Kylie Minogue

Released: October 20, 2008

Featuring: Dannii Minogue

Songwriter: Benny Andersson Björn Ulvaeus

Producer: Ian Masterson Steve Anderson [Brothers In Rhythm] Terry Ronald

[Verse 1: Dannii Minogue]
I don't wanna talk
About things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me
Now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say
No more ace to play

[Chorus: Dannii Minogue]
The winner takes it all
The loser's standing small
Beside the victory
That's her destiny

[Verse 2: Kylie Minogue]
I was in your arms
Thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home
Thinking I'd be strong there
But I was a fool
Playing by the rules
The gods may throw the dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear

[Chorus: Kylie Minogue]
The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain?

[Verse 3: Kylie Minogue]
But tell me, does she kiss
Like I used to kiss you?
Does it feel the same
When she calls your name?
Somewhere deep inside
You must know I miss you
But what can I say?
Rules must be obeyed

[Chorus: Kylie Minogue & Dannii Minogue]
The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show
Always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

[Bridge: Kylie Minogue & Dannii Minogue]
I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad
And I understand, you've come to shake my hand
I apologize if it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense
No self-confidence
But you see...

[Chorus: Kylie Minogue & Dannii Minogue]
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all
And the loser has to fall
Throw the dice
Cold as ice
Way down here
Someone dear
Takes it all
Has to fall

Kylie Minogue is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Often referred to as the Goddess of Pop with a career spanning over 30 years, she has transformed from girl-next-door soap star to ‘90s pop starlet, and short-lived indie darling to bona fide superstar.

Kylie earned her first big break on the Australian soap opera Neighbours, playing tomboy mechanic Charlene Mitchell. An on-screen romance with Jason Donovan – who played Scott Robinson – blossomed into a real-life relationship, and their wedding on the soap drew in millions of viewers. However, her real ambition was a successful career in music, and by 1988 her debut album, Kylie, was released, reaching #1 in the UK and Australia. Notching up 10 UK Top 3 singles by 1993, she was one of the defining popstars of the early ‘90s. Her follow-ups to the debut album – Enjoy Yourself, Rhythm of Love and Let’s Get To It – all reached the Top 15 in the UK.

With a blossoming relationship with late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence, Kylie was encouraged to be more ambitious with her image and sound. As such, she left her former label, PWL, and released the daring “Confide In Me” in early 1994. Critics praised her re-invention, and the single restored the success she had somewhat lost with her previous album. Impossible Princess was another critical success but failed to make much of an impact on the charts, which led some media outlets to believe that her “15 minutes of fame” were over.

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