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)
Time Will Pass You By
Kylie Minogue Lyrics
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Passing seasons over fade away
Into misty clouds of autumn grey
As I sit here looking at the street
Little figures quickly moving feet
I'm just a pebble on the beach and I
Sit and wonder why
Little people running around
Life is just a precious minute baby
Open up your eyes and see it baby
Give yourself a better chance
Because time will pass you
Right on by
This big old world is spinning like a top
Come and help me now and make it stop
All you have to do is live for now
Come along with me I'll show you how
Take my hand I'll show you how to live
Why wait until tomorrow?
Take my hand I'll lead the way
To a brighter day
Life is just a precious minute baby
Open up your eyes and see it baby
Give yourself a better chance
Because time will pass you
Right on by
(Don't let it pass you baby) time
Time is gonna pass you by so quickly
And it wait's for no man
No no Oh baby
Life is just a precious minute baby
Open up your eyes and see it baby
Give yourself a better chance
Because time will pass you
Right on by
(Don't let it pass you baby)
Don't let it pass you
Don't let it pass you
Don't let it don't let it
The song "Time Will Pass You By" by Kylie Minogue is a reminder to live in the present and not let time slip away. The lyrics depict the passing of the seasons and the fast-paced nature of modern life. The song starts with a reflection on the passage of time and how easily it can be wasted. The street scene described in the lyrics is busy and bustling, with people rushing by seemingly without a purpose. The singer wonders why people are in such a hurry and suggests that life is too short to waste on meaningless activities.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of taking advantage of the present moment and not putting things off until tomorrow. The singer tells the listener to "open up your eyes and see it baby" and to "give yourself a better chance" because time waits for no one. The bridge of the song encourages the listener to live in the moment and take action now. The singer suggests that by taking her hand, she can lead the way to a brighter future.
Overall, the message of the song is about living in the present and not letting time pass you by. It encourages the listener to seize the moment, take action, and appreciate the precious time we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let it pass you baby
Don't allow time to fly swiftly, dear
Passing seasons over fade away
Seasons come and go leaving only memory
Into misty clouds of autumn grey
The passing time disappears into a blurry autumn atmosphere
As I sit here looking at the street
Sitting quietly gazing at the bustling street
Little figures quickly moving feet
People rapidly moving through their daily routines
I'm just a pebble on the beach and I
I am insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Sit and wonder why
Reflecting on the reason for existence
Little people running around
Humans frantically bustling about
Never knowing why
Living life without questioning its deeper meaning
Life is just a precious minute baby
The time we spend alive is brief and valuable
Open up your eyes and see it baby
Be aware of the value of life
Give yourself a better chance
Improve your life to make the most of it
Because time will pass you
Time will not wait for anyone
Right on by
Quickly passing you by
This big old world is spinning like a top
The world moves swiftly without slowing down
Come and help me now and make it stop
Join me and enjoy the moment rather than fretting
All you have to do is live for now
Focus on enjoying the present moment
Come along with me I'll show you how
Follow my lead to live in the moment
Take my hand I'll show you how to live
I'll guide you to experience the best of life
Why wait until tomorrow?
Live fully today rather than procrastinating
Time is gonna pass you by so quickly
Time moves faster than we realize
And it wait's for no man
Time does not accommodate anyone
No no Oh baby
Oh dear, don't forget
Don't let it pass you
Do not allow time to pass by without making the most of it
Don't let it don't let it
Do not permit time to fly by
Don't let it pass you baby
Seize the day and make the most of your time, dear
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DINO FEKARIS, JOHN RHYS, NICK ZESSES
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