Born in Skewen, South Wales, Tyler rose to prominence with her first hit single "Lost in France" in 1976. She signed a management deal with British songwriters Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe, who wrote and co-produced Tyler's first four studio albums between 1977 and 1981. "It's a Heartache" became Tyler's first US hit, with worldwide sales in excess of 6 million.
In 1982, Tyler signed with CBS/Columbia and began working with producer-songwriter Jim Steinman. He wrote her biggest career hit, "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and produced its parent album, "Faster Than the Speed of Night" (1983), and the follow-up, "Secret Dreams and Forbidden Fire" (1986). Both albums were noted for their bombastic pop-rock production and melodramatic lyrics. Tyler's next album, "Hide Your Heart" (1988), was produced by Desmond Child and included several tracks that later became hits for other artists, including "The Best" for Tina Turner and "Save Up All Your Tears" for Cher.
Tyler leaned further into a commercial pop sound in the 1990s. She signed with Hansa Records and recorded her next album, "Bitterblue" (1991), with an assortment of producers including Giorgio Moroder, Roy Bittan and Dieter Bohlen. Her subsequent albums "Angel Heart" (1992)" and "Silhouette in Red" (1993) were recorded almost exclusively with Bohlen.
Towards the end of the 90s, Tyler moved to East West Records and recorded the albums "Free Spirit" (1995) and "All in One Voice" (1998). She continued to experiment with cross-genre sounds in the 2000s, recording the covers album "Heart Strings" (2003) with the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2004, Tyler began recording in Paris with producer Jean Lahcène, beginning with a re-recording of "Total Eclipse of the Heart" which topped the charts in France and Belgium. Tyler promoted her subsequent albums "Simply Believe" (2004) and "Wings" (2005) with a world tour and the release of her first concert film Bonnie on Tour.
Tyler spent the following eight years concentrating on her live work before returning to the studio for "Rocks and Honey" (2013). The album includes her UK Eurovision entry "Believe in Me". In 2018, Tyler reunited with David Mackay, who produced Tyler's first two albums in the 1970s, for her latest releases "Between the Earth and the Stars" (2019) and "The Best Is Yet to Come" (2021).
Tyler has contributed to several film soundtracks. Her most notable recording is "Holding Out for a Hero" which featured in Footloose, and has since become synonymous with action sequences, having later appeared in Shrek 2, Loki, and in numerous movie trailers. In 1984, Tyler sang the track "Here She Comes" for Giorgio Moroder's restoration of Fritz Lange's Metropolis, a recording which led to Tyler's third Grammy nomination.
Making Love
Bonnie Tyler Lyrics
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And I know just how to cry
I know just where to find the answers
And I know just how to lie
I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And I know just where to touch you
And I know just what to prove
I know when to pull you closer
And I know when to let you loose
And I know the night is fading
And I know the time's gonna fly
And I'm never gonna tell you everything I gotta tell you
But I know I gotta give it a try
And I know the roads to riches
And I know the ways to fame
I know all the rules and then I know how break them
And I always know the name of the game
But I don't know how to leave you
And I'll never let you fall
And I don't know how you do it
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Every time I see you all the rays of the sun
Are streaming through the waves in your hair
And every star in the sky
Is taking aim at your eyes like a spotlight
The beating of my heart is a drum and it's lost
And it's looking for a rhythm like you
You can take the darkness from the pit of the night
And turn into a beacon burning endlessly bright
I gotta follow it
'Cause everything I own, now
It's nothing till I give it to you
I can make you find your power
I can make you lose your fear
I can make your body do some very magical things
I'll make your inhibitions all disappear
I can make tonight forever
Or I can make it disappear by the dawn
And I can make you every promise that has ever been made
And I can make all your demons be gone
But I'm never gonna make it without you
Do you really wanna see me crawl
And I'm never gonna make it like you do
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The lyrics of Bonnie Tyler's "Making Love out of Nothing at All" suggest that the singer has the ability to do anything to be with the one they love, even if it means being deceptive or telling lies. The singer knows just how to fake it and scheme, but they also know when to face the truth as well as when to dream. The chorus, "Making love out of nothing at all," seems to imply that love has the power to create something out of nothing, that it is a force that can transform everything.
The lyrics are full of imagery: rays of sun streaming through waves of hair, a drumbeat looking for a rhythm, and starlight in the eyes like a spotlight. There is a feeling of intensity and immediacy, a sense that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to be with the person they love. The line "everything I own, now it's nothing till I give it to you," is a testament to the power love has to transform life, to turn it into something meaningful beyond possessions.
