Their first three singles all made the Top 40 in the Britain, and their eponymously-titled 1987 debut album entered the UK album chart at number 2, and eventually sold over a million copies. The highest placed single from this album was "Ideal World", which reached number 14 in the UK singles chart.
In 1988 they released a cover of the Isley Brothers' "Harvest For The World", with all proceeds going to charity. The video for the track was an animation, created by four leading animation companies, including Aardman of Wallace and Gromit fame. The video won several awards, and the single reached number 8 in the charts.
1989 saw another charity single success, this time as performers on a version of Ferry 'Cross The Mersey, released in aid of those affected by the Hillsborough disaster, which stayed at number one for several weeks.
Their second album, Colour released in 1990, reached number one in the UK album chart, and in 1992 the follow-up, Happy in Hell charted at number 18. But none of their following singles reached the top 20.
The early 1990s saw the band continuing to tour, but declining in popularity. A "Greatest Hits" album, The Best of the Christians was released in 1993 and peaked at number 22.
Garry Christian moved to Paris in 1995 to record a solo album, effectively breaking up the band, although no formal announcement was made and the door was open to future reformation. Four years later they began to perform together again in an "unplugged" acoustic format. In 1999 they carried out a thirty six date tour of the UK, with a similar tour undertaken in 2000.
By 2001 The Christians began to write songs for a 'comeback' album, Prodigal Sons, which was released in 2003. This was also supported by a UK tour in October 2003 and further promotion in France, Spain and UK throughout 2004.
In 2005 Russell Christian decided he no longer wished to tour, and a decision was made to return to a full band format, rather than the 4-man “unplugged” line-up that had been touring since 1999.
This new 'band' (comprising Garry Christian /vocals, Henry Priestman/keys,accordion, Neil Griffiths/acoustic guitar/backing vocals, Stewart Boyle/electric guitar, Bobby Kewley/bass, and Craig Connet/drums) was unveiled on the autumn 2005 tour. The same version of the original band is currently preparing for their next tour in 2006.
There You Go Again
The Christians Lyrics
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For us to learn to live as one,
But the vicious games you play,
Well, they're not my idea of fun.
A dozen times you lied,
A dozen times I took you back,
Always hoping that you'd change,
But I must face the facts,
I am as trusting as a child,
A helpless fool at your command,
You can be so savage and so wild,
Or maybe more like underhand.
When the beast is gone,
The gentle soul inside you stirs,
But I know it won't be long,
Before the beast returns.
And there you go again,
But I'm out of my mind,
You hurt me so again,
And now you're out of my mind,
And there you go again, a real fairweather friend.
So,I'm leaving you today,
A sadder but a wiser man,
It don't matter what you say,
I've taken all I can.
And there you go again,
But I've made up my mind,
You won't hurt me so again,
Because you're out of my mind,
And there you go again,
But I've made up my mind.
And so the story ends,and now you're out of my mind.
There you go again, this broken heart will mend,
There you go again,
Farewell fairweather friend,
Goodbye.
The Christians’s song There You Go Again describes the frustration and pain felt by someone who has continuously been lied to and hurt by their partner. The song conveys a sense of helplessness as the singer tries to salvage their relationship despite the repeated pattern of deceit and cruelty. The opening lines express a yearning to find a way to live together in harmony, but the games played by their partner make it impossible. The singer recounts how they have forgiven and taken their partner back countless times, hoping they would change, yet the same cycle repeats itself.
The second verse suggests the singer is aware of their naivete and is trapped in a situation they cannot control. They describe their partner as a ‘beast’ and acknowledge a gentler side to them, but they know it will not last. The chorus repeats the phrase ‘there you go again’ emphasising that the cycle of hurt and forgiveness is predictable and unchanging. The bridge signifies the singer has reached their breaking point and chooses to leave the relationship, even if it makes them sadder. The repetition of ‘there you go again’ in the final chorus denotes a sense of closure, as the singer affirms they have made up their mind and the ‘story ends’.
Line by Line Meaning
There ought to be a way,
It should be possible for us to learn to live together in harmony.
For us to learn to live as one,
It should be possible for us to come together and unite as one.
But the vicious games you play,
However, you engage in hurtful and harmful behavior towards me.
Well, they're not my idea of fun.
I do not enjoy or find pleasure in your harmful actions.
A dozen times you lied,
You have repeatedly deceived me on numerous occasions.
A dozen times I took you back,
Despite your lies, I have forgiven and accepted you back into my life many times.
Always hoping that you'd change,
I have always hoped that you would become a better person and stop hurting me.
But I must face the facts,
However, I must accept the reality of the situation.
Because there you go again.
You have once again hurt me with your actions.
I am as trusting as a child,
I am very trusting and naive in my relationship with you.
A helpless fool at your command,
I am vulnerable and easily manipulated by you.
You can be so savage and so wild,
You can be extremely cruel and unpredictable in your behavior towards me.
