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."
You Came
Kim Wilde Lyrics
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And when I look into her eyes
I see a girl that I used to be
I hardly recognize
'cause in the space of a year
I've watched the old me disappear
All of the things I once held precious
Just don't mean anything anymore
You came, and changed the way I feel
No one could love you more
Because you came and turned my life around
No one could take your place
I've never felt good with permanent things
Now I don't want anything to change
You can't imagine the joy you bring
My life won't be the same
And I'll be there when you call
I'll pick you up if you should fall
'cause I have never felt such inspiration
Nobody else ever gave me more because
You came, and changed the way I feel
No one could love you more
Because you came and turned my life around
No one could take your place
I watch you sleep in the still of the night
You look so pretty when you dream
So many people just go through life
Holding back, they don't say what they mean
But it's easy for me
Since you came
No one could love you more
Because you came and turned my life around
No one could take your place
You came, and changed the way I feel
No one could love you more
Because you came and turned my life around
No one could take your place
The lyrics to Kim Wilde's song You Came touch on the theme of personal transformation and the impact that another person can have on an individual's life. The lyrics speak to the singer looking back at her former self and recognizing how much she has changed since meeting someone special. This is illustrated through the phrase "I've watched the old me disappear." The singer goes on to say how this person has changed the way she feels, stating "You came and changed the way I feel, No one could love you more." The repeated refrain emphasizes the importance of this person in the singer's life, as they have completely turned her life around and no one could take their place.
The second stanza speaks to the joy and inspiration that this person brings to the singer's life. This person has made the singer feel empowered and willing to be there for them, as is exemplified by the line "And I'll be there when you call, I'll pick you up if you should fall." The third stanza speaks to the significance of communication, as the singer recognizes how many people go through life without revealing their true feelings. However, since this person has entered into her life, it has been easy for her to express what is on her mind.
The overall message of this song is a celebration of love and how it can have a transformative impact on individuals. It illustrates that when someone comes into your life and brings joy and inspiration, it can completely change the way you view the world and yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone I know is staring at me
Kim Wilde notices someone observing her.
And when I look into her eyes
Upon making eye contact with this person, Kim Wilde starts to see how much they resemble her younger self.
I see a girl that I used to be
The person observing her is reminding Kim Wilde of her past self.
I hardly recognize
Kim Wilde feels disconnected from her past self, and is having trouble recognizing the similarities with the observer.
'cause in the space of a year
Kim Wilde has undergone significant changes in her life within the last year.
I've watched the old me disappear
Kim Wilde has lost touch with her former self.
All of the things I once held precious
Everything that was once important to Kim Wilde is no longer as valuable to her.
Just don't mean anything anymore
Kim Wilde realizes that what she once held dear is now trivial.
'cause suddenly
She feels as though everything changed so quickly.
You came, and changed the way I feel
Kim Wilde is expressing how this observer has brought a new perspective to her life.
No one could love you more
Kim Wilde reckons that no one could feel more love than what she feels now.
Because you came and turned my life around
The observer has had such a major influence on Kim Wilde's life that it has been turned around.
No one could take your place
Kim Wilde is convinced that no one could ever replace the impact the observer had on her.
I've never felt good with permanent things
Kim Wilde expresses her discomfort with things staying the same forever.
Now I don't want anything to change
After meeting the observer, Kim Wilde's perspective has changed and she embraces the idea of permanency.
You can't imagine the joy you bring
Kim Wilde is trying to convey the happiness that the observer has brought into her life.
My life won't be the same
Kim Wilde believes that her life has been so altered by the observer that it will never be the same again.
And I'll be there when you call
Kim Wilde is expressing her willingness to be there for the observer no matter what.
I'll pick you up if you should fall
Kim Wilde wants to help the observer through hard times.
'cause I have never felt such inspiration
Kim Wilde is saying that the observer has inspired her in a way that no one else ever has.
Nobody else ever gave me more because
Kim Wilde is acknowledging that she's never received anything as valuable as what the observer has given her.
I watch you sleep in the still of the night
Kim Wilde is watching the observer sleep.
You look so pretty when you dream
Kim Wilde is admiring the observer and how peaceful they look while dreaming.
So many people just go through life
Kim Wilde is noticing how so many people do not take advantage of life's opportunities.
Holding back, they don't say what they mean
Kim Wilde is acknowledging that many people hold back their emotions and don't say what they truly feel.
But it's easy for me
Kim Wilde finds it easy to express how she feels with the observer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KIM WILDE, RICK WILDE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@spi5929
8 years old. Whole class dancing and singing along to this on Friday afternoons in the classroom. Eating candy and popcorn. We called it Friday Fun (fredags kul in Swedish). Life was so simple back then ❤️
@NoHandleTube
Beautiful moments 👍🏻😔
@catharineburke4494
I was around that age
@rebeccaroderick7826
This is Kim's best song I love it so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰
@imup2damlate
You make me feel your happiness, your joy. A beautiful tune done perfectly.
@WOTBS
I loooove this song, it has such a beautiful energy
@vivandav67
I've adored Kim since the 80s....
@dejansretenovic2496
pure magic of best time ever 80 s
@jansenwilder1335
All thumbs down are jealous of her vocals and this nice mix down track. What a reality.
@banditrider613
I saw Kim as the support act to Michael Jackson at Wembley, this song , her "look" will stay with me for ever, simply one of the best ever female artists. (saw her support Status Quo on the Christmas gigs, still stunning and fabulous all those years later.)