They played soulful, funky pop jazz and were initially signed to Phonogram Records' Mercury imprint. The first came to notice of the UK music and style press when they hooked up with photographer Andy Warhol for the video of the 1986 single Misfit. This featured the band in New York and at one point featured Ben Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot dancing down a side street whilst Andy Warhol referenced Bob Dylan's "Subterranean Homesick Blues" by dropping pieces of white card in time to the music (an efect that would also be copied by INXS in the Mediate of 1988).
Their debut album Keep Your Distance entered the British charts at number one in May 1987, and stayed in the Top Ten for 13 weeks, however the release of that album's "Free" lost some of the momentum by limping to only Number 56 in the UK charts.
The bands second album Getahead was lead by an upbeat funky track called "Name and Number". Even though this record only reached Number 14 in 1989, the "Hey How You Doin'" refrain would find itself in the Top Ten two years later as part of the De La Soul song "Ring Ring Ring (Hey Hey Hey)".
After the lack-leisure performance of Getahead and second single First Place, Curiosity (as they were now billed) found themselves dropped from Mercury Records. However three years after the release of that single they returned to the UK Top Ten as a three piece on RCA Records, with a cover of Johnny Bristol's Hang on in There Baby. However the band's follow ups (covers of I Need Your Lovin' and Gimme the Sunshine) flopped in the UK, which resulted in the album Back to Front only being released in Japan and selected overseas markets.
In the 2000s the band reformed for an appearance on a National Lottery midweek show on BBC 1 and since then Ben Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot has toured under the name Curiosity Killed the Cat on a number of 1980s revival packages.
Since Curiosity disbanded, Ben has, by request, continued to perform both live and in the studio and has recently teamed up with dance supremos "Element" (AKA Bimbo Jones) who have already produced remixes for the likes of Deep Dish, Usher and The Bodyrockers. They are also the co production duo responsible for "Meck's" "Thunder In My Heart Again".
Band members
Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot (vocals; * 19 May 1965)
Julian Brookhouse (guitar; * 15 May 1963)
Nick Thorp (bass; * 25 October 1964)
Miguel Drummond (drums; * 27 January 1964)
Hang On In There Baby
Curiosity Killed the Cat Lyrics
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A kiss so warm and tender
I can’t wait ’til we’ve reached
That sweet moment of surrender
We’ll hear the thunder roar
Feel the lightening strike
At a point we both decided to meet
The same time tonight
Hang on in there baby
Hang on in there darling
I’m gonna give you more
Than you ever dreamed possible
Don’t be afraid
Sweet virgin of the world
We can’t help but make it
Because there’s true love between us girl
So let us touch that cloud
Every girl dreams of
Oh we’re amost there darling
We’re truly making love
Hang on in there baby
Please don’t let me down
Please don’t destry this new joy we’ve found
What’s that now baby
What’s that you say
Something eating at you
And it’s about to get away
Don’t fight it baby open up the door
’cause that’s the key to freedom
That we’ve both been working for
Let it go baby, let it go honey
Oh right there, right there
Baby don’t you move it anywhere
Go baby, let it go honey
Oh right there, baby don’t you move it
Don’t you dare
Hang on in there bay
Hang on in there doll
I’m gonna give you more
Than you ever dreamed possible
In the song "Hang On In There Baby", Curiosity sings about a romantic moment shared between two people on the verge of intimacy. The lyrics describe a kiss that is warm and tender, and the anticipation of experiencing surrender, as the two partners hear the thunder roar and feel the lightning strike. The song urges the listener to hold on tight and not be afraid, as there is true love between the two individuals, who are slowly but surely making love. The chorus emphasizes the importance of hanging on and not giving up on the journey, as the singer promises to give their partner more than they ever dreamed possible.
