Climie Fisher were a London, UK pop duo formed by composer & vocalist, Simo… Read Full Bio ↴Climie Fisher were a London, UK pop duo formed by composer & vocalist, Simon Climie (born 7 April 1960) and former Naked Eyes keyboardist, Rob Fisher (5 November 1956 - 25 August 1999). They were active from 1987 till their split in 1990.

The duo is best known for their hit single "Love Changes (Everything)" which reached Number 2 in the UK & Number 23 in the U.S. in 1987, and the hip hop-styled remix of "Rise To The Occasion", which was their breakthrough hit in the U.K., reaching Number 10. It did not chart in the U.S.

Rob Fisher died 25 August 1999 during surgery for bowel cancer, whilst Simon Climie released a solo album Soul Inspiration in 1992 before he became a successful pop producer for other artists such as Louise and MN8, as well as co-writer and musician on many of the more recent albums by Eric Clapton. He was notable for being the composer of the 1986 hit single by George Michael and Aretha Franklin, "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)".

Never Let A Chance Go By
Climie Fisher Lyrics

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So many lonely people
Who only have themselves to blame
So many broken-hearted
Who get a chance but throw it away

Out of my window I see a picture
It's a different view
Out of my window, something so good is

Something that you hold on to

I'll never, never let a chance go by
So many wounded soldiers
Who still don't know the value of life
Their war is never over
They never win or lose they just survive

Out of my window, I see a picture
It's a different view
Out of my window, something so good is
Something that you hold on to
I'll never, never let a chance go by
l'll never, never let a chance go by

So many lonely people
Who only have themselves to blame
So stay with me, you won't be sorry
There's nothing to lose, everything to gain

Out of my window I see a picture
It's a different view
Out af my window, something so good is
Something that you hold on to
Out of my window I see a future
Maybe that's the reason why

I'll never, never let a chance go by, oh
I'll never, never let a chance go by, oh
I'll never, never let a chance go by

I'll never, never let a chance go by, oh-oh
I'll never, never let a chance go by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Climie Fisher's song "Never Let a Chance Go By" speak to the importance of taking advantage of opportunities in life, and not wasting them. The first few lines lament the many lonely and broken-hearted people who pass up their chances at happiness, instead of seizing them. The song suggests that many people perceive their own failures and missed opportunities as the result of their own shortcomings, rather than recognizing the importance of acting decisively and seizing the chances that come one's way.

The song alsoserves as a testament to the value of life and the positive outcomes that can result when we don't let our chances go by. The lyrics are perhaps most powerfully illustrated by the second verse, which describes the plight of wounded soldiers who, having survived the battle, continue to soldier on, never truly living. The song asks listeners to actively seize the opportunities that life presents, and to hold on tight to the good things that come our way.

Overall, Climie Fisher's "Never Let a Chance Go By" is a testament to the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities that come our way in life. It speaks to the many ways in which we can sabotage our own chances at happiness, while also offering hope that it is possible to find fulfillment and meaning in life by seizing opportunities with both hands.

Line by Line Meaning

So many lonely people Who only have themselves to blame
There are numerous individuals who are alone and unhappy, but it is their own fault which has led to them being in that position.

So many broken-hearted Who get a chance but throw it away
There are many people who have had opportunities for love or happiness, and yet they have squandered them despite their broken hearts.

Out of my window I see a picture It's a different view Out of my window, something so good is Something that you hold on to
When looking through the window, the perspective is different and things may appear to be of great value worth holding onto.

I'll never, never let a chance go by So many wounded soldiers Who still don't know the value of life Their war is never over They never win or lose they just survive
The lyrics emphasize that the value of life is not appreciated by some and that living in fear or anxiety is a form of losing a war but still surviving.

So stay with me, you won't be sorry There's nothing to lose, everything to gain
The artist is trying to encourage someone to stay with them, because there is nothing that they would regret from staying and everything that they would benefit from doing so.

Out of my window I see a picture It's a different view Out af my window, something so good is Something that you hold on to Out of my window I see a future Maybe that's the reason why
Looking out of the window, the singer sees a bright horizon and a promising future, perhaps this is the motivation for not wanting to let any opportunities pass by.

I'll never, never let a chance go by, oh I'll never, never let a chance go by, oh I'll never, never let a chance go by I'll never, never let a chance go by, oh-oh I'll never, never let a chance go by
The repetition of the chorus highlights how determined the singer is to seize any and every opportunity presented to them, and not let a single one slip away.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIMON CLIMIE, ROB FISHER

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