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.
Fallen Angel
Midge Ure Lyrics
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Nothing to say 'bout what life has done to you
Cradle your young head safe in my bed
And I will help pull you through
Listen to every word I said to you
And then you'll know it's true
When you look inside
Take me home
My fallen angel
I will make you shine
I can soothe your soul
Open your eyes
To all the wonderful days waiting there for you
Listen to every word I say to you
And then you'll know it's true
When you look inside
Love can turn you onto anything you want to
Take me home
My fallen angel (hahahaha)
I will make you shine
I can soothe your soul
So take me home (ahahahaaa)
My fallen angel
(Hahahaha)
Take me home
My fallen angel (hahahaha)
I will make you shine
I can soothe your soul
So take me home
Oh fallen angel (hahahaha)
I will make you shine
I will soothe your (soul...) soul (hahahaha)
So take me home, oh fallen angel (hahahaha)
My fallen angel (hahaha)
Ohohooo - fallen angel (haaa)
Fallen angel (hahahaha)
The lyrics of "Fallen Angel" by Midge Ure are about providing solace and comfort to someone who has suffered through difficult times in life. The opening lines, "Hush with your talk now, nothing to say 'bout what life has done to you," suggest that the person in question is struggling to cope with the challenges that they have encountered. The singer offers to "cradle your young head safe in my bed" in order to help them "pull through." The imagery here connotes a sense of parental care and protection: the person being addressed is like a child, in need of guidance and support to deal with the difficulties of the world.
The lyrics then shift to a more upbeat and positive tone. The singer exhorts their listener to "'open your eyes' to all the wonderful days waiting there for you." The repetition of the phrase "take me home, my fallen angel" reinforces the idea that the singer is a kind of guardian angel, offering comfort and protection to someone in need. The repeated chorus, "I will make you shine, I can soothe your soul," suggests that the singer is capable of bringing light and positivity into the life of their listener.
Overall, the song is about finding hope and positivity in the face of difficult circumstances. It conveys a sense of compassion and empathy for those who have experienced hardship, and offers a kind of emotional solace through the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush with your talk now
Be quiet now and stop complaining
Nothing to say 'bout what life has done to you
There is nothing to say about how life has affected you
Cradle your young head safe in my bed
Let me hold you and comfort you in my arms
And I will help pull you through
I will help you get past your troubles and difficulties
Listen to every word I said to you
Pay attention to what I am advising you
And then you'll know it's true
If you listen to my words, you will realize that they are true
When you look inside
When you explore your own thoughts and feelings
Love can turn you onto anything you want to
Love has the power to inspire and motivate you to achieve anything
Take me home
Let me be your comforting companion
My fallen angel
My beloved, who has fallen into a tough situation
I will make you shine
I will help you to feel and appear impressive and successful
I can soothe your soul
I can provide you with comfort and consolation
Open your eyes
Start noticing the wonders and happiness in your life
To all the wonderful days waiting there for you
To all the amazing moments and good things that might come your way
So take me home (ahahahaaa)
So let me be there for you
Oh fallen angel
Oh my loved one who has fallen into difficulties
Ohohooo - fallen angel
Ohohooo - my beloved one who has gone astray
Fallen angel
A person who has lost their way in life and needs help to get back on track
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC BAZILIAN, ERIC M BAZILIAN, MIDGE URE, RICHARD FELDMAN
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