Picking up fame as a part of the popular 'new wave' movement, her second album, 'Select', was released in May 1982. It contained the hits "Cambodia" and "View From a Bridge". Her third album (and last album with RAK), was 'Catch as Catch Can', which came out in November 1983. Sadly, it wasn't much of a success, though tracks "Love Blonde" and "Dancing In the Dark" from the album became minor hits.
When Kim signed with MCA records in 1984, many doubting critics believed that her run of hits were over. Simply put, they were wrong. Kim's first album with MCA, 'Teases & Dares', came out in November 1984. Though not a huge commercial success as an album, it earned praising critical reviews and much fan support while also including three hit singles. Popular tune "Rage To Love" became Wilde's first top 20 hit in two years.
In October 1986, Kim released a cover of The Supremes song You Keep Me Hangin' on - it was a huge hit, number 2 in the UK and in the singles chart for 14 weeks, even better the song got to number 1 in the USA. Kim was now a superstar around the globe. Another Step (her 5th studio album) was released in Nov 1986 and spent 5 weeks in the UK charts. The title track Another Step (Closer to You), (a duet with Junior) and Say You Really Want Me were also singles.
In June 1988, Kim released her most successful studio album to date Close which spent 38 weeks in the UK album charts. Close contained 3 top ten hits You Came, Never Trust A Stranger and Four Letter Word. Around this time Kim was the support act on Michael Jackson's huge Bad tour.
Her 7th and 8th albums, 1990's Love Moves and 1992's Love Is did not match the success of Close, however Love Is boasted another top 20 hit single with the Rick Nowels penned Love Is Holy.
In September 1993, MCA released the first 'official' greatest hits album called The Singles Collection 1981-1993 (which contained all her biggest hits from the RAK years as well as the more recent MCA hits and two brand new singles If I Can't Have You, a top twenty hit in July 1993 (a cover version of the Yvonne Elliman classic) and the Kim penned In My Life.
In 1995, Kim released her 9th studio album Now and Forever, it was not a hit album in the UK but suffered no promotion. It contained two top 50 hits Breakin' Away and This I Swear.
In 1996, Kim released Shame, a cover of the disco song made famous by Evelyn "Champagne" King. Unfortunately the song failed to dent the UK top 100.
In 2001, to celebrate the release of another greatest Hits album, Kim released a new song Loved, co-written by Ronald & Masterton who are famous for their work with Dannii Minogue. Sadly Loved failed to enter the UK singles chart.
Kim is still making music and is also equally famous for her gardening skills. She continues to have success in Europe and had a huge hit in 2003 with Anyplace Anywhere Anytime, a duet with Nena.
In 2006 Kim released a studio album, "Never Say Never." The album includes new tracks and some remixes and remakes of classic Kim songs such as You Came, Cambodia and Kids In America. Also for the new album called Never Say Never Kim has re-recorded You Keep Me Hangin' On as a duet with Nena.
In 2018 she released "Here Come The Aliens," which is in a pop-rock style. Reviewing the album for MusicPlayers.com, Scott Kahn states "There’s not a weak song to be found in this collection of pop rock songs. We love that Here Comes The Aliens has the vibe of a real rock record, with strong musical performances throughout."
Boys
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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She's gonna go where the young bands hang around
And it's still to right with a voice inside
She's screaming, dreaming
And there's no disguise when you look in her eyes she's scheming
I'm thinking about the boys
She's thinking about the boys
There in the dark he starts to touch her hair
Others go round but right now you don't care
Well you just don't fight when they're holding you tight
That feeling, feeling
Well it looks to good and he's making it so appealing
I'm thinking about the boys
Thinking about the boys
Thinking about the boys
Still feeling ground as she goes to make the kill
Watching her move the world is standing still
'cause its still too right with a voice inside
You screaming, dreaming
And there's no disguise when you look in their eyes she's scheming
I'm thinking about the boys
Thinking about the boys
Thinking about the boys
The song "Boys" by Kim Wilde is about a young girl who is fresh out of school and looking for excitement in the form of the young bands who hang around. She is determined to chase her dreams and follow her heart's desires. The girl is described as having a voice inside her that screams and dreams, which is why she longs to be around music and the boys who make it. When she finds herself in a dark corner with a boy who starts to touch her hair, she gives in to the moment and doesn't resist, all the while feeling a sense of excitement and danger. As the girl goes in for the kill, the world around her seems to stand still as she schemes to make her dreams a reality.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that the girl is seeking a way to escape the mundane life she had in school, and music and boys are the perfect outlets for her. The phrase "still too right" suggests that she is aware that society might not fully approve of her choices, but she is willing to take the risk anyway. The line "there's no disguise when you look in her eyes she's scheming" highlights the girl's determination to do what it takes to make her dreams come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Fresh out of school the young girl lose the sound
The young girl is inexperienced and unsure of herself, but she is trying to find her place in the world.
She's gonna go where the young bands hang around
She's seeking out a place where she can feel more comfortable and connect with others who share her interests.
And it's still to right with a voice inside
She's following her instincts and trying to stay true to herself, even if it means going against the norm.
She's screaming, dreaming
She's filled with excitement and anticipation for what the future holds.
And there's no disguise when you look in her eyes she's scheming
Her intentions and plans are written all over her face; she's determined to make something of herself.
I'm thinking about the boys
She can't help but think about the guys she is attracted to, and how they fit into her vision of her future.
There in the dark he starts to touch her hair
She's allowing herself to be vulnerable and intimate with this guy, despite any potential risks.
Others go round but right now you don't care
She's too caught up in the moment to worry about what anyone else thinks or what the consequences might be.
Well you just don't fight when they're holding you tight
She's letting herself be swept up in the moment and enjoying the physical sensation of being with someone else.
That feeling, feeling
She's completely lost in the sensations and emotions of the moment, which are overwhelming her with ecstasy.
Well it looks to good and he's making it so appealing
She's being seduced by the thrill and forbidden nature of the experience, which seems so irresistible compared to her normal life.
Still feeling ground as she goes to make the kill
She's confident and in control of the situation, even though she's about to take a big risk and make a bold move.
Watching her move the world is standing still
The intensity of her presence is electrifying and mesmerizing, taking over everything around her.
'cause its still too right with a voice inside
She's still following her own path, even though it's risky and unconventional. She believes in herself and her own instincts.
You screaming, dreaming
She's driven by passion and ambition, and refuses to give up on her goals and desires.
And there's no disguise when you look in their eyes she's scheming
She's determined to make her dreams a reality, and her fierce determination is evident in her gaze.
I'm thinking about the boys
She's still dreaming about the guys she's attracted to, and how they might fit into her plans for the future.
Thinking about the boys
Her mind is completely consumed with thoughts of them, and she can't seem to think about anything else.
Thinking about the boys
Even though there are risks and dangers involved, she's unable to resist the temptation of pursuing these guys and living life on her own terms.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: NICK ELLIS, DOMINIC ALLEN, NICHOLAS OTAEGUI, LEE JAMES SMITH, TIMOTHY TIERNEY
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