
Kylie has found a new way of being that works for her
I'm not the same (I'm not the same)
Kylie is emphasizing her transformation and newfound self-acceptance
Oh
Kylie is joyful and happy with who she is now
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Paula J. Abdul, Kara Dioguardi, Osborne Gould Bingham Jr., Ira Schickman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Spinning around, spinning around
Oh
[Chorus]
I'm spinning around, move out of my way
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down, I'm not the same
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this
[Verse 1]
Traded in my sorrow for some joy that I borrowed
From back in the day
Threw away my old clothes, got myself a better wardrobe
I got something to say
I'm through with the past, ain't no point in looking back
The future will be
And did I forget to mention that I found a new direction
And it leads back to me?
[Chorus]
I'm spinning around, move out of my way
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down, I'm not the same
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this
[Verse 2]
The mistakes that I've made have given me the strength
To really believe
And no matter how I take it, there's no way I'm gonna fake it
'Cause it's gotta be real
I've got nothing left to hide, no reason left to fight
'Cause the truth's given me
A new freedom inside, getting rid of my desire
Do you like what you see?
[Chorus]
I'm spinning around, move out of my way
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down, I'm not the same
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this (Ooh)
[Bridge]
Baby, baby, baby
You know you like it like this
Oh, baby, baby, baby
You know you like it like this
Oh, baby, baby, baby
[Chorus]
I'm spinning around, move out of my way
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this
I'm breaking it down (I'm not the same)
I'm not the same (I know you feel me)
I know you're feeling me 'cause you like it like this
✨ ✨
@patrickstocks3576
Spinning around, spinning around
I’m spinning around, move out of my way
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
I’m breaking it down, I’m not the same
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
Traded in my sorrow for some joy that I borrowed
From back in the day
Threw away my old clothes, got myself a better wardrobe
I got something to say
I’m through with the past, ain’t no point in looking back
The future will be
And did I forget to mention that I found a new direction
And it leads back to me?
I’m spinning around, move out of my way
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
I’m breaking it down, I’m not the same
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
The mistakes that I’ve made have given me the strength
To really believe
And no matter how I take it, there’s no way I’m gonna fake it
‘Cause it’s gotta be real
I’ve got nothing left to hide, no reason left to fight
‘Cause the truths given me
A new freedom inside, getting rid of my desire
Do you like what you see?
I’m spinning around, move out of my way
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
I’m breaking it down, I’m not the same
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
Baby, baby, baby
You know you like it like this
Oh, baby, baby, baby
You know you like it like this
Oh, baby, baby, baby
I’m spinning around, move out of my way
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
I’m breaking it down (I’m not the same)
I’m not the same (I know you feel me)
I know you’re feeling me ‘cause you like it like this
Feel me ‘cause you like it like this, oh
I’m not the same
I know you like it like this, oh
Ooh yeah, like it like this, like it like this
I’m not the same, like it like this
I’m not the same, I’m not the same, oh
@bukkibg
I'm spinning around
Move out of my way
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it like this
I'm breakin' it down
I'm not the same
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it like this
Clearin' this house out of joy that I borrowed
From back in the day
Threw away my old clothes
Got myself a better wardrobe
I got something to say
I'm through with the past
Ain't no point in looking back
The future will be
And did I forget to mention that I found a new direction
And it leads back to me?
I'm spinning around
Move out of my way
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it like this
I'm breakin' it down
I'm not the same
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it
Mistakes that I made givin' me the strength
To really believe
And no matter how I take it
There's no way i'm gonna fake it 'cuz it's gotta be real
I've got nothin' left to hide
No reason left to fight
'Cuz the truth's given me a new freedom inside
Gettin' rid of my desire
Do you like what you see?
I'm spinning around
Move out of my way
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it like this
I'm breakin' it down
I'm not the same
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it like this
Ooh-oh baby, baby, baby
You know you like it like this
Ooh-oh baby, baby, baby
You know you like it like this
Ooh-oh baby, baby, baby
I'm spinning around
Move out of my way
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it like this
I'm breakin' it down
I'm not the same
I know you're feelin' me 'cuz you like it like this
Oh, I'm not the same
You like it like this
Ooh-oh
@randorific333
Happy Anniversary, "Spinning Around." It's one of my absolute faves of Kylie's because it was a major anthem of mine after the break-up from a very rough six years relationship.
@PHlophe
Randy hit the club to get over the break up
@ajbaby3784
The original “ don’t start now” Kylie was so ahead of her time. A true pop artist 💕
@NazriB
Lies again? Samsung Ericsson
@latayesha
@Nazri Buang RUDE
@whatoncewas8480
True
@cherishoneal9108
When you think about it
@kidanygascot1410
OMG so true!!! In fact, the whole Future Nostalgia album is heavily influenced by Kylie Minogue.
@bloodhunterr
This song and video are iconic in so many ways. Her return to the scene , those shorts and the song itself
@petercarey7456
The shorts were only a few pence from a second hand shop apparently, bit of useless information.