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.
Steam
Kip Winger Lyrics
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Now there's no way out
Did you lift me up
Just to let me down
I lived your secret life
There out on the plane
God I know I'm in too deep
But here I go again
Gone without a trace
Into your boiling dream
Love without a face
I can't see through the steam
Staring in the dark
With dilated eyes
I need more time to understand
Before you take it back
Gone without a trace
Into your boiling dream
Love without a face
I can't see through the steam
Damn' if I'd known better
This riddle has no clues
You stripped me down to pure desire
Nothing I can do
Gone without a trace
Into your boiling dream
Love without a face
I can't see through the steam
Disappear again
Water falls so deep
Gone without a trace
Can't see through the steam
The lyrics to Kip Winger's song "Steam" can be interpreted as a reflection on a tumultuous and confusing romantic relationship. The singer feels trapped and unsure of where the relationship is going, feeling as though they've been lifted up only to be let down. The metaphor of steam is used throughout the song to represent the confusion and uncertainty surrounding the relationship - the singer can't see through the steam to understand what's really happening. They feel as though they've been stripped down to their most basic desires and don't know how to escape the situation. The repeating refrain of "gone without a trace" further emphasizes the feeling of being lost and disconnected from reality.
The song's use of metaphor and poetic language creates a sense of ambiguity, allowing for multiple interpretations. It could also be read as a commentary on the nature of desire and how it can overwhelm and confuse people, leaving them feeling helpless and unsure. The use of dilated eyes creates a sense of vulnerability, as though the singer is unable to control their own emotions and is at the mercy of the other person in the relationship.
Overall, "Steam" is a complex and introspective song that explores themes of desire, confusion, and vulnerability in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Now there's no way in
I can't find a way to get into your life anymore.
Now there's no way out
I'm trapped in my relationship with you, and there is no escape.
Did you lift me up
You gave me hope for something better.
Just to let me down
And then you disappointed me.
I lived your secret life
I was living in your world of secrets and deceit.
There out on the plane
I was out in the open, exposed to everything.
God I know I'm in too deep
I know that I am in over my head with you.
But here I go again
But I can't help but fall into your trap again.
Gone without a trace
You disappeared suddenly without a trace.
Into your boiling dream
You disappeared into your own world, leaving me behind.
Love without a face
You gave me love, but I couldn't see your true intentions or feelings.
I can't see through the steam
I can't see clearly or understand what you are doing or thinking.
Staring in the dark
I'm looking at you, but I can't understand what's behind your eyes.
With dilated eyes
My eyes are wide with confusion and bewilderment.
I need more time to understand
I need more time to comprehend your true intentions and nature.
Before you take it back
Before you vanish or withdraw your love and affection again.
Damn' if I'd known better
I wish I knew better to avoid this situation.
This riddle has no clues
I can't seem to make sense of this relationship.
You stripped me down to pure desire
You left me with only raw desire and no emotional fulfillment.
Nothing I can do
I feel powerless in this relationship.
Disappear again
You vanished once again in your own world.
Water falls so deep
I'm drowning in this relationship and can't escape.
Gone without a trace
You left me without any explanation or trace of your whereabouts.
Can't see through the steam
I'm still confused and can't understand your true intentions.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: VANESSA JOY AMOROSI, MARK RONALD HOLDEN, AXEL BREITUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Saintsfan 12
Such an underrated composer. This album is amazing!
Neil Clayman
My favorite solo song of his. Just awesome! Btw, does anyone know the story behind this song and/or the meaning? Great artist. -Neil C.
Jacob Norén
First comment : EPIC SONG, He is an epic songwriter and Singer
Impro Vision My Collection
Absolutly,great artist!!!
carrie white
Came cross this song 👍