'Congratulations' was a global hit as it became a much bigger hit than 'La, La, La', which beat Cliff in the 1968 Eurovision song contest. Shortly after 'Congratulations', which was one of his solo efforts, Cliff recorded his last single with The Shadows. Again in 1973, with 'Power to All Our Friends', he entered the Eurovision song contest--this time reaching 3rd place.
The most sold artist in British Pop history - with over 40 top hits.
Worked with Stock Aitken Waterman in 1989 and the single "I Just Don't Have The Heart".
Sixty appearances at Wembley, plus sellout tour to celebrate 50 years in the business.
First hit: Move It, 1958, first no. 1: Living Doll
As big as he is in the UK, he has only had 3 Top 10 hits in the USA with the biggest still being his breakthrough 1976 single "Devil Woman" which made it all the way to #6.
Has also worked with Elton John, Mark Knopfler, Julian Lennon, Freddie Mercury, Stevie Wonder, Phil Everly, Janet Jackson, Sheila Walsh, Van Morrison, and Olivia Newton-John.
A Matter of Moments
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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In a matter of moments, in a matter of moments
I fell in love in a matter of moments
And the world was mine,
And the world was mine.
My dreams came true in a matter of moments
Yes my world was you.
Oh! bird of paradise you open up your wings,
You showed me all the things,
That I wanted to see.
So if love calls in a matter of moments,
Then the world is yours,
Then the world is yours.
Oh bird of paradise you open up your wings,
And you showed me all the things,
That I wanted to see.
So if love calls in matter of moments,
Then the world is yours,
Then the world is yours.
The song 'A Matter of Moments' by Cliff Richard explores the theme of falling in love and how it can transform one's life in an instant. The repetition of the phrase 'in a matter of moments' emphasizes how quickly love can take hold, and how it can have a profound impact on one's perception of the world. The line 'I fell in love in a matter of moments, and the world was mine' suggests that the experience of falling in love can be all-consuming, and that it has the power to make everything else in life seem insignificant.
The lyrics also reference a 'bird of paradise,' which represents the object of the singer's affections. The bird is described as opening up its wings and showing the singer 'all the things that [he] wanted to see.' This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the transformative power of love, which can open up new possibilities and perspectives for those who experience it.
Overall, 'A Matter of Moments' is a romantic and optimistic song that celebrates the power of love to change lives in a positive way.
Line by Line Meaning
In a matter of moments, in a matter of moments
Love can happen suddenly and unexpectedly.
I fell in love in a matter of moments
The singer fell in love very quickly.
And the world was mine, And the world was mine
The singer felt on top of the world because of their love.
My dreams came true in a matter of moments
The artist's dreams of love came true very suddenly.
And my world was you, Yes my world was you
The person the artist fell in love with became the center of their world.
Oh! bird of paradise you open up your wings, You showed me all the things, That I wanted to see
The person the singer fell in love with showed them things they never knew they wanted and expanded their horizons.
So if love calls in a matter of moments, Then the world is yours, Then the world is yours
If someone falls in love suddenly, they can feel like they have everything they ever wanted.
Oh bird of paradise you open up your wings, And you showed me all the things, That I wanted to see
Reinforcing the idea that the person the artist fell in love with brought new experiences and knowledge to their life.
So if love calls in matter of moments, Then the world is yours, Then the world is yours
Love can make someone feel like they have everything they ever wanted.
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.