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The accompanying music video, often featured on shows like Germany's Formel Eins , helped cement Kim Wilde's image as an "80s cool" icon with her signature shaggy blonde hair and "girl next door" vibe.
The lyrics explore the complexities of a "rough" and "tough" relationship, with the protagonist expressing a deep, almost addictive need for their partner despite the "confusion" and "delusion" of the romance. The term "chequered" reflects the inconsistent and patchy nature of the relationship described. Cultural Legacy chequered_love
20 lost and forgotten Synth Pop treasures (Article) - Electrozombies The accompanying music video, often featured on shows
The song is characterized as a blend of synth-pop and new wave. Chart Performance The accompanying music video
Marty Wilde (lyrics) and Ricky Wilde (music/production).