Musically, "Timebomb" is a dance-pop song. Sonically compared to the work of American singer Britney Spears and British singer Jay Sean, the lyrical content focuses on having fun and dancing before hypothetically running out of time. Upon its release, "Timebomb" was universally praised from music critics. Majority of them commended the dance sound and production, whilst some critics even selected it as an example of Minogue's best work.
Commercially, it performed moderately in most regions such as Australia, United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Japan, and New Zealand. It managed to reach the top spot on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
In 2012 it was included as part of the K25: Time Capsule singles box set. However the song received its first widespread album debut on the 2019 collection Step Back in Time: The Definitive Collection.
Time Bomb
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The sound is running quick right through our hands
Beat, feel the rhythm in my heartbeat
Why don't you move your body to my body
Before we disappear
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
Wait, no, please don't make me wait
When walls are shaking, ground feels like a mind break
It's not the end of the world
It's just the start of me and you, yeah
So let's just take the moment
Boy let's move
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
We're on a timebomb, before the night's gone
Let's just do it right now, do it come on
Wait, please don't make me wait
Wait, please don't make me wait
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
We're on a timebomb, before the night's gone
Let's just do it right now, do it come on
The lyrics to Kylie Minogue's song "Time Bomb" convey a sense of urgency and a desire to live in the moment. The lines "Fast, time is ticking oh so fast / The sound is running quick right through our hands" illustrate the fleeting nature of time, serving as a reminder to seize the day and make the most of every moment. The song's upbeat tempo and pulsing beat seem to mirror the racing heartbeat of someone eager to take advantage of their time.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of living in the present and dancing like there's no tomorrow. The repeated refrain of "Do you wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life" reinforces the idea that we should make the most of the time we have and enjoy every moment. This theme is further emphasized in the lines "We're on a timebomb, you might not last long / So let's just do it right now, do it come on," urging listeners to make the most of their time before it runs out.
Line by Line Meaning
Fast, time is ticking oh so fast
Time is moving quickly and we need to act fast.
The sound is running quick right through our hands
Our time is slipping away and we need to take advantage of it.
Beat, feel the rhythm in my heartbeat
Let's dance and feel the music together.
Why don't you move your body to my body
Let's dance and connect physically.
Before we disappear
Our time together is limited and we should make the most of it now.
Wait, no, please don't make me wait
Don't waste any time, let's act quickly.
When walls are shaking, ground feels like a mind break
The situation is intense and overwhelming, but we should still act now.
It's not the end of the world
Even though the situation feels urgent, it's not the end.
It's just the start of me and you, yeah
We have a whole future ahead of us to enjoy together.
So let's just take the moment
Let's focus on the present and enjoy each other's company now.
Boy let's move
Let's dance and have fun together.
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
Our time together is limited and we should appreciate it while it lasts.
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
Let's take advantage of our time together and enjoy it to the fullest.
Before the night's gone
Our time together is limited to this night and we should make the most of it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL BARDSLEY, PHIL MURPHY, CHRIS PICKIN, MIKE DARLING, BASIL CREESE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jair Beltran
Lyrics
Fast, time is ticking oh so fast
The sound is running quick right through our hands
Beat, feel the rhythm in my heartbeat
Why don't you move your body to my body
Before we disappear
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
Wait, no, please don't make me wait
When walls are shaking, ground feels like a mind break
It's not the end of the world
It's just the start of me and you, yeah
So let's just take the moment
Boy let's move
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
We're on a timebomb, before the night's gone
Let's just do it right now, do it come on
Wait, please don't make me wait
Wait, please don't make me wait
Tell me now, woo
Do you wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
I wanna, wanna dance like it was the last dance of my life
I wanna woo, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, woo
Do you wanna, wanna dance, like it was the last dance
We're on a timebomb, you might not last long
So let's just do it right now, do it come on
We're on a timebomb, before the night's gone
Let's just do it right now, do it come on
22 (taylor's version)
This just turned 11 years old and sound just as fresh as her new single 'Padam Padam'. Such a timeless smash, one of my favorite Kylie songs!
Vetter Burns
Pleeze Dont Make Me Wait! WHOOP!🙄
Sergio Brizuela
one bad comment about madonna every three year but overall everything is positive
Felis catus
TENSION 💎 is equally a banger drop!
Vetter Burns
@Sergio Brizuela ALl is Well!
Laddiegaga !
What I absolutely love about Kylie fans?.. no negativity, trolling or bad vibes. She has that effect on everyone as she is one of the very few artists who truly are genuine and loves her fans unconditionally ❤
hilmir
She works so hard and never gives up. And in every single live performance, she always looks she actually wants to have fun. There is noone quite like her - a survivor, a lover, a champion and a great human being.
Jeffrey Repace
Kylie is all about fun....have enjoyed her for decades....a real Pop Princess. Perhaps only matched by Olivia (RIP)
Vetter Burns
Whoop! WAIT? I Wanna WHOOOP! <smiles>
Vetter Burns
ONLY 5-4 on a GOOD -HAIR-DAY! AMAZING!...