1- A Swiss AOR/melodic hard-rock band
2- A Brazilian singe… Read Full Bio ↴China is:
1- A Swiss AOR/melodic hard-rock band
2- A Brazilian singer www.myspace.com/chinaina
3- A French singer
4- Solo project of vocalist Chinatsu of Japanese pop-punk band Berry Roll
5- An Hetalia Artist (中国)
6- A Dubstep DJ and musician from Bristol, UK -http://www.myspace.com/chinabristol
7- Side project of LA-based hypnagogic pop artist George Clanton
8- An Australian R&B singer who has worked with the acts RICEWINE, Aka Zeb and Agung Mango.
1. Founded in 1987, CHINA made a significant impact with their debut Dirk Steffans produced album and their brand of heavy AOR. Formed by drummer John Dommen and guitarist Freddy Laurence, the duo quickly teamed up with vocalist Math Shiverow, ex-BLOODY SIX guitarist Claudio Matteo and former STORMBRINGER bassist Marc Lynn. Having gained a deal with PolyGram, were assisted in the recording of their debut album by KROKUS vocalist Marc Storace; who contributed backing vocals to the debut album, whilst KROKUS guitarist Fernando Von Arb wrote the album track 'Back To You'.
With the 'China' album in the stores, the Swiss quintet toured as support to VICTORY through Germany during 1988 and was further due to also play support to BONFIRE until an accident to the German act's guitarist forced the shows to be cancelled.
The second album, 'Sign In The Sky', found CHINA switching production into the hands of Stephen Galfas (having gone on record to say how disappointed they were with the job done by Dirk Steffans on the debut). More significantly, the record heralded a new era for the band, bringing in former CROWN / KROKUS guitarist Patrick Mason and new bassist ex-KILLER man Briam Kofmehl following the departures of both Math Shiverow and Marc Lynn respectively. The record surprisingly also featured guest backing vocals courtesy of GRIM REAPER vocalist Steve Grimmett.
Interestingly, Mason's stay in CHINA was extremely short-lived and thus 1991's 'Live' mini album introduced CHINA's third vocalist, Eric St. Michaels of US oufit the MOTHERFOLKERS and CRIMINAL MINDS. The 1995 CHINA album 'Natural Groove' found the Swiss act fronted by yet another new singer in the form of Douglas McCowan.
Original bassist Marc Lynn has, since leaving CHINA, enjoyed a fair amount of acclaim with GOTTHARD. News emerged in late 2003 that CHINA, comprising Patrick Mason, John Dommen, Claudio Matteo, Freddy Laurence and Brian Kofmehl, were to set to work on a new studio album.
3. Daughter of Dee Bridgewater, China begins to sing at the age of 13. Her first album go out on 96, two years after her first contract at 16. It includes 'Time' played on every radio and tv's.
On 97, she is the first part on Neneh Cherry concerts. From 96 to 99, she is a radio presenter at Radio Nova. She sings in the single 'Ménage à 4' with the "Neg'Marrons" and realize a recover of Billie Holliday on the jazz compilation of St Germain.
In 98, China became host on MCM, for the show Blah Blah Groove until 99. In 2000, the second album, On Tourne en Rond, comes out with the hit single Être Là-Bas. In 2003 she comes back with Good Lovin', with several songs written with Diam's.
In the middle of the night
China Lyrics
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I've been spending too much time all alone
I just can't go on, no
Nights go flying by
Aimless walks and empty talks
And I wonder why
You can't be here
You are always on my mind
I've been too long without you
But the moment's drawing near
When you'll never disappear
I'm gonna love you
I'm gonna love you forever
Since you came along
Your light's inside me
Nothing can go wrong when you're beside me
When I feel you next to me
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You take me out of the cold
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You held the darkness unfold, yeah
Feeling safe within your arms
I'm protected from all harm
You will always surround me
'Cause the moment's finally here
When you'll never disappear
I'm gonna love you
I'm gonna love you forever
Since you came along
Your light's inside me
Nothing can go wrong when you're beside me
When I feel you next to me
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You take me out of the cold
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You held the darkness unfold
We make love at first light
I know it's love and I know that it's real
I know it's love, we both know what we feel
I know it's for you, and I know it's for me
I'm gonna love you for the rest of my life
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You take me out of the cold
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You held the darkness unfold
We make love at first light
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You take me out of the cold
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You held the darkness unfold
We make love at first light
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You take me out of the cold
In the middle of the night
In the middle of a lonely night
You held the darkness unfold
We make love at first light
The song "In the Middle of the Night" by China is a love song that speaks about loneliness and the desire to be with someone special. The first verse sets the tone of loneliness with the words “Always on my own, I’ve been spending too much time all alone…” But then the singer looks forward to the future, when they can be with the person they love, and says “But the moments drawing near, when you'll never disappear, I'm gonna love you, I'm gonna love you forever”. The chorus is the centerpiece of the song with the repetition of “In the middle of the night, in the middle of a lonely night, you take me out of the cold…” The singer is expressing her desire to be with her lover because he protects her from the loneliness of the world outside.
