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.
That Certain Smile
Midge Ure Lyrics
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A perfect world in my minds eye and oh
The face that's watching me tonight - has me -
Falling for that certain smile.
Hold your hand up
swear to God
Help me to believe
because for all
The words you said to me tonight - has me -
Falling for that certain smile -
Falling for that certain smile.
Take my tears and smile for me
it's love.
Take my soul
my heart
my fears for oh
The way you're touching me tonight - has me -
Falling for that certain smile.
Bring me passion
bring me lust or love.
Bring me only truth
because for all
The times you said to me tonight - have me -
Falling for that certain smile -
Falling for that certain smile -
Falling for that certain smile -
In Midge Ure's song "That Certain Smile," the singer is deeply and completely enamored with someone. The lyrics are filled with a sense of longing, passion, and desire as the singer tries to convince himself and his lover that they are in love. The opening lines, "Cross your heart and hope to die it's love / A perfect world in my mind's eye and oh," set the tone for the song. The singer is trying to convince himself of the truth of his emotions, and he looks to his lover for affirmation.
Throughout the song, the singer discusses the power of his lover's smile. He is "falling for that certain smile" and is utterly captivated by it. He pleads with his lover to show him that their love is real, to "hold your hand up / swear to God it's love." The singer acknowledges that there are doubts and fears in any relationship, but he hopes that his lover will help him "believe." He needs reassurance that their love is not just a fleeting passion, but something real and enduring.
As the song closes, the singer emphasizes the importance of honesty, passion, and truth in their relationship. He wants his lover to "bring me passion / bring me lust or love" but also wants them to bring only the truth. Despite any struggles or doubts, the singer is "falling for that certain smile" and is willing to give everything he has to make their love work.
Line by Line Meaning
Cross your heart and hope to die it's love.
Swear to me that you love me, and mean it with all your heart.
A perfect world in my minds eye and oh
When I close my eyes and picture the perfect world, it includes you.
The face that's watching me tonight - has me -
Falling for that certain smile.
Your face, with that special smile, is making me fall for you.
Hold your hand up
swear to God
it's love.
Promise me, with all your faith, that what we have is true love.
Help me to believe
because for all
The words you said to me tonight - has me -
Falling for that certain smile -
I want to trust you, but I need your help. Your words tonight, along with that special smile, are making me fall for you.
Take my tears and smile for me
it's love.
When I cry, smile for me and let me know that it's because we love each other.
Take my soul
my heart
my fears for oh
Give me your all, your soul, your heart, and let me take away your fears.
The way you're touching me tonight - has me -
Falling for that certain smile.
The way you touch me tonight, along with that special smile, is making me fall deeper for you.
Bring me passion
bring me lust or love.
Bring me only truth
because for all
The times you said to me tonight - have me -
Falling for that certain smile -
Falling for that certain smile -
Falling for that certain smile -
Give me all your passion and love, and be truthful with me. All the times you've spoken to me tonight have made me fall harder for that special smile.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL MITCHELL, MIDGE URE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joanneyoung8571
I’d forgotten all about this song…. What a beauty
@BritishRG
The Great Midge Ure
@ianwright7153
massively underrated song
@magnusydhag035
The dance moves and the aesthetics of the 80’s… I love it and I miss the simplicity of that era. I miss it very much 😢
@rw8733
Born January 1965. The 80s were a great time to be young.
@magnusydhag035
@@rw8733 Born 67 and absolutely hate what the world has become.
@rw8733
@@magnusydhag035 I agree. Better times, for sure.
@mariannew2318
Loved this song when Midge released it. I played it over and over all day. I'm glad I found it again!! ♥️🎶
@lorenzadedea4330
TI AMO MIDGE URE❤
@damienspurs147
Midge ure and ultravox made beautiful music 💖