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.
My Camera Never Lies
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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Ah click click
I've been checking you up
I've been tracking you down
Funny all the things that I've found
Was it any surprise, didn't you realise, I must apologise
(It doesn't matter any more) to you
Nothings gonna throw me now
(It doesn't matter what I say) to you
'Cause you've got that look in your eyes
The camera never lies
My camera never lies
So I'll put you in the picture and cut it down to size
(My camera oh oh)
My camera never lies anymore
'Cause there's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
There's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
My camera never lies anymore
Try to cover the trail, try to head for the line
Wonder why you're wasting your time
With another disguise â??cos there's no compromise
When the negative is dry
(It doesn't matter what I do) for you
('Cause every time you take me I'm sleeping)
You're never gonna shake me now
(It doesn't matter how I try) for you
(I can see by the look in your eyes)
(The camera never lies)
My camera never lies
So I'll put you in the picture and cut it down to size
(My camera oh oh)
My camera never lies anymore
'Cause there's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
There's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
My camera never lies anymore
(Ah click click, ah click click)
My camera, my camera, my camera never lies
Lies oh, oh, oh, oh
My camera never lies anymore
â??Cos there's nothing worth lying for
My camera never lies
So I'll put you in the picture and cut it down to size
(My camera oh oh)
My camera never lies anymore â??cos there's nothing worth lying
Nothing worth lying, nothing worth lying for
My camera never lies anymore (My camera never lies)
The song "My Camera Never Lies" by Bucks Fizz is an upbeat pop song that focuses on the theme of relationships and the lies that can come with them. The lead singer of the group sings about how she has been checking and tracking her partner, but she has found things that were surprising to her. She apologizes to her partner, but at the same time, she says that nothing can sway her judgment anymore as she has a camera to capture the truth. The singer then repeats the line "My camera never lies" as a chorus line to emphasize the point that there is no need to lie.
The song has a catchy tune that sets it apart as a dance track but also has a deeper meaning that can be seen in the lyrics. The use of the camera as a symbol of the truth is an interesting metaphor that could be interpreted in many ways. It can refer to the idea that once captured, the truth becomes undeniable. The singer is tired of being told lies and is determined to catch her partner in the act. She will use her camera to capture the evidence and cut her partner down to size.
Overall, "My Camera Never Lies" is a simple yet catchy pop song with interesting metaphors about truth and relationships. It has a danceable tune and an infectious chorus that can get anyone up and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah click click, ah click click
The sound of the camera shutter clicking, capturing the moment and freezing it into a photograph.
I've been checking you up
I have been keeping an eye on you and your actions.
I've been tracking you down
I have been following your every move, trying to find out what you are up to.
Funny all the things that I've found
I have discovered things or situations that are unexpected or amusing.
Was it any surprise, didn't you realise, I must apologise
Did it come as a shock to you? Didn't you know that I was observing your actions? I am sorry if this causes you any discomfort.
(It doesn't matter any more) to you
My observations and discoveries may no longer be of importance or relevance to you.
('Cause everything you tell me is boring)
I find the information you provide to be tiresome and uninteresting.
Nothings gonna throw me now
Nothing can surprise or halt me from continuing to observe and track your actions.
(It doesn't matter what I say) to you
My words or possible warnings may no longer be of consequence to you.
('Cause you've got that look in your eyes)
I see a certain expression or feeling in your gaze that implies disregard or indifference.
The camera never lies
A photograph can accurately and objectively capture a moment, without deception or exaggeration.
My camera never lies
The photographs I take are always truthful and accurate representations of the situation.
So I'll put you in the picture and cut it down to size
I will enable you to understand the complete, truthful picture, even if this means exposing parts of it that you may not like or expect.
(Try to cover the trail, try to head for the line)
You are attempting to conceal your actions to avoid being caught or held accountable.
Wonder why you're wasting your time
I question why you are putting in effort for something that is ultimately futile, as I am capable of discovering the truth.
(With another disguise - cos there's no compromise)
You are attempting to change your appearance or behavior to avoid being recognized and caught, but there is no middle ground or willingness to negotiate with me on this.
(When the negative is dry)
Once the photograph is developed, there is concrete proof of the situation that cannot be distorted or denied.
