Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in many ways.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you, my pretty one.

Well, I've searched the whole world through.
To find someone who,
Would make this dream come true.
It's you and only you, my pretty one.

[Chorus]
Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Through the night, I want to hold you.
Pretty one, has no one told you,
I love you.
Any day and you will find me,
Full of joy when you're beside me.
In a moment like this,
Could it be what I've missed all my life.

Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you, my pretty one.

Well, I love your smile.
And I love your eyes.
And the way you talk, makes me feel so nice.
Nothing can compare with the way you are.
And I need you now, as I write this song.
Did I hear you say you're the only woman,
From a lonely prayer I am in the air.

Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you my pretty one.

[Chorus]

Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
No nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cliff Richard's song My Pretty One express the joy and gratitude that come from finding someone special. The singer talks about how he had dreamed about this moment in various ways, but never thought he'd actually be there with his significant other, his "pretty one." He reflects on his search for the right person and how it led him to her. He loves everything about her, from her smile and eyes to the way she talks. He acknowledges that nothing can compare with her and how fortunate he is to have her. The chorus expresses his longing to be with her, to hold her through the night and how much he loves her.

The song is an uplifting and romantic ode to finding love, and the lyrics paint a picture of a happy and contented relationship. The singer is grateful for the person he has found and is filled with joy when he's with her. The song has a sense of optimism and hope for those still searching for love. The singer's message is that love is truly worth searching for, and when you find it, it can bring you happiness beyond measure.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, I've dreamed about today.
I've been imagining this moment in my mind for some time now.

The same dream in many ways.
I've had this dream in different variations, but it's always been about being with you.

But I never thought I'd be here,
Although I imagined being with you, I never expected it to come true.

Be here with you, my pretty one.
But now here I am with you, my beautiful partner.

Well, I've searched the whole world through.
I've traveled far and wide looking for someone like you.

To find someone who,
I was hoping to find someone who

Would make this dream come true.
Could help me make this dream of being with you a reality.

It's you and only you, my pretty one.
And I found that person in you, no one else can replace you.

[Chorus]
Repeating refrain

Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Beautiful person, I deeply desire to embrace you.

Through the night, I want to hold you.
I want to hold you tightly all through the night.

Pretty one, has no one told you,
Gorgeous person, has anyone ever said to you

I love you.
That I deeply love you and care for you?

Any day and you will find me,
Any day you need me, I'll be there for you.

Full of joy when you're beside me.
Being next to you brings me immense happiness.

In a moment like this,
At this moment in time,

Could it be what I've missed all my life.
I may have been missing the love and companionship you bring all my life.

Well, I love your smile.
I adore the way you smile.

And I love your eyes.
I'm fond of your beautiful eyes.

And the way you talk, makes me feel so nice.
Your gentle way of speaking always makes me happy.

Nothing can compare with the way you are.
There is no one and nothing that can compare to how wonderful you are.

And I need you now, as I write this song.
As I pen down these lyrics, I find myself needing you deeply.

Did I hear you say you're the only woman,
Did I understand you correctly when you said that you're the only one

From a lonely prayer I am in the air.
My solitary prayers have been answered and I'm overjoyed.

No nothing can compare with,
There is no person or thing that can compare to

Compare with you my pretty one.
How much I cherish you, my beautiful partner.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN TARNEY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@pierremardue

5y↑20

My Pretty One
Cliff Richard
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in many ways.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you, my pretty one.
Well, I've searched the whole world through.
To find someone who,
Would make this dream come true.
It's you and only you, my pretty one.
Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Through the night, I want to hold you.
Pretty one, has no one told you,
I love you.
Any day and you will find me,
Full of joy when you're beside me.
In a moment like this,
Could it be what I've missed all my life.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you, my pretty one.
Well, I love your smile.
And I love your eyes.
And the way you talk, makes me feel so nice.
Nothing can compare with the way you are.
And I need you now, as I write this song.
Did I hear you say you're the only woman,
From a lonely prayer I am in the air.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you my pretty one.
Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Through the night, I want to hold you.
Pretty one, has no one told you,
I love you.
Any day and you will find me,
Full of joy when you're beside me.
In a moment like this,
Could it be what I've missed all my life.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
No nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.

