Bucks Fizz performed the timeless classic tune Making Your Mind Up, together with the now famous skirt ripping dance routine. This was one of the most up-tempo songs of the evening, and with only two rounds of voting to go, it was a three-way tie between Germany. the UK and Switzerland. Switzerland were yet to vote and gave eight points to the UK, but Nil Points to Germany. Despite the final jury giving Germany maximum points, Bucks Fizz won the contest.
This victory was to set them up for a career that was to be as successful as any British Eurovision winner before, or since. They went on to be one of the most popular bands of the 80s with a string of hit singles and albums.
Making Your Mind Up was a number one for the group in nine different countries and received gold disc status in four countries.. This was promptly followed by a further two top twenty hits - Piece Of The Action and One Of Those Nights - and a self-titled album which went Gold in the UK and Platinum in Australia.
After winning the contest, the group built on their success with other awards and accolades. In November 1981, they won Best Song Award at the Yamaha Song Contest (oriental Eurovision) in Tokyo with the song Another Night.
Their next single, released in November 1981, The Land Of Make Believe went Gold before Christmas of that year and went on to become one of their most popular songs, reaching Number One in three countries and winning the Amplex Golden Reel Award for one million copies sold.
In 1982, the success for Bucks Fizz continued and in April of that year the group's fourth single, My Camera Never Lies, went straight to Number One in the UK. This was followed in May by the group's second studio album, Are You Ready, which went Gold immediately. This also produced another hit, Now Those Days Are Gone, which reached number 8 in the UK charts.
1984 was to be an eventful year. Bucks Fizz toured the UK on a 7 week sell out tour.
1983 saw the release of If You Cant Stand The Heat which reached number 10 in the UK charts. This was followed by Run For Your Life. Both singles were featured on the group's third studio album, Hand Cut, which charted at number 15 in the UK.
Later that year saw the release of When We Were Young, a slightly different sound with Jay on lead vocal. London Town followed and then a Greatest Hits album which finished the year on a high.
Three more singles were released: Talking In Your Sleep, Golden Days and I Hear Talk which was a surprise club hit in America. Fate was to deal the group a devastating blow that year: whilst on tour in December there was a horrific Coach crash which resulted in the serious injury of Mike Nolan.
As Mike was on the road to recovery Bucks Fizz received yet another blow as Jay Aston decided to depart the group after a scandalous affair with the bands Manager which made front page of all the tabloids.
Auditions were held in London for a Jay Aston replacement. About 800 girls turned up to audition and finally Shelley Preston was recruited to replace Jay.
1986 saw Bucks Fizz back on top of the charts with a new look, a new record deal with Polydor and a new single called New Beginning. The single reached number 8 in the UK charts and was a great success.
A further two singles were also released this year: Love The One Your With" and Keep Each Other Warm, together with what would be their 5th studio album, Writing On The Wall.
The single Heart Of Stone was released in 1988. This would later be covered by Cher a couple of years later.
Shelley Preston decided to leave the group in 1990 to pursue solo projects and the group continued as a trio.
The group's albums are currently available on CD, as well as a recently released Best Of CD/DVD which made the top 40 in May 2007.
Breaking And Entering
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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You got burglar alarms
Me, I'm getting very tired
Trying to sell my good luck charm
Knock, knock, ring the bell
Gone to lunch, who can tell
Combination? Very well, well, well, well, well
I'm breaking and I'm entering
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
You, you like to wear dark glasses
You got camera crew
I've got blueprints, let me pass
And I'll pretend I'm you-know-who
Step, step, through your door
Wasn't really all that hard
Getting to you to steal your heart
Your sad heart
I'm...
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
I'm breaking down
I'm breaking, breaking down
Knock, knock, ring the bell
Gone to lunch, who can tell
Combination, very well, well, well, well, well
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
Breaking and entering
I'm breaking and I'm entering
The song "Breaking And Entering" by Bucks Fizz is a catchy and upbeat tune that tells the story of a thief trying to gain access into someone's home. The first verse introduces the two characters - the thief and the home owner. The thief is confident in his ability to break in, while the home owner is getting tired of constantly having to protect their possessions. The chorus reinforces the theme of breaking and entering, with the lyrics emphasizing the thief's determination to gain access to the home. The second verse describes the thief's plan to pretend to be someone else in order to gain access, and reinforces the idea that the homeowner's defenses aren't as strong as they think. The bridge section of the song repeats the chorus, with a repetitive "knock knock" and "ring the bell" hook.
On the surface, the song seems to be a lighthearted take on a thief's attempt to break into a home, with an upbeat and catchy melody. However, when analyzing the lyrics, it becomes clear that there are deeper themes at play. The thief seems to be representing someone who is determined to break through perceived barriers in order to reach their goals, while the homeowner represents those who are overly cautious and protective, without truly understanding the potential risks. The song could be interpreted as a commentary on risk-taking and the importance of balance in life.
Line by Line Meaning
You, you think that you're well wired
You believe that you are secure and protected.
You got burglar alarms
You have installed alarms to prevent theft.
Me, I'm getting very tired
I am feeling exhausted by this situation.
Trying to sell my good luck charm
I am attempting to make money by selling a good luck charm.
Knock, knock, ring the bell
I knock and ring the bell to get your attention.
Gone to lunch, who can tell
You are not home and I am unsure of your whereabouts.
Combination? Very well, well, well, well, well
I know the combination to your lock very well.
Breaking and entering
I am breaking into your property.
I'm breaking and I'm entering
I am illegally entering your premises.
You, you like to wear dark glasses
You prefer to wear sunglasses for fashion or privacy reasons.
You got camera crew
You have a team recording your activities or lifestyle.
I've got blueprints, let me pass
I have detailed plans which will help me to gain access.
And I'll pretend I'm you-know-who
I will act as if I am somebody else, possibly someone known to you.
Step, step, through your door
I enter your house one step at a time.
Wasn't really all that hard
It was not difficult to gain entry or deceive you.
Getting to you to steal your heart
I am attempting to steal your affection or love.
Your sad heart
I am aware that your heart is unhappy or unfulfilled.
I'm breaking down
I am losing control or feeling overwhelmed.
Knock, knock, ring the bell
I continue to try and get your attention.
Breaking and entering
I am still carrying out the illegal act of entering your home.
I'm breaking and I'm entering
I am continuing to enter your premises without permission.
Breaking and entering
The act of breaking and entering is still happening.
I'm breaking and I'm entering
I am persisting in entering your property.
Breaking and entering
The act of breaking and entering is still ongoing.
I'm breaking and I'm entering
I am still in the process of illegally entering your premises.
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.