Career
Youakim left home for New York to pursue a career in music. His stay was short-lived, but back home he worked on his music and in 1968 under the stage name Andy Kim, released the single "How'd We Ever Get This Way?" on the Steed label. That record made the U.S. Top Twenty. In 1969, Kim had two hit singles, "Rainbow Ride," which again made it into the U.S. Top Twenty, and "Baby, I Love You," which got to #5 and was popular enough in Canada to earn him a Juno Award as his country's "Top Male Vocalist."
That same year, with Jeff Barry, Kim co-wrote "Sugar, Sugar" which was a hit single for The Archies, reaching No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and ultimately becoming the RIAA Record of the Year. Barry and Kim found fortune as bubblegum pop songwriters. They wrote more songs for the Archies, and also for Changes, by The Monkees in 1970, which Barry produced.
Over the next few years, Kim recorded a few minor hits and toured North America extensively. In the fall of 1974, he released "Rock Me Gently", which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and rose to #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
By the end of 1976, Kim stopped recording and disappeared from public life. He returned under the stage name 'Baron Longfellow' with a self-titled album in 1980 and, also under the same pseudonym, in 1984 released Prisoner by Design. Both of these albums met with moderate success. In 1991, Kim again went by the name 'Longfellow' and recorded the single "Powerdrive", which received radio airplay on several radio stations across Canada.
In 1995, Kim played at the Kumbaya Festival at which the Barenaked Ladies were also performing. Nearly a decade later, the band's Ed Robertson convinced Kim to come out of retirement.[1][2] Robertson co-wrote the song "I Forgot to Mention" with him and offered to produce the track. The single was released on a 5-track EP in 2004 which included a re-recording of "Powerdrive".
In March 2005, Kim received the annual "Indie Award" for Favorite Solo Artist during Canadian Music Week.[1] The music video for "Love Is...", released in the summer of 2005, reached #1 at Bravo.ca. In 2005, he co-wrote "What Ever Happened To Christmas" with Ron Sexsmith.[1] The same year, he established the Andy Kim Christmas Show - a live concert at the Mod Club in Toronto in which a variety of artists were invited to perform mostly Christmas music. Kim's band acted as house band for the artists, who donated their time for the show. Proceeds were donated to the CHUM/CITY Christmas Wish. The show repeated in 2006, with a similar lineup. Proceeds from the show went to support the Children's Aid Foundation, and the edited show was aired on Mix 99.9 on Christmas Eve and Day.
More recently, Kim's music has again come into the public eye, as his single "Rock Me Gently" was sped up slightly and used by Jeep for their Jeep Liberty commercial - 'Pouring In'. His name can be seen on the radio display near the beginning of the commercial.
[edit] Greatest hits
"Baby, I Love You" 1969 (U.S. #9, West Germany #20)
"So Good Together" 1969 (U.S. #36, West Germany #37)
"Be My Baby" 1970 (U.S. #17, West Germany #24)
"Rock Me Gently" 1974 (U.S. #1, UK #2, West Germany
Longest Time
Andy Kim Lyrics
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On my time, on my fire
And I was awake to see
Every day I can see where the hurt lies
Getting harder, getting longer
For you to rescue me they will wait for the longest time
It's all decided
They will wait for the longest time
I'm on inside out, upside down, oh
Without the right to live
In the see of my worn out knees
I steal the power, feel the tower
Smile from destiny they don't wait for the longest time
It's all decided
They don't wait for the longest time
It's all decided well I got too much
I got too much!
Well I know they will say
It's mine
Well I know they will say
Time they don't wait for the longest time
It's all decided
They don't wait for the longest time
It's all decided when the love it's afraid
And the world wants to have
When the love it's afraid
And the world wants to have
When the love it's afraid
And the world wants to have
Oh, my love, my time, my girl
I'm fratting with it all they don't wait for the longest time
They don't wait for the longest time
It's all decided
They don't wait for the longest time
It's all decided
The lyrics of "Longest Time" by Andy Kim are quite abstract but seem to suggest a struggle with emotional pain and the need for healing. The opening lines describe a "full wind crossing" which could be interpreted as a metaphor for a turbulent emotional state. The next lines, "On my time, on my fire / And I was awake to see" suggest that the singer is acutely aware of their own pain and perhaps struggling to find peace. The lyrics then mention "where the hurt lies" and how it's becoming more difficult for someone to rescue them.
The chorus of the song focuses on the idea that "they will wait for the longest time" and that "it's all decided." This could suggest a sense of hopelessness or resignation to the idea that healing may take a significant amount of time. The lyrics "I steal the power, feel the tower / Smile from destiny" offer a more positive perspective, however, suggesting that the singer is finding strength and resilience in their struggle.
The final lines repeat the chorus and end with "Oh, my love, my time, my girl / I'm fracturing with it all" which could suggest that despite the difficulty of the situation, the singer is still holding onto hope for a positive outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
In the night there's a full wind crossing
The singer is experiencing a strong and powerful force during the nighttime.
On my time, on my fire
This force is impacting the singer's personal life and passion.
And I was awake to see
The singer was alert and aware of this force and its impact on them and their surroundings.
Every day I can see where the hurt lies
The artist is constantly reminded of the pain and struggle they face every day.
Getting harder, getting longer
This pain and struggle are becoming increasingly difficult as time goes on.
For you to rescue me they will wait for the longest time
The singer feels helpless and unable to overcome their obstacles without the aid of someone else, but knows it will take a considerable amount of time for that help to come.
It's all decided
The outcome or resolution of this situation is already predetermined.
They will wait for the longest time
Others who could potentially help the artist are also aware of the lengthy and difficult nature of their struggle and are hesitant to intervene.
It's all decided in the war of the world we find
The outcome is influenced by the larger societal and global conflict and unrest.
I'm on inside out, upside down, oh
The artist is emotionally and mentally disoriented and confused.
Without the right to live
The singer feels as though they are not entitled to a happy and fulfilling life.
In the sea of my worn-out knees
The artist is exhausted and defeated by the constant struggle.
I steal the power, feel the tower
Despite this, the singer finds moments of inner strength and resilience.
Smile from destiny they don't wait for the longest time
The universe or fate may present some opportunities for happiness, but they will not be delayed or prolonged.
Well I got too much, I got too much!
The singer is overwhelmed with pain and burden.
Well I know they will say, It's mine
Others may try to claim ownership or responsibility for the artist's struggles and pain.
Time they don't wait for the longest time
Time will continue to move forward without regard for the artist's hardships.
It's all decided when the love it's afraid
The resolution of the singer's struggle is linked to their relationship with love and fear of vulnerability.
And the world wants to have
The societal and global circumstances desire or influence the outcome of the situation.
Oh, my love, my time, my girl
The artist addresses a loved one, perhaps seeking support or consolation.
I'm fighting with it all they don't wait for the longest time
The artist is battling their struggles and pain, and understands that no one will wait for them to overcome it.
They don't wait for the longest time
Others will not delay their actions or decisions because of the artist's troubles.
It's all decided
The outcome remains predetermined, despite the singer's struggle.
Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC DBA GALLERYAC MUSIC
Written by: Andy Kim, Kevin Drew
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