Ultravox - If I Was Lyrics






If I was a soldier
Captive arms I'd lay before her
If I was a sailor
Seven oceans I'd sail to her

If I was a wiser man
Would other men reach out and touch me?
If I was a kinder man
Dishing up love for a hungry world
Tell me would that appease her?
I want to please her again

If I was a painter
I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her
If I was a leader
On food of love from above I would feed her

If I was a poet
All my love and burning words I would show it
If I was her lover
Her eyes in kisses I would cover

Come here my baby
Oh, they can't touch you now
I'll keep you save and warm
I'll never leave you at all

Come here my baby
Oh they won't touch you
Dishing up love for a hungry world
Tell me would that appease you
I want to please you again

If I was a soldier
Captive arms I'd lay before her
If I was a sailor
Seven oceans I'd sail to her

If I was a painter
I'd paint a world that couldn't taint her
If I was a leader
On food of love from above I would feed her

If I was a poet
All my love and burning words I would show it
If I was her lover
Her eyes in kisses I would cover





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  1. m.... m....

    Such a beautiful, soft melody and one of the most romantic lyrics ever... Sweet childhood memories!!! 🎶💖🎶

  2. K.... B....

    Great song very under rated imo

  3. T.... M....

    My hubby introduced me to this music when we first met in 2001...I’m not getting aquainted with these vids, thank you for posting!

  4. R.... ....

    Just saw him live tonight. He sang this song. Still sounds amazing! All acoustic

  5. R.... K....

    I remember when this came out, deservedly going to number one - a great start to Midge Ure's solo career.
    Brilliant song - the Gift is a good album.

  6. l.... e....

    Brilliant song, brilliant singer,

  7. c.... ....

    Is it me or is he singing to earth rather than a girl???

  8. l.... ....

    2020 POLSKA

  9. J.... ....

    Reminds me of chef Rick Stein.

  10. k.... c....

    I remember in the 70s they use to play saucihall st in Glasgow in the clubs they were then called slik couldnt believe it when I saw them on top of the pops with requiem and bilbo baggins I was only a teen then our neighbours were alan and derek longmuir it was insane lol

  11. n.... ....

    Well; Midge certainly didn't need the lyrics 'If I Was Fit',  as he is DEFINITELY gorgeous here! x

  12. J.... W....

    moja najpiekniejsza

  13. R.... ....

    Didnt do much for the white mans dancing reputation haha

    R.... ....

    Harsh, but really a fair comment.

  14. A.... H....

    Midge played all instruments on this track except bass guitar, which was played by Mark King of Level 42.

  15. H.... d....

    this great song came out when I was about to enter my junior year in HS. a buddy of mine was a punk rocker lol!!, had the cassette and I couldn't wait to borrow it so I can record this song to another cassette. haha. man I missed the 80s so much.

  16. R.... a....

    Midge Ure is the worst pop star ever.

  17. B.... �....

    Koleś ma niesamowity głos i tamelodia jest super

  18. j.... M....

    ❤️💯

  19. R.... R....

    Another Scottish classic from the 1980's

  20. I.... ....

    He's dancing like Rick Astley... Or maybe Rick Astley dances like him... hmmm 🤔.

    I.... ....

    It'sGudStuf he was before rick astley

  21. B.... M....

    DAMN 80s TROUSERS WERE SOOOO COMFORTABLE!

    B.... M....

    billy mack: how i agree with you! great comment!!!

  22. M.... S....

    👌🎶🎤❤️

  23. K.... P....

    Its the other Live Aid/Band Aid fella. The man that can actually sing and is slightly more clean up...Midge! (Bob who?)

  24. L.... B....

    Gotta love the long jackets Midge used to wear.

  25. B.... M....

    iiiieeeehhhh... Cats...!

  26. M.... G....

    I can remember hearing this on the radio on mornings when I was getting ready for junior school, it's nice how certain songs remind us of specific times in our lives.

    M.... G....

    I agree. I was on a YTS when this came out.

    M.... G....

    @Andrew Dexter youth training scheme, what were you doing? I haven't heard about them for years, doubt they exist now. I thought about doing one for joinery but wanted to earn more than £29.50, I think it was lol

    M.... G....

    @Matt Gosling I was a trainee upholsterer, stripping furniture and using a staple gun with a large air compressor, I was getting what you had then it increased to £35 a week LOL. I think something replaced Youth training schemes so I don't think they exist anymore either.

    M.... G....

    @Andrew Dexter big money, 35 quid a week lol, do you still upholster? I used to make armchairs, beds and sofas for the other lads to upholster.

    M.... G....

    This song reminds me of playing Apple IIe and Commodore Amiga computer games in the evening after school.

  27. A.... E....

    My ABSOLUTE favourite song of the 80's. Never tire of hearing it, ever. Midge is an amazingly talented musician, singer and writer.

  28. S.... L....

    Woah he sounds like a calmer less creepier Morrisey with bit of Brian eno and that guy from 10cc

  29. C.... R....

    Midge and his warm Voice, God i miss this.generation singers/people .the world was much better of then

    C.... R....

