'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.
Constantly
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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I think about you constantly
Just like an ever flowing stream
Your memory haunts me constantly
Shadows fall and I try to drive you from my mind
So you're no longer near to me
But my heart sees you there with me
The rain that patters through the trees
Reminds me of you constantly
Your name is whispered by the breeze
And love birds bring your song to me
Just as sure as the stars
Keep burning in the sky
Your love will stay a flame in me
A flame that burns so bright
Not only through the night
But constantly
Just as sure as each star
Keeps burning in the sky
Your love will stay a flame in me
A flame that burns so bright
Not only through the night
But constantly
Though we may be far apart
You're constantly deep in my heart
The song "Constantly" by Cliff Richard is a romantic ballad expressing the sentiments of a love-struck person who cannot stop thinking about his lover. The opening lines, "All day I'm walking in a dream, I think about you constantly, just like an ever-flowing stream, your memory haunts me constantly," convey the sense of being lost in love and unable to focus on anything else but the lover. The singer is so deeply consumed in thoughts of the person they love that they compare it to an ever-flowing stream, meaning that the thoughts are endless and ongoing. The metaphor of the stream creates an image of a meandering, constantly moving current that cannot be stopped, much like their love.
As the song continues, the singer describes how even the passing of time and change of weather do not diminish their love or cease their thoughts. The lines "shadows fall and I try to drive you from my mind, so you're no longer near to me, but my heart sees you there with me, every sunset you share with me" evoke the struggle to forget someone who has become so ingrained in one's heart and mind. The memories and sensations associated with the other person are so powerful that even the very sunset they once shared together can bring them back to the forefront of the singer's thoughts.
The chorus is impactful, stating that the love they share will stay a flame that burns so bright, not only through the night but constantly. The metaphor of the stars is a reference to the constancy and endurance of their love, which will continue to shine through the night sky, much like the passion that burns within them. The final line, "Though we may be far apart, you're constantly deep in my heart," is a testament to the power of love and how it can transcend distance and time, remaining ever-present in one's heart and mind.
Line by Line Meaning
All day I'm walking in a dream
I am lost in thoughts of you all day long, like I am in a dream.
I think about you constantly
You are always in my thoughts, occupying my mind constantly.
Just like an ever flowing stream
Thoughts of you keep flowing through me, like a never-ending stream.
Your memory haunts me constantly
I am haunted by memories of you that never leave me and are always present.
Shadows fall and I try to drive you from my mind
Even when I try to forget you, it's as if your memory is a shadow that remains in my mind.
So you're no longer near to me
Although you are not physically close to me anymore,
But my heart sees you there with me
My heart still feels like you are right here with me, close enough to touch.
Every sunset you share with me
Even now, I feel like we are watching sunsets and experiencing each moment together.
The rain that patters through the trees
When rain falls through the trees, it reminds me of you as it gives me a sense of your presence.
Reminds me of you constantly
Once again, my mind is filled with thoughts of you and your memories as I think of you constantly.
Your name is whispered by the breeze
My heart feels like the breeze is whispering your name to me, bringing back memories of you.
And love birds bring your song to me
The melody of lovebirds seems to carry your essence, bringing back memories of you every time I hear them.
Just as sure as the stars
As constant as the position of stars in the sky,
Keep burning in the sky
Your love burns brightly in my heart, constantly present like the stars.
Your love will stay a flame in me
Your love will always stay burning within me.
A flame that burns so bright
It burns as brightly as a flame, strong and passionate.
Not only through the night
It doesn't end when night falls or fades away.
But constantly
But it remains constant and present.
Though we may be far apart
Even though we may be separated by distance,
You're constantly deep in my heart
You remain a constant presence in my heart that I hold on to always.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Julien, Saverio Seracini, Vincenzo D'acquisto
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