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.
Making Your Mind Up
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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And then you gotta slow it down
'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top
You gotta play around
But soon you will find that there comes a time
For making your mind up
You gotta turn it on
You gotta be sure that it's something
Everybody's gonna talk about
Before you decide that the times arrived
For making your mind up
Don't let your indecision
Take you from behind
Trust your inner vision
Don't let others change your mind
And then you really gotta burn it up
And make another fly by night
Get a run for your money and take a chance
And it'll turn out right
And when you can see how it's gotta be
You're making your mind up
And try to look as if you don't care less
But if you want to see some more
Bending the rules of the game will let you find
The one you're looking for
And then you can show that you think you know
You're making your mind up
Don't let your indecision
Take you from behind
Trust your inner vision
Don't let others change your mind
And now you really gotta speed it up (speed it up)
And then you gotta slow it down (slow it down)
'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top
You gotta play around
But soon you will find that there comes a time
For making your mind up
And now you really gotta speed it up (speed it up)
And then you gotta slow it down (slow it down)
'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top
You gotta play around
But soon you will find that there comes a time
For making your mind up
For making your mind up
For making your mind up
For making your mind up
Bucks Fizz's song "Making Your Mind Up" is essentially about the fun and games that come with making decisions, particularly when it comes to love. The lyrics encourage listeners to "speed it up" and "slow it down" - to not be afraid to experiment and take chances. The idea is that if you truly believe that your love can "hit the top", then it's worth playing around and testing the waters to make sure that you're sure. But eventually, there comes a time when you have to commit to a decision and make up your mind.
The song highlights the importance of following your intuition and not letting others influence your decision-making process. The lyrics caution against indecisiveness, encouraging listeners to trust their "inner vision" and not be easily swayed. The idea is that the only way to find the one you're looking for is to bend the rules of the game and be willing to take risks.
Overall, "Making Your Mind Up" is a lighthearted, upbeat song that encourages listeners to be bold and confident in their choices. It's the perfect tune for anyone who's struggling to make a decision and needs a little push to take the plunge.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta speed it up
You need to hurry things along
And then you gotta slow it down
But at the same time, you need to know when to slow things down
'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top
If you think our love could be great
You gotta play around
You need to experiment and try different things
But soon you will find that there comes a time
Eventually, you will need to make a decision
For making your mind up
And firmly decide what you want
You gotta turn it on
You need to be confident and shine
And then you gotta put it out
And also be willing to take risks and put yourself out there
You gotta be sure that it's something
But always make sure it's something you really want
Everybody's gonna talk about
That people will take notice
Before you decide that the times arrived
Before choosing that it's time to make a decision
Don't let your indecision
Don't let your hesitation
Take you from behind
Take over and cause problems
Trust your inner vision
Trust your instincts and go with what feels right
Don't let others change your mind
Don't let other people's opinions influence you
And then you really gotta burn it up
You have to give it your all
And make another fly by night
And take a risk and try something new
Get a run for your money and take a chance
Take a risk, and it will pay off
And it'll turn out right
If you give it your all, it will have a good outcome
And when you can see how it's gotta be
Once you can envision what you want
You're making your mind up
It's time to make a decision
And try to look as if you don't care less
Don't let others know how much you care about something
But if you want to see some more
But if you want to experience more
Bending the rules of the game will let you find
Breaking the conventions will help you find
The one you're looking for
What you're searching for
And then you can show that you think you know
Once you have found what you want, you can show your confidence
For making your mind up
It's time to make a decision
And now you really gotta speed it up (speed it up)
You need to move quickly
And then you gotta slow it down (slow it down)
But don't forget to pace yourself
'Cause if you believe that our love can hit the top
If you think our love can be amazing
You gotta play around
You need to experiment and take risks
But soon you will find that there comes a time
But eventually, you need to make a decision
For making your mind up
And decisively decide what you want
For making your mind up
For making a final decision
For making your mind up
So you can move forward with confidence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY GERARD HILL, JOHN DANTER
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