Born and raised in Melbourne, Minogue first achieved recognition starring in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, playing tomboy mechanic Charlene Robinson. She gained prominence as a recording artist in the late 1980s and released four bubblegum and dance-pop-influenced studio albums produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. By the early 1990s, she had amassed several top ten singles in the UK and Australia, including "I Should Be So Lucky", "The Loco-Motion", "Hand on Your Heart", and "Better the Devil You Know". Taking more creative control over her music, Minogue signed with Deconstruction Records in 1993 and released Kylie Minogue (1994) and Impossible Princess (1997), both of which received positive reviews. She returned to mainstream dance-oriented music with 2000's Light Years, including the number-one hits "Spinning Around" and "On a Night Like This". The follow-up, Fever (2001), was an international breakthrough for Minogue, becoming her best-selling album to date. Two of its singles, "Love at First Sight" and "In Your Eyes", became hits, but its lead single, "Can't Get You Out of My Head" became one of the most successful singles of the 2000s, selling over five million units.
Minogue continued reinventing her image and experimenting with a range of genres on her subsequent albums, which spawned successful singles such as "Slow", "2 Hearts", "All the Lovers", "Santa Baby", "Timebomb" and "Dancing". With her 2020 album DISCO, she became the first female artist to have a chart-topping album in the UK for five consecutive decades. Minogue made her film debut in The Delinquents (1989) and portrayed Cammy in Street Fighter (1994). She has also appeared in the films Moulin Rouge! (2001), Jack & Diane, Holy Motors (2012) and San Andreas (2015). In 2014, she appeared as a judge on the third series of The Voice UK and The Voice Australia. Her other ventures include product endorsements, children's books, fashion, and charitable work.
Minogue was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2008 New Year Honours for services to music. She was appointed by the French government as a Chevalier (knight) of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to the enrichment of French culture. In 2005, while Minogue was on tour, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was awarded an honorary Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) degree by Anglia Ruskin University in 2011 for her work in raising awareness for breast cancer. At the 2011 ARIA Music Awards, she was inducted by the Australian Recording Industry Association into the ARIA Hall of Fame. She was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Minogue
Studio albums
Kylie (1988)
Enjoy Yourself (1989)
Rhythm of Love (1990)
Let's Get to It (1991)
Kylie Minogue (1994)
Impossible Princess (1997)
Light Years (2000)
Fever (2001)
Body Language (2003)
X (2007)
Aphrodite (2010)
Kiss Me Once (2014)
Kylie Christmas (2015)
Golden (2018)
DISCO (2020)
Tension (2023)
Stars
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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You're asking yourself, what's real?
What to do with these feelings
That you have inside surreal
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
When you look deep into the pockets of the universe
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight
Begin to feel the light
[Verse 2]
How do we know the truth?
Gotta look to the root
Inside the meaning of life for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Chorus]
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
[Verse 3]
You never know what you find
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight
Begin to feel the light
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Yeah, familiar faces
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
The song “Stars” by Kylie Minogue is about looking beyond our worldly troubles and fears, and embracing the cosmic wonder and infinite potential of the universe. The verse describes a feeling of uncertainty and surrealism that can be hard to explain or comprehend, but the chorus reminds us that the universe is full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered if we open our minds and hearts. The song encourages us to seek out the truth of our existence, to find the root of our being, and to embrace the many diverse races and experiences that make up life’s rich tapestry. The repeated phrase “stars don’t shine” is a reminder that we can’t always see the light in our darkest moments or in the most unexpected places, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there.
The song is a beautiful reminder to take a step back from our everyday lives and remember the awe-inspiring vastness of the universe we inhabit, and our own small but important role within it. It reminds us that everyone has a unique journey and purpose, and that by opening our minds and hearts we can find connection and meaning even in the most seemingly unlikely places.
Line by Line Meaning
You're asking yourself, what's real?
You are questioning the existence of reality.
What to do with these feelings
You are uncertain about how to handle your emotions.
That you have inside surreal
Your feelings are strange and dreamlike.
When you look deep into the pockets of the universe
Exploring the vastness of the cosmos reveals hidden wonders.
You never know what you find
The universe contains unknown mysteries.
Because stars don't shine in singular places
The beauty of the universe is not confined to one location.
Open up your mind's eye and
Expand your perception beyond what is immediately visible.
Light up familiar faces
You can find profound meaning in the familiar people around you.
Because in time
With the passage of time,
You'll find life and all of its races
You will discover the diversity of life on Earth and beyond.
How do we know the truth?
We struggle to discern what is real and accurate.
Gotta look to the root
We must investigate the origins and foundations of our beliefs.
Inside the meaning of life for you
Our individual purpose and significance is a deeply personal pursuit.
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Seize the opportunity to explore the universe and your inner self.
Stars don't shine
The beauty of the universe is not confined to one location.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RICHARD STANNARD, JULIAN PEAKE, PAUL HARRIS, KYLIE MINOGUE
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Ripp
Lyrics:
You're asking yourself, what's real?
What to do with these feelings
That you have inside surreal
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
When you look deep into the pockets of the universe
You never know what you find
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight, begin to feel the light
How do we know the truth?
Gotta look to the root
Inside the meaning of life for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
When you look deep into the pockets of the universe
You never know what you find
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight, begin to feel the light
Begin to feel
Begin to feel
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
You never know what you find
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight, begin to feel the light
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Yeah, familiar faces
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Luis Miguel Hurtado
Once, I read somewhere that critics were so hard on Kylie's X album. They were adamant on saying "Why isn't Kylie speaking about her illness in her new album?". Her response was as golden as she may really seem to be in person: "I could have done a sad album, but I do not want the world to feel pity about me. This is the thing I enjoy the most to do, and that's all". I mean, if that's not resilience, then I do not know which thing could it be.. Long life to you, Kylie.
MITCH
This was the first song that they worked on in Paris and so yes definitely very personal and brave and courageous - a hopeful spiritual uplifting song
Danyiel Says
She is so strong! My goddesses ✨♊
Alejandro Giraldo Orozco
Exactly, Plus, Several Songs Like No More Rain, Stars, Cosmic Make Reference To Her Illness.
Thullin
hell this album is probably my favorite of hers... this and "Fever"
Rachel Jardin
X is basically one of her best albums honestly
MegaTinni
the best for me
Rebecca Hill
I love this one so much! It's certainly one of her most underrated songs.
Ripp
Lyrics:
You're asking yourself, what's real?
What to do with these feelings
That you have inside surreal
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
When you look deep into the pockets of the universe
You never know what you find
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight, begin to feel the light
How do we know the truth?
Gotta look to the root
Inside the meaning of life for you
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
When you look deep into the pockets of the universe
You never know what you find
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight, begin to feel the light
Begin to feel
Begin to feel
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
Stars don't shine
You never know what you find
Because stars don't shine in singular places
Open up your mind's eye and
Light up familiar faces
Because in time
You'll find life and all of its races
So open up your mind's eye
And go tonight, begin to feel the light
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Yeah, familiar faces
Go tonight, go tonight, go tonight
Henbane
The lyrics are beautiful