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.
Just For You
Midge Ure Lyrics
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Just for you I could walk the oceans
I would cross all divides
To satisfy your whims and notions
For you I could change
Just for you I could beat the system
I could take every blow
And if you want I'd chase the world away
And when you cry I'd kiss the tears away
Just for you I would cry
Just for you I would fall down to my knees
And pray that I
Could raise a love that's fit to please you
And if you're lonely I will be with you
If you're in doubt I'll tell you what to do
I'll take your hand and I will lead you through
I'd give my very soul to be with you
And when infatuation fades
I will still be by your side
I will be there when you call
There's not one thing I wouldn't do
That I couldn't do at all
That I wouldn't do at all
Just for you I would change
Just for you I would break the system
I would take every blow
Survive upon a poor man's wisdom
In Midge Ure's song "Just for You," the vocalist is expressing his willingness to do anything for his beloved. He describes how he could fly or walk the oceans just to meet her needs and satisfy her desires. He mentions how he is ready to change himself to match her expectations and beat the system. The singer even talks about being willing to survive every blow and setback by relying on a poor man's wisdom. His affection for this person seems to know no bounds, and he would do everything possible to please her.
Further, he talks about how he would even cry or fall down to his knees for her. The artist promises to raise a love that's fit to please her and would be with her even if she's lonely or in doubt. He expresses the willingness to take her hand and lead her through any situation. The song represents a deep affection for his partner and shows the extent to which he is willing to go to provide her with the love and care she deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
Just for you I could fly
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means going against the laws of nature
Just for you I could walk the oceans
I am willing to go to great lengths, even if it means crossing vast oceans for your sake
I would cross all divides
I am willing to overcome all obstacles and barriers to make you happy
To satisfy your whims and notions
I am willing to do whatever it takes to meet your desires and fulfill your every wish
For you I could change
I am willing to change who I am just to make you happy
Just for you I could beat the system
I am willing to go against the norm and do whatever it takes to make you happy
I could take every blow
I am willing to endure any pain or hardship, regardless of the cause
Survive upon a poor man's wisdom
I am willing to make do with whatever resources I have to survive and be there for you
And if you want I'd chase the world away
I am willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means isolating ourselves from the world
And when you cry I'd kiss the tears away
I am willing to comfort you and do whatever it takes to make you feel better, even if it means wiping away your tears with my lips
Just for you I would cry
I am willing to express my emotions and shed tears for you
Just for you I would fall down to my knees
I am willing to show my devotion and worship you, even if it means humbling myself and kneeling before you
And pray that I could raise a love that's fit to please you
I am willing to pray that our love will be strong and pleasing to you, and work towards making it so
And if you're lonely I will be with you
I am willing to stay by your side and support you, even if you are feeling lonely
If you're in doubt I'll tell you what to do
I am willing to offer guidance and support, even if you are unsure of yourself
I'll take your hand and I will lead you through
I am willing to take the lead and guide you, even if it means taking you out of your comfort zone
I'd give my very soul to be with you
My love for you is so strong that I am willing to give up everything, even my soul, to be with you
And when infatuation fades
Even as our relationship matures and the initial spark fades, I will still be here for you
I will still be by your side
I will continue to support and love you, no matter what happens
I will be there when you call
I will always be ready and available for you when you need me
There's not one thing I wouldn't do
There are no limits to what I am willing to do for you
That I couldn't do at all
There is nothing I am incapable of doing for you
Just for you I would change
I am willing to change myself to fit your needs and desires
Just for you I would break the system
I am willing to go against the established norms and rules for your sake
I would take every blow
I am willing to endure any pain or difficulty for our relationship to work
Survive upon a poor man's wisdom
I am willing to be resourceful and make do with what I have to survive and thrive in our relationship
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.