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."
High On You
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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Been a long time down
Looking at the ground and feeling bad
Heaven knows I've tried
But the pain inside just made me sad
When you're looking back at yesterday
And find you can't let go
To get ready for tomorrow
Baby I'm high
High on the love we make
That's what you do for me
Baby, I'm high
I am in ecstasy
Boy, what you doing to me
'cause baby I'm high
High on the love we make
Baby I'm high on you
Took me by surprise
When I saw the passion in your eyes
Now I've got you here
Life is is good and feel satisfied
Now I'm flying with the birds above
I'm floating to the moon
Got the clouds to walk on every day
And the stars shine when you walk in the room
Now I'm high
High on the love we make
That's what you do for me
Baby, I'm high
I'am in ecstasy
Boy, what you're doing to me
'cause baby I'm high
High on the love we make
That's what you do for me
Baby, I'm high your kiss
Now I'm addicted to you
I don't want to get over this
Baby, I'm high enough
On what you do
You make me feel so high on you
I'm high... so high...
The lyrics to Kim Wilde’s song High On You speak about a person who has been in a bad place and is now feeling high and ecstatic because of the love they have found with their partner. The first verse describes the singer’s difficult past and the hardship they have experienced. The pain inside has always made them feel down, making it difficult for them to move on and focus on the future. They need someone to lift them up and give them the hope and strength they need to face tomorrow. The chorus of the song highlights the incredible love that the singer has found with their partner. The love they have for each other creates a feeling of ecstasy, making them feel like they are high on something that cannot be explained. The love is addictive, making the singer feel like they don’t want to get over it.
The second verse of the song reveals how the singer met their partner and how they feel about their relationship. The passion and love they found were unexpected but have ultimately made their life better. They feel satisfied and content and have a feeling of euphoria every day. They feel like they are flying with birds and are floating to the moon. The love they have for each other is like a dream come true, and they feel incredibly lucky to have found it. The final chorus is a repetition of the earlier sentiment, where the singer explains how high they feel because of the love they share with their partner.
Overall, the song High On You is a beautiful love song that highlights the intoxicating effect of true love. It shows how love can make a person feel like they are walking on clouds and floating to the moon, creating a sense of euphoria that is unmatched.
Line by Line Meaning
Been a long time down
I have been feeling down for quite some time
Looking at the ground and feeling bad
I tend to focus on the negative and feel unhappy
Heaven knows I've tried
I have tried my best to improve my situation
But the pain inside just made me sad
Unfortunately, my internal pain just exacerbates my sadness
When you're looking back at yesterday
Reflecting on the past
And find you can't let go
Realizing that it's difficult to move forward
You need someone who can lift you up
You require a person who can bring you up and give you hope
To get ready for tomorrow
To prepare for the future
Baby I'm high
I am feeling ecstatic
High on the love we make
The love we share brings me to a state of bliss
That's what you do for me
Having you in my life is the reason why I feel so elated
I am in ecstasy
I feel an overwhelming sense of pleasure and joy
Boy, what you doing to me
Your presence and love are bringing me to this state of happiness
'cause baby I'm high
Because of you, I am soaring high with positive emotions
Baby I'm high on you
Your love is the reason why I am so happy
Took me by surprise
I was caught off guard
When I saw the passion in your eyes
When I looked into your eyes, I saw the depth of your love and desire
Now I've got you here
Being with you brings me joy and satisfaction
Life is good and feel satisfied
I am content with my life
Now I'm flying with the birds above
I am experiencing a heightened level of happiness and freedom
I'm floating to the moon
I feel like I am on top of the world
Got the clouds to walk on every day
My life feels like a dream and I am grateful for it
And the stars shine when you walk in the room
Your presence brightens up my world
Baby, I'm high your kiss
Your kisses bring me to a state of ecstasy
Now I'm addicted to you
I am hopelessly in love with you
I don't want to get over this
I don't want this feeling to ever end
Baby, I'm high enough
I am incredibly happy
On what you do
I am high on the love and happiness that we share
You make me feel so high on you
Your love is the reason why I am feeling so ecstatic
I'm high... so high...
I am on top of the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KIM WILDE, RICK WILDE
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