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."
Remember Me
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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Didn't I tell you I wouldn't hold you down
Take good care of yourself, y'hear
Don't let me hear about you shedding a tear
You're gonna make it
You're gonna take it
Remember me as a sunny day
Didn't I inspire you a little higher
Remember me as a funny clown
That made you laugh when you were down
Didn't I boy, didn't I boy
Remember me as a big balloon
At a carnaval that ended too soon
Remember me as a breath of spring
Remember me as a good thing
Bye baby, see you around
I already know about the new love you've found
What can I do but wish you well
What we had was really swell
I won't forget it, I have no regrets
Remember me as a sound of laughter
And my face the morning after
Didn't the sky beckon us to fly?
Yes, you'l remember the times we fought
But don't forget me in your tender thoughts
Please darlin' oh yeah
Remember me when you drink the wine
Of sweet success and I gave you my best
Remember me with every song you sing
Remember me as a good thing
Remember me as a sunny day
Please darling, remember me as a good thing
Remember me when you drink the wine
Remember me as a good thing
Remember me as a big balloon
Don't forget me darling
The lyrics to Kim Wilde's song "Remember Me" express the bittersweet feelings of someone saying goodbye to a lover. The singer wishes the lover well with their new love but asks to be remembered for the good times they had together. The lyrics use various metaphors to describe the singer's presence in the lover's life, including as a sunny day, a funny clown, a big balloon, a breath of spring, and a sound of laughter. The singer acknowledges that there were times of conflict but also asks to be remembered in the lover's tender thoughts. The overall message is that even though the relationship ended, the memories and positive experiences remain and should be cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
Bye baby, see you around
Farewell, I'll see you in the future
Didn't I tell you I wouldn't hold you down
I promised to never hold you back
Take good care of yourself, y'hear
Please take care and stay safe
Don't let me hear about you shedding a tear
I hope you stay strong and don't cry
You're gonna make it
You have the strength to succeed
You're gonna take it
You will triumph through the hardships
Remember me as a sunny day
Think of me as a happy memory
That you once had, along the way
That brightened your journey for awhile
Didn't I inspire you a little higher
Did I not push you to be better?
Remember me as a funny clown
Recall the way I made you smile
That made you laugh when you were down
Who lifted your spirits when you were low
Didn't I boy, didn't I boy
Did I not bring joy and happiness?
Remember me as a big balloon
Imagine me as something carefree and light
At a carnival that ended too soon
During a moment that passed too quickly
Remember me as a breath of spring
Think of me as a symbol of renewal
Remember me as a good thing
Remember the positive impact we had
I already know about the new love you've found
I am aware of your new relationship
What can I do but wish you well
I can only hope for your happiness
What we had was really swell
Our past was truly wonderful
I won't forget it, I have no regrets
Our memories will always stay with me
Remember me as a sound of laughter
Recall the way I made you chuckle
And my face the morning after
The face I made after a night of fun
Didn't the sky beckon us to fly?
Remember when we felt like we could conquer the world?
Yes, you'l remember the times we fought
We will recall the moments of conflict
But don't forget me in your tender thoughts
Don't neglect the memories of our love
Please darlin' oh yeah
I'm begging you, please remember
Remember me when you drink the wine
Think of me when you celebrate success
Of sweet success and I gave you my best
When we achieved our dreams together
Remember me with every song you sing
Every tune will invoke a memory of me
Please darling, remember me as a good thing
I want to be recalled as a positive force in your life
Don't forget me darling
Please, never forget me.
Contributed by Arianna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
John Robertson
superb cover..the sexy minx