She had her greatest success in the early 90s, and is best known for the hit "Promise Me" which hit Number 3 in the UK singles chart in 1991 and is taken from her self-titled debut album released in 1990. Craven achieved another five entries in the same chart over the next two years.
After first meeting backstage at a Tears for Fears concert, Craven married singer/songwriter Colin Campsie, and the couple now have three daughters. Campsie and Craven used to own the top & bottom flats in a three-storey house in London. When the person in the middle moved out, they bought the flat and converted the building back into one house. The family now live in Buckinghamshire.
She survived Breast cancer in 2005, and was given the all clear in February 2006.
Tick Tock
Beverley Craven Lyrics
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with him on her mind
can't seem to leave the past behind
She puts on her make-up
and thinks about life
and wonders if she's running out of time
Cos how long until she finds the one
She hears the tick tock
of her biological clock
going around and round
and it's never going to stop
she sees all her friends
are having kids and getting married
but, her life's, her own
she says there are moments
her confidence wains
Sunday afternoons and Christmas days
but she's a career girl
who knows her own mind
she's not prepared to make a compromise
but how long until she finds the one
all the things she's been dreamin' of
She hears the tick tock
of her biological clock
going around and round
and it's never going to stop
She sees all her friends
are having kids and getting married
but, her life's, her own
Tick tock of her biological clock
going around and round
and it's never going to stop
and she sees all her friends
are having kids and getting
Tick-tock of her biological clock
going around and round
and it's never going to stop
and she sees all her friends
are having kids and getting married
Tick Tock
Tick Tock
Tick Tock
In Beverley Craven’s song “Tick Tock”, the singer describes the dilemma of a woman who is torn between her desire for professional success and her anxiety about her ticking biological clock. The woman wakes up every morning thinking about her past and wondering whether she has already missed the opportunity to find the one person who will complete her life. She sees her friends getting married and having children, but she is not ready to make any compromises in her career for the sake of motherhood. Despite her confidence in her own abilities, she admits that there are moments when she feels vulnerable and unsure about her future.
The repeated phrase “tick tock” represents the sound of the biological clock that she hears ticking away, reminding her that time is running out. She is constantly aware of this sound, which seems to be never-ending. The song captures the anxiety that many women feel about their biological clock, which seems to be tied to their ability to fulfill their aspirations in life. The conflict between career and family is a common theme that many women face, and this song illustrates the challenges of confronting this issue.
Line by Line Meaning
She wakes every morning
Every morning, she wakes up
with him on her mind
She thinks about him as soon as she wakes up
can't seem to leave the past behind
She's unable to forget her past experiences
She puts on her make-up
She gets ready for the day
and thinks about life
She reflects on her life
and wonders if she's running out of time
She's anxious about whether she has enough time to achieve her goals
Cos how long until she finds the one
She wonders how long it will take for her to meet her ideal partner
all the things she's been dreamin' of
She thinks about the things she wants in life
She hears the tick tock
She hears the sound of a clock ticking
of her biological clock
She's aware of her biological clock, which is the time limit for women to have children
going around and round
The clock is ticking continuously
and it's never going to stop
The clock will continue to tick, and time cannot be stopped
she sees all her friends
She notices that her friends
are having kids and getting married
Her friends are getting married and starting families
but, her life's, her own
She realizes that her life is in her hands
she says there are moments
She admits that sometimes there are moments
her confidence wains
Her confidence decreases
Sunday afternoons and Christmas days
On certain days, such as Sunday afternoons and Christmas, she feels insecure
but she's a career girl
She is focused on her career
who knows her own mind
She is confident in her decisions
she's not prepared to make a compromise
She's not willing to make any sacrifices
Tick Tock
The sound of the clock ticking
Tick Tock
The sound of the clock ticking
Tick Tock
The sound of the clock ticking
Contributed by Stella K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.