Midnight Star was a synth-funk group that had a string of R&B hits in the '… Read Full Bio ↴Midnight Star was a synth-funk group that had a string of R&B hits in the '80s.

The group was formed in 1976 at Kentucky State University by the Calloway brothers (trumpeter Reginald, and trombone player Vincent), with vocalist Belinda Lipscomb. Signing to RCA Records, they released their first album, The Beginning in 1980, with a host of studio musicians. In 1982, they moved to SOLAR Records, and releasing a second album, Victory now with a real band behind them (guitarist Melvin Gentry, bassist Kenneth Gant, drummer Bobby Lovelace, multi-instrumentalist Bill Simmons and keyboard player Bo Watson).

Due to the Calloways' production skills, it didn't take long for Midnight Star to connect with black listeners, hitting the R&B charts with early singles like "Hot Spot" and "I've Been Watching You." Their fourth album, No Parking on the Dance Floor released in 1983, took them to the top of the charts with the first single, "Freak-A-Zoid," which went to number two, on the R&B charts and propelled the album to platinum status. Their next album, Planetary Invasion was almost as big, going platinum again and making the pop Top 20 and the number one spot on the R&B charts with its first single, "Operator."

In 1986, they came out with their sixth album, Headlines, which was their third album to sell at least gold. It was not to be their last, as the Calloways departed in 1988. The group retooled, now down to seven members they produced and recorded their self-titled Midnight Star album. The single "Don't Rock the Boat" featured a rap by Ecstasy from the group Whodini. It would reach number 3 on the R&B charts. The album would also be certified gold.

In 1990 the band recorded Work It Out, their last album for Solar Records with internal problems between the distributor and record label the project was doomed. One of the standout tracks was called "Money Can't Buy You Love" a Belinda Lipscomb composition.

After 13 years of recording, touring, dealing with band issues, and label politics the group took a
long over due hiatus. They remained active in the business doing individual projects with Melvin Gentry and Bo Watson creating the production team "Bo & McArthur" writing, recording, and producing hits for Shanice Wilson and Toni Braxton. Bo also served as Music Director for Babyface on MTV Unplugged concert series and CD recording that featured Stevie Wonder and Eric Clapton.

Belinda Lipscomb found success singing on Emmy nominated TV and Radio commerials. She also landed lead roles in several musicals and gospel plays. Bassist Kenneth Gant became a record producer and executive for an LA based label. Bobby Lovelace and Bill Simmons worked on many music and media related projects. Jeff Cooper decided to retire from performing and create a music publication dedicated to educating young music hopefuls about the pros and cons of the music industry.

After a few years, the members began calling each other to see how they were doing. It became obvious during those conversations that the performing bug had hit them. It was time to give themselves and fans what they all were missing, a Midnight Star Reunion. The band quickly reformed and were back out on the concert circuit. In 1999 Capitol Records/Right Stuff released Midnight Star "Anniversary Collection" this CD covered many of their past hits. It also gave the band the opportunity to contribute a brand new "Slow Jam Live" and Freak-A-Zoid track for the CD.

In 2002 the band released their first album in over 12 years, entitled "15th Avenue. Today the band continues to perform for audiences all over the world. You can catch up with the band on their website.
www.midnightstarband.com

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Love of My Life
Midnight Star Lyrics

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Written in these walls are the stories
That I can't explain
I leave my heart open
But it stays right here empty for days

She told me in the morning
She don't feel the same about us in her bones
It seems to me that when I die

These words will be written on my stone

And I'll be gone gone tonight
The ground beneath my feet is open wide
The way that I've been holdin' on too tight
With nothing in between

The story of my life, I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life I give her hope
I spend her love
Until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

Written on these walls
Are the colors that I can't change
Leave my heart open
But it stays right here in its cage

I know that in the morning now
I see us in the light upon a hill
Althought I am broken
My heart is untamed, still

And I'll be gone gone tonight
The fire beneath my feet is burning bright
The way that I've been holdin' on so tight
With nothing in between

The story of my life I, take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life I give her hope
I spend her love
Until she's broke inside
The story of my life (the story of, the story of)

And I've been waiting for this time to come around
But baby running after you
Is like chasing the clouds

The story of my life, I take her home
I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Is frozen

The story of my life
I give her hope (give her hope)
I spend her love
Until she's broke inside (until she's broke inside)

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
The story of my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Midnight Star's song Love of My Life recount the story of someone who is deeply in love but struggling to hold onto it. The opening lines, "Written in these walls are the stories that I can't explain," suggest that the storyteller is haunted by something that he cannot articulate, something that has happened in the past that is affecting his current relationship. He leaves his heart open, but it remains empty for days; he is vulnerable, yet he is not being reciprocated.

