Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists who perform under the name "Chris Norman".
1) Yorkshire-born Chris Norman (b. 25 October 1950) is an English singer-songwriter, who first found fame with 70s rock group Smokie, before embarking on a successful solo career. In 1978, Norman had a major hit with "Stumblin' In", recorded as a duet with Suzi Quatro. In 1986, Norman left Smokie and released his first solo hit "Midnight Lady", which topped the charts in Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
In 2004, Chris became overall winner of the German Pro 7 TV show Comeback, which raised Chris profile once more giving him a Top 10 single with "Amazing" and Top 30 album, Breakaway. In the same year, he was awarded Best Voice Male by Radio Regenbogen.
2005 saw Chris at number 5 in the DVD chart in Germany with a live double DVD called An Acoustic Evening with Chris Norman, one DVD featuring Chris and band performing a 1½ hour unplugged set for an invited audience and the other a live concert in front of 50,000 people in Vienna.
Norman released his latest album, Junction 55, in 2024.
2) Chris Norman plays the traditional wooden flute, specializing in the traditional music of Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Along with his solo career he is a member of the Chris Norman Ensemble and has been a member of Helicon, Skyedance, The Baltimore Consort, and Concerto Caledonia.
Midnight Lady
Chris Norman Lyrics
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Endless and so deep, always in motion
I've got many ways, to reach tomorrow
Love will always grow, no pain, no sorrow
When you take me in your arms
You can break me with your heart
I feel the magic of your charm
Oh, you're tearing me apart
Midnight lady, love takes time
Midnight lady, it's hard to find
Midnight lady, I call your name
I know you can ease my pain
Midnight lady, just you and me
Midnight lady, eternally
Midnight lady, I can fly
In your arms, I'll get high
Magic touched my life, I'm still dreaming
Anything before has lost its meaning
Heaven in your eyes, my soul is on fire
Oh, my feelings grow, we can't go higher
Oh, I just want a girl, baby, just to call my own
And I just want to dream, I don't have to dream alone
Midnight lady, love takes time
Midnight lady, it's hard to find
Midnight lady, I call your name
I know you can ease my pain
Midnight lady, just you and me
Midnight lady, eternally
Midnight lady, I can fly
In your arms, I'll get high
Midnight lady, love takes time
Midnight lady, it's hard to find
Midnight lady, I call your name
I know you can ease my pain
Midnight lady, just you and me
Midnight lady, eternally
Midnight lady, I can fly
In your arms, I'll get high
Chris Norman's "Midnight Lady" is a love song that depicts a man's yearning for true love. The opening stanza suggests that the man's counterpart thinks love is a game while he believes it is an "endless" and "deep" ocean constantly in motion that requires commitment to sail. The second verse makes clear his optimism about love, avowing that love will always grow and bring no pain, only joy.
The chorus' first stanza illuminates the difficulties of finding true love by invoking the "Midnight lady," a woman symbolic of the hard-to-find true love that most people search for. The singer calls her name not for lust, but because he believes her to be the only one who can "ease his pain." Midnight lady is his divine savior and he sees his future and happiness with her exclusively.
The second verse appears to corroborate with the chorus as it describes the "magic touched" upon the singer's life and his subsequent realization that everything before had "lost its meaning." His life is now based solely upon the midnight lady and her love, which he eyes in awe. The closing verse is the culmination of the love story, a powerful and emotional plea for a companion to share his life. He dreams of a midnight lady whose arms he could rest in and fly high together.
Line by Line Meaning
You think love's a game, love is an ocean
Love is not just a game, but a vast and complex entity that takes many different forms and shapes.
Endless and so deep, always in motion
Love is infinite and profound, forever changing and evolving.
I've got many ways, to reach tomorrow
There are many paths and avenues one can take to achieve happiness and fulfillment.
Love will always grow, no pain, no sorrow
True love will continue to blossom and flourish, regardless of the hardships and obstacles in its path.
When you take me in your arms
The simple act of physical affection can bring immense comfort and joy.
You can break me with your heart
Emotional pain can be as powerful and destructive as physical pain.
I feel the magic of your charm
The power and allure of attraction can be overwhelming and intoxicating.
Oh, you're tearing me apart
The intensity of emotions can be painful and overwhelming, causing inner turmoil.
Midnight lady, love takes time
True love is not instantaneous, but requires effort and patience to cultivate and grow.
Midnight lady, it's hard to find
Finding true love can be difficult and challenging, requiring perseverance and determination.
Midnight lady, I call your name
The search for love is often directed towards a specific person or ideal.
I know you can ease my pain
Finding love can bring comfort and healing, easing the pain of past experiences.
Midnight lady, just you and me
The intimacy of a relationship can create a special and unique bond between two people.
Midnight lady, eternally
The potential for everlasting love is a powerful and desirable goal.
Midnight lady, I can fly
The experience of love can be exhilarating and uplifting, creating a sense of freedom and joy.
In your arms, I'll get high
Physical and emotional intimacy can create a euphoric and intoxicating feeling.
Magic touched my life, I'm still dreaming
The profound impact of love can evoke a sense of wonder and enchantment.
Anything before has lost its meaning
Prior experiences and emotions can become insignificant in comparison to the impact of love.
Heaven in your eyes, my soul is on fire
The beauty and perfection of another can ignite a passionate and intense feeling of desire.
Oh, my feelings grow, we can't go higher
The growth and intensity of one's emotions can only escalate to a certain point, unable to be surpassed.
Oh, I just want a girl, baby, just to call my own
The desire and longing for a meaningful and committed romantic relationship.
And I just want to dream, I don't have to dream alone
The hope and desire for shared dreams and experiences within a relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dieter Bohlen
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