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.
Run for Your Life
Bucks Fizz Lyrics
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Ah, run for your life
Keep on running
Run run run
Gotta run, gotta run, gotta run
Don't, don't turn around
Don't make a sound
Cause somebody's watching you tonight
As darkness arrives
Cause, somebody's watching you
Look to the right (it could be nothing at all)
There in the light (it doesn't matter at all)
Coming into sight
Don't be afraid of the night
You'd better run (run)
Run for your life
The loneliness around you cuts like a knife
Do you run (run)
Run for your life
The shadow won't be far behind in the heat of the night
Run for your life
You's better run (run)
Run for your life
Run for your life
Run Run Run
Keep on running
And now as heroes pretend
With nerves at an end
Still saying never die alone
See how they fall
They're not that hard at all
Fear is behing their eyes
Wait for the break (it could be nothing at all)
It's all a mistake (it doesn't matter at all)
Only for you sake
Don't be afraid of the night
You'd better run (run)
Run for your life
The loneliness around you cuts like a knife
Do you run (run)
Run for your life
The shadow won't be far behind in the heat of the night
Run for your life
You's better run (run)
Run for your life
Run for your life
Keep on running, keep on running, ah ha
Run run run
And in a while another day
Will give your fear away and
You try to smile to make a day
But in the night you stay
Run for your life
The loneliness around you cuts like a knife
Do you run (run)
Run for your life
The shadow won't be far behind in the heat of the night
Run for your life
You's better run (run)
Run for your life
Run for your life
The lyrics of Bucks Fizz's song "Run For Your Life" talk about fear and the necessity of running away from danger. The song starts by urging the listener to keep on running and not turn around or make a sound, as somebody is watching them. The lyrics suggest that danger is closing in, and the only solution is to keep running. The darkness and loneliness around the singer are described as cutting like a knife, causing fear, and making them want to escape.
As the song progresses, the lyrics encourage the singer not to be afraid of the night, urging them to run even when they are pretending to be heroes. In the end, the singer is advised to keep on running and wait for another day when fear will be gone. The song's meaning is to face fear, whatever it may be and to never stop running away from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Run, run for your life
You must move your legs fast, out of desperation to protect yourself
Ah, run for your life
You're now realizing the seriousness of this situation
Keep on running
Your only option is to keep moving forward
Run run run
Repetition of the urgency of running
Gotta run, gotta run, gotta run
The need to escape is weighing heavily on you
Don't, don't turn around
Avoid the temptation to look back for safety
Don't make a sound
Stay quiet to avoid being found
Cause somebody's watching you tonight
You have a stalker on your trail
Don't close your eyes
Stay alert to potential danger
As darkness arrives
The night is coming, and it brings new dangers
Cause, somebody's watching you
There's someone observing your every move
Look to the right (it could be nothing at all)
Right is a direction to look, though there may be no threat there
There in the light (it doesn't matter at all)
You see something in the light, but you can ignore it
Coming into sight
A figure is getting closer and more visible
Don't be afraid of the night
You shouldn't fear darkness itself
You'd better run (run)
You must keep moving or face danger
The loneliness around you cuts like a knife
You are alone, and it feels painful and isolating
Do you run (run)
Asking if you're truly committed to escaping
The shadow won't be far behind in the heat of the night
Your pursuer is closing in and the night intensifies the chase
You's better run (run)
Repeated encouragement to escape swiftly
Run for your life
The main message of the song
And now as heroes pretend
Trying to stay brave in spite of fear
With nerves at an end
Completely terrified inside
Still saying never die alone
Thinking of a phrase for strength, but still scared
See how they fall
The stalkers are really falling apart
They're not that hard at all
The people chasing you are not as strong or tough as they seem
Fear is behind their eyes
Your pursuers are just as scared as you are
Wait for the break (it could be nothing at all)
Pause a moment to see if something's really chasing you
It's all a mistake (it doesn't matter at all)
No real danger here
Only for you sake
This is all for your own good
And in a while another day
Eventually, this will be over
Will give your fear away and
Time will help you forget the fear
You try to smile to make a day
Trying to be positive despite the traumatic experience
But in the night you stay
Still struggling with fear at night
Keep on running, keep on running, ah ha
Persist at running even when it's difficult
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN BAIRNSON, ANDY HILL
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