reportedly written in reference to her relationship with Michael Hutchence, and the lyric drew attention from darker quarters when vampiric Aussie Nick Cave defined it as “one of pop music’s most violent and distressing love lyrics”. For Cave, Minogue’s innocence planted against the sinister verse was bone-chillingly effective. It won over Europe and became a UK No.2." Formats and track listings CD single "Better the Devil You Know" – 3:52 "Better the Devil You Know" (the Mad March Hare mix) – 7:09 "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)" – 3:21 7-inch and cassette single A. "Better the Devil You Know" – 3:52 B. "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)" – 3:21 12-inch and maxi-cassette single A. "Better the Devil You Know" (the Mad March Hare mix) – 7:09 B. "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)" – 4:54 Digital EP "Better the Devil You Know" – 3:52 "Better the Devil You Know" (the Mad March Hare mix) – 7:06 "Better the Devil You Know" (Dave Ford remix) – 5:48 "Better the Devil You Know" (alternative mix) – 3:18 "Better the Devil You Know" (7-inch instrumental) – 3:52 "Better the Devil You Know" (7-inch backing track) – 3:52 "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)" (remix) – 3:20 "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)" (extended remix) – 4:54 "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)" (remix instrumental) – 3:20 "I'm Over Dreaming (Over You)" (remix backing track) – 3:20 Charts and certifications Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Steps version British pop group Steps had recorded a cover version of the single for their second studio album Steptacular. Steps cover of "Better the Devil You Know" was later included as the opening track on their third studio album Buzz, however the song did not serve as a lead single, but was released as a joint single. A limited edition of the single was released as a digipack that was included with a doubled sided poster in the sleeve, one side was the group pictured in their dance outfits and the other side shows the groups in their costumes and the different scenarios that are shown throughout the music video. Though it did not manage to match the success of the original version, it did chart in some markets, including Australia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Belgium. The song features Claire, Lisa and Faye on lead vocals. Track listing "Say You'll Be Mine" – 3:32 "Better the Devil You Know" – 3:49 "Better