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.
Little One
Midge Ure Lyrics
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My only one, oho my little one
Blessed with the gifts that delight me
My only one, oho my little one
Making the waves that surround me
Lost in a sea of constant change
Caught in an ocean that drowns me
Have carried me away
No explanation meets
The way you make me feel
I fall each time you come
Bring me the heat that excites me
My only one, oho my little one
Blessed with the gifts that delight me
My only one, oho my little one
Some days I felt so hollow
I never knew feelings ran so deep (deep)
Those days were hard to follow
They'd come and go, like waves
They'd carry me away
The memories I hold
Sad monuments to love
Tumble as you come
Bring me the heat that excites me
My only one, oho my little one
Blessed with the gifts that delight me
My only one, oho my little one
Now I seem to understand
My helplessness at your command
No one else could make me feel so alive
Now I wait to bend and yield
To the sensual world that you've revealed
Nothing else could make me feel so alive
My little one
The memories I hold
My monuments to love
Tumble as you come
Bring me the heat that excites me
My only one, oho my little one
Blessed with the gifts that delight me
My only one, oho my little one
Bring me the heat that excites me
My only one, oho my little one
Blessed with the gifts that delight me
My only one, oho my little one
Bring me the heat that excites me
My only one, oho my little one
Blessed with the gifts that delight me
My only one, oho my little one
The lyrics to Midge Ure's song "Little One" express the singer's intense desire for their love interest. They describe the heat and excitement that this person brings to their life, and the gifts that bring them delight. The singer is lost in a sea of change and has felt hollow at times, but they feel alive and empowered when they are with their "little one". The singer seems to be in awe of the other person's power over them, referring to their helplessness at their command. The last line of the song, "bring me the heat that excites me, my only one, oho my little one, blessed with the gifts that delight me", is repeated four times, reinforcing the idea that the singer is completely enamored with this person.
Overall, "Little One" is a romantic ode to the power of love and the intense feelings that it can inspire. The lyrics are passionate and full of emotion, painting a vivid picture of the singer's love for their partner. The song showcases Midge Ure's ability to write stirring and heartfelt lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Bring me the heat that excites me
I want to feel that fire inside of me
My only one, oho my little one
You are the only one who can ignite this passion in me
Blessed with the gifts that delight me
You have a special talent for making me happy
Making the waves that surround me
You have a powerful influence on my life
Lost in a sea of constant change
I feel like I am drowning in the chaos of the world
Caught in an ocean that drowns me
I am struggling to stay afloat and find my footing
They come and go, these waves
Life is full of ups and downs
Have carried me away
I have been swept off my feet
No explanation meets
There are no words to describe my feelings for you
The way you make me feel
You have a profound effect on my emotions
I fall each time you come
I am drawn to you and I am powerless to resist you
Some days I felt so hollow
There were times when I felt empty and alone
I never knew feelings ran so deep (deep)
I was surprised to discover that I had such intense emotions
Those days were hard to follow
It was difficult to navigate through my emotions
The memories I hold
I have memories of past loves
Sad monuments to love
These memories are bittersweet and serve as a symbol of my past relationships
Tumble as you come
These memories no longer matter when you are around
Now I seem to understand
I have come to realize something important
My helplessness at your command
I am powerless in your presence
No one else could make me feel so alive
You bring me to life in a way that no one else can
Now I wait to bend and yield
I am ready to give in to my desires
To the sensual world that you've revealed
You have opened my eyes to a new world of passion and desire
My little one
You are my love, my world, and my everything
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@Asukenick
This album deserves more credit.
@quantumofhate
yes a very great song/tune,Midge is one of the all time greats,why can't they see that?
@nickolawinslet8254
Gorgeous, and stunning and breathtaking what was sung from the soul.
@1967stones
Altho my daughter was born in 1999, this will always be my song to her.
@michaljaklik4657
Beautiful song
@michaelpallett4434
!i! Met him and the rest of Ultravox 2012 really nice bunch of people !i!
@michaljaklik4657
In London?