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.
Indebted to You
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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And think of when
There's nowhere to turn
That was how it was
Before I dreamt a dream of you
Before I knew
You could be here
Take away the pain and darkness
You taught me to love
You taught me to hate
It's true
With you I really learned how to love
I'm indebted to you
You turned me into something new
It's true, it's true
That with you
I really learned how to cry
I'm indebted to you
You showed me how to lie
I'm indebted to you
Walking next to you
I feel the warmth
Warmth of your love
Fighting like a child for me
And every move you make
I feel the touch
Touch of your hand
Pulling me towards your heart
So
Don't slip away
Don't leave in a day
It's true
With you I really learned how to love
I'm indebted to you
You turned me into something new
It's true, it's true
That with you
I really learned how to cry
I'm indebted to you
You showed me how to lie
I'm indebted to you
Turn from the night to the day
Don't let the word slip away
Make believe I'm for you
I'm indebted to you
Indebted to you
Indebted to you
With you I really learned how to love
I'm indebted to you
You turned me into something new
It's true, it's true
That with you
I really learned how to cry
I'm indebted to you
You showed me how to lie
I'm indebted to you
Indebted to you...
The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's song "Indebted to You" describe a relationship that completely changed the singer's life. The beginning of the song talks about a difficult time in the singer's life, where they were lost and struggling, and says that it was only after they met the person they're singing about that things changed. The person they're singing about taught them how to love and hate, and also showed them how to lie. It's a complex relationship portrayed in the song, as the singer is grateful for the positive changes but also acknowledges the negative parts of the relationship.
The chorus repeats the idea of being indebted to the person they're singing about, both for turning them into a new person and for showing them how to love and cry. There's a sense of urgency in the chorus, as the singer doesn't want the person to slip away or leave in a day. The final verse talks about making time together and not letting go of each other, emphasizing the importance of the relationship and how much the singer has learned from it.
Overall, the lyrics of "Indebted to You" portray a complex relationship that has had a significant impact on the singer's life. It's a combination of gratitude and acknowledgement of the negatives, but ultimately emphasizes the importance of the relationship and the changes it has brought about.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk a lonely street
I was lost and alone before I met you.
And think of when
Reflecting on how it used to be before you came along.
There's nowhere to turn
Feeling helpless and alone until you showed up.
That was how it was
My life before you was empty and dark.
Before I dreamt a dream of you
Even in my dreams, I didn't know what real love was until you.
Before I knew
Before I understood love and all of its complexities.
You could be here
I never knew that someone like you could exist and make my life complete.
Take away the pain and darkness
You brought light into my life and saved me from my darkness.
You taught me to love
With you, I learned what it means to truly love someone.
You taught me to hate
I learned what it means to hate things that threaten my love because of you.
With you I really learned how to love
You brought me new experiences and emotions that helped me learn how to love fully.
I'm indebted to you
I owe you so much for the happiness and love you've brought to my life.
You turned me into something new
You transformed my life and my sense of self by teaching me how to love and be loved.
That with you
You were the driving force behind many of my new experiences and emotions.
I really learned how to cry
You gave me the courage to be vulnerable and let my emotions out.
You showed me how to lie
You taught me that sometimes being dishonest can be necessary to protect the people you love.
Walking next to you
Feeling your presence and being near you.
I feel the warmth
Your love radiates warmth and makes me feel alive.
Warmth of your love
You have shown me love in such a genuine way and I truly feel it every day.
Fighting like a child for me
You have shown a fierce, protective love for me that reminds me of how I felt as a child.
And every move you make
Your actions always remind me of how much you love me.
I feel the touch
The physical touch of your hand makes me feel safe and loved.
Touch of your hand
Your touch is a constant reminder of how much love there is between us.
Pulling me towards your heart
You have a magnetic force that draws me closer to you and closer to your love.
Don't slip away
Please don't let our love fade or slip away from us.
Don't leave in a day
I want our love to be lasting, not a fleeting moment.
Turn from the night to the day
Our love has the power to turn darkness into light and bring hope to even the darkest of times.
Don't let the word slip away
Let's not forget how much we mean to each other.
Make believe I'm for you
Let's pretend that we are the only two people in the world and nothing else matters.
Indebted to you...
I will never forget what you have done for me, and will always be grateful for your love and your presence in my life.
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.