While You See a Chance
Steve Winwood
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Stand up in a clear blue morning Until you see What can be Alone in a cold day dawning, Are you still free? Can you be? When some cold tomorrow finds you, When some sad old dream reminds you How the endless road unwinds you ? While you see a chance take it, Find romance fake it Because it's all on you Don't you know by now no one gives you anything Don't you wonder how you keep on moving One more day your way When there's no one left to leave you, Even you don't quite believe you That's when nothing can deceive you Stand up in a clear blue morning Until you see What can be Alone in a cold day dawning, Are you still free? Can you be? And that old gray wind is blowing And there's nothing left worth knowing And it's time you should be going
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Written by: STEVE WINWOOD, WILL JENNINGS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"While You See a Chance" is a song by Steve Winwood and was part of his second solo studio album "Arc of a Diver" which released in 1980.
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Chart Performance - USThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of Winwood's most successful singles in his career.
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Chart Performance - UK"While You See a Chance" also did quite well in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 45 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song's BackgroundSteve Winwood wrote the song in collaboration with lyricist Will Jennings. The lyrical theme revolves around seizing opportunities and making the most out of every moment.
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Unique StyleThe song uniquely blends rock and pop genres with elements of blue-eyed soul and progressive rock, giving it a distinctive sound that resonates with listeners.
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Distinctive FeatureSteve Winwood played every instrument on the track, demonstrating his versatility and range as a musician.
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Music VideoThe music video for "While You See a Chance" was one of the first to be played on MTV when the channel launched in 1981.
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Song MeaningThe song has often been interpreted as an encouraging anthem, urging listeners to take advantage of opportunities ("while you see a chance take it") and not be discouraged by past failures.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song's uplifting lyrics and Winwood's impressive vocal performance. The synthesizer solo in the song was also highly acclaimed.
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Album's SuccessThe commercial success of "While You See a Chance" greatly contributed to the album "Arc of a Diver" becoming certified Platinum in the United States.
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Covers and PerformancesSeveral artists have released covers of "While You See a Chance", and Steve Winwood has performed it in many of his live performances, making it one of his signature songs.
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