Editing Impossible Princess (section)

==Themes==
''Impossible Princess'' deals with the theme of [[Romance (love)|romantic relationship]]s, [[self-discovery]], [[emotional pain]] and [[freedom of speech|freedom of expression]].<ref>{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, tracks 28, 33}}; {{harvnb|Cinquemani|2003}}</ref> Critics and Dave Seaman noted that Minogue's personal input was more significant on this album.<ref>{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2003}}; {{harvnb|Smith|2014|page=134}}</ref> Most of the album is autobiographical, based upon Minogue's life during the two years preceding the album.<ref>{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, tracks 2, 11}}</ref> Sean Smith believed the songs reveal her life more than any interview, as they were more "complex, serious, introspective and challenging" than the songs on her previous albums.<ref>{{harvnb|Smith|2014|pages=134–135}}</ref> Minogue discuss her [[paranoia]], pain and anger in "Too Far", in which she sings in a quick, rambling way about suffering from [[claustrophobia]].<ref name="toofarana">{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 28}}; {{harvnb|Flynn|2019|ps=: "Classic Album: ''Impossible Princess''" by Lindores, Mark|page=48}}; {{harvnb|''Who''|1998b}}</ref> Negative stories that the British press had published about Minogue inspired "Did It Again".<ref name="diditref"/> The track sees Minogue struggling to find the right identity. She uses an aggressive vocal style and whines about how she is messed up despite having it all.<ref>{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 31}}; {{harvnb|BSX|2009}}</ref> "Jump" advises the public to accept her and her personal choices throughout the course of her career.<ref>{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 36}}; {{harvnb|Mangan|1998}}; {{harvnb|Adams|1998}}</ref>
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"I Don't Need Anyone" does not have a linear storyline; the set of lyrics was taken from four songs, each interpreting a different mood and story.<ref name="interview35">{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 35}}</ref> Cinquemani noted the energetic track sees Minogue wildly declare her independence while admitting her inborn vulnerability.<ref>{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2003}}; {{harvnb|Flynn|2019|ps=: "Classic Album: ''Impossible Princess''" by Lindores, Mark|page=48}}</ref> "Some Kind of Bliss" talks about Minogue's experiences while away from people and being happy.<ref>{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 30}}; {{harvnb|Flynn|2019|ps=: "Classic Album: ''Impossible Princess''" by Lindores, Mark|page=48}}</ref> Written in Japan, the fifth track, "Breathe", expresses her ability to contemplate and feel peaceful while in an intense environment.<ref>{{harvnb|Levine|2010}}; {{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 32}}</ref> "Dreams" discussing the persistence of pushing boundaries and experimentation throughout her career.<ref name="interview39">{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 39}}</ref> Phillips wrote that "Dreams", the closing cinematic track, tells a thought-provoking fairytale.<ref name="sputnik2">{{harvnb|Phillips|2015}}</ref>

The record's remaining tracks discuss her relationship with Sednaoui. "Cowboy Style" details Minogue meeting Sednaoui for the first time.<ref>{{harvnb|Minogue|Baker|2002}}; {{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 29}}</ref> Minogue wrote "Limbo" in Spain, in which she discusses her inability to leave a certain country to meet someone, because of problems with its [[bureaucracy]].<ref>{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2003}}; {{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 37}}</ref> Inspired by her relationship with Sednaoui, "Say Hey" highlights the need for communication, though not delving into conversation.<ref>{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2003}}; {{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 33}}</ref> Flick highlighted the self-examining lyrics of "Limbo" and "Say Hey", commenting that Minogue had liberated darker thoughts from her subconscious on the album.<ref name="Billboard"/> The theme of frustration lingers in "Drunk", which has Minogue feeling unsatisfied with the relationship, despite having so much feeling for someone.<ref>{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2003}}; {{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 34}}</ref> Minogue mentions meeting an ex-boyfriend on "Through the Years", feeling insecure and doubtful about the entire situation.<ref name="interview38">{{harvnb|Deconstruction|1997a|ps=, track 38}}</ref>