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I know just how to whisper
I am skilled in speaking softly and intimately
And I know just how to cry
I am experienced in showing emotions and shedding tears
I know just where to find the answers
I have knowledge and expertise to solve problems
And I know just how to lie
I know how to deceive and withhold the truth
I know just how to fake it
I am skilled in pretending to be something I am not
And I know just how to scheme
I am skilled in planning and devising tactics
I know just when to face the truth
I am mindful of when it is necessary to confront reality
And then I know just when to dream
I am aware of the importance of imagination and envisioning possibilities
And I know just where to touch you
I am knowledgeable of how to stimulate and pleasure you
And I know just what to prove
I am capable of demonstrating my affection and devotion to you
I know when to pull you closer
I am mindful of when to draw you nearer to me
And I know when to let you loose
I am cognizant of when to let you be free and make your own decisions
And I know the night is fading
I realize that time is passing and the darkness is dissipating
And I know the time's gonna fly
I am aware that time will pass quickly
And I'm never gonna tell you everything I gotta tell you
I have secrets and things to share, but it is difficult for me to express them
But I know I gotta give it a try
I recognize that I need to make an effort to communicate with you
And I know the roads to riches
I am familiar with ways to obtain wealth and success
And I know the ways to fame
I am knowledgeable of how to become a recognized and popular figure
I know all the rules and then I know how break them
I understand established conventions, but I am willing to defy them when necessary
And I always know the name of the game
I am well-informed of the context and circumstances of any situation
But I don't know how to leave you
I am unable to part from you
And I'll never let you fall
I am committed to ensuring your safety and security
And I don't know how you do it
I am aware that you possess remarkable qualities that I do not understand
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You are able to create love and intimacy even in unlikely or adverse situations
Every time I see you all the rays of the sun
You bring light and warmth into my life
Are streaming through the waves in your hair
Your hair seems to radiate with brightness and vitality
And every star in the sky
You are the center of my universe
Is taking aim at your eyes like a spotlight
Your eyes are the focus of attention and admiration
The beating of my heart is a drum and it's lost
My heart is full of emotion and desire, but I am uncertain how to convey it
And it's looking for a rhythm like you
You are the missing piece that will help me find direction and meaning
You can take the darkness from the pit of the night
You have the power to alleviate my sadness and despair
And turn into a beacon burning endlessly bright
You have the ability to make my life radiant and hopeful
I gotta follow it
I must pursue this feeling and connection
'Cause everything I own, now
All that I have
It's nothing till I give it to you
Has no value or meaning without you
I can make you find your power
I can help you discover your potential and inner strength
I can make you lose your fear
I can help you overcome your anxiety and apprehension
I can make your body do some very magical things
I can excite and satisfy you physically
I'll make your inhibitions all disappear
I can free you from any barriers or restrictions you have
I can make tonight forever
I can create a lasting, unforgettable experience for us
Or I can make it disappear by the dawn
I can end this moment abruptly and without sentiment
And I can make you every promise that has ever been made
I can make vows and assurances like anybody else
And I can make all your demons be gone
I can help you overcome your inner turmoil and distress
But I'm never gonna make it without you
I need you to survive and succeed
Do you really wanna see me crawl
Would you want to see me helpless and vulnerable?
And I'm never gonna make it like you do
I can never match your unique abilities and qualities
Making love out of nothing at all
Creating intimacy and affection in difficult circumstances
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: James Richard Steinman
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Bonnie Tyler
The radio edit of 'Making Love' will be released as a digital single on 19 November 2021 – you can pre-add and pre-save it now: https://bonnie.lnk.to/MakingLove
Tamer Shehata
Grand track and grand voice 👒👒👒👍👍👍❤❤❤😚😚😚
Ernő
Művésznő Drága! Kőszőnőm hogy van, és csodálhatom a győnyőrű hangját! Fiatal koromban maga volt nekem az isteni nő,, És ma 67éves fejemmel sincs máskép! Kőszónőm hogy nem álom! Ernő🇭🇺Budapestről
Manases Chirinos
I love that music
Shaun Barnes
Bravo!!!! What a beautiful version of this song. Loved every bit of it Bonnie. Thank you.
Quamargo Q2
I love Bonnie Tyler and I love this songs 🎤😍
노지숙
고맙습니다 좋은음악 잘듣고있습니다❤
Kelly Collier
Sitting here tears streaming down my face listening to Bonnie Tyler because I absolutely love everything about her, the look, the voice and the sultry essence she personifies. Been a huge fan for decade's.
Cleiton SBC-SP
Ela é realmente maravilhosa
TestDriver
Yep, that sum up everything I feel about her. She consistently make sure I sit and cry like a baby alone in the night, with just memories to keep me going on living in this miserable world we live in.