@KPG5354

3y↑4

Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in many ways.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you, my pretty one.
Well, I've searched the whole world through.
To find someone who,
Would make this dream come true.
It's you and only you, my pretty one.
Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Through the night, I want to hold you.
Pretty one, has no one told you,
I love you.
Any day and you will find me,
Full of joy when you're beside me.
In a moment like this,
Could it be what I've missed all my life.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you, my pretty one.
Well, I love your smile.
And I love your eyes.
And the way you talk, makes me feel so nice.
Nothing can compare with the way you are.
And I need you now, as I write this song.
Did I hear you say you're the only woman,
From a lonely prayer I am in the air.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you my pretty one.
Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Through the night, I want to hold you.
Pretty one, has no one told you,
I love you.
Any day and you will find me,
Full of joy when you're beside me.
In a moment like this,
Could it be what I've missed all my life.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
No nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.

All comments from YouTube:

@tunatoby3198

21w↑6

As a 40 year old woman, i still love him! Listened to his songs down the decades of my life and even as a baby my mother loved him so I guess it's been Cliff all the way 😅.

@nickcaruso4275

19w↑8

One of the most underrated Cliff tracks

@seanomahony5692

4y↑83

Anyone listening to this classic in 2020?

@alainbombard3953

3y↑11

YES. ME... my first CD buy in 1986 at $36.00.. I am still listening To it as well all songs since Eurovision 1973 song Power To all my friends...

@luismedinag.6944

3y↑10

2021 and keep on!!!

@davidbell9815

3y↑10

I will be - I just bought it on ebay, together with We Don't Talk Anymore and Dreamin'.😊 Sir Cliff was on fire from '76 well into the '80s with great synth pop songs such as this fine offering.👌🎤🎶🎹

@ron4203

3y↑5

2021 here and love it

@sarahfrench6262

2y↑6

I am.

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@LexyBumsMummyX

2y↑27

I was born in 87, my Nan and Grandad got me into Sir Cliffs music from the minute I could listen, my Nanny is now dying and Cliff is keeping my memories alive watching the video tape of this album, I have the video tape in my safe box 💙

@stephencampbell2115

3y↑20

People knock Cliff but he has stood the test of time with classic songs like this

@jameschandler957

2y↑2

How can people knock perfection ???

@MrJamclock

12y↑54

Cliff = A first class singer song writer and truly one of the biggest talents/artists in the history of modern music.

@YenneyRossi

25w↑3

Grazie veramente di cuore caro Cliff Richard per questa meravigliosa canzone che hai interpretato con la tua bellissima voce 🎶👍 Ottimo video ✳️👌🌱💮🌱💮🌱 Complimenti ed un meritato applauso 👏 Sei stato davvero bravo 🌱💮🌱 A presto 🇮🇹✔️🤗

@barfrockskin535

6y↑69

The man is just incredible. Been in the music business now for 60 years, and STILL GOING STRONG.

@russelblackwell6041

3y↑6

We just don't have this talent anymore Sir Cliff has some wonderful songs like Don't talk to him , Lucky Lips ,We don't talk anymore. Wired for sound . dreaming I am 56 years old grew up with Sir Cliff as I say he leaves modern so called musicians for dead by the grace of God he is still with us today

@Drew-mg9uk

3y↑6

Shame those bastards at the BBC didn't think so. May he go on forever, and i'm a metal head.

@crisprice7122

3y↑6

@Drew, I too will never forgive those at BBC who had put Cliff through those horrendous four years.

@AJC298

3y↑5

He’s such an inspiration. Great music and a great person.

@Saraali-dn4og

@@russelblackwell6041 pplp

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@user-jx1ug8dw1b

26w↑6

One of the greatest hits of all time.

@pierremardue

5y↑20

@kevinswingler8966

3y↑2

I've always loved this one 💖. One of his best 👍

@richardsvec874

8y↑84

This man sings so beautiful. 😊

@damian-795

7y↑6

yes sir

@drchunkybiscuit9973

4y↑2

Beautifully.

@undiscoveredeighties3123

2y↑5

This was a cover originally released in 1985 by Scottish singer Jamie Rae from his album “So This Is Paradise” also part produced and written by Alan Tarney. Some great Tarney tracks on that album too.

@christinafrch904

4y↑6

I know I was born in 1988, but still Cliff Richard reminds me of my childhood and he looks like my father hihi! ;-D

@craigjarvis9489

4y↑15

Cliff was my late Mums favourite singer. So i will always be a fan of his music. This is a great song.

@golamali23

5y↑23

""}... 80's my best time of my life missed that now very much wish to go back again

@ruthbolton1728

4y↑16

Cliff Richards is a fabulous singer and entertainer, gorgeous song.

@btsexoliving7810

4y↑8

This is my dad favourite song..now he is no more...love you dad.

