He has never toured the United States, where he is best known for the 1978 single "Fool (If You Think It's Over)", which reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, earning him a Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 1978. A decade later, "Working On It" topped the Mainstream Rock chart. He has sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
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Studio albums
Whatever Happened to Benny Santini? (Magnet, 1978)
Deltics (Magnet, 1979)
Tennis (Magnet, 1980)
Chris Rea (Magnet, 1981)
Water Sign (Magnet, 1983)
Wired to the Moon (Magnet, 1984)
Shamrock Diaries (Magnet, 1985)
On the Beach (Magnet, 1986)
Dancing with Strangers (Magnet, 1987)
The Road to Hell (WEA, 1989)
Auberge (EastWest, 1991)
God's Great Banana Skin (EastWest, 1992)
Espresso Logic (EastWest, 1993)
La Passione (soundtrack, EastWest, 1996)
The Blue Cafe (EastWest, 1998)
The Road to Hell: Part 2 (EastWest, 1999)
King of the Beach (EastWest, 2000)
Dancing Down the Stony Road/Stony Road (Jazzee Blue, 2002
Blue Street (Five Guitars) (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
Hofner Blue Notes (Jazzee Blue, 2003)
The Blue Jukebox (Jazzee Blue, 2004)
Blue Guitars (Jazzee Blue, 2005)
The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes (Jazzee Blue, 2008)
Santo Spirito Blues (Jazzee Blue, 2011)
Road Songs for Lovers (Jazzee Blue, 2017)
One Fine Day (Rhino, limited release, 2019)
Ace of Hearts
Chris Rea Lyrics
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Could this be me
The one who kept himself so high and free
Caught up in the highest game of all
And all my defences tumble and fall
Only the ace of hearts can save now
I wake in early hours and call your name
And suddenly I realize
As the tears start to fall like rain from the sky
Only the ace of hearts can save me now
Said only the ace of hearts can save me now
Ace of hearts tell me what's this game we're playing
Ace of hearts it's all down to you
I'm lost, lost like a child in a strange dream
Open your doors and pull me
Pull me trough
And I'm flying like the wind in the dead of night
Flying so high searching for those landing lights
I've never been this high before
But darling all I need is your love more and more
And only the ace of hearts can save me now
The lyrics of Chris Rea's Ace of Hearts express the turmoil and vulnerability of a person who has always maintained a strong and independent stance but is now caught up in a game of love. The singer questions whether this is his true self, the one who was always confident and free. However, he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with someone who has captured his heart. His defences crumble, and he is now emotionally exposed and in need of protection. The only one who can save him now is the "Ace of Hearts," his lover, who is the key to his emotional stability.
As the song progresses, the singer wakes up in the early hours of the morning, calling out his lover's name. His tears fall like rain from the sky, and he realizes that only the Ace of Hearts can save him from drowning in his emotions. The lyrics suggest that the Ace of Hearts is not just a metaphorical card but also the person who holds his heart. The singer pleads for the Ace of Hearts to guide him, to help him navigate the game of love and pull him through.
There is a sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's words as he compares himself to a lost child in a strange dream. The only way out is to trust the Ace of Hearts and be pulled through to safety. The lyrics convey a profound sense of longing and a desire for unconditional love, which only the Ace of Hearts can provide.
Line by Line Meaning
Could this be true
Wondering if the experiences being had are actually happening.
Could this be me
Questioning if the person experiencing these events is truly who they believe themselves to be.
The one who kept himself so high and free
The individual is used to having complete control over their life and living a carefree lifestyle.
Caught up in the highest game of all
The individual has become embroiled in a situation that is much larger than themselves.
And all my defences tumble and fall
All the walls the individual built up to protect themselves are collapsing due to the situation they are in.
Only the ace of hearts can save now
The individual believes that only one specific option can help them out of this perilous situation.
I wake in early hours and call your name
The individual is haunted by thoughts of someone they believe can help them.
It's your face I see pressed up against my window pane
The individual longs to be with this person who they believe has the power to save them.
And suddenly I realize
A moment of clarity where the person understands what they truly need.
As the tears start to fall like rain from the sky
The person begins to cry uncontrollably.
Only the ace of hearts can save me now
The person still believes that only one specific option can help them.
Ace of hearts tell me what's this game we're playing
The person directly addresses the solution they believe can save them.
Ace of hearts it's all down to you
The individual is placing all their faith and hope into the one solution they believe can save them.
I'm lost, lost like a child in a strange dream
The person feels completely helpless and out of their depth like a scared child in an unfamiliar dream.
Open your doors and pull me
The person pleads for the solution they believe in to come and rescue them.
Pull me through
Asking to be taken to safety and out of danger.
And I'm flying like the wind in the dead of night
The person feels they are racing towards safety at great speed.
Flying so high searching for those landing lights
The person is desperately trying to find a way out of their situation and is searching for a sign that will lead them to safety.
I've never been this high before
The person has never felt hope or seen a chance for survival so clearly until now.
But darling all I need is your love more and more
The person believes that being saved by the solution they put their faith in won't be enough; they also need the love of the person they are thinking about to fully get through this difficult time.
And only the ace of hearts can save me now
The person still believes that only one specific option can help them.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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