[edit] Career
Wariner began performing as a youth in his father's band and in local clubs. In 1971, he was hired as a bassist for Dottie West's band. He also worked heavily with Chet Atkins (one of his childhood influences) and he played with Bob Luman's band.
His first major recording contract was with RCA Records in 1978. His first single releases failed to chart in the top 40 of Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart, although the song "I'm Already Taken" was re-released in 1999, peaking at #3 that year. His first No. 1 hit came in December, 1981, with "All Roads Lead to You."
However, his real popularity didn't take off until the mid-1980s, when he began recording for MCA Records. During his six-year stint with MCA, he scored 19 consecutive top 10 hits, eight of them going to No. 1 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart. The most successful of those songs included "Some Fools Never Learn" (1985, his second No. 1 hit), "What I Didn't Do" (1985), "You Can Dream of Me" (1986), "Lynda" (1987) and "I Got Dreams" (1989).
In the early 1990s, Wariner continued his success with Arista Records, with several of his songs reaching the top 10. But his success soon tapered off, as radio programmers became more interested in newer performers.
Wariner, however, continued to maintain his popularity through his instrumental talents. One example was 1991's "Restless," a collaboration with Ricky Skaggs, Vince Gill and Mark O'Connor (from O'Connor's album The New Nashville Cats). "Restless" won Wariner (as well as Skaggs and Gill) his first Grammy Award in 1991 for Best Country Vocal Collaboration. In 1996, Wariner released an album of all instrumental tracks called No More Mr. Nice Guy. Though well-received by critics, it proved to be Wariner's last album for Arista.
Wariner also remained in the public eye with his songwriting talents. His composition, "Longneck Bottle" (a No. 1 hit by Garth Brooks), along with a No. 1 duet from early 1998 with singer Anita Cochran called "What If I Said" (his first No. 1 in more than eight years) reinvigorated Wariner's career.
The highlight of Wariner's career came in the spring of 1998. Now recording for Capitol Records, his song "Holes in the Floor of Heaven" - a song about dealing with grief of close friends and relatives - promptly shot to No. 2 and won the Country Music Association awards for Single of the Year and Song of the Year.
Wariner also collaborated with other well-known singers and songwriters, including Clint Black and Bill Anderson; he also scored several more hits, most notably 1999's "Two Teardrops" and "I'm Already Taken" (the latter a re-recording of his 1978 debut release).
[edit] Discography
Main article: Steve Wariner discography
[edit] External links
The Official Fan Club Website
Grand Ole Opry Bio
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Midnight Fire
Steve Wariner Lyrics
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Burning holes in the heart of the night
Once the flames are burning bright
There's no running from the light
Of the midnight fire
Impatience got a hold of us now
We're fighting but we're losing ground somehow
And our hearts are filled with doubt
But the fire's getting hotter and we just can't put it out
Midnight fire, loves sweet desire
Burning holes in the heart of the night
Once the flames are burning bright
There's no running from the light
Of the midnight fire
In the daylight we never touched like this
There's a magic in the night we can't resist
There's a danger in the darkness knowing only shadows see
That [Incomprehensible] fire we're building is controlling you and me
Just won't set us free
Midnight fire loves sweet desire
Burning holes in the heart of the night
Once the flames are burning bright
There's no running from the light
Of the midnight fire
In “Midnight Fire,” Steve Wariner sings about a passionate and irresistible love that two people can’t resist even though they know it might not be the best thing for them. The phrase “midnight fire” refers to the intense feelings that are burning inside them, as they engage in a secret affair that they know is potentially dangerous but they can’t stop themselves. From the beginning of the song, it’s clear that the attraction between the two people is very powerful, as he describes it as a “sweet desire” that burns holes in the heart of the night.
The lyrics suggest that the couple is possibly involved in an extramarital affair, as they are “wearing someone else’s rings” and their relationship is shrouded in doubt. Despite the risks, however, they can’t put out the flames and they continue to burn brighter as the night goes on. The chorus is a repeated refrain about the power of the “midnight fire” and how it can’t be denied or resisted. Wariner uses a variety of vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the power of this passion, from flames burning in the night to a magic that can only be found in the darkness.
Overall, “Midnight Fire” is a song about a love that is both thrilling and dangerous, intense and out of control. The lyrics suggest that the two people involved know that what they are doing is not right, but they can’t deny the powerful emotions they feel for each other. It’s a cautionary tale about the consequences of giving in to our desires, and the potential for harm that can come from following our hearts blindly.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight fire loves sweet desire
The passion we feel in the dark of night is intense and enthralling.
Burning holes in the heart of the night
Our desire is so strong that it leaves an imprint on the time we spend together.
Once the flames are burning bright
As our passion continues to grow, it becomes harder for us to contain it.
There's no running from the light
The intense passion we feel draws us in, and we can’t resist it.
Of the midnight fire
Our passion burns bright in the darkness of night.
Impatience got a hold of us now
Our desire and need for each other has taken over, causing us to act impulsively.
We're fighting but we're losing ground somehow
Despite our struggle to keep our feelings in check, our passion is too strong and overpowering.
Wearing someone else's rings
Our relationship is complicated, and we may not be fully committed to each other.
And our hearts are filled with doubt
Our passion and desire are causing us to question our actions and feelings.
But the fire's getting hotter and we just can't put it out
Our passion continues to intensify, and we cannot resist it despite any doubts or concerns we have.
In the daylight we never touched like this
Our passion only seems to flourish in the secret of night, and we are more reserved during the day.
There's a magic in the night we can't resist
The allure of the night is too strong, and we cannot help but be drawn into the intensity of our passion.
There's a danger in the darkness knowing only shadows see
We are aware of the risks of our actions and the fact that we are hiding them from the light of day.
That [Incomprehensible] fire we're building is controlling you and me
Our passion has built up to a point where it is now in control of us, and we cannot resist its pull.
Just won't set us free
Our passion has taken control, and we cannot escape its powerful grip on our hearts and bodies.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE GIBSON, LEWIS J. ANDERSON
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