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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Shock
Limahl Lyrics
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Will send the passion rushing through
Lady laying beside of me
Answer of all my fantasies
Your lips are moving close to mine
So I may taste the sweetest wine
A spell has taken control of me
The lady whispers hold on tight
For the performance of your live
Guide me into your energy
To spend the moment in ecstasy
The lyrics to Limahl's song "Shock" are about the intense feelings of passion and desire that arise between two people in a moment of intimacy. The first stanza speaks about the power of physical touch and how it can ignite a rush of desire in the other person. The singer is laying next to his partner and is consumed by their fantasies. In the second stanza, the singer describes the moment when their lips meet and it feels as if they are tasting the sweetest wine. The moment is so powerful that the singer feels as if they are under a spell, and making love is the only need that exists.
The final stanza speaks of the climax of their intimacy. The lady whispers to the singer to hold on tight for the performance of his life, implying that this moment of ecstasy is going to be unforgettable. The singer is guided by his partner's energy and they both enter a state of ultimate release, where they can spend the moment in pure ecstasy. Overall, the lyrics are about the powerful connection that can arise between two people in a moment of intimacy and how that connection can consume and control them both.
Line by Line Meaning
Only the slightest touch of you
Even a small touch from you can ignite my passion
Will send the passion rushing through
That touch causes intense feelings of desire to flow through me
Lady laying beside of me
The woman I desire is next to me
Answer of all my fantasies
She is the fulfillment of all my desires and dreams
Your lips are moving close to mine
Her lips are coming closer to mine
So I may taste the sweetest wine
I want to savor the sweetest moment of kissing her
A spell has taken control of me
I am under an enchantment that intensifies my feelings for her
And making love is the only need
All I desire is to be intimate with her
The lady whispers hold on tight
She urges me to hold her tightly
For the performance of your life
This is an important and unforgettable moment
Guide me into your energy
She wants me to lead and guide her in our intimate experience
To spend the moment in ecstasy
We will experience unparalleled joy and pleasure together
Contributed by Sadie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@carmenmarin4627
I love this song.
I'm happy with the return of Limahl👏👏👏🌹❤
@MaryvonneGovin-nz3nj
Limahl un regard envoûtant un charme naturel une voix unique qui me bouleverse complètement des que je l'entends chanté je l'adore c'est mon idole ❤❤❤❤❤
@gwendolinegovin5510
Limahl mon idole ❤❤❤❤❤
@christianebonnaves5783
Love ❤
@sasicmirko
Complete truth.,the80s era was god sent period of music,so many melodious music Limahl,Kajagoogoo,Duran Duran,Thompson Twins,Glass Tiger,Europe,Tears for Fears,Falco,Desireless,Simple Minds,Style Council .....and many more simply that will never repeat....
@burnsport1
One of the most bafflingly underrated Masterpieces. A great Work at the heart of the 80s.
@royabramson
In one word: CLASSIC. A buried, unnoticed, jazz infused pop treasure. Thanks for uncovering this one!
@djawedphilosophe8603
nice music
@alfonsosanchez9426
el mejor cantante limahl
@1234ideclarethumwar1
love it. childhood memories :)