Cambodia
Kim Wilde
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Well he was Thailand based She was an airforce wife He used to fly weekends It was the easy life But then it turned around And he began to change She didn't wonder then She didn't think it strange But then he got a call He had to leave that night He couldn't say too much But it would be alright He didn't need to pack They'd meet the next night He had a job to do Flying to Cambodia And as the nights passed by She tried to trace the past The way he used to look The way he used to laugh I guess she'll never know What got inside his soul She couldn't make it out Just couldn't take it all He had the saddest eyes The girl had ever seen He used to cry some nights As though he lived a dream And as she held him close He used to search her face As though she knew the truth Lost inside Cambodia But then a call came through They said he'd soon be home She had to pack a case And they would make a rendez-vous But now a year has passed And not a single word And all the love she knew Has disappeared out in the haze (Cambodia, don't cry now, no tears now) And now the years have passed With not a single word But there is only one thing left I know for sure She won't see his face again
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Written by: Marty Wilde, Ricky Wilde
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Cambodia" is a song by British pop singer Kim Wilde. It was a single released from her second album "Select."
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Release DateThe song "Cambodia" was released in November 1981.
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Chart SuccessDespite its somber tone, "Cambodia" found success on the charts and reached number one in several countries, including Sweden and Switzerland.
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GenreThe song is considered a mixture of pop and new wave, a music genre that gained popularity in the 1980s.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song tell the story of a wife whose husband, a pilot, gets missing in action in Cambodia during the Vietnam War.
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StyleIt is recognized for its ethnic influence and atmospheric, synthesizer-based production, which were quite distinct from Wilde's previous hits.
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Music VideoThere's a music video for "Cambodia" which aligns with the song's storyline, showing Wilde in a home environment, interspersed with footage of war planes.
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B-side TrackThe B-side of "Cambodia" featured an instrumental version of the song, demonstrating the emphasis on mood and ambiance.
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LanguagesThe song has been covered multiple times, and several versions exist in different languages, including Polish, Serbian, and Finnish.
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ImpactDespite its lack of commercial success in the US, "Cambodia" has remained one of Kim Wilde’s most highly regarded songs, with its sophisticated lyrics, emotive delivery, and electronic production still capturing listeners' attention.
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