The band's eponymous debut in 1988 sold over a million copies on the strength of singles like "Seventeen" and the ballad "Headed for a Heartbreak”. Winger’s second album, 1990's “In The Heart Of The Young”, was slightly more melodic and showed a more mature and technical approach to the songs. It reached an equal success, selling over a million copies and featuring the hit power-ballad "Miles Away". Unfortunately the band didn't outlast the post-alternative pop-metal backlash and the group faded away after the release of the critically acclaimed 1993 album “Pull”.
After Winger went their separate ways, Kip decided to pursue a solo career. He started writing his own songs in a different style than to his previous band and his first album "Thisconversationseemslikeadream" was released in 1997, reflecting his new approach to songwriting with a style more akin to Peter Gabriel's music rather than to 80’s Hard Rock.
An acoustic album of past favourites, "Down Incognito" was later released in 1999. Winger followed it with his second studio solo album, 2000's "Songs from the Ocean Floor", labelled as “Masterpiece” by several music critics around the world. After another acoustic solo tour Kip started to become involved in several new projects including writing music for movies, singing for Alan Parsons and of course the very successful Winger reunion that materialized in 2006 with the release of "IV" and the subsequent world tour.
Now Kip Winger is back with his new solo album "From the Moon to the Sun": a true career defining statement and, once again, another cd which witnesses the creative evolution of the American composer.
“I am an artist that will continue to push the envelope into the direction that my ear and abilities are taking me, with no compromise”, says Kip, adding “I worked hard to make this record my best yet. For sure it is musically very diverse… Hence the title , From the Moon to the Sun".
The music offered on the record is truly a flow that has no boundaries, from the fresh rock approach of songs like “Every Story Told”, “Nothing” or “Reason To Believe”, to the Pop sensibilities of “Where Will You Go” and “California”, to the acoustic mood of “Pages and Pages” and “In Your Eyes Another Life”, down to the unbelievable instrumental piece “Ghosts”, “From the Moon to the Sun” brings the listener to a journey in a kaleidoscope of different moods.
The album sees also musical contributions from Rod Morgenstein and Ken Mary on drums, Andy Timmons and Rob Eberhard Young on guitar, Alan Pasqua on piano, Cenk Eroglu on songwriting, keyboards and guitars.
Kiss of Life
Kip Winger Lyrics
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Change is rushin' in
I look into the sky
All that I can see is how empty I have been
Suddenly I feel the fire that I felt in you
Got to let you in
Your love is lifting me from everything I've known
And everything I've been
A changing tide
Wonder where I'm going
Now that I can't stop the beginning
Your voice alive
A kiss of life
Burning in me
Your heart in mine
A kiss of life
The spinning earth has secrets I have only seen
In shadow and in sin
Somehow your eyes untie this web of mystery
Where I can live again
But one voice inside still wants to hide
Can't see where he's going
Knows that he can't stop the beginning
Your voice alive
A kiss of life
Burning in me
Your heart in mine
A kiss of life
Deep down inside me know that I'm with you where I'm going
Now that I can't stop the beginning
Your voice alive
A kiss of life
Burning in me
Your heart in mine
A kiss of life
In "Kiss of Life," Kip Winger sings about a man who is going through a transformative and cathartic experience. The opening line "A strong wind is blowing through the heart of me, change is rushin' in" sets the tone for the song and indicates that the singer of the story is experiencing something that will fundamentally alter his beliefs and identity. He is looking for clarity and purpose in his life, and the winds of change have set him on a path of self-discovery.
Throughout the song, he reflects on his past mistakes and acknowledges his emptiness. However, the love of his life has helped him find a renewed sense of purpose and joy. He describes feeling the same fire that he felt in her and how her love is lifting him from his former life. The singer recognizes that the process of change is ongoing and uncertain, but he is willing to take the risk because he knows his life will be better for it.
At the end of the song, he acknowledges that he will always have doubts and insecurities, but he accepts that he is on the right path with his partner by his side. Winger uses the metaphor of a kiss of life to describe the transformative power of love and how it can help one breathe life into their soul.
Overall, "Kiss of Life" is a poignant and emotional song about growth, love, and self-discovery. The lyrics are introspective and metaphorical, and Winger's powerful voice adds depth and emotion to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
A strong wind is blowing through the heart of me
I feel a significant change coming on within me.
Change is rushin' in
I am experiencing a rapid and powerful transformation.
I look into the sky
I am pondering and reflecting on my circumstances.
All that I can see is how empty I have been
I now realize how unfulfilled and lacking my life has been up until this point.
Suddenly I feel the fire that I felt in you
I am reminded of the passion and energy that I once shared with someone else.
Got to let you in
I need to open myself to the possibility of love and connection.
Your love is lifting me from everything I've known
I am being elevated and uplifted by the love that I am experiencing.
And everything I've been
This love is fundamentally changing who I am as a person.
All that's left inside
After this transformation, all that remains is
A changing tide
my shifting and evolving emotions and attitudes.
Wonder where I'm going
I am uncertain about what the future holds for me.
Now that I can't stop the beginning
I am embarking on a new stage of my life with no way to go back.
Your voice alive
The sound of your voice keeps me grounded and reminds me of why I am pursuing this change.
A kiss of life
Your love is breathing new life into me and giving me hope for the future.
Burning in me
This passion is intense and powerful, and cannot be ignored.
Your heart in mine
Our hearts are connected and intertwined, and I feel the strength of our love.
The spinning earth has secrets I have only seen
There are still unknown mysteries and possibilities waiting for me out in the world.
In shadow and in sin
There have been dark times in my past that I have struggled to overcome.
Somehow your eyes untie this web of mystery
Your love helps me to see past the confusion and turmoil of my past and focus on the present and future.
Where I can live again
I am able to embrace life and joy again thanks to your love.
But one voice inside still wants to hide
There is a part of me that is still hesitant and afraid of this change.
Can't see where he's going
That part of me is uncertain about where this new path will lead me.
Knows that he can't stop the beginning
I understand that I cannot avoid the start of this new journey, no matter how daunting it may feel.
Deep down inside me know that I'm with you where I'm going
Despite my fears, I know that I am meant to travel this road with you by my side.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHARLES FREDERICK WINGER, NOBLE KIME
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Crystasorrow
Kip is a brilliant musician...VERY underrated, it's almost criminal.
Mr. Skeffington
It is criminal; Kip is a musical genius of our age; imo.
benedetto mansueto
Kip Winger so amazing. Jealousy sadly interferes , Karma won however.
KWebster
Best song ever .Best album ever .
Ash Smith
This whole album is highly underrated !!!!
rockthisboyee
Another GREAT song by Kip. Man, this dude can kick it.
Jack Rose
Awesome Timmons solo on this one, love it!!!
Lawrence Henry
Kip Winger has forgotten more about music than nost people will ever know.
Denise Hedden
🥀Beautiful Love Song Brilliant lyrics, vocals music and meaning from his whole being🥀☝️
GusL86
hehe i couldnt help it but just upload it :) i was wondering why nobody could put songs from that album up .. so starting it was the only option :) enjoy it!!