Only For Love
Kajagoogoo, Limahl
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If that's your problem don't let it show You will find itself decieving love can be unsure. Keep a level head maintain'your pride Then you can face the situation straight in the eye. And especially when she comes on strong When she smiles that smile that leads you on Ny to see it through playing out your part Making certain when you give your heart - it's Only for love Only for love Only for love. Love was never planned ever before. Some have spent their whole life searching cold and insecure But as suddenly as that love will arrive And you'll recognize the feeling Your on fire. And especially when she moves in close When she moves that move there's no suppose You'll find your hurting when you're apart But when you give your heart - it's Only for love Only for love Only for love. When you give your heart it should be Only for love Only for love Only for love. Only for love Only for love Only for love. . . .
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER HAMILL
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8 facts about this song
Artist Background"Only For Love" is a song by British synthpop band Kajagoogoo and its lead vocalist Limahl, whose real name is Christopher Hamill.
- Kajagoogoo is primarily known for their hit single 'Too Shy'. After achieving success with Kajagoogoo in the early '80s, Limahl embarked on a solo career and scored another significant hit with the title song for the movie "The NeverEnding Story."
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Song Release"Only For Love" was released as a single in 1983.
- It was the first single that Limahl released as a solo artist after leaving Kajagoogoo.
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Song Classification"Only For Love" falls under the umbrella of synthpop, a subgenre of new wave music that primarily uses synthesizers.
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Chart Performance"Only For Love" peaked at No. 16 on the UK Singles Chart and spent a total of nine weeks in the chart listings.
- Despite not reaching the heights of his previous hits, it still became a top 20 hit in the UK.
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Music VideoAccompanying the song, a music video was also released, which was filmed in Paris and directed by Tim Pope.
- Pope is a renowned director who has worked with many major music artists like The Cure and Soft Cell.
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Song Composition"Only For Love" was written by Limahl and Giorgio Moroder, the latter being a renowned Italian record producer and songwriter.
- Moroder is often credited as a pioneer of Italo Disco and electronic dance music.
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Limahl's ViewsIn later interviews, Limahl admitted that he was not fully satisfied with "Only For Love," believing that the song was not strong enough to be a lead single.
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LegacyDespite its commercial success, "Only For Love" has not been included in many compilations of '80s pop music. It has, however, remained a popular track amongst devoted fans of Kajagoogoo and Limahl.
- The song has also been featured on several of Limahl's own greatest hits compilities.
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