De Burgh was born in Venado Tuerto, Argentina, to Colonel Charles John Davison, MBE, a British diplomat, and Maeve Emily de Burgh, an Irish secretary. His maternal grandfather was Sir Eric de Burgh, a British Army officer who had been Chief of the General Staff in India during the Second World War. He took his mother's name, "de Burgh", when he began performing. His father had substantial farming interests, and Chris spent much of his early years in Malta, Nigeria and Zaire, as he, his mother and brother accompanied Colonel Davison on his diplomatic and engineering work.
The Davisons finally settled in Bargy Castle, County Wexford, Ireland, which was somewhat dilapidated at the time. It was a twelfth-century castle which Eric de Burgh bought in the 1960s. He converted it into a hotel, and the young Chris sang for the guests there.
After attending Marlborough College in Wiltshire, England, de Burgh went on to graduate from Trinity College, Dublin, with a Master of Arts degree in French, English and History.
Chris de Burgh signed his first contract with A&M Records in 1974, and supported Supertramp on their Crime of the Century tour, building himself a small fan base. His début album, Far Beyond These Castle Walls, was a folk-tinged stab at fantasy in the tradition of the Moody Blues. It failed to chart upon its release in late 1974. A few months later, he released a single called "Turning Round" from the album, released outside the UK and Ireland as "Flying". It failed to make an impression in the UK, but it stayed on top of the Brazilian charts for 17 weeks. This became a familiar pattern for the singer/songwriter, as every one of his 1970s albums failed to chart in the UK or US while they racked up big sales in continental European and South American countries.
In 1975 his second album, Spanish Train and Other Stories, was released. Whilst (again) not a huge commercial success, the album and tour expanded the fan base, with de Burgh starting to attract a cult following. Along with the epic title track, other fan favourite tracks from the album included "Patricia The Stripper" and "A Spaceman Came Travelling" (the latter released the following year as a single).
1977's third album, At the End of a Perfect Day, whilst well received and featuring both former Fairport Convention drummer Dave Mattacks and later Fairport drummer Gerry Conway, failed to push de Burgh's career significantly, leading to the release of his fourth album Crusader in 1979. Crusader took a more electric direction, including guitar contributions from Ian Bairnson (formerly of Pilot), bass player David Paton (also of Pilot), and drummer Stuart Elliott (formerly of both Cockney Rebel and of Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel), all of whom were also working, at the time, with Kate Bush. The album also featured Sky keyboard player Francis Monkman and Mike Moran. Whilst it attracted a significant number of new fans, Crusader still failed to break through in the UK and US. 1980's Eastern Wind also failed to build further on the (still cult) following in the major territories.
In 1981 de Burgh had his first UK chart entry with Best Moves, a collection culled from his early albums. It set the stage for 1982's Rupert Hine produced The Getaway, which reached number 30 in the UK charts and number 43 in the US, thanks to the eerie single "Don't Pay the Ferryman". Chris de Burgh's follow-up album, Man on the Line, also performed well, charting at 69 in the US and 11 in the UK.
Chris de Burgh had an across-the-board success with the ballad "The Lady in Red" in late 1986; the single became a number one hit in the UK (number three in America) and its accompanying album, Into the Light, reached number two in the UK (number 25 in the U.S.). That Christmas season, a re-release of de Burgh's 1976 Christmas song "A Spaceman Came Travelling" became a Top 40 hit in the UK. Flying Colours, his follow-up to Into the Light, entered the British charts at number one upon its 1988 release, yet it failed to make the American charts. De Burgh never hit the US charts again and his commercial fortunes began to slide slightly in Britain in the early 1990s, yet he retained a following around the world. This is mainly due to inactivity of his previous recording label A&M Records UK division in the U.S.
In 1997 de Burgh composed a song entitled "There's a New Star Up in Heaven Tonight", dedicated to Diana, Princess of Wales. The song was released as a 100-copy limited edition and included on the compilations The Ultimate Collection (2000) and Now and Then (2009).
In 2007 a concert in Tehran was planned for mid-2008, together with local band Arian, which would have made Chris de Burgh the first western pop singer to perform in Iran since the 1979 revolution. However, the concert never went ahead because he had not been given permission by the Iranian authorities to perform in the country.
He was the first Western act to play in Lebanon after the Lebanese Civil War.
On 25 June 2019, The New York Times Magazine listed Chris de Burgh among hundreds of artists whose material was reportedly destroyed in the 2008 Universal fire.
Here Is Your Paradise
Chris de Burgh Lyrics
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A moment when the time is still
And all I've been looking for is right here in my arms
Just waiting for the chance to begin
I never knew love could be the sunlight in your eyes
On a day that you may not have seen
And all I've been searching for, well words could never say
Maybe you will never know how much I love you
But of this, be sure
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
And in the dark night, you'll follow the bright light
And go where the love must go
And you will wake in the morning to a brand new day
Take all your worries away
Maybe you will never know how much I love you
But of this, be sure
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
The song "Here Is Your Paradise" by Chris de Burgh expresses the idea of how finding love with someone can change your life completely. The lyrics capture the beauty of love, describing it as a silence in the heart, a moment when time stands still. The song describes how, sometimes, words aren't enough to express feelings that are more intense than anything they could say.