Or maybe more like underhand.
You may also act in a sneaky and deceitful manner towards me.
When the beast is gone,
When your cruel and harmful behavior subsides,
The gentle soul inside you stirs,
Your kind and compassionate nature arises.
But I know it won't be long,
However, I am aware that this change will not last very long.
Before the beast returns.
Soon enough, your cruel and hurtful behavior will resurface.
But I'm out of my mind,
Despite knowing this, I continue to return to you and engage in this toxic cycle.
You hurt me so again,
And as expected, you once again cause me emotional pain and suffering.
And now you're out of my mind,
But now I am determined to move on and put you behind me.
And there you go again, a real fairweather friend.
You are a fickle and unreliable friend, always there when it's convenient for you.
So, I'm leaving you today,
Therefore, I am ending our relationship today.
A sadder but a wiser man,
I am leaving with a heavy heart but also with newfound wisdom and enlightenment.
It don't matter what you say,
Your words no longer hold any power over me.
I've taken all I can.
I have reached my limit and can no longer tolerate your hurtful behavior.
But I've made up my mind,
My decision to leave you is final and unwavering.
You won't hurt me so again,
I am confident that I will no longer allow you to cause me emotional pain and suffering.
Because you're out of my mind,
You no longer have a hold on my thoughts and emotions.
There you go again,
You may try to reach out to me again,
And so the story ends, and now you're out of my mind.
But our story has come to an end, and you are no longer a part of my life.
This broken heart will mend,
I will take time to heal and recover from the emotional damage you have caused me.
Farewell fairweather friend,
Goodbye to you, my unreliable and disloyal friend.
Goodbye.
My final farewell to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICK INGMAN, HENRY PRIESTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
CAMILO ALBANO COSTA Alcarva
There ought to be a way,
For us to learn to live as one,
But the vicious games you play,
Well, they're not my idea of fun.
A dozen times you lied,
A dozen times I took you back,
Always hoping that you'd change,
But I must face the facts,
Because there you go again.
I am as trusting as a child,
A helpless fool at your command,
You can be so savage and so wild,
Or maybe more like underhand.
When the beast is gone,
The gentle soul inside you stirs,
But I know it won't be long,
Before the beast returns.
And there you go again,
But I'm out of my mind,
You hurt me so again,
And now you're out of my mind,
And there you go again, a real fairweather friend.
So, I'm leaving you today,
A sadder but a wiser man,
It don't matter what you say,
I've taken all I can.
And there you go again,
But I've made up my mind,
You won't hurt me so again,
Because you're out of my mind,
And there you go again,
But I've made up my mind.
And so the story ends, and now you're out of my mind.
There you go again, this broken heart will mend,
There you go again,
Farewell fairweather friend,
Goodbye.
CAMILO ALBANO COSTA Alcarva
30 years later it's good to rediscover this song, thanks the Christians.
Lisa Sims
What a band, what a song ,absolutely class
Renata Anusiewicz
Słucham ich 25 lat, nie mogę wyjść z podziwu, perfekcja, profesjonalizm, idealne chórki... melodyjność! Ideał Words🌹
Karen Parnaby
Lucky enough to see them live 3 X
Brilliant band and Garry's voice is like velvet , one of my favourite songs 🥰
CAMILO ALBANO COSTA Alcarva
There ought to be a way,
For us to learn to live as one,
But the vicious games you play,
Well, they're not my idea of fun.
A dozen times you lied,
A dozen times I took you back,
Always hoping that you'd change,
But I must face the facts,
Because there you go again.
I am as trusting as a child,
A helpless fool at your command,
You can be so savage and so wild,
Or maybe more like underhand.
When the beast is gone,
The gentle soul inside you stirs,
But I know it won't be long,
Before the beast returns.
And there you go again,
But I'm out of my mind,
You hurt me so again,
And now you're out of my mind,
And there you go again, a real fairweather friend.
So, I'm leaving you today,
A sadder but a wiser man,
It don't matter what you say,
I've taken all I can.
And there you go again,
But I've made up my mind,
You won't hurt me so again,
Because you're out of my mind,
And there you go again,
But I've made up my mind.
And so the story ends, and now you're out of my mind.
There you go again, this broken heart will mend,
There you go again,
Farewell fairweather friend,
Goodbye.
Gillian Rutherford
Brilliant band. One of my favourite songs ever. Have seen them live 3 times and was lucky enough to meet them as they stayed in the same hotel. It was my birthday treat and they ssng happy birthday to me! <3
Koosul Polo
Such a sweet bassline with so much groove with the velvet voice of Gary. The nice solo guitar at 2.41 without forgetting the sax at thy end, well the best tune ever.
Mari Carmen Rafael
I LOVE this band.!!!!!!
Julia Rolph
And there you go again ...sweet sweet music 💛💛
Lorena Serrano Corbella
Alimento para el alma ❤️