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Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue - Kids

Music Video | 2000
ArtistKylie Minogue
ArtistRobbie Williams
SongKids
IntroNo
OutroNo
Sound MixStereo
Technical Specificationscolour - format unknown
Release date

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Synopsis

Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue turn "Kids" into a glossy, mischievous pop spectacle inspired by classic Hollywood musicals. On a brightly lit studio set, the pair trade flirtatious glances, cocky poses and playful choreography while surrounded by dancers and theatrical movement. Williams performs with exaggerated swagger, while Minogue counters him with cool confidence and sharp attitude. The video builds toward a lively ensemble routine, combining retro showbiz styling, mirrored surfaces and energetic camera work to present the duet as a cheeky battle of personalities.

Factoids & Trivia

  • The concept draws directly on the famous Danny-and-Sandy dynamic from *Grease*, with Williams and Minogue taking the central roles in their own deliberately camp musical fantasy.
  • The video was filmed at Shepperton Studios in England. The set reportedly took a week to construct and included a travelator, a group of Italian pole dancers and complex 360-degree camera movements.
  • Its release came during a particularly provocative period in Williams' video career, shortly after the controversial "Rock DJ" promo. The ending of "Kids," which included Williams' sexually explicit rap, was cut from its early-evening broadcast on *Top of the Pops*.
  • The version of "Kids" included on Minogue's *Light Years* album was also edited, while the single version released through Williams' label retained the rap.
  • Kylie appeared in footage shot during the same video session that was later used on screens during some of Williams' live performances when she was not physically present.
  • The single reached No. 2 on the UK Official Singles Chart in October 2000, making "Kids" one of the most successful collaborations associated with either artist.

Lyrics

Me no bubbletious
Me smoke heavy tar
Me be groovin' slowly where you are
Notify your next of kin
'Cause you're never coming back
I've been dropping beats since Back in Black

And we'll paint by numbers
'Til something sticks
Don't mind doing it for the kids
(So come on) jump on board
Take a ride (yeah)
(You'll be doin' it all right)
Jump on board feel the high
...
© Robbie Williams & Kylie Minogue - Kids. This is an excerpt, provided as citation under fair-use.
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