Nicole Mary Kidman AC (born June 20, 1967), is an iconic Australian Academy Award winning actress. She is three-time Golden Globe winner for Best Actress. In 2006, she became the highest paid actress in the film industry. That same year, Kidman was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC), Australia's highest civilian honour.
Not known as a singer prior to Moulin Rouge!, Kidman had several well-received vocal performances in the film. Her collaboration with Ewan McGregor on the song "Come What May" from the film's soundtrack debuted and peaked at 27 in the UK Singles Chart. Later she collaborated with Robbie Williams on the song "Somethin' Stupid", a cover of the old swing song on Williams' swing covers album Swing When You're Winning. It debuted and peaked at 8 in the Australian ARIAnet Singles Chart, and at number 1 for three weeks in the UK. It was the UK Christmas number 1 Single for 2001.
In 2006, she provided her voice for the animated movie Happy Feet, along with her vocals for her character Norma Jean's 'heartsong', which was a slightly altered version of "Kiss" by Prince.
Something Stupid
Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman Lyrics
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Until you think you have the time
To spend an evening with me
And if we go someplace to dance
I know that there's a chance
You won't be leaving with me
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
I can see it in your eyes
That you despise the same old lines
You heard the night before
And though it's just a line to you
For me it's true
And never seemed so right before
I practice every day to find some clever
lines to say
To make the meaning come true
But then I think I'll wait until the evening
gets late
And I'm alone with you
The time is right
Your perfume fills my head
The stars get red
And oh the night's so blue
And then I go and spoil it all
By saying something stupid
Like I love you
I love you...
The song "Something Stupid" by Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman is a love song filled with feelings of hesitation and fear of rejection. The singer acknowledges that they are willing to wait in line for the chance to spend an evening with this person they love. However, they are also aware that despite their attraction, there is a possibility that they won't end up together by the end of the night. They continue their conversation over a drink or two in a quiet little place. The singer then expresses their fear of saying something that might ruin the moment, but eventually can't hold back and declares their love for this person.
The second verse talks about the vulnerability of expressing one's emotions. The singer recognizes that these words may sound like the same old lines, but for them, it's different. They emphasize that they practice every day to find the perfect words to express how they feel, but sometimes, they just need to be in the moment to let it all out. The chorus repeats, but this time, the mention of the stars turning red and the night turning blue evokes the imagery of a romantic setting. However, despite the setting and the perfect timing, the fear of saying something stupid and ruining everything remains, making the singer hold back.
Overall, this song reflects the fear and uncertainty that people face when expressing their love to someone else. It highlights the constant struggle between holding back and expressing oneself, and the consequences people must face when deciding to take the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
I know I stand in line
I understand that I have to wait for my turn to get your attention
Until you think you have the time
I will wait till you are free to hold my company
To spend an evening with me
I want to make use of your leisure time to share some moments with you
And if we go someplace to dance
on the chance we head to some nightclub to dance
I know that there's a chance
I understand that it's just a possibility
You won't be leaving with me
you may not choose to continue the night with me
Then afterwards we drop into a quiet little place
Then we will go to a peaceful and obscure place
And have a drink or two
we'll have a few drinks together
And then I go and spoil it all
And then I ruin everything we had built up to that point
By saying something stupid
By blurting out something that I shouldn't have
Like I love you
Like my feelings for you are more than just casual
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell by your expression
That you despise the same old lines
That you are tired of hearing canned pickup lines
You heard the night before
ones that you might have heard from previous lovers
And though it's just a line to you
And though it's a meaningless phrase to you
For me it's true
For me, my emotions are sincere
And never seemed so right before
And I have never felt so certain about these feelings before
I practice every day to find some clever
I'm constantly working out new ways to approach you with charm
lines to say
ways to shift your attention towards me
To make the meaning come true
So that my true emotions will be realized
But then I think I'll wait until the evening
But I reconsider this approach and wait until we're alone at night
gets late
when it becomes the night's late hours
And I'm alone with you
And when I have a private moment with you
The time is right
The mood is really good
Your perfume fills my head
I get absorbed by the fragrance of yours
The stars get red
The stars become a scarlet red
And oh the night's so blue
The night becomes dark blue
And then I go and spoil it all
And then I ruin everything we had built up to that point
By saying something stupid
By blurting out something that I shouldn't have
Like I love you
Like my feelings for you are more than just casual
I love you...
I love you...
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@salelydia
My mum sang this song every word she knows by heart😮but she can't quite speak english..she said this song was her and dad favourite song😥 missing you both so much 💔💔😥😥
@carinahansson2361
I love these two as individuals but this duet is really something else!
@paulwoodbridge7896
Oh yes indeed ❤❤
@pkb2891
Wow! Nicole sound so sweet! Tall ,elegant, graceful and sings so beautifully 😍! She's got it all!
@adinashenry5474
This would have to be one of the most romantic songs ever !! Just love it, and they do a magnificent job xx
@masonalbert2213
Yes they did,
Hello Adina's, how are you doing, I hope you are safe over there?
@marisarico4933
Una preciosa interpretación con un elegante Robbie y una dulce Nicole, que belleza.
@marisapuig8147
This is one of my favorite songs!!! Beautiful voices!!😍😍
@teresamochocka5390
Pieknie zgrane głosy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂❤❤
@jonathanarnett6216
Just love this version by them both !