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.
Personal Heaven
Midge Ure Lyrics
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for every hope that finds a home,
every creature in the sea -
it's all in me.
All the wishing in the world
that comes to something good,
every thought that should be free -
[Chorus:]
The sun and the rain
that falls from above
My personal heaven
A word on the wind
with a whisper of love
My personal home
All in all, all in one
Heaven
For every wish upon a star,
for every hand upon a heart,
for every eye thats lost a tear -
it's all in me
A flower taken from a dream,
given back to mother earth
to nourish everything you fear -
it's all in me
[Chorus]
The seed that seals the future
is the love that gives love life
Oh, the answer to this story
is all in me
[Chorus:]
Oh oh, my personal heaven
Oh oh, my personal home
...
All in all, all in one
Heaven
Midge Ure's song "Personal Heaven" offers a message of hope and inspiration to listeners. The lyrics speak of the interconnectedness of all living things and the idea that every individual possesses the power to create their own personal heaven. The opening lines, "For every bird that finds the sky, for every hope that finds a home, every creature in the sea - it's all in me," suggest that the beauty and wonder of the natural world are reflected within us as human beings. The song asserts that we each have the ability to create a positive impact on the world around us, and that our hopes, dreams, and desires have the power to create a sense of personal fulfillment and happiness.
The chorus emphasizes this message, stating that the sun, the rain, the wind, and love all contribute to our personal heaven, and that this sense of peace and contentment is available to everyone. The line "All in all, all in one Heaven" emphasizes the idea that we are all interconnected and that our individual happiness is tied to the happiness of those around us. Through the final verse, the song suggests that love is the key to unlocking this personal heaven, and that by giving back to the earth and nourishing the things we fear, we can create a positive future for ourselves and those we care about.
Overall, "Personal Heaven" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to find happiness and fulfillment within themselves, while also acknowledging the importance of love and connection with others. Its message of hope and positivity is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world or to make sense of life's complexities.
Line by Line Meaning
For every bird that finds the sky,
Every living being that finds freedom and purpose is within me.
for every hope that finds a home,
Every dream that is fulfilled is within me.
every creature in the sea -
Every being that exists in the mysterious depths is within me.
it's all in me.
Everything that exists out there is also within me.
All the wishing in the world
All of the hopes and wishes that people have,
that comes to something good,
That can manifest into something that is positive,
every thought that should be free -
All of the ideas that people have that should be expressed without limits,
it's all in me.
Are also within me.
The sun and the rain
All of the blessings that nature brings,
that falls from above
That shower the earth with abundance,
My personal heaven
Are my own personal paradise.
A word on the wind
A message carried by the breeze,
with a whisper of love
Filled with sweet sentiments of affection,
My personal home
Is my sanctuary and my safe haven.
All in all, all in one
All of these things are connected and part of a greater whole.
Heaven
My ultimate destination and goal.
For every wish upon a star,
Every dream or hope that is made upon a star,
for every hand upon a heart,
For every person who has expressed their emotions,
for every eye thats lost a tear -
For every person who has experienced pain and suffering,
it's all in me
All of these experiences and emotions are within me.
A flower taken from a dream,
A beautiful image that was once only a thought,
given back to mother earth
Returned to the source of all creation,
to nourish everything you fear -
To help overcome any fears and doubts that may exist,
it's all in me
All of these experiences and emotions are within me.
The seed that seals the future
The beginnings that shape the outcome of everything,
is the love that gives love life
Is the love that brings life and energy to everything that exists,
Oh, the answer to this story
The resolution to the mystery of existence,
is all in me
Can only be discovered within myself.
Oh oh, my personal heaven
My own paradise that only I can create,
Oh oh, my personal home
The only place where I can truly be at peace,
...
All in all, all in one
Everything is connected and part of a greater whole.
Heaven
My ultimate destination and goal.
Contributed by Gabriella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nickname6279
Wer hat schon die Ehre, mit DEM Midge Ure einen Song machen zu dürfen? Ganz großes like
@IainHamilton
Claudia has such a beautiful voice!👍
@elawiechno2339
Cudowni♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
@cheez6928
Great harmony! You two sound great together. A Heavenly song. Looking forward to more listening.
@abby.carbery
Absolutely gorgeous!💕
@Carismystic
Lovely video and it is true that if we all try to live in harmony with each other we can make this world a better place to live in.
@andreykamaleev603
Шикарный вокал дуэтом получился!!!
@tattguy927
AWESOME!!!! New Classic. Perfect balance of vocals & music!!
@paulboulter7823
great voices together..love this song!!
@Barbara53063
I love you M.U. It*s your heavenly voice first,than all the rest of the legends..for this couple of centuries of my life..till the end of time!!! J