The first verse of the song talks about how love can be unexpected and right in front of you. The second verse speaks of how love can be seen in the most subtle of actions, like the sunlight in someone's eyes. The chorus serves as a declaration of love, promising a lifetime of happiness and reassurance in the knowledge of that love.
The song's message is that love can be the answer to all of life's worries and struggles. In the darkest of nights, it will guide one towards a brighter light and a brand new day. The song is ultimately about finding your paradise with someone whom you love, where the two of you can share the rest of your lives together.
Line by Line Meaning
I never knew love could be a silence in the heart
Love can sometimes be felt so deeply that it becomes a peaceful, quiet emotion that resides within one's heart.
A moment when the time is still
This moment of love is so powerful that time itself seems to come to a standstill, allowing for a moment of pure heart-to-heart connection.
And all I've been looking for is right here in my arms
The love that has been sought after for so long has finally been found and is being held close, cherished and treasured.
Just waiting for the chance to begin
Despite being found and held, this love is still waiting for the opportunity to fully flourish, grow and thrive.
I never knew love could be the sunlight in your eyes
Love has the power to radiate through someone's eyes, even on a day that might seem dull, and shine like the warmth of the sun.
On a day that you may not have seen
Even on a day when you might not have noticed or acknowledged it, love can be present and visible through the eyes of someone who loves you.
And all I've been searching for, well words could never say
Love is so profound and indescribable that words alone can never fully articulate what it means to feel its power.
When a touch is more than anything
Sometimes, a single touch can convey deeper emotions and feelings than any words ever could, highlighting the transformative power of physical expression of love.
Maybe you will never know how much I love you
The depth of love felt for someone might never be fully expressed or understood, existing only in the heart of the person who feels it.
But of this, be sure
Despite not ever fully knowing the depth of another's love, they can still be certain that it is present and meaningful.
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
The love felt by the two people is a paradise, a happy and peaceful place that is being written in their life story as the most significant relationship they have ever had.
Where you and I will be forevermore
Their love is a timeless bond that will last for eternity.
And in the dark night, you'll follow the bright light
During times of darkness, love can be the light that guides and leads people through their struggles.
And go where the love must go
Love can inspire people to take action towards what they feel is right and necessary in order to make their relationship work.
And you will wake in the morning to a brand new day
Despite any difficulties, every day is a new opportunity to start fresh, recommitting to the love they share.
Take all your worries away
Love can be a soothing balm, washing away fears and worries and providing a sense of peace and security.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHRIS DE BURGH, STEVE DUBERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thaethinzar6307
I never knew love could be a silence in the heart
A moment when the time is still
And all I've been looking for is right here in my arms
Just waiting for the chance to begin
I never knew love could be the sunlight in your eyes
On a day that you may not have seen
And all I've been searching for, well words could never say
When a touch is more than anything
Maybe you will never know how much I love you
But of this, be sure
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
And in the dark night, you'll follow the bright light
And go where the love must go
And you will wake in the morning to a brand new day
Take all your worries away
Maybe you will never know how much I love you
But of this, be sure
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
Here is your paradise, here is your book of life
Where you and I will be forevermore
Source: LyricFind
@dunhillan8360
Je n'ai jamais su que l'amour pouvait être un silence dans le cœur
Un moment où le temps s'arrête
Et tout ce que je cherchais est ici dans mes bras
J'attends juste la chance de commencer
Je n'ai jamais su que l'amour pouvait être la lumière du soleil dans tes yeux
Un jour que tu n'as peut-être pas vu
Et tout ce que je cherchais, eh bien les mots ne pourraient jamais dire
Quand un toucher est plus que tout
Peut-être que tu ne sauras jamais à quel point je t'aime
Mais de cela, sois sûr
Voici ton paradis, voici ton livre de vie
Où toi et moi serons pour toujours
Voici ton paradis, voici ton livre de vie
Où toi et moi serons pour toujours
Et dans la nuit noire, tu suivras la lumière brillante
Et aller où l'amour doit aller
Et tu te réveilleras le matin pour un tout nouveau jour
Enlevez tous vos soucis
@soraiakalil3821
Que música linda.
Fui ao túnel do tempo e voltei.
@DalvafigueiroaPandora
Bela Música! Linda Voz!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤
@kevintweed403
Mother where ever you are now this is your paradise miss you so much I've cried a thousand tears may you rest in peace with your beloved husband dad and grandad Joe till we meet again your ever loving son kevin
@robsonmupfumbu7144
12 years later I still enjoy the song
@user-rp7cf2ue7t
Песни Криса де Бурга-это что-то невероятное!!!Фантастический певец!
@SuperSevvo
What a beautiful song, sung so passionately and words to inspire your emotions. An absolute masterpiece !!!
@joanagomez1948
A beautifully written letter ❤❤❤
@SuperSevvo
Thankyou Joana. He sings some lovely songs. @@joanagomez1948
@user-mb3bi8mb4s
Chris like a deliverer to Heaven. Love him for 30 years long since I was a teenager.
@user-me2co5lh3p
I dedicate this song to my late brother, the year 2014, my his soul rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