'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.
With the Eyes of a Child
Cliff Richard Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Let the sun stream in.
So tell me a story,
When you're ready, begin.
Speak of the peaceful,
The gracious, the wise.
Let the world hear our laughter,
With a beginning,
There must be an end.
What is the truth of that my friend.
From the sound of the joyous,
The gentle, the mild.
Please look out at life,
With the eyes of a child.
From the eyes of a child,
Keep out darkness and let in light.
Let the eyes of a child,
See little things that will give him peace,
And fill his life.
Short is the memory,
But long is the hate.
For peace on the earth,
How long must we wait?
Think of the colours,
The seasons, the sun.
Put an end to the sorrows,
That we have begun.
From the eyes of a child,
Keep out darkness and let in light.
Let the eyes of a child,
See little things that will give him peace,
And fill his life.
Drawer back the curtain,
The stage is all set.
And start on a story,
We'll never forget.
Tell all the hopeful,
The loving, the mild.
Then look out at life,
With the eyes of a child.
The song โWith the Eyes of a Childโ by Cliff Richard is a call to embrace the qualities of childhood such as innocence, wonder, and playfulness as we navigate through the complexities of adulthood. The lyrics begin with an invitation to open up to the sun and let some light in, setting the tone for the positivity and optimism that follows. The singer then urges the listener to tell a story of peace, wisdom, and laughter, emphasizing the importance of embracing joy before it fades away.
The second verse speaks of the inevitability of beginnings and endings, and poses the question of what happens after the end. The singer suggests that the answer lies in viewing the world with the eyes of a child, free from the negative emotions that accumulate over time. The chorus repeats the central idea of keeping out darkness and letting in light, and encourages us to appreciate the small things that make life meaningful.
The last part of the song brings a sense of urgency, as the singer acknowledges the prevalence of hate and sorrow in the world. He encourages us to focus on the beauty of nature and to work towards putting an end to heartbreak and suffering. The song ends on a hopeful note, with a call to share stories of hope, love, and kindness, and to look at the world with renewed wonder and innocence.
Line by Line Meaning
Drawer back the curtain,
Open up to the world and let the sunlight pour in.
Let the sun stream in.
Let light and positivity enter our lives.
So tell me a story,
Share your experience and insights with me.
When you're ready, begin.
Take your time to articulate and reflect before sharing.
Speak of the peaceful,
Discuss calming, harmonious concepts.
The gracious, the wise.
Ideas reflecting elegance and astuteness.
Let the world hear our laughter,
Spread joy and positive vibes to those around us.
Before it dies.
Before pessimism and negativity takes over.
With a beginning,
Every journey has a starting point.
There must be an end.
No matter how enjoyable, all good things must end eventually.
What is the truth of that my friend.
What is the ultimate lesson to be learned in closure?
From the sound of the joyous,
From our experience of happiness.
The gentle, the mild.
From the memories of simpler times.
Please look out at life,
Observe your surroundings with an open mind and heart.
With the eyes of a child.
Through innocent eyes, free from cynicism and negativity.
Keep out darkness and let in light.
Avoid negative and harmful aspects of life, and prioritize positivity and brightness.
See little things that will give him peace,
Notice the small things that bring joy and calmness to one's life.
And fill his life.
And make someone's life more fulfilling and satisfying.
Short is the memory,
Memories tend to fade as time passes.
But long is the hate.
However, grudges and animosity can last much longer.
For peace on the earth,
For a universal sense of tranquility and contentment.
How long must we wait?
What more must we do to achieve this goal?
Think of the colours,
Reflect on the beauty that surrounds us.
The seasons, the sun.
Appreciate the changes and cycles in nature.
Put an end to the sorrows,
Anticipate an end to our grief and strife.
That we have begun.
Which we ourselves are responsible for initiating.
The stage is all set.
Our opportunity to make a change and spread positivity is upon us.
And start on a story,
Begin a journey of personal growth and enlightenment.
We'll never forget.
A memorable experience that will stick with us for a lifetime.
Tell all the hopeful,
Share uplifting messages with those who believe in a brighter tomorrow.
The loving, the mild.
Speak to those who show love and kindness in their daily lives.
Then look out at life,
Finally, step back and observe the world around us.
With the eyes of a child.
Once again, free from the cynicism and negativity that come with age and experience.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS FLETT, GUY FLETCHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Christiane Cousinne
Beautiful song! Great performance! Thank you sir Cliff for sharing this beautiful song.
USUK
Beautiful song. Beautiful singer. Beautiful face.
Love ya Cliff.
Christina Stanaway
Absolutely love Cliff singing this beautiful song. I often listen to it.
Veronica Wake
Sir Cliff I have never heard this song before, you sing it so amazingly. You are the most outstanding performer. It's no wonder you have been knighted by the Queen for your wonderful talent & inspirational performances both on & off the stage you are the best international performer to come out from England. I would have loved to have gone to a concert when you came to Australia. Hope you carry on performing.
Galinka Denis
Real art makes our hearts soft, helps to keep hope , to look at the world through the eyes of a child. Sir Cliff thank you very much for your songs.
Axel Rรธnne Vocal & Guitar
Wonderful music ! great and heartfelt singing by Cliff :)
" With The Eyes of A Child "
Beautiful Song ! Thank you for share !!
Evelyne Souchar
Wonderful song in a beautiful voice.
NazBraga
What an amazing surprise before going to sleep. Love the song, the singer and performance. Muito obrigada.
Bernard BROCHE
I love this song since 1969, nice new version, I would like to have it on CD or DVD !
RoseMarie Bailer
As much as I listen and search Cliff's music I have never heard this, just beautiful!!!!