The second verse speaks about the effect of being around the person she loves. It’s like a light inside of her and nothing can go wrong when they are together. “Feeling safe within your arms, I'm protected from all harm. You will always surround me…” The bridge adds a layer of meaning to the song, “I know it's love, and I know that it's real, I know it's love, we both know what we feel…” Finally, the last chorus speaks about the intimacy of their love, “We make love at first light…”
This song is a beautiful expression of love and longing. The lyrics have been written in a straightforward manner and convey the emotions of the singer very well. The song has a very soothing tune, and the music and vocals combine to make it a memorable song.
Line by Line Meaning
Always on my own
I am constantly alone and isolated.
I’ve been spending too much time all alone
I have been alone for too long and it's becoming difficult to bear.
I just can’t go on, no
I am feeling overwhelmed and unable to keep going without someone by my side.
Nights go flying by
The night seems to pass by quickly and uneventfully.
Aimless walks and empty talks
My attempts to find company and companionship have been in vain and unfulfilling.
And I wonder why
I am left questioning why I am experiencing such loneliness and despair.
You can’t be here
The one I love is not physically present and I miss them deeply.
Losing track of time
Time seems to be escaping me as I am lost in thoughts and emotions.
You are always on my mind
I am constantly thinking about the person I love.
I’ve been too long without you
It has been too long since I have been with and felt the love of my significant other.
But the moment’s drawing near
I am looking forward to being reunited with my loved one soon.
When you’ll never disappear
I am looking forward to being with the person I love forever and never losing them.
I’m gonna love you
I will continue to love my significant other fervently.
I’m gonna love you forever
I will love my significant other unconditionally for the rest of my life.
Your light’s inside me
My loved one's presence fills me with joy and happiness.
Nothing can go wrong when you’re beside me
As long as my significant other is with me, everything in life is right.
When I feel you next to me
Feeling the love and presence of my significant other next to me brings me immense comfort.
In the middle of the night
During the darkness of the night.
In the middle of a lonely night
During the moments of deepest loneliness and isolation.
You take me out of the cold
My significant other's love and companionship helps to alleviate the pain of being alone.
You held the darkness unfold
My significant other brings light into my dark and lonely nights.
Feeling safe within your arms
Being embraced by my loved one makes me feel secure and protected.
I’m protected from all harm
My significant other's love and presence shields me from harm and negativity.
You will always surround me
I will always be surrounded by the love of my significant other.
We make love at first light
With the first light of dawn, my significant other and I share our love.
I know it’s love and I know that it’s real
I am certain that the love I share with my significant other is true and genuine.
We both know what we feel
Both my significant other and I are acutely aware of the love we share for one another.
I know it’s for you, and I know it’s for me
Our love is reciprocated and genuine towards one another.
I’m gonna love you for the rest of my life
I am certain that my love for my significant other will remain steadfast and unwavering until the end of my days.
Contributed by Oliver K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Markel Whitney
LOVE this band!! I ask ppl if they ever heard of them..as usual the answer is no. They had A TON of killer songs hard to find their stuff but when you do its great. Great melodic guitar players, BANGING drummer total package wish they were bigger
Google Google
Sign in the sky should have been a number 1 hit
Google Google
Such a great band, so catchy
Dimitris Ambient
One of the best tracks ever!!!!
Cheyeanne Gamble
Mine too pal
Trasgu
una de las mejores bandas de hard rock de la historia
Małgorzata Woroch
swietny album zespolu china oraz super piosenka oraz wspanialy zespol china
Nanny Paiva
Amo!
Quentin Trask
Great tune!
Cheyeanne Gamble
She does