On the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown si… Read Full Bio ↴On the 4th April 1981, history was to be made as four relatively unknown singers Mike Nolan, Cheryl Baker, Bobby G and Jay Aston, collectively known as Bucks Fizz, represented the UK at that year's Eurovision Song Contest.

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.

Running Out of Time
Bucks Fizz Lyrics

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Midnight, I took all night
Trying to put these words together
So cold, in the moonlight
Leaving me here as lost as ever
When the morning comes
I go and lean on my windowsill
Now I'm in trouble

I'm running out of time
What can I do in this sad situation
I'm out of time
And all that I need is a good explanation
Because time will tell on me
I'm out of time
I'm running out of time

Help me, come on help me
Take me from this empty silence
Save me, come on save me
Make me see or give me guidance
Then we all can fly
Out of the dark and into the light
Nobody would know

I'm running out of time
What can I do in this sad situation
I'm out of time
And all that I need is a good explanation
Because time will tell on me
I'm out of time
I'm running out of time

(Take me away
Take me away
There's so many things I just gotta say)

I'm running out of time
What can I do in this sad situation
I'm out of time
And all that I need is a good explanation
Because time will tell on me
I'm out of time
I'm running out of time

I'm running out of time
What can I do in this sad situation
I'm out of time
And all that I need is a good explanation

Because time will tell on me
I'm out of time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Running Out of Time" by Bucks Fizz tell the story of someone who is feeling lost and hopeless after spending the night trying to put some words together. The sense of confusion and uncertainty is palpable, as the singer finds himself at a loss for words and unable to make sense of his situation. When morning comes, he looks out his window and realizes that he is in trouble - he is running out of time and needs help urgently.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm running out of time" four times, emphasizing the sense of urgency and desperation. The singer is aware of the gravity of his situation and knows that he needs a good explanation to get out of it. He pleads for help, hoping that someone will take him away from his empty silence and provide him with guidance. The final stanza sees the singer reiterating his plea for help, aware that time is running out and that he needs a solution, fast.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight, I took all night
I worked all night to create these words

Trying to put these words together
I am trying to create a meaningful message

So cold, in the moonlight
I am feeling isolated and alone

Leaving me here as lost as ever
I feel hopeless and uncertain

When the morning comes
With the dawn of a new day

I go and lean on my windowsill
I reflect on my struggles

Now I'm in trouble
I am in a difficult situation

I'm running out of time
I am under pressure to complete my task

What can I do in this sad situation
I feel helpless and overwhelmed

And all that I need is a good explanation
I need a clear reason for my actions

Because time will tell on me
My actions will be revealed over time