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.
Miles Away
Kip Winger Lyrics
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As you're walkin', out the door
The months go by, and I know for certain
It's not the love, I'm lookin' for
But sometimes, just for a moment
I reach out, and hope you're still there
No, you're never turnin' back,
And I just can't wait anymore
Miles away
Nothin' left of what we had
Just when I needed you most
You were miles away
It's hard to tell, what you're goin' through
You kept your feelings inside of you
Open your heart, and chances are
What you're feelin', I'm feelin' too
If only, just for a moment
Hold on, to the dreams that we had
Miles away
No, you're never turnin' back
And I just can't wait anymore
Miles away
Nothin' left of what we had
Just when I needed you most
You were miles away
When times were tough, and you were down and out
Who was there by your side?
But now you've gone, I'm so tired of bein' alone
With only your promises
The lonliness just fades away,
And thoughts of you, just memories
No cryin' now, for what we're missin'
Time won't forget what you meant to me
If you hold me, just for a moment
Hold on, to the dreams that we've had
Miles away,
No, you're never turnin' back
And I just can't wait anymore
Miles away
Nothin' left of what we had
Just when I needed you the most, oh-whoa
Miles away
No, you're never turnin' back
And I just can't wait anymore
Miles away
Nothin' left of what we had
Just when I needed you the most
You were miles away
The song "Miles Away" by Kip Winger seems to be about a relationship that has lost its spark. It appears that the singer's partner has already given up on the relationship as they're walking out the door. As days go by, the singer realizes that the love they're looking for isn't the same as what their partner offered. The first verse is about acceptance and realization. The chorus talks about how someone is miles away, and there's nothing left of what they had.
In the second verse, the singer tries to reason with their partner, suggesting that if only they open their heart, they may find that the singer feels the same way. The singer tries to cling to the past and hold on to the dreams they shared with their loved one. The bridge gives us a glimpse of the singer's feelings of abandonment as they question who was by their partner's side when times were tough.
Overall, "Miles Away" seems to be a sad and reflective ballad about a love gone wrong. Despite the efforts made to rekindle what the singer had lost, they had to come to terms with the fact that their partner was "miles away" and not turning back.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is love, or so you tell me
The singer is reflecting on the state of their relationship with their partner, who claims it is based on love.
As you're walkin', out the door
The partner is leaving, suggesting a possible breakup or separation.
The months go by, and I know for certain
Time has passed and the singer has realized that something is missing from their relationship.
It's not the love, I'm lookin' for
The artist has come to the realization that their partner's love is not enough for them.
But sometimes, just for a moment
Despite everything, the artist still hopes for a connection with their partner.
I reach out, and hope you're still there
The singer wants to reach out to their partner to see if they can still connect, even if briefly.
Miles away
The physical distance between the singer and their partner is significant.
No, you're never turnin' back,
The partner has no intention of returning to the artist.
And I just can't wait anymore
The artist is exhausted from waiting and hoping for their partner to come back.
Nothin' left of what we had
The relationship is over, and there is no hope for reconciliation.
Just when I needed you most
The breakup happened just when the singer needed their partner the most.
It's hard to tell, what you're goin' through
The artist is acknowledging that they don't fully understand what their partner is feeling or experiencing.
You kept your feelings inside of you
The partner did not share their feelings with the singer, leading to a communication breakdown.
Open your heart, and chances are
The singer suggests that if the partner opens up, they may find common ground and understanding.
What you're feelin', I'm feelin' too
The singer is suggesting that they have similar feelings to their partner, even if they don't express them as much.
If only, just for a moment
The artist is once again hoping for a brief connection with their partner.
Hold on, to the dreams that we had
The artist wants to hold onto the positive memories of their relationship.
When times were tough, and you were down and out
The singer was there for their partner in the past, when they needed support.
Who was there by your side?
The singer is asking their partner to remember who was there for them when they needed it.
But now you've gone, I'm so tired of bein' alone
The artist is now feeling the loneliness of losing their partner.
With only your promises
The artist is left with only empty promises from their former partner.
The lonliness just fades away,
Over time, the artist is beginning to feel less lonely.
And thoughts of you, just memories
The singer is beginning to move on from their former partner, and the memories are becoming less significant.
No cryin' now, for what we're missin'
The artist is telling themselves not to cry over what they have lost.
Time won't forget what you meant to me
Despite the breakup, the singer still believes that their former partner was important to them.
Miles away,
The physical distance between the singer and their partner is still significant.
And I just can't wait anymore
Despite time passing, the singer is still struggling with waiting for their partner to return.
Just when I needed you the most, oh-whoa
The artist is reflecting on how their partner left them when they needed them the most.
You were miles away
The physical distance between the artist and their partner has played a significant role in their breakup and current situation.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Paul Taylor
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@bamagal4vr
I am now 42 ,my sister which died of leukemia in 92 loved winger make a wish foundation granted her last wish it was to meet WINGER awesome guy
@annaliese257
hey, i am a 15 year old girl and i love 80s music. alot of kids at my high school are actually gravitating toward this kind of music
@dagobs23
My god I miss my youth. I'm 42 and I look in the mirror not the same man. This song came at a time in my life that was so amazing. I love my family so much but miss my past. Miss my friends. I wanted life to move on and now I want it to slow down.
@Smallimages10
Lord Please Bring The 80's Back!
@Jander80844
I grew up in the 80s so these are all memories for me. each song has a meaning for a time or place. It just takes me back.
@Tr0ika
Today, I discovered this song trhough my father's record collection. It was included on a Ballad Classics album together with (among others) Giant's I'll See You In My Dreams and Skid Row's Wasted Time. I wish I was young in those days - today's "rock" is not nearly as deep and breathtaking as this is...
@rocknrolla2767
WOW! This ballad like so many others was the reason why this genre of music was the GREATEST!
@Skleech22
The summer of 1991 when my girlfriend moved on to her career, I lived on this song! This song was therapy for me! Great music heals!
@JKerr312
1980's...Big Hair, Rock Ballad's, Stylish Clothes...Real Music was made and lasts through Today. I would LOVE to be a 1980's Radio Disc Jockey...Memories were made then with songs attached that Today I reminisce over and remember the past. Long Live the 1980's Music..
@aleatorynath
This band, this song, this vocalist... means so much to me. It's good to listen them again.