House of Cards (Lynsey de Paul song)
"House of Cards" is a song co-written and performed by British singer-songwriter Lynsey de Paul. It was the United Kingdom's entry in the 1977 Eurovision Song Contest, held in London. The song was co-written with Barry Blue.
The song is a ballad with a metaphorical theme, comparing a fragile relationship to a house of cards that is easily destroyed. The lyrics explore themes of vulnerability, risk, and the potential for collapse in a love affair.
At the Eurovision Song Contest, "House of Cards" finished in second place, receiving 147 points. The winning song that year was "L'oiseau et l'enfant" performed by Marie Myriam for France.
While it didn't win, "House of Cards" became a popular song in the UK and Europe and is considered one of Lynsey de Paul's signature songs. It also reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart. Several cover versions of the song have been recorded by other artists.