@davidbell9815

3y↑9

Sir Cliff gave many younger upcoming artists a run for their money in the 1980s with perfect, finely-crafted electro pop offerings such as this. A superb and contemporary synth production with a great melody and vocal performance by Cliff. A well-deserved Top 10 hit that still sounds fresh and exhilarating today.

@englishguy2010

11y↑22

Some Cliff songs (including this one) remind me of my first year of secondary school in 1990, beause at the time, my older sister was going through her Cliff Richard phase and played Cliff songs in her room lol. Funny what stirs up memories, isn't it?

@mariavino4337

7y↑2

good

@davidbloxham9920

3y↑12

Awesome song from the prince of pop!!❤😃👍👍80s classic

@namrocks1505

6y↑20

How can this have only 278k views??!!! and who are the 36 idiots in the world to give this a thumbs down??? Great song!!

@pamelalee4078

4y↑1

I'm not a fan but I like some of his songs, this song is great xxx

@curiositypiqued6573

3y↑2

They mightve been scared of the dancing shadow people/capeman

@SirChristopherGorton

12y↑28

Always Guaranted is 1 of my favourite Cliff richard albums of all time.

@rohansrider

13y↑3

His neck gives away his real age, but otherwise he looked great for 46.

@andrewmountain9098

2y↑12

One of numerous favourite tracks from Cliff - Brilliant.

@MsFanmail

14y↑5

Cliff is so cute in this video he gets better looking as he gets older.

@Marie-zb5ld

7y↑1

You got that right. He is gorgeous.

@CornballLyric

4y↑10

I'd forgotten all about this beautiful song. Such wonderful memories from the 80's. Thank you so very much Cliff.

@Nuron666

8y↑48

Probably Cliff's greatest song.

@sarahfrench731

7y↑4

this is my favourite cliff richard song and video. it's the best one he made.

@sarahfrench731

7y↑8

cliff looks gorgeous in this video.

@sarahfrench731

7y↑4

I love this song and I love the video. it's the best song he ever made. my favourite. and cliff looks gorgeous in this video.

@Marie-zb5ld

7y↑3

I agree. It's my favourite song of his.

@davidwil58

4y↑3

Not Cliff’s song, but a cover version.

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@YamoonaSong

9y↑16

Heard this song sometime around 1993 on the radio and never forgot it. Been searching for it until now, I had no idea who was the singer nor what the title was. It's a good song ~~beautiful melody, beautiful voice~~ and I'm surprised there aren't more views for this video.

@darkstarmoonshadow8892

3y↑3

Cliff Richard the Elvis of The UK, few people here in the states know of him abd his beautiful voice lovly sings and awsome guitar skills.

@john111257

4y↑5

80 this year and still a star

@andyjohnstone5513

27w

Now 83 years old Sir Cliff and touring on the blue sapphire tour

@ottosaxo

3y↑10

Masterpiece. As pretty as a white cloud sailing up in the blue.

@rubiashahzad4900

5y↑19

Sir Cliff Richard is the greatest vocalist ever to born. This song is so good to soul. Stay blessed

@rodrigoviegas606

4y↑19

This has got to be some of the most beautiful music ever committed to vinyl! All the best to you, Sir Cliff! You remain a distinct force of Nature in my book!

@rosamariaribeiro4600

10y↑63

Cliff Richard forever!!! <3

@Dead-Ball-Situation

4y↑12

When songs had a beautifully, haunting romance about them.

@leemurphy8159

2y↑4

Best British male artist there will ever be. This was his first solo uk top 40 hit for 2 years

@cehamecki7106

2y↑4

Eine lebende Legende. Höre seine Stimme sehr gerne und auch lauter

@robet76

5y↑9

NOW 10, tape 2, side 1, track 6. Happy memories

@curiositypiqued6573

robet76 I bought the vhs a couple of days ago.. How I'm here... Pretty scary vid.... The demon 😱😱😱

@rubyrose4024

4y↑6

In 1987 I was 13 and head over heels in love with my first love. This song always reminds me if that year 😜😜

@aumsath3620

4y↑3

Though Cliff sings this beautifully, amazed at that no one mentions the original artist - Jamie Ray. Thank him for this superb composition.

@aumsath3620

3y↑1

@@lindam.6782 Please search and listen to Jamie rays original version. The song name is the same.

@marcosmeletto3985

2y↑10

GREAT SONG.....GREAT VOICE.

@caroled.7467

4y↑27

What a great song! Cliff's videos are always the best!

@sarahfrench6262

2y↑3

I agree.

