Prior to their arrival at Clacton, the group had cut their first demo-disc in a recording booth in Oxford Street, London, thanks to the promotional efforts of Johnny Foster and a loan of £10 from his mother. The song called 'Move It', written by Ian Samwell, was to be the start of something much bigger for Cliff and the boys. Their recording had been heard by the right people, and arrangements were made for them to appear in the original 'Oh Boy' show. This virtually ended their Butlin engagement and it was mutually agreed that their contract should be terminated. Almost immediately 'Move It' was released by Columbia Records and went to number two in the charts.
To dispel any rumours, Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch were never at Butlin's. They were hired later by Cliff when, or at about the time the name was changed to Cliff Richard & the Shadows.
My Feet Hit The Ground
Cliff Richard & The Drifters Lyrics
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When I see your eyes a-shinin', I'm on a silver linin'
There can be no denyin', I feel just like I'm flyin'
But when you're not around, my feet hit the ground
By the juke box with the gang, it's not the place to say 'I love you'
But the moment I set eyes on you, I'm floating way above you
There can be no denyin', I feel just like I'm flyin'
The way you walk, ah huh huh
The way you talk, ah huh huh
The way you smile and dance with me
Makes me believe no need to grieve, there really is a chance for me
When I hug you, when I kiss you, well, you know I can't resist you
If you ever leave me darlin', you'll know I'm gonna miss you
There can be no denyin', I feel just like I'm flyin'
But when you're not around, my feet hit the ground
You really got me reelin', it's a high class feelin'
When I see your eyes a-shinin', I'm on a silver linin'
There can be no denyin', I feel just like I'm flyin'
But when you're not around, my feet hit the ground
By the juke box with the gang, it's not the place to say 'I love you'
But the moment I set eyes on you, I'm floating way above you
There can be no denyin', I feel just like I'm flyin'
But when you're not around, my feet hit the ground
The way you walk, ah huh huh
The way you talk, ah huh huh
The way you smile and dance with me
Makes me believe no need to grieve, there really is a chance for me
When I hug you, when I kiss you, well, you know I can't resist you
If you ever leave me darlin', you'll know I'm gonna miss you
There can be no denyin', I feel just like I'm flyin'
But when you're not around, my feet hit the ground
When you're not around, my feet hit the ground
The lyrics of "My Feet Hit the Ground" by Cliff Richard & The Drifters captures the feeling of falling in love and experiencing euphoria when you're with the person you love. The singer feels like he's flying whenever he's around his love interest. The way she walks, talks, smiles, and dances with him makes him believe that there's hope for a future between them. He can't resist her, and the thought of her leaving him is unbearable as he knows he'll miss her.
The song also highlights a sense of cautiousness and hesitation when it comes to confessing his love publicly. They're at the jukebox with friends, but it's not the place for him to express his love for her. He keeps his feelings hidden until they're alone together. Despite this, his love for her is undeniable, and he feels like he's flying when they're together.
Overall, "My Feet Hit the Ground" is a joyful love song that encapsulates the feeling of being in love and experiencing the euphoria that comes with it. It also highlights the sense of caution when it comes to public declarations of love.
Line by Line Meaning
You really got me reelin', it's a high class feelin'
Being with you makes me feel alive and euphoric.
When I see your eyes a-shinin', I'm on a silver linin'
Your happiness and joy reflect on me and make me feel optimistic.
There can be no denyin', I feel just like I'm flyin'
I'm overwhelmed with emotion and ecstasy when I'm with you.
But when you're not around, my feet hit the ground
In your absence, I feel down and lack the same level of excitement.
By the juke box with the gang, it's not the place to say 'I love you'
I'm hesitant to express my love for you in public, especially around my friends.
But the moment I set eyes on you, I'm floating way above you
As soon as I see you, my love for you overcomes my reservations and I feel on top of the world.
The way you walk, ah huh huh
I find your mannerisms and actions incredibly attractive.
The way you talk, ah huh huh
Your voice and the way you speak leave me captivated.
The way you smile and dance with me
The happiness and enjoyment you exhibit when we're together make me feel special.
Makes me believe no need to grieve, there really is a chance for me
Your presence in my life makes me feel hopeful and optimistic about our future.
When I hug you, when I kiss you, well, you know I can't resist you
I'm unable to control my desire for you and always want to be close to you.
If you ever leave me darlin', you'll know I'm gonna miss you
The thought of losing you is unbearable and I know I'll feel incomplete without you.
Writer(s): Ian Ralph Samwell, Joseph Seener
Contributed by Juliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.