About the song
Released in 1972 as part of his album Help It Along, Cliff Richard’s ballad, “Tomorrow Rising”, is a timeless anthem of hope and resilience. With its uplifting melody and Richard’s soaring vocals, the song offers a message of optimism and inspiration.
Written by Barry Mason and Peter Callender, “Tomorrow Rising” speaks to the human spirit’s ability to overcome adversity and emerge stronger. The lyrics express a sense of hope and determination, with the narrator envisioning a brighter future despite the challenges of the present. Richard’s emotive delivery perfectly captures the song’s hopeful tone, making it easy for listeners to connect with the message of optimism.
The song’s title, “Tomorrow Rising”, is a metaphor for the dawn of a new day and the promise of a better future. The lyrics use imagery of sunrise and daybreak to symbolize the beginning of a new chapter in life. This imagery is reinforced by the song’s uplifting melody, which creates a sense of anticipation and excitement.
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Lyrics
Evening slowly fading in
Now at last I should begin
Tracing out the magic
Sending comic tragic lines of my life
Colors gently rise and fall
Rainbows spinning on my wall
Out there I see tomorrow rising clear
As in a golden morning
Out along the dawn
There where I was born to die
Today I see tomorrow rising
Fear will find its final ending
Laughter in the dark
Bright eternal spark of life, of life
I begin so mine must end
Knowing time can only end
Leaning on tomorrow
I will touch and borrow all I can feel
I know I have mornings yet
Mornings I will not regret
Out there I see tomorrow rising clear
As in a golden morning
Out along the dawn
There where I was born to die
Today I see tomorrow rising
Fear will find its final ending
Laughter in the dark
Bright eternal spark of life
Of life
Of life