@shamadam1

6y↑10

Great track from Sir Cliff, timeless and a typically upbeat romantic track from a time when Sir Cliff was churning out the hits

@emmabenson2372

6y↑4

When I was 8 I used to dance like the woman in this video n my mum would lol at me she's a massive cliff fan

@warrenflockhart4799

6y↑11

Possibly my favourite cliff richard song ever . Wonderful memories !

@michaelpurvis1492

3y↑17

One of my favourite songs, fantastic song from a absolute legend 🎵 🎼 🎸 🎹 🎤 ❤️ 👌 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

@tanjavogt8535

2y↑2

September 2022 still listening this wonderful song 👏👏👏 and I love Cliff always and forever until eternity 🥰🌹❤️ God bless and protect Cliff 🙏

@anny9427

4y↑4

Omg I remember this clip when I was a small girl......it was like a fairy tale to me....I couldn't stop watching it and wanted to follow Cliff wherever he disappeared 😉😆❤

@christinekavita

It s funny that I don t know this song but it is still a master piece.

@NooBishSheldor

12y↑4

this song I dedicate to my girlfriend. She is amazing and 'my pretty woman' I love her forever and always with all my heart!

@farkasmate9094

So still alive this love? I hope so.

@michaelferrucci-ex8pf

51w↑1

Blows my mind!! Why he didn't make it big in the States!! WHAT A ENTERTAINER!!

@giselafiege7169

3y↑10

Love this mans music! It’s helping me escape this crazy time we find ourselves in!
Aloha

@brianvincent4165

Good for you Gisela.
Cliff getting me through the Elvis 19 pandemic!

@voyager597

10y↑22

Stunning song from Cliff, without doubt a true legend.

@ronspringate1045

3y↑7

Cliff has impacted so many generations it’s wonderful

@Dead-Ball-Situation

13y↑8

Well i grew up in the 80s and i like a lot of 80s music and, yes, it includes this one :)

@johnfield4119

2y↑6

Was on the radio when my son was born,love it.

@KPG5354

3y↑4

Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in many ways.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you, my pretty one.
Well, I've searched the whole world through.
To find someone who,
Would make this dream come true.
It's you and only you, my pretty one.
Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Through the night, I want to hold you.
Pretty one, has no one told you,
I love you.
Any day and you will find me,
Full of joy when you're beside me.
In a moment like this,
Could it be what I've missed all my life.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you, my pretty one.
Well, I love your smile.
And I love your eyes.
And the way you talk, makes me feel so nice.
Nothing can compare with the way you are.
And I need you now, as I write this song.
Did I hear you say you're the only woman,
From a lonely prayer I am in the air.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
But I never thought I'd be here,
Be here with you my pretty one.
Pretty one, I long to hold you.
Through the night, I want to hold you.
Pretty one, has no one told you,
I love you.
Any day and you will find me,
Full of joy when you're beside me.
In a moment like this,
Could it be what I've missed all my life.
Well, I've dreamed about today.
The same dream in so many ways.
But nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.
No nothing can compare with,
Compare with you my pretty one.

@Bonglecat

1y↑3

When this was released was the moment I fell in love, I was 15 years old. 35 years later my love is still as strong ❤

@Surreygirl

6y↑10

He so handsome in the video I am 43 at 13 had a little crush on him

@sarahfrench4712

5y↑2

I had a crush on cliff richard from 1984 when i was 4 years old. And i still love him now.

@naplesjoe47

2y↑7

I love this song, and all of Cliff Richard’s songs, especially Some People

@davidbloxham6114

3y↑7

Brilliant! The Sir Cliff keeps on delivering! ❤😀👍July 2021

@annaniedzialek7205

3y↑3

What can you say people you are great all these years . That is the kind of music we need today
Reminds me of my younger days
They were better than today 💘

@dennisdaniels1481

6y↑10

This is Cliff at his Best.. We Love these songs, Cliff is still our Number ONE

@Surreygirl

6y↑12

In August 2018 will be the 60th Anniversary when his first hit move it was Released

@christinafrch904

4y↑4

Hello Cliff, hope to see you in Denmark soon...<3 -Love from Christina :-).

@kevinswingler8966

3y↑9

Always loved cliff. You da man 💘

@MrHairyNeck

10y↑6

It wasn't a big hit but it's a great song.

@SirChristopherGorton

Hairy Neck I'm sure it did make the Top 10.

@andybrooke2076

It did make number six and big in '86

@eightiesmusic1984

@@andybrooke2076 1987.

@Da-mf2ms

2y↑7

Cliff one of the best never gets old this one 🙏🏼💪🏻

@mariannehartvig1438

4y↑5

Sir Cliff Richard Forever 💓

@eternalamor8840

5y↑9

Beautiful song, lyrics, and video... I love sir Cliff's smooth, and gentle way of singing. Thank you, for the upload. God bless...