    Music might of been much better BUT the world wasnt! Its always been a shiit ole

  30. F.... ....

    Iggy Pop - The Godfather of Punk Rock
    Midge Ure - The Godfather of New Romantic

  31. B.... c....

    A little respect-If i was-So in love.
    Erasure-Midge ure-OMD

  32. N.... P....

    Check out "If I Was" in my playlist: Vh1 We Are the 80's - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJiDOhfGiGxkypoTEBrlo8YyHSHmYEo8

  33. X.... ....

    i am afraid its been 9 ye.... wait wrong song

  34. K.... H....

    My dad's music taste brought me here I would rather this to this than the music today :)

    K.... H....

    katelyn hughes: you are on the right track ;o) ! keep it up!!!

    K.... H....

    Maybe you should look up "radio schwarze welle". It's an online radio where they play music related to this among others in a broader sense. All goth/new wave/synthie pop of the late 70's up until now.
    There's quite some great stuff made in this genre while we speak! :)

    K.... H....

    Good taste

  35. L.... A....

    Si Fuera Marinero..Navegaria Todos Los Oceanos POR TI 😳..

  36. p.... ....

    I only discovered Midge Ure because of Metal Gear Solid 5. Good God I've been missing out. This guy is amazing.

    p.... ....

    Same man (as you can tell by my name 😂) directors like Kojima have a really good taste in music

    p.... ....

    I also heard about this musician first time in MGSV. Later I discovered he is a vocalist of Ultravox and co-founder of Live Aid concerts with Bob Geldof.


    I think this song would be in GTA VI and this man in this game would be one of Radio DJs. What do you think?

    p.... ....

    @Venom Snake Its Jamie Davies I like this music too Venom Snake mate

  37. M.... ....

    Brilliant song...Come here my baby oh they won't touch you now👌

  38. m.... ....

    Always adored this timeless stunning classic

  39. F.... c....

    Dedicated to "Mein Bruder" my best friend, my Brother, I miss you more than you know. I lost you bt your life goes on through the music. Miss You my Brother Robb Mott, I Love You

  40. S.... H....

    Love this song' they simply dont make them like this anymore 😪

    S.... H....

    Times has changed forever 😥

  41. A.... H....

    I love Migde Ure

  42. B.... H....

    Super Lied.

  43. D.... G....

    beautiful song

    D.... G....

    I agree and hooray for days ending in a y

  44. a.... ....

    📌📌📌 *Love the simple Pin Screen Effect!*
    📌📌📌 Midge Ure can write a magnificent
    📌📌📌 song! Brilliant! Thanks for posting! 🧡

  45. R.... G....

    if i was your lover.......

  46. A.... S....

    1 word AWSOME

  47. A.... M....

    One of the greatest lyrics put to music.. lovely poem. Back when things were so simple... Boy loves girl, Boy makes romantic song for her, girl loves the spirit of the Boy, Boy is shy, girl kisses the Boy.. they are sweethearts.. today the Boy is a Man, the girl is a Woman and both remember each other and what could have been... This is the 80s spirit.. we loved, we imagine life as a long and endless summer song.. if I was....

  48. c.... F....

    Always loved the bridge in this song 😌 whatever happened to bridges?

    c.... F....

    Yes! Me too!

    c.... F....

    It's quite simple: the real music has died long time ago

    c.... F....

    What's a bridge?? Xx

  49. R.... F....

    I miss the 1980s
    If you appreciate this type of music you are special

    R.... F....

    @Sensual Sapphire
    🎵📦👌

    R.... F....

    I was born in 80 and i love 80s.grande musica

    R.... F....

    90s Kid here but I love 80s music. My father taught me well ☺️

    R.... F....

    Only this type of music!

    R.... F....

    I grew up in the 80s and 90s.. I was born in the late 70s.... my favorite music era is 70s then the 80s And I love music from 50s to today’s (less popular?) music.. I love rock, metal, blues, jazz fusion, instrumental, disco, motown funk, old pop, new age, synth, progressive, classical and psychedelic music

  50. L.... ....

    🤗💚💚💚💚💚👍

  51. W.... E....

    This guy needs to cut his nails! GROSS!

    W.... E....

    This is a true statement

    W.... E....

    Need them for guitar playing ...

    W.... E....

    @Chris Lynagh I play guitar, homie ain't even fingerpickin.

  52. W.... a....

    If I was a sailor
    Seven oceans I'd sail to her  !!!!!!!!    : )     📡

  53. S.... ....

    Rachel Sherling loved this song.

  54. b.... y....

    If I were...!

  55. S.... O....

    I managed to recreate the lead synth sound on my Yamaha AN1x by combining two presets and tweaking them a bit. Quite satisfying.

    S.... O....

    Severity One nerd!

  56. U.... E....

    Ths is a heartbreakingly honest and romantic song and I freaking love it.

  57. W.... a....

    Cool ! Back to 80s !!!    📡

    W.... a....

    I'm always stuck in the 80s; the 70s; and the 90s. ;-)

  58. A.... B....

    Spitzensong !!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏

  59. M.... L....

    Great music!

    M.... L....

    nagyón szép lirai dal.

    M.... L....

    1985-s év egyik nagyón,nagy slágere vólt. Forever 80s euró-itáló, pop zene

  60. F.... ....

    Midge Ure and his Voice and Lyrics are the best :-)

    F.... ....

    And his nails

    F.... ....

    @16klamca16 Don't forget his dancing!

  61. J.... M....

    Love this song

  62. A.... G....

    Beautifully arranged, set-highlight level version of this played last night by Midge alongside the quite phenomenal India Electric Company last night in Edinburgh. Great music and great musicians! Peace x

    A.... G....

    I'm jealous.