In the chorus, the storyteller describes how he takes his love home and drives all night to keep her warm, cherishing every moment as time seems to freeze. However, as the verses progress, he reveals that his love is not being returned in the same way, and he spends all of her love until she is completely broke inside. The lyrics also suggest that the storyteller is aware of a great sense of impending loss; he fears that when he dies, "these words will be written on my stone."

The final lines of the song, "And I've been waiting for this time to come around, but baby running after you is like chasing the clouds," suggest that despite his best efforts, the storyteller knows that his love is ultimately unattainable. He has romanticized the relationship so much that he feels like he is chasing something impossible.

Overall, the song's lyrics are a poignant exploration of the pain and uncertainty that can accompany love. It highlights the idea that love is not always reciprocated, and that the stories we carry with us can affect our relationships deeply.

Line by Line Meaning

Written in these walls are the stories
The memories and experiences that I have gathered over time are embedded deep within me

That I can't explain
But there are certain events and emotions that I cannot comprehend or find the right words to describe

I leave my heart open
Despite this, I continue to be vulnerable and open to love

But it stays right here empty for days
But often, my heart remains unfulfilled and lonely for extended periods of time

She told me in the morning
One day, she confessed to me in the morning

She don't feel the same about us in her bones
That she doesn't feel the same way about our relationship at a very deep level

It seems to me that when I die
It feels like when I eventually pass away

These words will be written on my stone
These emotions and experiences will be etched into history as a permanent part of who I was

And I'll be gone gone tonight
And tonight, I'll be gone

The ground beneath my feet is open wide
As I embark upon this new chapter, everything feels uncertain and unfamiliar

The way that I've been holdin' on too tight
I realize that I've been clinging to certain people and experiences far too tightly

With nothing in between
Despite this close proximity, there is nothing that truly connects us

The story of my life, I take her home
My life's journey involves me bringing her back to my place of comfort and safety

I drive all night to keep her warm and time
I go great lengths to protect and care for her, even if it means sacrificing my own time and energy

Is frozen (the story of, the story of)
Our tale is encapsulated in this moment, as if it has been paused in time indefinitely

The story of my life I give her hope
Through all of this, I try to provide her with a sense of comfort and optimism

I spend her love
Even if it costs me all the love and resources that I have for myself

Until she's broke inside
Until it ultimately wears her down and leaves her feeling broken and empty

Written on these walls
As I reflect on my life's events

Are the colors that I can't change
I cannot alter certain experiences or emotions that I went through

Leave my heart open
Still, I choose to remain vulnerable and open to future love

But it stays right here in its cage
But there are times when my heart is trapped and unable to experience love

I know that in the morning now
Now, I know that when I wake up in the morning

I see us in the light upon a hill
I can picture us, happy and in love, in a bright and hopeful future

Although I am broken
Despite the hardships and pain that I have faced

My heart is untamed, still
I refuse to let my heart become numb or shut down completely

And I've been waiting for this time to come around
For a long time, I've been eagerly anticipating this moment

But baby running after you
But chasing after you

Is like chasing the clouds
Feels like a futile and impossible task

The story of my life I, take her home
My life's journey continues as I guide her to a place of safety and comfort

I drive all night to keep her warm and time
Even if it means traversing great distances and sacrificing my own well-being

The story of my life
The culmination of all my experiences and emotions so far

I give her hope (give her hope)
I try to instill within her a sense of optimism and positivity

I spend her love
Even if it costs me all the love and resources that I have for myself

Until she's broke inside (until she's broke inside)
Until it ultimately wears her down and leaves her feeling broken and empty

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
My life's journey thus far, encapsulated in this story

The story of my life
The culmination of all my experiences and emotions so far

The story of my life (the story of, the story of)
My life's journey thus far, encapsulated in this story

The story of my life
The culmination of all my experiences and emotions so far

Writer(s): Madukwu Chinwah, Glenn Standridge, Erica Wright, James Poyser, Robert Ozuna, Raphael Saadiq, Lynn Rashid

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