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)
Light Of Hope
Chris Rea Lyrics
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Ten thousand summers wait me here
You lead and I will follow
Your heart is mine tomorrow
Into your womb I fade away
And while she laughs
Your pride is turning into snow
Shine on, light of hope
Light of hope
And while she laughs
Your pride is turning into snow
And dancing on the graves of what
You thought you used to know
And in this garden I will burn my callous robes
And forever love my darling
Light of hope
The lyrics to Chris Rea's song "Light of Hope" convey a sense of surrender, acceptance, and hope, as the singer acknowledges the power and beauty of the garden he knows, where ten thousand summers await him. He seems to be in love with someone who is able to lead him and become his heart's desire tomorrow. The line "into your womb, I fade away" seems to convey a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, as the singer surrenders himself completely to his beloved.
The second stanza speaks of a transformation happening within the singer, as the woman he loves laughs and his pride melts away like snow. This transformation is happening in the face of the "light of hope," shining brightly and illuminating their way forward. The line "dancing on the graves of what you thought you used to know" seems to speak of letting go of old ideas and beliefs in order to make room for new growth and change.
Finally, the singer pledges to burn his callous robes and forever love his darling in the garden of ten thousand summers, in the light of hope that shines on and offers a new beginning.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of surrender, transformation, and hope, as the singer lets go of old ways of thinking and embraces the power and beauty of a love that leads him into a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the garden that I know
My safe haven, where I feel most comfortable and at peace.
Ten thousand summers wait me here
Endless opportunities for growth and renewal lie ahead of me.
You lead and I will follow
I trust you to guide me through life's journey.
Your heart is mine tomorrow
I know that our love will continue to grow and strengthen with each passing day.
Into your womb I fade away
Our connection is so intimate and profound that I feel like I am becoming a part of you.
And while she laughs
Despite any challenges or setbacks, she finds joy and happiness in life.
Your pride is turning into snow
Your ego and sense of superiority are melting away.
And melting on the face of this light of hope
Your transformation is leading you towards a more positive and hopeful outlook on life.
Shine on, light of hope
May this sense of hope continue to inspire and uplift us both.
And dancing on the graves of what
In letting go of past attachments and beliefs, we are free to embrace new possibilities.
You thought you used to know
Our old ways of thinking and being no longer serve us.
And in this garden I will burn my callous robes
I am shedding old habits and patterns of behavior that no longer serve me.
And forever love my darling
I will always cherish our love, no matter what challenges we may face.
Light of hope
May this feeling of hope continue to guide us towards greater happiness and fulfillment.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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