Word Is Out
Kylie Minogue
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[INTRO:] Ooh yeah Now word is out The word is out Innocence Word is out Over town Now the word is out Word is out Now the word is out The word is out [1:] you're clinging 2 a lie Still you hope 2 try And save your face, ooh It's a no-win situation There ain't gonna be a saving grace Because you're sticking 2 a story It really makes no sense No judge or jury could ignore the evidence CHORUS: Because the word is out I can't go on believing in your innocence Now the word is out (the word is out) The word is out You can't go on pretending It's all over town Now the word is out (the word is out) 2: Ain't but one redeeming feature So you may as well accept your fate (Accept your fate), ooh you can't wriggle out of this, it's gone 2 far It's much 2 late (it's much 2 late) But it's funny my suspicions lead me 2 the lie From the friend of a so-called friend I heard about your double life [CHORUS:] Ooh yeah Because the word is out Can't go on pretending Innocence The word is out The word is out Yeah Over town Now the word is out (the word is out) It's all over town [CHORUS:] (repeat & fade)
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Written by: STOCK, WATERMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Song Information"Word Is Out" is a popular song by Australian pop star Kylie Minogue.
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AlbumIt's taken from her fourth album titled "Let's Get to It" which was released in 1991.
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Chart PerformanceUnfortunately, the song did not peak very high in UK charts, reaching only number 16, which made it her first single to not reach the top ten in her country.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around the theme of gossip and rumors in a romantic relationship.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the "Word Is Out" was directed by visual artist and music video director Paul Goldman.
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Produced By"Word Is Out" was produced by music producers Mike Stock and Pete Waterman.
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Different VersionAn acoustic version of the song was included as a B-side on Minogue's later single "Give Me Just a Little More Time".
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Stylistic DepartureThe reggae-influenced sound of "Word Is Out" marked a stylistic departure from the synthpop sound of Minogue's earlier work.
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Co-writersThe song was co-written by Minogue, making it one of the few songs on the album where she contributed as a writer.
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Dance RemixA dance remix of "Word Is Out" by Pete Hammond was popular in clubs and reached #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the U.S.
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Critics ResponseDespite its relatively poor performance in charts, the song was critically well-received, with many critics praising its fresh sound and mature lyrics.
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Live PerformancesMinogue has performed "Word Is Out" live on multiple occasions, such as during her "Let's Get to It" tour and her appearance at the 2002 Mardi Gras Party in Sydney.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the PBZ Music Ltd label.
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