@tracerow

3y↑4

Such a good looking guy.

@usuk9316

4y↑6

Love this video and song. Cliff is a British diamond.

@brianvincent4165

Hi Kathy.
Sir Cliff and Sir Bobby Charlton, our two UK national institutions.

@alistairanderson227

10y

My favourite Cliff song - he must have recorded over1000 - from his biggest selling album. Seen him 10 times in concert, and he may be 73, but he's probably got another 25 years of Hits left in him! The Time Machine just keeps rolling on and on and on and on and on ................................... !!!

@Yui-zb8fm

4y↑3

His hair is so cute

@scott2000uk

14y↑6

his 80s stuff in my opinon was his better stuff, reminds me of being a kid, my parents played this all the time when i was growing up, thanks for posting!! iv never seen this video

@samantham.samoranos3762

4y↑5

Handsome Cliff with a superb voice!

@WhiskeyBrewer

4y↑5

Never heard this song before, then suddenly it was on TV last night. Its fantastic

@nicolahodges2

2y↑2

My Dad would sing this to me 😊😊😊😊I miss you Dad 😢😢😢😢🙏🙏🙏🙏

@curiositypiqued6573

5y↑2

Beautiful but scary... That evil demon in the background 😱😱😱
😂 🤣 🤣

@inparadisumforever

5y↑4

I lived in south Lebanon in the early 80’s when I first heard it and recorded it on... video cassette. Thanks to the appli "Shazam" I could finally know (in 2018) who was singing that song!

@NostalgiaBrit

2y↑3

Does anyone else think of 'Legend' when they watch this?

@MGM26IE

2y↑1

Seen it on an 80s music channel and I was wondering was it on the soundtrack but I can't find any information on it.

@odink3048

3y↑2

Scandal free...an incredible human!

@matrixpubgm

3y↑7

This song is
So special

@yomomin1912

6y↑7

Nothing can compare with you 😀

@MBJ861

5y↑7

The video has taken much inspiration from the movie Legend. Nice hooks and great sounding :-)

@magunra3k

Pretty sure that the video was filmed using the Ledgend set and costumes

@Moledmc

10y↑4

I always put this on when I've buried another girl :)

@edwinscholey990

8y↑2

Respect !

@towhidmahmood2750

6y↑9

I love this song from my student life. Great one. Never gets old. Always new

@alibawb

5y↑5

the genius of Cliff.......wonderful.

@thesublistscotland8751

4y↑3

Produced by Alan Tarney :)

@sskgrs

6y↑6

Cliff is just so different from most other singers and is evergreen.

@evaa.6754

2y↑3

Anyone listening in 2022 ?

@user-yd5co5oo4c

15w

I am listening in 2024, Jan 11.

@user-yd5co5oo4c

15w

I am listening in 2024, Jan 11.

@user-yd5co5oo4c

15w↑1

I am listening in 2024, Jan 11.

@jongowan3277

6y↑5

This song is fantastic and very beautiful to be able to sing and very well made.🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️🧚🏼‍♀️

@christianemahy1043

6y↑6

This clip is wonderful so poetic and Cliff so beautiful in that grey suit. One of my very favorite songs and I take pleasure in looking at it over and over again.

@toysoldier212100

12y↑4

My Indian born legend

@manofnocountry

11y↑12

love, love this song. It makes me happy everytime I listen to this song. Cliff Richards you are awesome !!!

@simplejorna.5762

4y↑4

Simply beautiful!🎶💐💓🙏💕💕💕💕

@olddonno1

9y↑7

Reminds me of my first love, never forgotten

@ukgirlinlv

3y↑4

Cliff's the man. ❤

@richardherzog5405

8y↑6

The dancing girl is NICOLE KIDMAN!!!

@theresearmstrong357

7y↑2

Not sure about that,I don't think it looks like her.

@SirChristopherGorton

7y↑1

Therese Armstrong it could be a look a like and Nicole was only 20 years old in 1987

@jamesdunn9714

5y↑2

Richard. I looked closely and it's not Nicole.

@masongarrett3066

Thank you for that music trivia

@curiositypiqued6573

No it's not...but does that mean the dark one and all his followers are tom cruise and all the scientology followers 😂🤣

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@brucedanton

8y↑37

Great song, one of Cliff's best in my view-thank you for the upload!!

@nancy36ish

12y↑7

The video is kinda spooky but I love the song...Cliff is cute....

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