He adopted his stage name (an anagram of his surname) at the time he was recruited by the existing members of Kajagoogoo. An advert was placed in a music magazine asking for a 'front man who could sing and look good'. Soon after he had joined, the group released their first single "Too Shy" which went to number one in the UK charts and the top five on the Billboard Hot 100.
However, Limahl never enjoyed good relationships with the rest of the band, and later in 1983, the others in the band fired him after an acrimonious dispute. Defenders of Limahl claim that the band struggled with fame and Limahl's popularity was proving too much of a diversion from the music. Limahl accused the others of being jealous and told the press that "I've been betrayed!" and that "I was sacked for making them a success."
After leaving the band, Limahl launched a solo career, achieving hits with "Only For Love" and the title theme to the film The NeverEnding Story. He hit hard times after 1984, although he could enjoy a sense of schadenfreude from the low profile of Kajagoogoo after he had left. In the late 1980s, he was photographed coming out of a job centre. The pictures were published in a Sunday newspaper, highlighting a story of how the once mighty can fall.
When the boom for 80s nostalgia began, Limahl began to wear an orange wig identical to his original Kajagoogoo hairstyle and started playing gigs, performing the hits he had with the band and by himself. His willingness to send himself and the whole era up gained him plenty of respect, and other declined acts of the 1980s followed him back on to the stage.
In 2004, Limahl took part as a contender in musical reality show Comeback on German TV (Pro7). A year later, he appeared in a similar UK show Hit Me Baby One More Time (ITV).
Limahl shared a flat with disc jockey Paul Gambaccini during his heyday, leading to rumours in the tabloid press that the two were lovers, a claim which both denied.
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A Neverending Story
Limahl Lyrics
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In her face, the mirror of your dreams
Make believe I'm everywhere, living in your eyes
Written on the pages is the answer to our
Neverending story
Reach the stars, fly a fantasy
Dream a dream, and what you see will be
And there upon the rainbow is the answer to our
Neverending story
Show no fear, for she may fade away
In your hand, the birth of a new day
Lives that keep their secrets will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon the rainbow is the answer to our
Neverending story
Limahl’s song “BSO Neverending Story” is the theme song for the 1984 film, The NeverEnding Story. The song speaks about the mysterious adventures that one can experience by using their imagination. The song begins with a powerful message encouraging the listener to turn around and look at what they see. According to the artist, the words imply that there is more to life than what is visible is right in front of us. By looking deeper, one can access the power of the imagination and color their world in a more vibrant way. The part of the song where the words “make believe I’m everywhere” is interpreted to mean that one can truly immerse themselves in their dreams so that their subconscious can reach new heights.
Limahl’s second verse encourages people to follow their dreams and believe that what they see will eventually come to be. The lyrics bring the notion of manifesting thoughts to reality through the power of imagination. The song reminds us that living in our fantasy world and reaching for the stars will reveal hidden secrets that may have otherwise remained hidden. The chorus of the song highlights the key message that there is a neverending story, and we are all part of it. By taking a leap of faith and dreaming big dreams, one can penetrate the clouds and find new heights.
Overall, the song is an excellent representation of the magical world of imagination and encourages people to reach for their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn around, look at what you see
Take a moment to look at what surrounds you and take notice of what's there
In her face, the mirror of your dreams
The reflection in someone's face can show you what you truly desire
Make believe I'm everywhere, living in your eyes
Imagine that I'm always with you and a part of you, as if I'm in your eyes
Written on the pages is the answer to our Neverending story
The answer to our perpetual tale can be found in the events that unfold
Reach the stars, fly a fantasy
Strive for the impossible and seek the wonders of your mind
Dream a dream, and what you see will be
Visualize your desires and make them a reality
Lives that keep their secrets will unfold behind the clouds
Mysteries can be hidden but will eventually be revealed in the course of time
And there upon the rainbow is the answer to our Neverending story
The resolution to our ongoing narrative can be found where the colors meet in the sky
Show no fear, for she may fade away
Don't be afraid to take chances or be yourself, or you might risk losing something valuable
In your hand, the birth of a new day
With each new day comes endless possibilities and hope for the future
Lives that keep their secrets will unfold behind the clouds
Mysteries can be hidden but will eventually be revealed in the course of time
And there upon the rainbow is the answer to our Neverending story
The resolution to our ongoing narrative can be found where the colors meet in the sky
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GIORGIO MORODER, KEITH FORSEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bigbradderzz
Turn around
Look at what you see
In her face
The mirror of your dreams
Make believe I'm everywhere
Given in the light
Written on the pages
Is the answer to a neverending story
Ah
Reach the stars
Fly a fantasy
Dream a dream
And what you see will be
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon a rainbow
Is the answer to a neverending story
Ah
Story
Ah
Show no fear
For she may fade away
In your hand
The birth of a new day
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon a rainbow
Is the answer to a neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
@norhildaalvarez7592
Turn around
Look at what you see
In her face
The mirror of your dreams
Make believe I'm everywhere
Given in the light
Written on the pages
Is the answer to a neverending story
Ah
Reach the stars
Fly a fantasy
Dream a dream
And what you see will be
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon a rainbow
Is the answer to a neverending story
Ah
Story
Ah
Show no fear
For she may fade away
In your hand
The birth of a new day
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon a rainbow
Is the answer to a neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
Ah
Neverending story
@pantoanticomunistaa6242
LYRICS (YEAR 1984):
Turn around
Look at what you see
In her face
The mirror of your dreams
Make believe I'm everywhere
Given in the light
Written on the pages
Is the answer to a never ending story, ah
Reach the stars
Fly a fantasy
Dream a dream
And what you see will be
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon a rainbow
Is the answer to a never ending story, ah
Story, ah
Show no fear
For she may fade away
In your hand
The birth of a new day
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon a rainbow
Is the answer to a never ending story, ah
Never ending story, ah
Never ending story, ah
Never ending story, ah
@Minerva938
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Will unfold behind the clouds
And there upon the rainbow
Is the answer to a never ending story
Turn around 8
Look at what you see
In her face
The mirror of your dreams
Make believe I'm everywhere
Hidden in the lines
Written on the pages
Is the answer to a never ending story
🌩♾
@wstine79
I'm here because I need to know what planck's constant is.
@azaylia188
wstine79 lol 😂
@koffeedtv
@Chris Schu lmao im here for the same lol
@joeysteiner4619
wstine79 omg
@GetRekt-bw6pu
Huh?
@ashleyhernandez5457
it's from stranger things season 3 lmao 💀
@chinalurch
Takes me back to a simpler time, when I was full of hopes, dreams and innocence. I miss the 80s.
@grabiatonehrimzer9822
here for the same thing! 80's 😂❤
@LorraineCMello
Me also!! 💕🌺💖⚘🥰🌸
@jeurymarte1
I give everything I have just to spend one second back in the 80s. Everything was so much peaceful and fun 🤩