Cross released his debut album, 'Christopher Cross', in 1979, and it garnered him five Grammy Awards. He's the only artist in history to receive all of the "Big Four" Grammy Awards (for 'Best Record', 'Best Song', 'Best Album', and 'Best New Artist') in the same year. Hits from the critically acclaimed album, along with "Sailing" (a number one hit that remained within Billboard's Top 40 for over three months), include "Ride Like the Wind" (which was a #2 hit), "Never Be the Same" (going to #15), and "Say You'll Be Mine" (rising to #20). Critics such as Allmusic's Mike DeGagne have lauded Cross' " crisp and colorful" songwriting and "soothing voice".
Labeled as possibly having 'peaked too early' as time went on, Cross proved the doubters wrong with another number one hit in "Arthur's Theme" (also known as "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)"). A part of the Dudley Moore film 'Arthur', the track, as stated before, won him the Academy Award for Best Song in 1981 alongside co-composers Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, and Peter Allen. Although his popularity has waxed and waned over the years since his 70s heyday, Cross has earned a reputation as one of the key artists playing what would become known as "yacht rock" alongside contemporaries such as Loggins & Messina.
Just One Look
Christopher Cross Lyrics
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Forgot to count my blessings again
The road looks lonely, I could use a friend
Looking for somebody to forgive my sins
Just one look in your eyes
Before I go so I'll know
Somebody loves me
All the wise men, all the years
Looking for the answer in a roomful of mirrors
Dark companion, the one called fear
Take the holy water, wash away the tears
With just one look in your eyes
Before I go so I'll know
Just one look in your eyes
Before I go so I'll know
Somebody loves me
One hope I will find
The harmony of heart and mind
So I will know
The way to give as I live
And I know there will be
A certain amount of uncertainty
But I must know
That you are there to hear my prayers
Just one look in your eyes
Before I go so I'll know
Just one look in your eyes
Before I go so I'll know
Just one look, just one look, just one look in your eyes
One look in your eyes
One look in your eyes
One look
One hope I will find
The harmony of heart and mind
So I will know
The way to give as I live
And I know there will be
A certain amount of uncertainty
But I must know
That you are there to hear my prayers
One wish there will be
In this place a time for me
When I will know
Before I go somebody loves me
The song "Just One Look" by Christopher Cross tells a story of a man who is struggling to find his place in the world and is seeking forgiveness for his mistakes. The opening lines paint a picture of a man lost in the vast, lonely Australian outback, feeling like a fool for forgetting to appreciate his blessings. He is looking for someone to forgive him for his sins and provide him with the comfort and companionship he so desperately needs. The next verse mentions the wise men who, for years, have searched for answers to life's biggest questions in a room full of mirrors. The man is haunted by the "one called fear" and must wash away his tears with holy water.
The chorus gives the song its powerful message of hope and love. The man needs just one look from someone to know that he is loved, wanted and appreciated, and to give him the strength to keep going. He longs to find the harmony between his heart and mind and find the right way to live and give as he does. He knows that there will always be uncertainty, but he needs to be reassured that someone is there to hear his prayers. The song expresses the universal human desire for love, support, and understanding, and the need for someone to have faith in us and to believe in our ability to be better.
Line by Line Meaning
On the outback, a fool for the wind
I'm lost in the wilderness and feeling foolish for being unprepared.
Forgot to count my blessings again
I'm too focused on my hardships and forgot to appreciate the good things in my life.
The road looks lonely, I could use a friend
I'm feeling isolated and in need of companionship on this difficult journey.
Looking for somebody to forgive my sins
I'm seeking redemption and forgiveness for my past mistakes.
Just one look in your eyes
A single moment with you is enough to provide me the hope and love I seek.
Before I go so I'll know
I need to feel this love before I move on from this moment.
All the wise men, all the years
Despite the knowledge and experience of many, finding answers still seems difficult.
Looking for the answer in a roomful of mirrors
Searching for meaning and truth amidst confusing reflections and illusions.
Dark companion, the one called fear
The constant fear and uncertainty that follows me on my journey is weighing me down.
Take the holy water, wash away the tears
I need to cleanse myself and find solace in my spirituality.
One hope I will find
Despite my struggles, I still have hope for a better future.
The harmony of heart and mind
I seek balance and unity between my emotions and thoughts.
So I will know
In finding harmony, I hope to gain a clearer understanding of myself and my purpose.
The way to give as I live
By achieving this balance, I hope to live my life with more meaning and generosity towards others.
And I know there will be
Despite my hope and efforts, obstacles and uncertainties will still arise.
A certain amount of uncertainty
I accept that some aspects of life will always be unpredictable.
But I must know
Despite this, I need to have faith that love and support will be there for me.
That you are there to hear my prayers
I believe that you, my loved one, will always be there to comfort me and hear my pleas.
One wish there will be
I hold onto the hope that one day, my dreams will come true.
In this place a time for me
I hope to find my true purpose and fulfillment somewhere in life.
When I will know
When I finally find this fulfillment, I will understand the importance of love and support.
Before I go somebody loves me
Ultimately, the most important thing is to feel loved and appreciated before I leave this world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER C. CROSS
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@lindabirech6470
My all time favorite song and artist ❤❤
@AndrewsOpinion15
I LOVE THIS SONG !!!
@nicolastumba2469
What a voice ! I discovered Christopher Cross in Kinshasa in 1984,on TV, and it was...Waouh !
@antwisdom
So Awesome, places you in another world that you don't want to easily return from!
@FANTASYKILLERS
Top 5 album ever!!
Truly play this album daily
@ketchup5344
Bloody hell, he's always been fantastic this guy ✌🏽
@MrGoldenwaffler
Absolutely amazing. Best singer / artist / writer
@angelgirlpart3
awesome.cant get better than this...............it takes me away back into another world.
@ginnaguila6515
ranks high in my cross songs.. so beautiful
@marshalllancaster2314
Great album