About this song
- "Tension" is the second single from Kylie Minogue's sixteenth studio album, Tension. Minogue co-wrote the song with Camille "Kamille" Purcell, Anya Jones, and producers Duck Blackwell, Jon Green, and Richard "Biff" Stannard. It was conceived after Minogue, Blackwell, Green, and Stannard collaborated on various songs in Surrey and asked Purcell and Jones to assist them with new material. Musically, "Tension" combines a variety of electronic dance genres, including club music, dance-pop, house, and electro-pop, and is regarded as one of Minogue's most experimental compositions. Lyrically, it is about sexual desire and feeling sexually attracted to a partner. Upon its release, "Tension" received positive reviews from music critics for its forward-thinking sound, production style, and overall sound. The song appeared on year-end lists by Genius and Rolling Stone India, and was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2024 ARIA Music Awards. . User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply. — lastfm
Chart history
Peak position and weeks on chart across Australian community countdowns.
| Chart | Peak | Most recent | Weeks on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIA Top 20 Australian Albums | #1 | 2024-01-08 (#18) | 12 |
| ARIA Australian Artist Singles | #3 | 2023-10-02 (#17) | 2 |
| ARIA Top 50 Singles | #46 | 2023-09-11 (#46) | 1 |
