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."
I'll Stand By You
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'Cause I've seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Could make me love you less
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
So if you're mad, get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'Cause even if you're wrong
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
And when...
When the night falls on you, baby
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Kim Wilde's song "I'll Stand by You" is a touching ballad that expresses the singer's unconditional love and loyalty to her loved one. In the opening verse, she notices sadness in her partner's eyes and urges them to come to her without feeling ashamed to cry. She assures them she has seen the dark side too, and urges them to confide in her as nothing they confess could lessen her love for them. She promises to stand by them through thick and thin, never allowing anyone to hurt them.
In the second verse, Wilde encourages her partner to share their anger and not keep it all inside, assuring them that she gets angry too, and she can empathize with them. When they are at a crossroads and don't know which path to take, she offers to join them, even if they make a wrong turn. In the chorus, she repeats her willingness to stand by them, no matter what life throws their way, and even during the darkest of their hours.
Overall, the song's message is about solidarity, loyalty, and support through a partner's life's ups and downs. It is a powerful message that can resonate with anyone, making it a classic anthem of unselfish love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, why you look so sad?
Asking the person why they are sad or upset.
Tears are in your eyes
Noticing that the person is crying or upset.
Come on and come to me now
Offering comfort and support to the person in distress.
Don't be ashamed to cry
Assuring the person that it's okay to express their emotions and cry if they need to.
Let me see you through
Offering to help the person get through their difficult time and providing emotional support.
'Cause I've seen the dark side too
Explaining that the singer has also experienced difficult situations and can empathize with the person's struggles.
When the night falls on you
Referring to a difficult moment or time in the person's life when they feel alone and unsure of what to do.
You don't know what to do
Describing the feeling of uncertainty and hopelessness that the person is experiencing.
Nothing you confess
Assuring the person that there's nothing they can reveal that would change the singer's love and support for them.
Could make me love you less
Reiterating the singer's unconditional love and commitment to support the person through their struggles.
I'll stand by you
The central message of the song, promising to support the person and stand by them through their difficult times.
Won't let nobody hurt you
Reassuring the person that they won't have to face their struggles alone, and that the singer will protect them from harm.
So if you're mad, get mad
Encouraging the person to express their emotions, including anger if they need to.
Don't hold it all inside
Advising the person not to suppress their emotions, but to express them in a healthy way.
Come on and talk to me now
Encouraging the person to open up and communicate about their struggles with the singer.
Hey, what you got to hide?
Assuring the person that they don't need to keep anything from the singer, and that they can share everything they're going through.
I get angry too
Expressing empathy and understanding for the person's feelings, including anger.
Well I'm a lot like you
Establishing a common ground between the person and the singer, emphasizing that they both experience the same emotions and struggles.
When you're standing at the crossroads
Referring to a moment of decision-making or uncertainty in the person's life.
And don't know which path to choose
Describing the feeling of being lost and not knowing which direction to take in life.
Let me come along
Offering to support the person through their decision-making process and help them find the right path for them.
'Cause even if you're wrong
Assuring the person that the singer will still be there for them, even if they make a mistake or choose a path that doesn't work out.
Take me in, into your darkest hour
Offering to be there for the person during their most difficult moments and offering to share their pain and struggles with them.
And I'll never desert you
Promising to be there for the person through thick and thin, and not to abandon them in their time of need.
When the night falls on you, baby
Reiterating the difficult moments in the person's life, describing them as a dark night that can be hard to bear.
You're feeling all alone
Describing the feeling of loneliness that often accompanies difficult moments in life.
You won't be on your own
Reassuring the person that they won't have to face their struggles alone, and that the singer will always be there for them.
Won't let nobody hurt you
Reiterating the promise to protect the person from harm and support them through their struggles.
I'll stand by you
Repeating the central message of the song, indicating the singer's unwavering support and commitment to the person.
Won't let nobody hurt you
Reasserting the promise to protect and support the person through their struggles and hardships.
I'll stand by you
Closing the song with a repetition of the central message of support and commitment to the person in need.
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.