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.
It's A Tragedy
Chris Norman Lyrics
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I'm trying not to lose it
'Cause I've been burned before
And I know how to use it
Oh, if you lose control
Capture my heart, imprison my soul
Oh, hauling¹ after you, holding on to me
There's an aching in my heart
It's a tragedy, dancing in the dark
Love's abandoned me, oh, and no-one can see
It's a tragedy
Oh, it's a tragedy
Mmm...
Hauling after you, holding on to me
There's an aching in my heart, it's a tragedy
Dancing in the dark, love's abandoned me
Oh, and no-one can see, it's a tragedy
Oh, hauling after you, holding on to me
There's an aching in my heart, it's a tragedy
Dancing in the dark, love's abandoned me
Oh, and no-one can see, it's a tragedy
Oh, it's a tragedy
Mmm, it's a tragedy
(Aching in my heart
It's a tragedy) Tragedy!
Aching in my heart, oh
It's a tragedy, oh, it's a tragedy!
Aching in my heart
Oh, it's a tragedy
Aching in my heart
It's a tragedy, tragedy!
Aching in my heart, tragedy
It's a tragedy
The lyrics of "It's A Tragedy" by Chris Norman reflect the pain of lost love and the fear of being hurt again. The opening lines convey the singer's vulnerability as he tries to hold on to his heart and not give in to the ache. However, he knows that he has been "burned before" and has the power to protect himself. The chorus speaks of a deep longing for someone who is not reciprocating his feelings. He feels as though he is "hauling after" this person, holding on to the hope of being loved in return. The use of the word "tragedy" implies that this situation is not just a simple disappointment, but a painful, devastating loss.
The second verse continues to detail the singer's heartache as he feels as though he has been abandoned by love. He tries to hold on to the hope that someone will see his pain and reach out to him, but ultimately, he is left in despair. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of the singer's feelings of longing and despair, as he continues to feel the ache in his heart even as he sings the final lines.
Overall, the theme of the song is one of unrequited love and the emotional pain that comes with it. The lyrics are simple but convey a powerful sense of longing and despair. The singer's vulnerability and fear of being hurt again are palpable, making the listener empathize with his pain.
Line by Line Meaning
There's an aching in my heart
I feel a deep sadness and pain in my heart.
I'm trying not to lose it
I'm attempting to control and manage my emotions to prevent myself from breaking down.
'Cause I've been burned before
I've experienced emotional pain in the past.
And I know how to use it
Because of my previous experiences with pain, I know how to protect myself from being hurt again.
Oh, if you lose control
If you let yourself become too emotional and lose your sense of judgment,
Capture my heart, imprison my soul
I will be vulnerable to you and you will have a lot of power over me.
Oh, hauling after you, holding on to me
I'm chasing after you and holding on to my hope of having a relationship with you.
It's a tragedy, dancing in the dark
It's a sad situation that feels like it's happening in the shadows, unseen by others.
Love's abandoned me, oh, and no-one can see
I feel alone and helpless because love has let me down, and others cannot see the depth of my pain.
Oh, it's a tragedy
The situation feels like a tragedy.
Mmm...
A pause in the contemplation of the tragedy.
Aching in my heart
The deep sadness and pain is still present.
Hauling after you, holding on to me
I'm still pursuing you and holding on to my hope.
Dancing in the dark, love's abandoned me
It feels like love has turned its back on me, and I'm alone in the shadows.
Oh, and no-one can see, it's a tragedy
Others cannot understand the depth of the pain I'm experiencing. It feels like a tragedy.
Tragedy!
An exclamation that the situation is truly a tragedy.
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