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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Never Ending Story
Limahl Lyrics
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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
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
Limahl's hit track, "Never Ending Story," is an inspiring and imaginative song that encourages listeners to reach for the stars and dream big. The lyrics start with a message of self-reflection, urging the listener to look in the mirror and see the reflection of their dreams. The singer then invites the listener to make-believe and to believe that he is everywhere and in everything.
"Never Ending Story" is all about exploring the boundaries of the imagination, reaching for the stars, and dreaming big. The song invites listeners to close their eyes and visualize the stars and a fantastical world where their wildest dreams can come true. The lyrics inspire listeners to believe that the answer to a never-ending story is written on the pages and that one should not be afraid to dream or to chase their dreams.
Overall, Limahl's "Never Ending Story" is a powerful ballad that encourages listeners to embrace the unknown, explore their imaginations, and believe that their dreams can come true. It's a reminder that life is a journey, and while it may not always be easy, the journey is the reward.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn around
Start paying attention, look around you
Look at what you see
Observe everything around you
In her face
The reflection of yourself is in front of you
The mirror of your dreams
The reflection of everything you've always wanted
Make believe I'm everywhere
Imagine that all your dreams are achievable
Given in the light
If you acknowledge the truth
Written on the pages
The story of your life
Is the answer to a neverending story Ah
You'll find a path that seemingly has no end
Reach the stars
Aim high
Fly a fantasy
Use your imagination
Dream a dream
Believe in the impossible
And what you see will be
What you desire can come true
Rhymes that keep their secrets
Mysteries will be revealed.
Will unfold behind the clouds
Answers will come, but sometimes they're hidden
And there upon a rainbow
During the most magical moments
Is the answer to a neverending story Ah
You'll uncover the truth behind the endless tale
Story
Tale
Ah
The sound of wonder
Show no fear
Don't be afraid
For she may fade away
Don't let the most important things slip away from you
In your hand
Under your control
The birth of a new day
A fresh start
Neverending story
The endless journey of life
Ah
The sound of wonder
Neverending story
The tale that never ends
Ah
The sound of wonder
Neverending story
The limitless adventures of life
Ah
The sound of wonder
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keith Forsey, Giorgio Moroder
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 🤩