'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.
Jesus
Cliff Richard Lyrics
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Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Save us from the deprivation
From the things we say
From the people thinking
That the world is O.K.
From the fighting nations
From the segregation
From the love of death
Save us, save us
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Save us from the destruction of love
Destruction of happiness
Destruction of freedom
The destruction of the world
Save us, save us hallelujah
Save us from the devil
Save us from Satan
Save us from hell
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Save us, save us hallelujah
Save us from the devil
Save us from Satan
Save us from hell
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Come on back
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Oh yeah,
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Come on back
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Come on back, come on back, come back
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Jesus...
The lyrics to Cliff Richard's song "Jesus" express a plea for Jesus to return to earth to save humanity from destruction and despair. The song begins by addressing Jesus directly and asking him to come back to earth. The first verse then goes on to describe the current state of the world, with people saying and doing things that lead to deprivation and segregation, as well as a lack of recognition regarding the severity of the situation.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "save us, save us" and implores Jesus for help in various areas, including fighting between nations, inequality, and a love for death. The second verse continues with this theme, describing the destruction of love, happiness, freedom, and the world as a whole. The final chorus repeats the plea for salvation and asks for protection from the devil, Satan, and hell.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a world in dire need of help and salvation from a higher power. The repetition of the title, "Jesus," emphasizes the singer's urgency and their belief that only Jesus can save them from their current state of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Jesus, Jesus won't you come back to earth
Requesting Jesus to return to Earth
Jesus, Jesus come back to earth
Requesting Jesus to return to Earth
Save us from the deprivation
Asking Jesus to rescue us from lacking basic necessities of life
From the things we say
Asking for forgiveness for words spoken that may have caused harm
From the people thinking
Asking for a change in mindset in society
That the world is O.K.
Highlighting the false belief that everything is fine in the world
Save us, save us hallelujah
Repeating the request for salvation and expressing praise to God
From the fighting nations
Asking for an end to wars and conflicts around the world
From the segregation
Requesting for unity and an end to discrimination based on race, gender or religion
From the love of death
Asking to be saved from the destructive addiction to violence and death
Save us from the destruction of love
Asking for salvation from hatred and the destruction of love
Destruction of happiness
Asking for salvation from events and circumstances that destroy happiness
Destruction of freedom
Asking for salvation from oppression and restriction of freedom
The destruction of the world
Asking for help in saving the planet from environmental destruction
Save us from the devil
Requesting protection from the evil influence of Satan
Save us from Satan
Requesting protection from the evil influence of Satan
Save us from hell
Asking to be saved from eternal damnation in Hell
Come on back
Inviting Jesus to return to Earth
Oh yeah,
Expressing enthusiastic agreement
Come on back, come on back, come back
Repeating the invitation to Jesus to return
Jesus...
Addressing Jesus with respect and reverence
Contributed by Liam K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.