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Introduction
Have you ever experienced one of those rare moments when everything changes in an instant? That’s exactly what The Moody Blues captured in their song “Miracle” from their 1988 album Sur la Mer. This track isn’t just another synthpop tune—it’s a deeply personal journey through transformation and unexpected love.
What makes “Miracle” so special is how it chronicles a life-changing journey through the seasons. The narrator walks us through pivotal moments that unfold from June through September, each month marking a new stage in their emotional evolution. There’s something incredibly relatable about this timeline—how one decision in early summer can completely reshape your life by autumn.
The song’s emotional core lies in that universal experience of taking a chance on love when you least expect it. That line about leaving “the valley of broken hearts” to “make a new start” hits home for anyone who’s ever found hope after heartbreak. And when Justin Hayward sings about wanting to “walk from the shadows to the sun,” you can feel that yearning for something better after difficult times.
Sur la Mer marked a transitional period for The Moody Blues, embracing a more synthesizer-driven sound while still maintaining their emotional depth. Produced by Tony Visconti (who worked with David Bowie and T. Rex), the album showcased the songwriting partnership between Justin Hayward and John Lodge at a time when the band’s lineup was evolving—notably, flautist Ray Thomas didn’t appear on this album despite still being a member.
When I listen to “Miracle” now, I’m struck by how it captures that magical feeling when someone unexpectedly changes everything. That line “In the heat of the summer night, you took my breath away” perfectly encapsulates those rare, transformative moments that feel nothing short of miraculous.
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Lyrics
I closed the door and I walked away
From the life I knew on a night in June
I took a chance and I lost control
Trying to find out why on a night in July
Why this hesitation?
I can feel that the night is slipping away
Wanna drown in the ocean of your love
Wanna dance in the moonlight
Looking for a miracle
Looking for a miracle
I left the city on a wave of despair
Just to stand on my own on an August night
From the valley of broken hearts
Gonna make a new start in September
Why this confusion?
I can feel that the night is slipping away
Wanna walk from the shadows to the sun
Just to dream on a summer night
Dream about a miracle
Looking for a miracle
Never had the chance before
To turn the tide my way
In the heat of the summer night
You took my breath away
Looking for a miracle
Wanna walk from the shadows to the sun
Just to dream on a summer night
Dream about a miracle
Your love is just a miracle
I closed the door and I walked away
From the life I knew on a night in June
I took a chance and I lost control
Trying to find out why on a night in July
Why this hesitation?
I can feel that the night is slipping away
Wanna drown in the ocean of your love
Wanna dance in the moonlight
Looking for a miracle
Dream about a miracle
Your love is just a miracle
Looking for a miracle
Your love is just a miracle
Looking for a miracle
Your love is just a miracle
Looking for a miracle
Your love is just a miracle