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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Too Shy
Limahl Lyrics
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Tongue-tied or short of breath, don't even try
Try a little harder
Something's wrong, you're not naive, you must must be strong
Ooh, baby, try
Hey girl
Move a little closer
'Cause you're too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush
Modern medicine falls short of your complaint
Try a little harder
You're moving in circles, won't you dilate?
Ooh, baby try
Hey girl
Move a little closer
'Cause you're too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush
You're too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
The song "Too Shy" by Limahl, the former lead singer of the band Kajagoogoo, is an upbeat pop song about the struggles of approaching someone you are attracted to. The opening line "Time, tongue-tied or short of breath, don't even try" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer is feeling unsure of himself and apprehensive about making his move. However, the chorus encourages him to "try a little harder" and move closer to the person he is interested in.
The line "Modern medicine falls short of your complaint" suggests that the singer is struggling with some sort of anxiety or apprehension, which is preventing him from making a move. However, he is determined to overcome this obstacle and pursue the person he is attracted to. The repetition of "Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's struggle with shyness and the need to overcome it in order to connect with another person.
Overall, "Too Shy" is a fun, catchy pop song that captures the nervous excitement of approaching someone you are attracted to. The song encourages the singer to overcome his shyness and make a move, leading to the possibility of a deeper connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Time
You have to try to get over your shyness, even if it's hard.
Tongue-tied or short of breath, don't even try
When you freeze or become too nervous to speak, don't give up yet.
Try a little harder
Keep making an effort to overcome your shyness.
Something's wrong, you're not naive, you must must be strong
You know there's something holding you back, but you can't let that stop you.
Ooh, baby, try
Keep pushing yourself forward.
Hey girl
Addressing someone who is shy.
Move a little closer
Encouraging the person to step out of their comfort zone and engage more.
'Cause you're too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Explaining that being too shy can keep one from looking others in the eye and communicating effectively.
Modern medicine falls short of your complaint
Conventional treatments like medication can't cure shyness.
You're moving in circles, won't you dilate?
Suggesting that maybe the person needs to expand their horizons and explore new things.
You're too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Reiterating that shyness keeps people from making eye contact and socializing.
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Continuing to emphasize the consequences of being too timid.
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush, eye to eye
Too shy shy, hush-hush
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Hamill, Jeremy Strode, Nick Beggs, Stephen Askew, Stuart John Neale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@CDLMoney
I’m a black man from the hood and grew up in the 90s im here to say this song is 🔥 🔥
2-10-24
@Mynamesalexa
Bass player using his thumb R&B style
@yobgow
I'm a white dude from the suburbs in a country literally from the other side of the planet. I like this song too. I also like some hip hop songs. Should I tell African Americans that I like their music as well?
Its a cool song, regardless of your race or where you are from.
Why do Americans break stuff down like this. Just say "I enjoy this song" . Stop with your identity politics FFS. Why do Americans do this? Its like a fkn disease.
@camdengraves1442
@@Mynamesalexathe bass gives me juicy by biggie and rappers delight vibes
@veronicanicholas2434
You got taste
@evettehaywood
@CDLMoney;Black chic from the hood.😮 Love this jam. 13,March 2024
@MetroWalt
Most people don’t realize how complex those bass lines are. He put notes in there that are not supposed to go together & he made them work. Nick Beggs is a genius & an underrated bass player. Long live the 80s.
@MF-pr2go
So true.....
@j.maxell3030
Inicia con un Funk Clásico y ciertos agregados de Synthpop y en el coro entra una base electrónica Italo & Electro Funk (EDM 80s)...simple
@pifflepockle
Yet you do. Well done you