Too Far
1997 song by Kylie Minogue
"Too Far" is a song by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue, taken from her sixth studio album Impossible Princess (1997). It was written and produced by Minogue, with additional production credits to Brothers in Rhythm. The song is a drum and bass song where Minogue describes her anger and frustration through its lyrics. It contains elements of club music and breakbeat music, and employs spoken word techniques.
"Too Far" has been universally acclaimed; some critics favoured its commercial appeal, while some felt it was one of Minogue's best dance tracks. Critics have highlighted it as an album and career stand out. "Too Far" failed to chart on any record charts, and no music video was filmed. Minogue has performed the track on two of her concert tours, Intimate and Live Tour and Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour, and it has been included on her greatest hits albums including Artist Collection (2004) and Confide in Me: The Irresistible Kylie (2007).
Background and release
"Too Far" was one of the first tracks written for Minogue's sixth album, Impossible Princess. Minogue stated that she left her home for an entire day, and stayed at a local cafe for the morning to write the song's lyrics.
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