Born over a fish and chip shop owned by her grandmother in Molesworth Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, she made her first stage appearance as a child in 1905. Her two sisters, Edith and Betty, and brother, Tommy, all went on to appear on stage, but Gracie was the most successful. Her professional debut in variety took place at the Rochdale Hippodrome theatre in 1910 and she soon gave up her job in the local cotton mill.
She met comedian Archie Pitt and they began working together. Pitt would come to serve as her manager and the two married in 1923. Their first revue in 1915 was called Yes I think so and the two continued to tour Britain together until 1922 in the revue Mr Tower of London.
Her most famous song, which became her theme, "Sally," was worked into the title of her first cinema film, Sally in Our Alley (1931), which was a major box office hit. She went on to make several films initially in Britain and later in the United States (for which she was paid a record fee of US$200,000 for four films), despite never performing without a live audience.
Ironically, the final few lines of the song 'Sally' were written by her husband's mistress, and Gracie sang this song at nearly every performance she made from 1931 onwards.
Just One More Chance
Gracie Fields Lyrics
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I found it once but tossed it aside
I paid for it with hours of loneliness
I've nothing to hide, I'd bury my pride for
Just one more chance
To prove it's you alone I care for
Each night I say a little prayer for
Just one more night
To taste the kisses that enchant me
I'd want no others if you'd grant me
Just one more chance
I've learned the meaning of repentance
Now you're the jury at my trial
I know that I should serve my sentence
Still I'm hoping all the while you'll give me
Just one more word
I said that I was glad to start out
But now I'm back to cry my heart out
For just one more chance
In Gracie Fields's song "Just One More Chance," the lyrics depict a person who has spent their life searching for happiness and has found it before but let it go. They regret this decision and now feel deep loneliness as a result. They plead for "just one more chance" to prove their love and devotion to their partner. They long for a chance to "taste the kisses that enchant" them and show repentance for their past mistakes. The singer admits to feeling regretful and even ashamed for their past behavior and hopes that their partner can forgive them.
The lyrics are poignant and relatable to anyone who has made mistakes in a relationship and is seeking redemption. The longing for one more opportunity to make things right is a universal feeling that many will connect with. The lyrics are straightforward and express a sincere sentiment that is honest and authentic.
Overall, Gracie Fields's song "Just One More Chance" is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and a second chance at love. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and regret that will resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak and the desire to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
We spend our lives groping for happiness
Throughout our lives, we continuously search for happiness
I found it once but tossed it aside
Although I once had happiness, I carelessly let it go
I paid for it with hours of loneliness
Letting go of happiness cost me many long periods of sadness and solitude
I've nothing to hide, I'd bury my pride for
I have no secrets to keep; I would even sacrifice my pride for
Just one more chance
The opportunity to try again, just once more
To prove it's you alone I care for
To demonstrate the extent of my love and devotion for only you
Each night I say a little prayer for
Each night I make a small request for
Just one more chance
The chance to have another go, just once more
Just one more night
Only one more evening
To taste the kisses that enchant me
To experience once more the kisses that captivate and beguile me
I'd want no others if you'd grant me
If you would allow it, I would want no other kisses from any other person
Just one more chance
A single opportunity to make good on my mistakes
I've learned the meaning of repentance
I know the true significance of regret
Now you're the jury at my trial
Now it's up to you to decide my fate
I know that I should serve my sentence
I understand that I should face the consequences of my actions
Still I'm hoping all the while you'll give me
Despite my recognition of my wrongdoing, I still hope that you will give me
Just one more word
A single final utterance
I said that I was glad to start out
In the beginning, I said that I was content
But now I'm back to cry my heart out
But now I've come back in tears, heartbroken
For just one more chance
For the chance to fix things and try again, only one more time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ARTHUR JOHNSTON, SAM COSLOW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Corrie121
Enchanting!! Just lovely! I've put this one straight to my "favourites" list. Thank you for sharing.
bingcro
tks for posting one of my favourite bing songs
bingcro
just come across this must have missed it when searching before.tks again