About the song
In the mid-1990s, Welsh powerhouse vocalist Bonnie Tyler added her signature flair to a classic ballad that had already captured hearts around the world. “Making Love (Out of Nothing at All),” originally recorded by Air Supply in 1982, found a new lease on life through Tyler’s passionate and emotive rendition.
Released on her eleventh studio album, Free Spirit, Tyler’s version of “Making Love (Out of Nothing at All)” was co-produced by the legendary Jim Steinman, known for his epic and dramatic compositions, and Steven Rinkoff. Steinman’s influence is evident in the song’s soaring melodies and grand production.
One of the most striking elements of Tyler’s interpretation is the inclusion of a sample of her mother, Elsie Hopkins, singing “Un bel dì vedremo” from Puccini’s opera Madama Butterfly. This nod to classical music adds a layer of depth and emotion to the song, reflecting Tyler’s own personal connection to the material.
AllMusic praised Tyler’s performance, noting that her rendition was “fantastic, clocking in at nearly eight minutes, and seems perfectly suited for her voice.” While Air Supply’s original version was already beloved, Tyler’s interpretation brought a fresh perspective to the song, demonstrating her unique vocal abilities and emotional range.
With its soaring melodies, powerful lyrics, and heartfelt delivery, “Making Love (Out of Nothing at All)” by Bonnie Tyler remains a timeless classic. It’s a testament to the enduring power of great songwriting and the ability of a truly exceptional vocalist to breathe new life into a beloved song.
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Lyrics
Baby, we can talk all night
But that ain’t getting us nowhere
I told you everything I possibly can
There’s nothing left inside of here
And maybe you can cry all night
But that’ll never change the way that I feel
The snow is really piling up outside
I wish you wouldn’t make me leave here
I poured it on and I poured it out
I tried to show you just how much I care
I’m tired of words and I’m too hoarse to shout
But you’ve been cold to me so long
I’m crying icicles instead of tears
And all I can do is keep on telling you
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
You’ll never find your gold on a sandy beach
You’ll never drill for oil on a city street
I know you’re looking for a ruby in a mountain of rocks
But there ain’t no Coupe de Ville hiding at the bottom
Of a cracker jack box
I can’t lie
I can’t tell you that I’m something I’m not
No matter how I try
I’ll never be able
To give you something
Something that I just haven’t got
Well, there’s only one boy that I will ever love
And that was so many years ago
And though I know I’ll never get him out of my heart
He never loved me back
Ooh, I know
Well, I remember how he left me on a stormy night
He kissed me and got out of our bed
And though I pleaded and I begged him not to walk out that door
He packed his bags and turned right away
And he kept on telling me
He kept on telling me
He kept on telling me
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
(Ain’t bad, ain’t bad)
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
I want you
I need you
There ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Baby, we can talk all night
But that ain’t getting us nowhere
I poured it on and I poured it out
And I’m just too hoarse to shout
Yeah, yeah
And I keep on telling you
I keep on telling you
Baby, we can talk all night
But that ain’t getting us nowhere
I told you everything I possibly can
There’s nothing left inside of here
And I keep on telling you
I keep on telling you
I keep on telling you
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad
I want you
I need you
But there ain’t no way I’m ever gonna love you
Now don’t be sad
‘Cause two out of three ain’t bad