Better Than Today

Kylie Minogue

About Better Than Today

"Better Than Today" is a song recorded by Australian singer Kylie Minogue for her eleventh studio album, Aphrodite (2010). The track was originally written and produced by Nerina Pallot and Andy Chatterley for Pallot's 2009 extended play, Buckminster Fuller EP. It was re-recorded by Minogue in 2009, and received additional production by Stuart Price. Musically, "Better Than Today" is a dance-pop song that emulates other styles using guitars, synthesizers and drum programming. "Better Than Today" was released on 3 December 2010 as the album's third single. It was not as successful as Minogue's preceding releases. After debuting on the chart early with album downloads, it peaked on the UK Singles Chart at number 32, making it her lowest placing since "The One" in 2008. The single was released in Australia on 28 February 2011. It debuted on the ARIA Singles Chart at number 55, making it her third single to miss the top-fifty, after "Finer Feelings" in 1992 (number 60) and "Get Outta My Way" in 2010 (number 69). Despite under-performing in the United Kingdom and Australia, it became Minogue's sixth number-one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart and her third consecutive number-one single from the album Aphrodite on that chart. 


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2012
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Oh, I see what you do
But I can do it better
And the talk of the town (?)
That I'll make you forget her

How can you hate something that you ain't ever tried?
You've got to lose control 'most every night
Yeah, you see what they do
But we can do it better; yeah, I'm talking to you

You've got to feel it, see it, know how much you need it
What's the point in living if you don't take a chance?
You've got to use it, lose it, know the chance to do it
What's the point in living if you don't wanna dance?

Oh, I know life is hard
So we live it for the weekend
You can hurt or take heart
I guess it really depends

What's the point in worrying about being cool
When there's a million things to learn they never teach you in school?
Oh, don't believe what they say
We just want tomorrow to be better than today

You've got to feel it, see it, know how much you need it
What's the point in living if you don't take a chance?
You've got to use it, lose it, know the chance to do it
What's the point in living if you don't wanna dance?

You've got to feel it, see it, know how much you need it
What's the point in living if you don't take a chance?
You've got to use it, lose it, know the chance to do it
What's the point in living if you don't wanna dance?

Fabrications complicate the world in a web
Too much useless information plays with your head
Very clever people know we all need a chance
To stop our clever business and let go and dance

You've got to use it, lose it, know the chance to do it
What's the point in living if you don't wanna dance?
You've got to feel it, see it, know how much you need it
What's the point in living if you don't take a chance?
You've got to use it, lose it, know the chance to do it
What's the point in living if you don't wanna dance?

Oh, oh, oh, oh, everybody, everybody, wanna dance now?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, everybody, everybody, wanna dance now?

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Kylie Minogue

Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE ( /ˈkaɪliː mɨˈnoʊɡ/; born 28 May 1968), often known simply as Kylie, is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, showgirl, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing her career as a recording artist in 1987. Her first single, "The Loco-Motion", spent seven weeks at number one on the Australian singles chart and became the highest-selling single of the decade. This led to a contract with songwriters and producers Stock, Aitken & Waterman. Her debut album, Kylie (1988), and the single "I Should Be So Lucky", both performed well on international charts, particularly in Australia and t… more »

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Written by: NERINA NATASHA GEORGINA PALLOT, ANDREW VINCENT CHATTERLEY

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
"Better Than Today" was released on 3rd December 2010.
Album Information
The song is a part of Kylie Minogue's eleventh studio album "Aphrodite", which saw the light on 5th July 2010.
Chart Performance
"Better Than Today" peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriters
The song was penned by Kylie Minogue along with Nerina Pallot and Andy Chatterley.
Genre
"Better Than Today" falls under the pop genre, particularly slap bass-driven pop.
Music Video
The music video for "Better Than Today" was shot at London's Pinewood Studios.
Live Performances
Kylie Minogue performed "Better Than Today" in all her concert tours since its release (including Kylie Presents: Golden, A Kylie Christmas and Anti Tour).
Awards
The song received a nomination for "Most Played Australian Work Overseas" at the 2013 APRA Awards.
Style and Theme
The song talks about living in the present and enjoying life as it is, instead of waiting for a better future.
Critical Reception
The song was positively reviewed by the critics for its upbeat, feel-good vibes.
Record Label
"Better Than Today" was released under the record label, Parlophone.

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