
Lady in Red" is a romantic pop ballad written and performed by Chris de Burgh. It was released in 1986 as a single from his album Into the Light
Artist: Chris de Burgh
Album: Into the Light
Release Year: 1986
Genre: Soft rock / Pop
Chart Success:
#1 in the UK, Ireland, Canada, and Norway
Top 5 in the US Billboard Hot 100
--
Song Meaning
The song is a tribute to the artist's wife, Diane. Chris de Burgh wrote it after realizing he had never truly taken in how beautiful she looked when they went out. The lyrics describe the overwhelming feeling of seeing a loved one in a new light, especially in a red dress, symbolizing beauty, passion, and admiration