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.
Swept Away
Christopher Cross Lyrics
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Took one look and I shattered like glass
I guess I let it show
'Cause your smile told me you knew
That you're everything I ever wanted at once
There's no holding this heart
When it knows what it wants
I was swept away
No one in the world but you and I
Gotta find a way
To make you feel the way that I do
I was swept away
Without a warning
Like night when the morning begins the day
I was swept away
And so it begins
This journey of love
The summer wind carries us to places all our own
The words of a look
The language of touch
The way that you want me means so much
And I never wanted anything more
Than to love you
I am swept away
No one in the world but you and I
Gotta find a way
To make you feel the way that I do
I am swept away
Without a warning
Like night when the morning begins the day
I was swept away
Away, seeing my tomorrow's in your eyes
I was swept away
Oo, I hope I wake up soon
Oo, I'm a victim of that crazy moon
The very first time you said my name
I knew it would never sound the same
Something about me has changed forever
Can't you see I am swept away
No one in the world but you and I
Gotta find a way
To make you feel the way that I do
I am swept away
Without a warning
Like night when the morning begins the day
I was swept away
Away, seeing my tomorrow's in your eyes
Gotta find a way
To make you feel the way that I do
I was swept away
Without a warning
Like night when the morning begins the day
I was swept away
We were swept away
Dreaming of you
Swept away
The lyrics of Christopher Cross's song Swept Away express the intense feelings of love at first sight. The singer describes being completely taken by surprise and overwhelmed by his instant attraction to another person. He compares his emotional state to fragile glass that shatters at the first glance of the person he desires. The song proceeds to tell the story of a blossoming romance and how the singer feels swept away by his new partner's affection. He emphasizes the potent feeling of being completely consumed by these emotions with the repetition of the phrase 'I am swept away.'
The singer describes their journey of love as they explore new places together in the company of the summer wind. He notes how every look, touch, and word from his partner holds immense meaning and expresses his desire to love and be loved in return. The song is all about the intense, reckless, and all-consuming love that the singer feels for another person. He describes not being able to see anyone in the world besides him and the person he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
I never had anything happen so fast
I haven't experienced anything that has affected me so quickly.
Took one look and I shattered like glass
Just one glance was all it took for me to lose control.
I guess I let it show
My emotions were obvious.
'Cause your smile told me you knew
Your smile indicated that you were aware of the effect you had on me.
That you're everything I ever wanted at once
You are everything that I have ever wanted and needed in my life.
There's no holding this heart When it knows what it wants
Once my heart knows what it wants, nothing can stop it.
And I never wanted anything more than to know you
All I ever wanted was to meet you.
I was swept away No one in the world but you and I
I was completely taken over by my feelings for you. No one else mattered.
Gotta find a way To make you feel the way that I do
I want you to feel the same way about me as I feel about you.
Without a warning Like night when the morning begins the day
My feelings for you came out of nowhere, like the beginning of a new day.
And so it begins This journey of love
Our love story starts now.
The summer wind carries us to places all our own
Our love will take us to new, personal destinations.
The words of a look The language of touch
We communicate our feelings for each other through our unspoken actions.
The way that you want me means so much
The fact that you desire me is extremely important to me.
And I never wanted anything more Than to love you
Loving you is my ultimate desire.
Oo, I hope I wake up soon
I am in such a state of bliss that it does not seem real to me.
Oo, I'm a victim of that crazy moon
My intense feelings for you are a result of my emotional vulnerability.
The very first time you said my name
From the moment you first said my name,
I knew it would never sound the same
I knew that, from that moment on, hearing you say my name would be a significant event.
Something about me has changed forever
My life has been forever altered by my feelings for you.
Can't you see I am swept away
My emotions for you have completely taken over my life.
Away, seeing my tomorrow's in your eyes
When I look into your eyes, I see all of my future.
We were swept away Dreaming of you Swept away
Both of us were completely overtaken by our feelings for each other. It feels like a dream.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE DORFF, JOHN BETTIS, CHRIS CROSS
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@Leggs013
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@sprousehouse100
I asked my violinist & chello player play this as I walked down the isle. We spent over $90,000 on our wedding and THIS is what I got the most compliments on. I LOVED each & every time someone said it to me that we had then band sing it. It was really memorable all thanks to this song. Thanks Christopher cross hahah you stole the show. ❤
@KerrynCarter-wt7ic
I was born in 81 and grew up listening to this kind of music. Those were the days. Beautiful song by Christopher Cross❤️💯.
@jezong4730
who is with me listening to this majestic song in Sept 2021???
@deanna8577
This brings back so many memories!!
@Leonardodicaprio604
Thanks for your continuous love and support Deanna❤️❤️
@Leonardodicaprio604
How long have you been a fan of mine Deanna???
@deanna8577
@@Leonardodicaprio604I was 11 , I heard the song you did for the movie author with Dudley Moore . I am now 53 and still listening! I love all the songs you have done they all have special meaning to me ! Thank you for all the beautiful music!
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