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)
Someday My Peace Will Come
Chris Rea Lyrics
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My peace will come
Oh I know
My peace will come
I will sleep like a child without pain
Without fear
Like a smile in the afternoon sun
My peace will come
Lord can you hear me
Oh I know you know my name
It's written in the tears
That flow from my pain
Broken hearted broken soul
All my life on the run
But someday
Yeah someday
My peace will come
Someday
My peace will come
The song ‘Someday My Peace Will Come’ by Chris Rea is about finding peace and comfort during a moment of turmoil and struggle. The opening lyrics convey a sense of hope and positivity as the singer affirms that someday, he will find inner peace. The lyrics are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of this message.
The lines “I will sleep like a child without pain, without fear” suggest that the singer is currently living with pain and fear, but is hopeful that he will find a bright and positive future. The smile metaphor in the next line “like a smile in the afternoon sun” symbolizes the optimism, happiness, and brightness that he feels is on the horizon.
The lines “Lord can you hear me, Oh I know you know my name, It's written in the tears, That flow from my pain” suggest that the singer is reaching out to a higher power for help, and believes that his struggles are known and understood. The final chorus echoes the sentiment of the opening lyrics, asserting that no matter how hard his life has been, someday, he will find the peace that he has been longing for.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday
There will come a time when what is desired will be achieved.
My peace will come
I will achieve a state of calm or freedom from disturbance.
Oh I know
I am certain.
I will sleep like a child without pain
I will rest peacefully without physical or emotional discomfort.
Without fear
Lacking anxiety or dread.
Like a smile in the afternoon sun
As warm and pleasant as a facial expression in sunshine.
Lord can you hear me
A plea or question to a higher power.
Oh I know you know my name
I am confident that I am recognized by the divine.
It's written in the tears
Evidence of my identity as shown in my weeping.
That flow from my pain
The tears stream from the affliction I am experiencing.
Broken hearted broken soul
My emotions and spirit are damaged.
All my life on the run
I have lived in constant movement or escape.
But someday
Despite everything.
Yeah someday
Affirming the expectation.
My peace will come
I will achieve a state of calm or freedom from disturbance.
Someday
There will come a time when what is desired will be achieved.
My peace will come
I will achieve a state of calm or freedom from disturbance.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ron Hatcher
love his voice...what a great song writer.
Trish :
No doubt Chris that the good Lord knows your name
And to say it’s written in the tears
Sent shivers through my heart and soul! Someday Chris, someday peace will come and I hope to be there to see it!
With blessings of peace always and thank you for such beautiful music! It’s incredible! 🦋
jqcbigdog
Simply beautiful Chris
Kathryn McCready
That voice… ❤️
Gizelle Arnott
The Best voice ever ❤🎤🎼🎵🎧
Gizelle Arnott
Really love this ❤🎤🎧
Gizelle Arnott
Love this can't wait for your next stage ❤🎸🎤
NotMarkKnopfler
"Good enough, anyway." - what a total legend of a man.
Jean Korkis
Many times I may have travelled and few are the places I never been..Chris Rea is the one I have always found enjoyment, he never, ever let me down....
Gizelle Arnott
From the heart....Beautiful so moving🎤💙⚘love it