With his backing group The Shadows, he dominated the British popular music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, before and during the The Beatles' first year in the charts. A conversion to Christianity and subsequent softening of his music led to his having more of a pop than rock image. Although never able to achieve the same impact in the United States as in Britain (in spite of several chart hits there), Richard has remained a popular music, film, and television personality in the UK and also retains a following in several other countries.
During the last six decades, Cliff Richard has charted many hit singles, and holds the record (along with Elvis Presley) as the only act to make the UK singles charts in all of its active decades (1950s–2000s). According to his website, he has sold 250 million records over the course of his career. In the British charts alone, Richard has had more than 150 singles, albums and EPs make the top 20.
Wonderful Life
Cliff Richard & The Shadows Lyrics
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Flying way up high
Mmm they seem to sigh
It's a wonderful life
Fish in the sea
All born to be free
Yes, they all agree
All over the world
In the heart of each boy and girl
You will find treasure there
Waiting to be unfurled
So follow the sun
And you'll have lots of fun
And then you will see
It's a wonderful life
Go to the places that you've never been
See all the people that you've never seen
Do al the things that you do in your dreams
And you'll see it's a wonderful life
All over the world
In the heart of each boy and girl
You will find treasure there
Waiting to be unfurled
So follow the sun
And you'll have lots of fun
And then you will see
It's a wonderful life
Go to the places that you've never been
See all the people that you've never seen
Do all the things that you do in your dreams
And you'll see it's a wonderful life
A wonderful life
It's a wonderful life
The song "Wonderful Life" by Cliff Richard and The Shadows is an ode to the beauty and richness of life. The lyrics paint a picture of freedom and happiness that can be found in both the natural world and in the hearts of people. The birds flying way up high seem to sigh in contentment, and the fish in the sea are all born to be free, according to the lyrics. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's a wonderful life" like a mantra, reinforcing the idea that life is worth celebrating.
The second verse of the song encourages listeners to seek out the treasures that can be found all over the world, waiting to be unfurled. The lyrics suggest that by following the sun, exploring new places, seeing new people, and doing the things that one dreams of doing, a person can experience a wonderful life. The song is ultimately an invitation to appreciate life's simple pleasures and to live with a sense of adventure and wonder.
Overall, "Wonderful Life" is a joyful and optimistic song that seeks to inspire listeners to see the beauty and potential in the world around them. Its simple yet profound message continues to resonate with audiences today, over 60 years after it was first released.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds in the sky
The sight of birds flying in the sky
Flying way up high
High up in the sky, flying freely
Mmm they seem to sigh
The birds appear to let out a sigh
It's a wonderful life
Life is great and full of wonder
Fish in the sea
Fish swimming in the ocean
All born to be free
With freedom as their birthright
Yes, they all agree
All fish concur with the statement
It's a wonderful life
Life is great and full of wonder
All over the world
Everywhere in the world
In the heart of each boy and girl
Deep within every child
You will find treasure there
You will discover something valuable
Waiting to be unfurled
Ready to be revealed and enjoyed
So follow the sun
Follow the path of the sun
And you'll have lots of fun
You'll experience much pleasure
And then you will see
You will understand
It's a wonderful life
Life is great and full of wonder
Go to the places that you've never been
Visit places you've never been before
See all the people that you've never seen
Meet all the people you've never met
Do all the things that you do in your dreams
Experience everything you dream of doing
And you'll see it's a wonderful life
You'll realize that life is great and full of wonder
All over the world
Everywhere in the world
In the heart of each boy and girl
Deep within every child
You will find treasure there
You will discover something valuable
Waiting to be unfurled
Ready to be revealed and enjoyed
So follow the sun
Follow the path of the sun
And you'll have lots of fun
You'll experience much pleasure
And then you will see
You will understand
It's a wonderful life
Life is great and full of wonder
A wonderful life
A great and fulfilling life
It's a wonderful life
Life is great and full of wonder
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Colin Vearncombe
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