The lyrics of the song are full of romantic and passionate imagery, encouraging the listener to embrace their feelings and be true to themselves. The lyrics emphasize the importance of communication and openness, as the lovers work together to reach a place of true intimacy. Despite the challenges and insecurities that may arise during the moment, the singer urges their partner to remain steadfast and committed, promising to unleash a flood of passion and love, unlike anything they have ever experienced before. The song's message, therefore, is to hold on tight, be brave, and allow oneself to fully and fearlessly embrace the beauty and power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that we’ve caressed
Since we have shared a tender moment of physical intimacy
A kiss so warm and tender
A loving, passionate kiss
I can’t wait ’til we’ve reached
I am excited for the upcoming moment
That sweet moment of surrender
The perfect point of giving oneself wholly to the other
We’ll hear the thunder roar
We will experience the sounds of our passion
Feel the lightening strike
Our love will be electric
At a point we both decided to meet
We have agreed on the time and place to share our love
The same time tonight
Tonight we will meet at the agreed time
Hang on in there baby
Be strong and stay with me through this moment
Hang on in there darling
My love for you will get us through this moment
I’m gonna give you more
I want to give you all of my love
Than you ever dreamed possible
More than anything you could ever imagine
Don’t be afraid
Do not let fear hold you back
Sweet virgin of the world
Pure and innocent
We can’t help but make it
We are meant to be together
Because there’s true love between us girl
Our love is genuine and real
So let us touch that cloud
Let us reach our greatest high
Every girl dreams of
Every girl dreams of this moment of pure love
Oh we’re amost there darling
We are almost at the pinnacle of our love
We’re truly making love
We are experiencing the truest form of love
Please don’t let me down
Please do not disappoint me
Please don’t destry this new joy we’ve found
Do not let anything ruin our newfound happiness
What’s that now baby
What is it that is troubling you?
What’s that you say
Please tell me what is on your mind
Something eating at you
Something is troubling you
And it’s about to get away
It is about to slip your mind
Don’t fight it baby open up the door
Do not resist it, let me in and let's talk about it
’cause that’s the key to freedom
Talking about your worries will help us find the solution
That we’ve both been working for
We've both been striving for happiness and freedom
Let it go baby, let it go honey
Release your burden and share it with me
Oh right there, right there
Just let it out and talk to me
Baby don’t you move it anywhere
Stay with me and share your burden
Go baby, let it go honey
Say what you need to say, let it all out
Oh right there, baby don’t you move it
Stay with me and let us work through this
Don’t you dare
Do not be afraid to share your troubles
Hang on in there bay
Stay strong and don't give up
Hang on in there doll
Do not give in to your worries and fears
I’m gonna give you more
I will always give you my love and support
Than you ever dreamed possible
More than you ever thought you could receive
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rivanyaz1416
You know, we can't help but make it, oh honey
You know, we can't help but make it
Now that we've caressed
a kiss so warm and tender
I can't wait till we reach
that sweet moment of surrender
Oh we'll hear the thunder roar,
feel the lightning strike
at a point we'll both decide to meet at the same time tonight
Hang on in there baby,
hang on in there darling
I'm gonna give you more than you ever dreamed possible
Don't be afraid baby, oooh no
Sweet virgin of the world
You know we can't help but make it '
Cos there's true love between us girl
Hmmm! so let us touch that cloud
That everyone dreams of Oh!
we're almost there darling
truly making love
Hang on in there baby,
please don't let me down
Please don't destroy this new joy
What's that now baby,
what's that you say
Something's eating at you
And it's hard to get away (hard to get away)
Oh don't fight it baby just open up the door
'Cos that's the key to the freedom
That we've both been working for
Let it go baby, let it go darling,
oooh Right there, right there
Baby don't you move it don't you dare
Go baby let it go honey
oh right there
baby Don't you move it anywhere
Give it a stand (x3)
up now fashion
Give it a jump (x3)
up Give it a jam (x3)
give it a pull
Give me a love (x2)
give me a little love
(Hang on in there baby,
hang on in there darling)
Hang on in there now
(I'm gonna give you more than you ever dreamed possible)
Hang on in there, darling (Hang on in there baby)
Hang on in there baby (Please don't let me down)
hold it down
(Please don't destroy this new joy)
New joy (we've found)
New joy we've found
@emmapeart6101
Great song and voice. Loved this band as a teenager in the 80s ♥️.
@VenomousVillain
Love this version. My Dad loved it too, and he was a huge Johnny Bristol fan.
@ninadixon2085
I saw these in Newcastle many years ago, they were fantastic, the audience went mad when they sang this.....ah memories...❤❤❤
@Camille_Anderson
Their album Keep your Distance is still in my playlist and always will be. A great band who should have had more success. Love them!! 💯👏👏💚💚💚🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@HurricaneDb
An awesome song from my teenage years,an absolute banger ❤😁🍻
@s1w83
I still have this 12" vinyl...great track to mix at parties with everyone singin along...good times with the polynesians in New zealand back in my early 20s
@carolknight9595
I bet ;)
@t3chn1n35
Mean bro, we a funny bunch 🤙🏾
@Peyton3000
I have the 7” single 😀
@amandacostello2709
Remember that -)