I Was Gonna Cancel

Kylie Minogue

About I Was Gonna Cancel

"I Was Gonna Cancel" is a song by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue, released as the second and final single from her twelfth studio album Kiss Me Once. The track was written and produced by American recording artist, songwriter and producer Pharrell Williams who she met while in Los Angeles, California. It was released in the United Kingdom on 11 May 2014 and a day later in the United States. Musically, the song is influenced by disco and funk, which noted similarities from Williams' previous work and Daft Punk. Lyrically, the song was based on Minogue's conception of having a bad day. "I Was Gonna Cancel" received positive reviews from music critics, many recognizing it as the more "interesting" song on the record and praised Williams' production. 


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I was gonna cancel then I looked into the sky,
Knew the badness won't prevent the sun to shine
I was gonna cancel then took a sec to realize
All the disappointment that would trail behind,
I was gonna cancel then you reminded me of who I am,
Everything is clearer than a mirror is to woman
Just the same as a dog is to man.

(Oh) Just hop out of the bed, (hey)
Go ahead face the day,
Who cares what you know,
Don't let that in the way no way,
Shut out all the doubt, (hey)
Just get up and go,
What's on the other side? (Yeah)
You will never know unless you,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, go girl.

I was gonna cancel then I thought about the strength
That I got from all of the prayers and what it meant,
I was gonna cancel then I realized
That time is just that money and the love watch how you spend,
I was gonna cancel until you reminded me of what I do,
Now I see it clearer, my best friend is a mirror look behind me
And I see all the things I've been through.

Just hop out of the bed, (hey)
Go ahead face the day,
Who cares what you know,
Don't let that in the way no way,
Shut out all the doubt,
Just get up and go,
What's on the other side?
You will never know unless you,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, go girl.

What's wrong with saying I love you?
It's nothing to kid about.
Some people going through a struggle,
Trying to scribble it out.
They say attention is a shovel,
It's time to dig 'em out.
You can't just let 'em stay in a bubble,
They'll pop to get it out.

What's wrong with love, love?
What's wrong with love, love?

Just hop out of the bed, (hey)
Go ahead face the day,
Who cares what you know,
Don't let that in the way no way,
Shut out all the doubt, (yeah)
Just get up and go, (hey)
What's on the other side?
You will never know unless you,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, gi-i-irl,
Go, go, go, go girl.

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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: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"I Was Gonna Cancel" is a song by Kylie Minogue from her twelfth studio album, "Kiss Me Once". It was written and produced by Pharrell Williams, who is also the voice behind the hits "Happy" and "Get Lucky".
Release Date & Label
The song was officially released by Parlophone as the second and final single from the album on 12 May 2014.
Song Origin
It was created in reaction to a difficult day Minogue was experiencing, and was going to cancel the recording session with Pharrell but went anyway, hence the title of the song.
Reception
The song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its catchiness and Pharrell's production, while some others felt it was not one of Minogue's best tracks.
Chart Performance
Although "I was gonna cancel" didn't make a significant impact in Kylie's native Australia or the UK, it reached the fifth place in the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs list.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Dimitri Basil and was inspired by a range of modern art movements. The video depicts Minogue in the middle of a flash mob, dancing and singing while people around her carry on with their everyday lives.
Live Performances
Minogue performed "I Was Gonna Cancel" live for the first time on "The Voice Australia" in 2014. It has also appeared in the setlist of her "Kiss Me Once Tour".
Song Meaning
The lyrics reveal a positive message about pushing through the hard days and finding the courage to face even the most intimidating situations.
Genre
"I Was Gonna Cancel" touches upon genres like Disco, pop and funk.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is approximately three minutes and thirty two seconds (3:32).

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