Who Do You Think You Are

Kim Wilde

About Who Do You Think You Are

"Who Do You Think You Are" is the third single from Love Is, the 1992 album by Kim Wilde. The previous single, "Heart Over Mind" had only been released in the UK, making this the second international single. The lyrics were written by Wilde and apparently are about herself (but rumours have said it's about Madonna). The song was remixed from its original album form for its release, and several longer remixes were found on the 12" and CD-single formats. A remix of "Try Again" from the Love Is album was used as the B-side in the UK, while other countries used "I've Found a Reason", an exclusive non-album track, previously used as the B-side to "Heart Over Mind". A remix of "Heart Over Mind" also appeared on the UK CD-single. 


Year:
2001
3:44
107 

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A long time ago, you promised yourself
They're all gonna know me someday
Well, you got what you wanted but look at you now
You lost something good on the way
So where did it go? Tell me, where did it go?
But you wouldn't know

Snap your fingers and somebody runs
You don't care how they feel just as long as they come
Got your head in the stars, now you've come this far
Just who do you think you are?

Now everything seems to be going your way
And everyone loves what they see
But you ruin it all with the things that you say
So tell me, how does it feel?
When you're all alone, how does it feel?
You're alone, nothing is real

Snap your fingers and somebody runs
You don't care how they feel just as long as they come
Got your head in the stars, now you've come this far
Just who do you think you are?

You believe a ridiculous lie
You can't see you've become all the things you despise
But I know who you are and you've gone too far
Just who do you think you are?

You can keep all your dreams
But you don't have to lose yourself
'Cause one day, you're gonna break
When the face in the mirror looking back at you
Is a stranger that you can't place, oh, oh
Just who do you think you are?

Snap your fingers and somebody runs
You don't care how they feel just as long as they come
Got your head in the stars, now you've come this far
Just who do you think you are?

You believe a ridiculous lie
You can't see you've become all the things you despise
But I know who you are and you've gone too far
Just who do you think you are?
Oh, oh, oh, just who do you think you are?

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Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde (born Kim Smith, 18 November 1960) is an English pop singer, author and television presenter who burst onto the music scene in 1981 with the number 2 UK Singles Chart New Wave classic "Kids in America". In 1983, Wilde received the Brit Award for Best British Female. In 1987 she had a major hit in the US when her version of The Supremes' classic "You Keep Me Hangin' On" topped the charts. Starting in 1998, while still active in music, she has branched into an alternative career as a landscape gardener. more »

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Written by: KIM WILDE, RICK WILDE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Who Do You Think You Are" is a song by English pop singer Kim Wilde from her 1988 album "Close".
Musical Style
The song can be categorized within the synth-pop genre, a sub-genre of pop and electronic music that became especially popular during the 1980s.
Chart Performance
While it didn't fare as well as some of Wilde's earlier hits in her native UK, peaking at No. 49, the song was a Top 30 hit in Australia.
Not the Single Release
Surprisingly, "Who Do You Think You Are" wasn't released as single in the UK but was chosen for the Australia and New Zealand markets.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Greg Masuak, who is known for his work with other popular artists of the era, like Kylie Minogue and Bros.
Album Success
Despite the individual song's moderate success, the album "Close" from which it originates was one of Wilde's biggest selling albums, reaching number 6 in the UK and going Platinum.
Co-Writer
The song was co-written by Kim Wilde and her brother Ricky Wilde. They have collaborated on a number of her hits.
Later Performances
Even after its initial release, Wilde continued to include the song in her live performances, demonstrating its enduring popularity among fans.
Cover Versions
"Who Do You Think You Are" has been covered by other artists, including the French singer Lio, who included it on her 2009 album "Dites au prince charmant".
Retro Appeal
The synth-driven sound and emotive lyrics make the song a classic example of 80s pop that still holds appeal for fans of retro music.

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