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."
The Light Of The Moon
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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You can't touch it
It won't let you near
You can't hold it
Cos it will disappear
You can't keep it
It don't belong to you
There's nothing you can do
Love has the final word
You're a fool if you can't see
But I know that the light of the moon
Belongs to me
Not the warmth of the sun
Caress of the breeze
Not the sound of the wind
As it blows through the trees
But the light of the moon
Belongs to me
Not the warmth of your smile
Caress of your hand
Not the love that you give me
Again and again
But the light of the moon
Belongs to me
So many people forget it
Set love free
Love is a river
Love is a raging sea
Don't try to tame it
Or you will watch it die
Don't try to chain it
You've got to let it fly
Love has the final word
You're a fool if you can't see
But I know that the light of the moon
Belongs to me
Not the warmth of the sun
Caress of the breeze
Not the sound of the wind
As it blows through the trees
But the light of the moon
Belongs to me
Not the warmth of your smile
Caress of your hand
Not the love that you give me
Again and again
But the light of the moon
Belongs to me
Ooh you say I live in a dream
That I live in a make-beleive
But I know that the light of the moon
Belongs to me
Not the warmth of the sun
Caress of your hand
Not the love that you give me
Again and again
But the light of the moon
Belongs to me
The song 'The Light of the Moon' by Kim Wilde is an expression of how love can be unpredictable and difficult to control. The singer suggests that love is a force that cannot be held or tamed; it is like the light of the moon that you can see but never touch, that disappears when you try to hold on to it. The lyrics convey the message that love is something special and unique to each person, and no one can claim ownership of it. Love has the final word, and those who cannot see that are foolish. The singer emphasizes that even though she cherishes the love that she receives from her partner, what she values the most is the freedom that comes with it.
The lyrics also suggest that some people forget to let love be what it is, and try to control it, which ultimately leads to its demise. The singer encourages us to set love free and let it be what it is, whether it's like a gentle breeze or a raging sea. The light of the moon is the symbol of this uncontainable love. The singer lives in a dream and a make-believe world where the light of the moon belongs to her alone, which implies that the light of the moon is a metaphor for the power of imagination and the quality of being able to appreciate the beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't touch it
The light of the moon cannot be physically touched.
It won't let you near
The light of the moon cannot be approached or accessed easily.
You can't hold it / Cos it will disappear
The light of the moon cannot be grasped or retained as it has a transient nature.
You can't keep it / It don't belong to you
The light of the moon is something that cannot be owned or controlled as it is not anyone's personal property.
And when you need it / There's nothing you can do
At times, the light of the moon may be desired for its beauty or comfort, but there is no way to obtain it if it is not present.
Love has the final word / You're a fool if you can't see
Love is an important and powerful force that governs all aspects of life. It is foolish to overlook its influence.
But I know that the light of the moon / Belongs to me
Despite the immaterial and elusive nature of the light of the moon, the singer feels a personal connection to it.
Not the warmth of the sun / Caress of the breeze / Not the sound of the wind / As it blows through the trees / But the light of the moon / Belongs to me
The artist finds more solace in the light of the moon than in other natural phenomena like the sun or wind. It holds a special place in their heart.
So many people forget it / Set love free / Love is a river / Love is a raging sea / Don't try to tame it
Love is often overlooked or misunderstood, but it is important to let it flow freely as it has the potential to be both abundant and powerful like a river or sea. It cannot be controlled or constrained.
Or you will watch it die / Don't try to chain it / You've got to let it fly
If love is stifled or held captive, it will wither away. It is important to avoid trying to restrict or hold onto love, but instead to let it flourish and soar freely.
Ooh you say I live in a dream / That I live in a make-beleive / But I know that the light of the moon / Belongs to me
Despite others' criticisms, the singer feels strongly about their connection to the light of the moon, and it feels very real to them.
Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Anyone Butme
Uplifting 🎵 👏👏
tekno audiovideo
ahhh this song is like to be young in love forever! AMAAAZING
Rauf Sahin
Pure retro..luv this song
Adelaide Dupont
Had forgotten/never known #lightofthemoon was so good for #loveis #album by #kimwilde - 0:30 - 0:45 are great in particular - the warmth of the sun; the wind as it comes through the trees; the light of the moon belongs to me
M Mka
Love it. Best memories.
Pritish Appadoo
A song for all Lunarians, like Kim, and myself 🌙 standout track on this album for me, much better than "Love is Holy". Probably the closest song to "Heaven is Place on Earth" she ever released.
gushido84
Great song
Ludo ROULIE
Thank you kim ! !!!!! 👏👏👏
Big kiss 😚😚😚💓💗💖
Max Fury
😍
Stéphane Laborie
C'est pas vrai, la lumière de la lune ne t'appartient pas.