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."
SUICIDE
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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Watch them burn, the fire is hot, but nobody learns
Who said, "this is what we want to, this is what we
Need to, this is how you have to live"
Just who says, "take what you want to, much more
Than you need to" ... suicide
Having it all
You better get ready to fall
Having it all is suicide
Enchanted lives, before they get out the knives
Should we forget how to feel, and say
We're keeping it real, with the devil we deal
A voice inside of you cries "danger"
You know that it's no stranger, better listen while you can,
'Cos time is running out, the future is in doubt
You know it's just suicide
Having it all
Having it all
You better get ready to fall
Having it all is suicide
Watch them fly ... Take what you want to
Watch them burn ... suicide
Having it all
Having it all
You better get ready to fall
Having it all is suicide
The song "Suicide" by Kim Wilde is a commentary on the dangers of excess and materialism. The lyrics suggest that society's obsession with accumulating possessions and achieving success often leads to a destructive and unfulfilling lifestyle. Wilde describes a world where people are flying high and burning out, consumed by their desire for more. She questions the wisdom of pursuing this kind of lifestyle, wondering who decided that this is what we need to do to be happy.
The chorus warns that having it all is suicide, a sentiment that speaks to the idea that our materialistic pursuits can lead to our own downfall. The song also touches on the idea that we are often complicit in our own destruction, ignoring the voice inside of us that warns against our actions. Though the lyrics are gloomy, the melody is uplifted, creating a sense of urgency and hope that we might change our ways before it's too late.
Overall, "Suicide" is a contemplative and cautionary tune that speaks to the dangers of living beyond our means and losing sight of what truly matters in life. It encourages listeners to be mindful of their desire for more and to consider the impact their lifestyle has on their own wellbeing and the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
See them all fly, fly so high, higher and high
Observing those leading grand, materialistic lifestyles... spending so much on things that bring temporary joy and a higher social status, but ultimately leading them towards their downfall.
Watch them burn, the fire is hot, but nobody learns
Seeing how the continuous pattern of focusing on temporary satisfaction through materialistic ambitions lead to people's inevitable downfall, yet nobody seems to learn and instead keep burning themselves.
Who said, 'this is what we want to, this is what we Need to, this is how you have to live'
Reflecting on an ideology that states living a grand, luxurious lifestyle through materialistic ambitions is a legitimate or necessary way of life.
Just who says, 'take what you want to, much more Than you need to'...suicide
Wondering who supports and encourages the ideology of living through materialistic ambition, taking more than needed, ultimately leading to one's downfall and self-destruction.
Enchanted lives, before they get out the knives
The alluring and tempting materialistic lifestyle that appears enchanting, but in reality, often leads to self-destruction and harm like getting out knives to evoke the pain.
Should we forget how to feel, and say We're keeping it real, with the devil we deal
Questioning if we should abandon our morals, values, and empathetic connections to embrace a lifestyle centered on materialism and superficiality, ultimately dealing with the devil to gain such pleasures at the cost of our own soul and humanity.
A voice inside of you cries 'danger' You know that it's no stranger, better listen while you can, 'Cos time is running out, the future is in doubt
Deep inside, a sense of alarm reminds one of the harm that comes with following materialistic ambitions, and that it should be heeded before it is too late because the future is uncertain.
Watch them fly ... Take what you want to Watch them burn ... suicide
The first line depicts watching those from an elite class enjoying their materialistic success, and another line outlines the potential consequences of taking more than you need—self-destruction.
Having it all Having it all You better get ready to fall Having it all is suicide
The chorus serves as a warning against the devotion of one's life to materialistic accumulation, which eventually leads to their downfall and destruction.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
fer rence
One of my favorites on COAP.
Love listening to it again and again.
👂🎶🤘
rudy colas
Elle est magnifique !!!!
georges-alin petitpierrerio
il faut venir chanter en bretagne
rudy colas
Elle viendra à Marseille !!!!! Je ne rate rien fan parmi les fans !!!!
rudy colas
A NE PAS CONSEILLER AUX DÉPRESSIFS !!!!!!