Things kicked into high gear when he replaced John Foxx as the singer of the famous electronic music group Ultravox in 1979. Shortly afterwards, the New Wave band had a huge U.K. hit with "Vienna", and it became one of Britain's most popular groups for several years. As well, later that year, Ure also formed the band Visage. In 1980, Ure and Thin Lizzy leader Phil Lynott co-wrote Lynott's biggest solo hit, titled "Yellow Pearl". A re-recording of the song done in 1981 was used as the theme for 'Top of the Pops', a music-centered television series.
In 1984, Ure co-wrote, with Bob Geldof, the Band Aid hit, "Do They Know It's Christmas?". He was one of the few featured stars who did not sing solo on the recording. The following year, Ure scored his one and only solo U.K. number one single with "If I Was", a wistful track that's since been considered his 'signature song'. This was followed by an album titled 'The Gift'. With Ure's mind clearly on other matters, Ultravox took second place and soon dissolved.
Ure's solo career continued into the 90s with sporadic success. However, "Breathe" was an international hit single, helped by its inclusion in a TV advertising campaign for Swatch watches. Ultravox songs with his work remained popular among many electronic music fans.
Ure more recently organized the Live 8 concerts with Bob Geldof with the aim of pressuring G8 leaders into following his recipe for ending world poverty. In 2005 he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to music and charity.
Ure has been married twice: to actress and writer Annabel Giles (with whom he has one daughter, Molly) and to Sheridan Ure (with whom he has three daughters, Kitty, Ruby and Flossie).
His daughter Molly has followed her father into the music industry, as the guitarist and vocalist of all-girl group The Faders.
Dancing With Tears in My Eyes
Midge Ure Lyrics
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Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's five and I'm driving home again
It's hard to believe that it's my last time
The man on the wireless cries again
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's late and I'm with my love alone
We drink to forget the coming storm
We love to the sound of our favourite song
Over and over
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's time and we're in each other's arms
It's time but I don't think we really care
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Midge Ure's "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes," is a poignant elegy for a world that fell apart, and a mournful reflection on love that died. The opening lines, "Dancing with tears in my eyes, Weeping for the memory of a life gone by," speaks of a profound loss, where the person is reminiscing about a life that is gone and can never be recaptured. The song seems to be set in a post-apocalyptic world, with the radio announcer informing the people that there is no hope, and it's over. This is reinforced by the line, "we drink to forget the coming storm."
The chorus, "Dancing with tears in my eyes, Weeping for the memory of a life gone by, Dancing with tears in my eyes, Living out a memory of a love that died," is a powerful example of how the song reflects on a past that is no longer present, where the memory of loss, and death is so overwhelming that people escape by dancing. The lyrics are a reminder that even in times of tragedy, human beings will always search for joy and beauty, even if it is only for a moment.
Overall, Midge Ure's "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes," is a beautiful, emotional song that explores loss and the human desire to find comfort and solace in the face of tragedy.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Expressing the deep sadness and pain of the singer by visualizing tears trickling down their face while they dance.
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Crying out loud for the past that is long gone, which is extremely painful to bear.
Living out a memory of a love that died
The singer is reliving the memory of a love that is no more, which is tremendously hurtful.
It's five and I'm driving home again
It is 5 o'clock and the artist is heading back home, possibly for the last time.
It's hard to believe that it's my last time
The artist is finding it challenging to accept that this could be the last time they will be making the journey back home.
The man on the wireless cries again
The person on the radio is weeping or expressing sorrow again, which distresses the singer.
It's over, it's over
The radio station is ending its transmission, marking the end of something significant and meaningful.
It's late and I'm with my love alone
It is late and the artist is with their beloved, with no one else around.
We drink to forget the coming storm
The artist and their lover are drinking to numb their pain or worries about an impending danger or threat.
We love to the sound of our favourite song
The couple is expressing their love while listening to their favorite track.
Over and over
The couple is repeatedly listening to their favorite track, possibly to cherish the moment or to escape reality.
It's time and we're in each other's arms
It is time to say goodbye, and the couple is holding each other tightly.
It's time but I don't think we really care
Although it's time to say goodbye, the couple doesn't seem to be affected by it as they are lost in the moment.
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
The singer is crying out loud for the past that is long gone, which is extremely painful to bear.
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
The singer is crying out loud for the past that is long gone, which is extremely painful to bear.
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Expressing the deep sadness and pain of the artist by visualizing tears trickling down their face while they dance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER THOMAS ALLEN, MIDGE URE, WARREN REGINALD CANN, WILLIAM CURRIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's five and I'm driving home again
It's hard to believe that it's my last time
The man on the wireless cries again
It's over, it's over
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's late and I'm with my love alone
We drink to forget the coming storm
We love to the sound of our favourite song
Over and over
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's time and we're in each other's arms
It's time but I don't think we really care
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Christopher Thomas Allen / Midge Ure / Warren Reginald Cann / William Currie
Dancing With Tears in My Eyes lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc
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Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's five and I'm driving home again
It's hard to believe that it's my last time
The man on the wireless cries again
It's over, it's over
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's late and I'm with my love alone
We drink to forget the coming storm
We love to the sound of our favourite song
Over and over
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Living out a memory of a love that died
It's time and we're in each other's arms
It's time but I don't think we really care
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Weeping for the memory of a life gone by
Dancing with tears in my eyes
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@c.7959
If I could have looked like anyone back then it would have been midgey boy.
Just my luck I look like the cunt looks now and I'm ten years younger 😂😂
As another famous Scots /Multi national fella once said - Id still crawl 500 miles through broken glass tae use the cunt's shite fur toothpaste😁.😎
LLLOVE Ultravox 😁
@c.7959
NIAGW Though.
@c.7959
Shit! Ye canny say that these days... True all the same
@maryeverett7303
Thanks for the music
@anniebieber19
♡♡♡♡♡♡
@josealeman4890
Only 80s music can make you want to dance even during the end of the world..
@gonnahavemesomefun
😂😂😂👏👏👏
@ivang.grajalesmelian7150
Indeed
@nataliabastianelli
Dancing under the Rain of this Historical Times...❤