(It doesn't matter what I do) for you
Any action I take on your behalf may no longer be appreciated, as you have become indifferent or disinterested.
('Cause every time you take me I'm sleeping)
Whenever you spend time with me, I am figuratively or literally sleeping, indicating that your actions do not impact me.
You're never gonna shake me now
You will not be able to escape my observation and tracking of your actions.
(It doesn't matter how I try) for you
Any effort I put into pleasing or helping you may not be appreciated or reciprocated.
(I can see by the look in your eyes)
Through your expression, I can see that you do not value or appreciate my efforts.
(My camera oh oh)
A playful repetition of the importance and reliability of the camera in revealing the truth.
There's nothing worth lying for
There is no reason to deceive or lie, as the truth can be revealed through the use of the camera and observations.
(Ah click click, ah click click) My camera, my camera, my camera never lies
A repetition and emphasis on the importance and trustworthiness of the tools used to uncover the truth and observe actions.
Lies oh, oh, oh, oh
A playful reference to the use of deception and the antithesis of the importance of the camera and fully accurate representation of events.
My camera never lies anymore ('Cause there's nothing worth lying for)
Reiteration of the fact that there is no reason or excuse to use deception or lies when the truth can always be uncovered through the use of the camera.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY HILL, NICHOLA MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lucy
Ah click click,
Ah click click
I've been checking you up
I've been tracking you down
Funny all the things that I've found
Was it any surprise, didn't you realise, I must apologise
(It doesn't matter any more) to you
('Cause everything you tell me is boring)
Nothings gonna throw me now
(It doesn't matter what I say) to you
'Cause you've got that look in your eyes
The camera never lies
My camera never lies
So I'll put you in the picture and cut it down to size
(My camera oh oh)
My camera never lies anymore
'Cause there's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
There's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
My camera never lies anymore
Try to cover the trail, try to head for the line
Wonder why you're wasting your time
With another disguise â??cos there's no compromise
When the negative is dry
(It doesn't matter what I do) for you
('Cause every time you take me I'm sleeping)
You're never gonna shake me now
(It doesn't matter how I try) for you
(I can see by the look in your eyes)
(The camera never lies)
My camera never lies
So I'll put you in the picture and cut it down to size
(My camera oh oh)
My camera never lies anymore
'Cause there's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
There's nothing worth lying for
(My camera never lies)
My camera never lies anymore
My camera, my camera, my camera never lies
Lies oh, oh, oh, oh
My camera never lies anymore
â??Cos there's nothing worth lying for
My camera never lies
So I'll put you in the picture and cut it down to size
(My camera oh oh)
My camera never lies anymore â??cos there's nothing worth lying
Nothing worth lying, nothing worth lying for
My camera never lies anymore (My camera never lies)
tedmus
The bridge to the chorus has so much energy it gives me goosebumps, a beautifully crafted pop song! ❤️
Grant Smith
Incredibly sophisticated pop song. The arrangement is very dynamic, and that section from 2:38 is almost prog rock. Great stuff. :)
gary maxwell
Grant Smith Trevor Horn produced?
ZanduckTV2
gary maxwell Andy Hill, but it would’ve been great if Trevor had worked with them as well as Dollar. Their music was in the same vein as Dollar, and in the ‘90s David Van Day joined Bobby then Mike in different line ups of the group, but it ended in disaster. Look on Wikipedia if you don’t know about it already.
sirvidia
@ZanduckTV2 or watch Trouble At The Top Bucks Fizz right here on Youtube
Neil Fleming
I love the fact that every member took the lead at some time, shows the depth of talent they actually had
Chris White
Now that I am "over the hill" and don't care anymore about being cool, I am going back to this old pop music that I used to make fun of. This is great!
helmut kohl
You never are too old or too young to hear such a wonderful song, It feels like it was yesterday so many good memories, THANKS BUCKS FIZZ , you make my life a brighter and happier one.
Molly Baxter
This is one of the best songs ever made. I sincerely love it. 💗🥂
Andy H Brown
A very cleverly written pop song. Most of the harmonies you actually never hear, and there are several of them. Despite what people think of Bucks Fizz, they had some of the best writers in the business.