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{{Infobox song

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| type = single

| artist = Kylie Minogue

| album = Disco

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| recorded = 2019

| studio = Biffco Studios (Brighton, England)

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| genre =

* Disco

* dance-pop

* electropop

* synth-pop

| length = 3:32

| label =

* Darenote

* BMG

| writer =

* Kylie Minogue

* Jonathan Green

* Ash Howes

* Richard "Biff" Stannard

| producer =

* Jon Green

* Biff Stannard

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'"Say Something"' is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue from her fifteenth studio album, 'Disco' (2020). It was released as the album's lead single by Darenote and BMG on 23 July 2020. Minogue wrote the song with Ash Howes and its producers Jonathan Green and Richard Stannard. "Say Something" is a disco, dance-pop, electropop and synth-pop song which features synths, drum crashes, a funk guitar and a choir. Its lyrics find Minogue describing a quest for love and calling for unity.

"Say Something" received acclaim from music critics, with many commending its disco production and upbeat chorus. Commercially, the song reached number 56 on the UK Singles Chart and entered the top 40 in Hungary and Scotland. The accompanying music video for "Say Something" was directed by Sophie Muller and was filmed in London, England. It shows Minogue travelling through space whilst mounted upon a golden horse sculpture.

At the APRA Music Awards of 2021, the song was shortlisted for Song of the Year.

Background and composition



"Say Something" is a disco, dance-pop, electropop, synth-pop song which features an electronica intro, as well as uses of "thick" synths, drum crashes, a funk guitar and a choir. Minogue sings lines such as "Love is love / It never ends / Can we all be as one again?" and uses whisper vocals on the chorus. "Say Something" was written by Minogue in September 2019 with Jonathan Green and long-time collaborators Ash Howes and Richard Stannard. It was recorded in Brighton, England. She stated that the song "is about all of our eternal quest for love" and searching for "something or someone out there that you can relate to." 'Rolling Stone's Claire Shaffer commented that the lyrics "feel pertinent for our quarantine days". Similarly, Katie Bain from 'Billboard' wrote that the track sees Minogue "hitting the topical nail on the head", and Joshua Martin from 'MTV News Australia' described the song as a "call for unity".

Release and promotion



On 21 July, media outlets reported that Minogue was preparing to release her fifteenth album 'Disco' in the second half of 2020; alongside unveiling the album's cover, outlets also reported that a new single titled "Say Something" was due for imminent release. Minogue announced the album release and the single release on 21 and 22 July 2020, respectively. The song premiered on 23 July at 08:30 BST on BBC Radio 2, during 'The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show.' The official audio was uploaded to YouTube on the same day, and a lyric video was uploaded on 24 July.

Say Something was also used as Channel 4 F1's outro for 2020 Spanish Grand Prix and Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever'.

Reception



Critical

"Say Something" was met with critical acclaim. Joey Nolfi of 'Entertainment Weekly' called it a "mirrorball anthem", and said that the song is "more than an ode to the lust for human connection in dark times, it's a poetic, surprisingly deep step forward" for Minogue. 'The Guardian''s Kate Solomon described "Say Something" as a "quasi-disco bop with a slightly saccharine post-quarantine sentiment" that Minogue "carries perfectly". Similarly, writing for 'The Independent', Roisin O'Connor described the song as a "disco banger" with "grinding guitar licks and funky beats". In his review for 'Variety', Jem Aswad viewed that "Say Something" is one of the "best disco songs in recent memory". He wrote that it has an "irresistible chorus" and a "driving rhythm", as well as "perhaps unintentionally relevant lyrics". Mike Wass of 'Idolator' compared the song to those of Scissor Sisters and St. Vincent, and commended its "majestic, serotonin-raising chorus".

Year-end lists



Commercial

"Say Something" debuted at number 82 on the UK Singles Chart, before peaking at number 56. Furthermore, it peaked on the UK Singles Downloads and Sales charts at number nine and 11, respectively. It also became her biggest airplay hit in the UK since "Get Outta My Way" (2010).[https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/kylie-minogue-talks-upcoming-official-albums-chart-battle-with-little-mix__31217/ Kylie Minogue talks upcoming Official Albums Chart battle with Little Mix]

In the United States, it debuted at number three on 'Billboard's Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales. According to Nielsen Music/MRC Data the track generated 429,000 US streams and 3,000 downloads in its first week. It had sold 13,265 copies in the UK, as of August 2020.

Music video



Production and concept

-inspired dress worn by Marisa Berenson.|alt=A part of the song's music video in which Minogue is sat on a golden horse sculpture, in front of a starry background.

The music video for "Say Something" was directed by Sophie Muller. It was filmed at the Black Island Studios in London, England whilst adhering to social distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the video features only Minogue and a dancer, Kaner Flex. The fishnet catsuit and black and white dress featured in the video were designed by Ed Marler; the crystal mesh bodysuit was by Gucci, and latter costume was inspired by an image of Marisa Berenson that Minogue and Muller found during research into Studio 54.

Portraying Minogue as a Space Age Hollywood actress, the "inter-galactic" video was inspired by 1970s psychedelia and 'The Great Gatsby' (1925). It depicts the singer travelling through the universe whilst mounted upon a golden horse sculpture, shooting lasers from her hands and flying on a hovercraft.

Release

Minogue announced the release of the music video on 4 August 2020, sharing an image on social media of her on the horse, writing in the caption, "Time to get GALACTIC!" It premiered on YouTube on 7 August 2020 at 10:00 BST.

Live performances



On 17 September 2020, Minogue performed the song for the first time on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'. The performance was filmed remotely and recorded on a 1980s-era BBC News television camera, providing a "vintage VHS tape filter" aesthetic according to 'Billboard', while Minogue wore a vintage Antony Price dress from 1983. On 19 September 2020, Minogue performed an acoustic version of "Say Something" during the charity live concert 'I Love Beirut', organized by Lebanese singer Mika, to raise funds for victims of the 2020 Beirut explosion. On 1 November, the performance from the then-upcoming concert special 'Infinite Disco' was aired on 'The Sound'. On 6 November, she performed again on 'The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show' and 'Good Morning America'. On 7 November, she performed the song accompanied by the members of The House Gospel Choir on her live stream concert 'Infinite Disco'.

Track listing



'Digital download / streaming'

#"Say Something" 3:32

'Digital download / streaming acoustic version'

#"Say Something" (acoustic) 3:15

#"Say Something" 3:32

'Digital download / streaming Syn Cole remix'

# "Say Something" (Syn Cole remix) 3:00

'7-inch vinyl'

#"Say Something" 3:32

#"Say Something" (acoustic) 3:15

Credits and personnel



Credits adapted from Tidal.

* Kylie Minogue  lead vocals, writer, backing vocals and vocal production

* Louis Lion  programming

* Jon Green  writer, backing vocals, producer, guitar, keyboards

* Duck Blackwell  additional producer, keyboards, mixing engineer

* Dick Beetham  recording engineer

* Richard "Biff" Stannard  writer, backing vocals, producer, keyboards

* Ash Howes  writer, programming

* Adetoun Anibi  backing vocals

Charts



Certifications



Release history



References



Category:2020 singles

Category:2020 songs

Category:BMG Rights Management singles

Category:Dance-pop songs

Category:Disco songs

Category:Electropop songs

Category:Kylie Minogue songs

Category:Music videos directed by Sophie Muller

Category:Music videos shot in London

Category:Songs written by Ash Howes

Category:Songs written by Kylie Minogue

Category:Songs written by Richard Stannard (songwriter)

Category:Synth-pop songs

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