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."
Shame
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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(If we lose our love it's a shame)
(If we lose our love it's a shame)
(Never gonna find it again no baby)
(If we lose our love it's a shame)
(Never gonna find it again no no no)
Shame
You got me so confused it's a shame
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
Still I want to stay
(Back in your arms that's where I want to be)
Where I want to be (Wanna be)
(Back in your arms that's my high)
High
Shame
Oh my momma says you're playing a game
And what you do to me is a shame
Oh wouldn't want to live through the pain
Momma just don't understand
(Back in your arms that's where I want to be)
Where I want to be
(Wanna be)
(Back in your arms that's my high)
High
I can't get enough
(Oh) Ooh baby enough of that magic touch
Love is in my heart, tearing the rules apart
So why should I be ashamed
Shame
Only love can beat the pain
And if we lose our love it's a shame
Oh I wouldn't want to live with the pain
Gonna stay forever
(If we lose our love it's a shame)
Oh no
(If we lose our love it's a shame)
(Never gonna find it again no) no (no) no (no) no
I can't get enough
Oh baby enough of that magic touch
Love is in my heart, tearing the rules apart
Ooh it's a ooh
(Shame)
Gonna stay forever
(Shame)
Only love can beat the pain
No no no
(Shame)
Momma says you're playing a game
Momma just don't understand
(Shame)
What you do to me is a shame!
The lyrics to Kim Wilde's song "Shame" deal with the emotional turmoil of a relationship that is reaching its end. The singer is torn between their desire to stay with their partner and the pain and confusion that their actions have been causing. The chorus repeats the idea that if they lose their love, it would be a shame, and that they would never be able to find it again. The verses delve deeper into the singer's feelings and the conflicting advice they are receiving from their loved ones.
The first verse talks about how the confusion caused by their partner's actions is causing the singer to feel like they are going insane. They still want to be with their partner, but it is causing them pain. The second verse, however, brings in the perspective of the singer's mother, who sees the relationship as a game that their partner is playing. The mother warns her child of the pain and heartache that will come if they continue to stay with this person.
Ultimately, the chorus seems to suggest that the singer has decided to stay with their partner despite the pain, because losing their love would be an even greater shame. They argue that love is the only thing that can beat the pain, and that they will stay with this person forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame
The feeling of regret and disappointment when something does not go as expected
Burning keep my whole body yearning
The intense desire to reconnect or reconcile with someone after a painful separation
You got me so confused it's a shame
The state of feeling lost or disoriented as a result of mixed signals, constant changes, or conflicting emotions
Sometimes I think I'm going insane
The fear of losing control over one's emotions or behavior due to overwhelming stress or anxiety
Still I want to stay
The struggle to let go of a relationship or situation that is causing pain and suffering
(Back in your arms that's where I want to be)
The longing to return to a place of safety, comfort, and familiarity
Where I want to be (Wanna be)
The expression of a deep-seated desire and need for emotional connection
(Back in your arms that's my high)
The belief that love and intimacy can provide a sense of euphoria and ecstasy
Oh my momma says you're playing a game
The suspicion or distrust of someone's intentions or motives due to past experiences or intuition
And what you do to me is a shame
The recognition of the harmful or hurtful actions of a partner or loved one
Oh wouldn't want to live through the pain
The fear of experiencing the emotional and psychological trauma that comes with a breakup or loss of a loved one
Momma just don't understand
The inability of a parent or older generation to comprehend the complexities of modern relationships and human behavior
I can't get enough
The insatiable desire for love, affection, or attention
(Oh) Ooh baby enough of that magic touch
The belief that a partner possesses a mystical or supernatural ability to heal or mend a broken heart
Love is in my heart, tearing the rules apart
The recognition that love can challenge and defy social norms, cultural traditions, and personal boundaries
So why should I be ashamed
The assertion that love should not be a source of embarrassment or stigma, but rather a source of pride and strength
Only love can beat the pain
The acknowledgment that love is both the cause and cure for heartache and suffering
Gonna stay forever
The commitment to enduring love and loyalty, despite the challenges and obstacles that may arise
(If we lose our love it's a shame)
The acknowledgement that ending a relationship can be a source of sadness and disappointment
(Never gonna find it again no) no (no) no (no) no
The fear that losing a relationship means that another one may never come along again
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Reuben Cross, John Fitch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ramona Deutscher
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