KYLIE MINOGUE | Made Of Glass | |
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LYRICS:
It wasn't always like this It wasn't always so We did it in the darkness We did it in the cold Caught in a fairly extraordinary world It's emotional Where talking is rarely that necessary And time doesn't count at all Bohemian boys and Brazilian girls A familiar noise in a familiar world It's like a million beats in a Parisian heart (They're made of glass) From the boy in the west To the girl in the the east They'll be working a sweat In the name of the beast Where rebellion stops and oblivion starts (They're made of glass) Love makes the world go round I hold it in my hand But it slips away (And I watch it fade) Love is a mystery I hear it talk to me But the words are strange (Like it knows my name) It wasn't always easy It wasn't always fun We intertwine naively But in the end we're one Caught in a fairly extraordinary world It's emotional Where talking is rarely that necessary And time doesn't count at all Love makes the world go round I hold it in my hand But it slips away (And I watch it fade) Love is a mystery I hear it talk to me But the words are strange (Like it knows my name) Bohemian boys and Brazilian girls A familiar noise in a familiar world It's like a million beats in a Parisian heart (They're made of glass) From the boy in the west To the girl in the the east They'll be working a sweat In the name of the beast Where rebellion stops and oblivion starts (They're made of glass)
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INFORMATION:
x appears on: Kylie Minogue - Giving You Up (2005) CD-S
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Written by Kylie Minogue, Miranda Cooper, Brian Higgins, Lisa Cowling, Tim Powell & Matt Gray.
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It is believed that "Made of Glass" was going to be given to Rachel Stevens. However, the track was added as a b-side to Kylie's "Giving You Up" single, released around the time of Rachel's album recording.
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After producing Kylie's worst ever single ("Giving You Up"), Xenomania redeemed themselves somewhat by coming up with this spectacular B-side. "Made Of Glass" is everything that "Giving You Up" wasn't - fresh, original and edgy. The largely nonsensical lyrics are undeniably pretty, while the spoken word verses counterbalance the subtle but effective chorus. From memory, this was only leaked when Rachel Stevens expressed interest in butchering it. Sneaky! "Made Of Glass" was actually released as a double A-side in Australia and this received the majority of radio airplay, becoming a top 10 hit. Pop Trash Addicts
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You have to wonder how long this one's been sitting in the Xenomania vaults, seeing as that it's much more reminiscent of Brian Higgins' early work with Chicane and Cher rather than their more recent barnstormers. "Made Of Glass" sticks to a proven formula closely, melding Kylie's whispery vocals with expansive, winding synths, subdued cymbal rushes, and a hint of guitar, all while a gentle club beat keeps everything afloat. It's very pretty to say the least and a step up from "Giving You Up" and the overrated "I Believe In You". The only problem I have with the song is with Kylie herself. I'm not convinced that her precious, wide-eyed vocal approach is the right one. I think this song is just begging for a little more stylish pizzaz. Word has already spread that "Made Of Glass" has been given to Rachel Stevens and that this current version will probably never see the light of day as an official release. Rachel isn't necessarily a better singer than Kylie (neither of them are exceptional), but her voice is certainly a bit warmer and more expressive. Shane
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