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 Believe In You
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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Well if I've hurt you then tell me now
Don't let your fear surround you
Why don't you talk to me
Well I know what you want
And I know what you need
But believe me baby
Think it over
Deep in my heart
There's a place that only you can find
But still there's a part
Of my life wrapped in confusion
I can't tell you I'm in love
But I can't stand to lose you
Please believe me when I say I do
I believe in you, believe in you
Some people believe in love
I'd rather believe in something real
Something that lasts forever
That's why I'm still with you
So you're head over heals
And I know now it feels
But believe me baby
It won't be the same
When it's over
Deep in my heart
There's a place that only you can find
But still there's a part
Of my life wrapped in confusion
I can't tell you I'm in love
But I can't stand to lose you
Please believe me when I say I do
I believe in you, believe in you
These worlds I say aren't meant to hurt
I only want to save you pain
We'll find a way
To change your heart
And throw away these chains of love
The lyrics of Kim Wilde's "I Believe In You" express a message of uncertainty surrounding love, trust, and commitment. The opening stanza immediately acknowledges a potential problem in the relationship, with the singer addressing the possibility of saying something wrong or hurting their partner without realizing it. The singer encourages the partner to communicate their feelings and express any fears to remove the barriers between them. The following lines express the singer's familiarity with their partner's wants and needs, but also their understanding that both may not be the same. The singer urges the partner to think it over, indicating that decision-making may involve reflection and time.
The second verse is more impassioned, detailing the confusion and ambiguity the singer is experiencing with their emotions. There is a part of their life that remains in confusion; they cannot definitively say they are in love, but they do not want to lose their partner. Despite this confusion, they express a deep sense of belief in their partner, repeatedly stating that they "believe in you" throughout the song. The lyrics acknowledge that some people believe only in "love," which probably signals the singer's doubts regarding the conventional idea of love. Instead, they believe in something real and lasting.
The song's chorus acts as a sort of respite, with the singer reiterating that they believe in their partner. They admit their words are not meant to hurt and that they only want to save them pain. Wilde's lyrics portray a complicated idea of love, where feelings of confusion and doubt are as prevalent as trust and certainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I say something wrong
I'm not sure what I said that upset you, so please tell me if I did.
Well if I've hurt you then tell me now
If I hurt you, I want to know immediately so I can make things right between us.
Don't let your fear surround you
You shouldn't let your fear cause you to avoid talking to me.
Why don't you talk to me
I wish you would open up and communicate with me so we can work on our relationship.
Well I know what you want
I understand what you desire and need.
And I know what you need
I comprehend the things that are necessary for your wellbeing.
But believe me baby
Trust me when I say that...
They may not be the same
...what you want and what you need may not be identical.
Think it over
Take some time to reflect on what's important to you and what you really desire.
Deep in my heart
There's a place in my heart where...
There's a place that only you can find
...only you can reach and understand.
But still there's a part
Despite this special place in my heart for you...
Of my life wrapped in confusion
...there are things happening in my life that are unclear and causing me confusion.
I can't tell you I'm in love
I'm hesitant to say that I'm in love with you...
But I can't stand to lose you
...but I know that I can't bear losing you either.
Please believe me when I say I do
So when I say I believe in you and our relationship, I truly mean it.
I believe in you, believe in you
I have faith in you, and in us as a couple.
Some people believe in love
While some people may be inclined to believe in the abstract concept of love...
I'd rather believe in something real
...I prefer to believe in something tangible and long-lasting.
Something that lasts forever
Something that will endure beyond our present moment of passion.
That's why I'm still with you
This is why I'm committed to stay at your side, even through uncertain times.
So you're head over heals
I understand that you're deeply infatuated.
And I know now it feels
I comprehend what you're experiencing.
But believe me baby
However, just because it feels real now...
It won't be the same
...doesn't mean that the feeling will last like this indefinitely.
When it's over
When it's gone, the feeling may not be the same.
These words I say aren't meant to hurt
I hope my candid comments are not hurtful.
I only want to save you pain
In truth, I'm trying to prevent any potential hurt or suffering.
We'll find a way
We'll come up with a resolution together, no matter what it takes.
To change your heart
We'll work to shift your perspective...
And throw away these chains of love
...and break free from any limiting beliefs or patterns that might be holding us back.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY WILLIAM O'CONNOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hungarian People's Republic
A very underrated song. This whole album is amazing.
GATEKEEPER BOXING
I liked it too, it was actually the first album I bought of hers, of course I went back and got earlier ones too.
dexm2010
I'd heard a song or two from this album before, but I hadn't realized the whole thing was this great!
Geo Skan
This is still one of my favourite KW songs.
Zombie Bot
I love this beat!!
Сергей Егоров
Ким навсегда 💖💖💖👍🔥
Fabrice Guyennot
ma préféré de l album
M S
💙 Kim 💙 Wilde. 💙 Love is. 💙 💙 💙 💙 💙
Ted Nervander
Rolig tempo up låt av hon.
Steven Pallett
Ah haw sweet