Five Star are siblings Deniece (later to be called 'Denise') Pearson (lead vocals/song writer), Stedman Pearson (costume designer), Lorraine Pearson (spokesperson & song writer), Doris Pearson (choregrapher) and Delroy Pearson (song writer & producer).
Born in Romford Essex to record owner Buster Pearson, Deniece, at the age of 15, persuaded, her father to allow Deniece and her sisters to record "Problematic". The Pearson parents liked what they heard but also insisted that Deniece's brothers joined the group. Hence, Five Star was born.
In 1983 Five Star appeared on BBC's Pebble Mill at One singing and dancing to 'Problematic'. The BBC switchboard was jamed with record companies wanting to sign the group - Buster said the group were signed to his label Tent Records but they needed a larger company to buy Tent records and hence aquire Five Star. RCA/BMG snapped up the young group and in 1984 their debut single 'Hide and Seek' was released (at the time youngest member Delroy was still at high school and lead singer Deniece had only just left school). Neither 'Hide and Seek' or its follow-up 'Crazy' managed to chart.
In May 1985 the group scored their first top 20 hit with 'All Fall Down'. This was followed with another top 20 hit 'Let Me Be The One'. Their debut album 'Luxury of Life' was released in August 1985, it would spend 70 weeks in the album charts but did not hit the top 20 until a year after its initial release.
Five Star released two more hits in 1985 - top 30 hit 'Love Take Over' and 'RSVP' which stalled at 45 in the charts.
1986 was to be a big year for Five Star. In Jan 86 they released the number 3 smash hit 'System Addict', which also helped their album get to number 12 in the album charts. In April 86 they released the top ten smash 'Can't Wait Another Minute' (the first song from their second album) and this was followed up in July 1986 with 'Find The Time' another top ten hit for the group.
In Aug 1986 Five Star released their 2nd album 'Silk & Steel', the album spent 58 weeks in the album chart, peaking at number 1 in the UK. They broke a record for being the youngest act to top the UK album charts. In Sept 86 they released their biggest hit 'Rain or Shine', which went to number 2 and stayed in the singles chart for 11 weeks. 'If I Say Yes' was released in Nov 1986 and coincided with their first tour.
The hits from 'Silk & Steel' continued in to 1987 with two more top ten hits 'Stay Out Of My Life' (written by Deniece) in February and a Shep Pettibone remix of 'The Slightest Touch' in April 87. 'Silk & Steel' boasted 7 hit singles in total. In Aug 1987 they released the 1st track from their 3rd album - the track was 'Whenever You're Ready', which went to number 11.
Their third album 'Between The Lines' was released in Sept 1987, it went to number 7 in the album charts, but lacked the sales of their previous albums. The Diane Warren penned ballad 'Strong As Steel' (number 16 in the charts) was released in Oct 87, at the same time as the group embarked on their second tour, which ended with a sell out week at Wembley Arena. A third single from the album 'Somewhere Somebody' was released in Dec 87 but failed to make the top 20. The group won the best group award at the 1987 Brit Awards and also at the 1987 Smash Hits awards.
In June 1988 Five Star came back with a new top 20 single, 'Another Weekend' and a harder sexier image. Gone were their sequined suits in favour of 'head to toe' black leather and huge blonde hair extensions for Deniece. 'Rock My World', was the follow up top 30 hit in August 88.
Five Star released their fourth album 'Rock The World' in August 1988, it failed to make the top ten - peaking at number 17 and spent five weeks in the album charts. Two more singles were released from 'Rock The World' at the end of 1988 - 'There's A Brand New World' and ballad 'Let Me Be Yours', both songs were written by Deniece but neither managed to make the top 50.
In 1989 Five Star released a new track 'With Every Heartbeat' and a 'Greatest Hits' album. The single made number 49 but the Hits album stalled at 53 and only stayed in the album charts for 3 weeks.
In 1990 Five Star signed to EPIC records, they released two songs 'Treat Me Like A Lady' and 'Hot Love', both written by Delroy & Doris with Doris on lead vocals. Neither song managed to break the top 50.
In late 1990 Five Star moved from the UK to the USA where they released their fifth studio album 'Five Star'. All tracks on 'Five Star' were written by the group. The album was never released in the UK. This was followed in 1991 with the single and album (both called) 'Shine', which featured Deniece (now called Denise) back as main lead singer.
Five Star released two more albums in the USA 1995's 'Heart & Soul' and 2001's 'Eclipse'. In 2002 Denise, Lorraine & Stedman returned to the UK to tour as part of the 'Here & Now' concerts at Wembley.
In 2012, the first four original Five Star albums were re-mastered and re-released on the Cherry Pop label with bonus tracks.
Hung Up
Five Star Lyrics
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Maybe you're too young to decide
Maybe you're blind
She just wants to use you
Maybe I'm right
Maybe you're too young to decide
On who you're hung up on
She just wants to use you
To let her decide
On who you're hung up on
Maybe one day, you'll see the light
What will it take, for you to realise
Think to have one will satisfy
Who will be that special one in your life
I wanna be there, when you need me
When things don't go right
I wanna find you, when you're lost
And love is alright (it's alright)
I wanna guide you
To a place where you're think of
But I refuse to be your second hand love
Maybe I'm right, yeah
Maybe you're too young to decide
On who you're hung up on
Maybe you're blind
She just wants to use you
To let her decide
On who you're hung up on
Never miss love, until it's gone
To find that thing in another mans arms
Don't walk away, unless you're sure
That you made (that you made the right choice)
The right choice, yeah
I wanna be there, when you need me
When things don't go right
I wanna find you, when you're lost
And love is alright (it's alright)
I wanna guide you
To a place where you're think of
But I refuse to be your second hand love, oh oh oh
Maybe I'm right
Maybe you're too young, yeah, to decide
Ooh, ooh
On who you're hung up on
Maybe you're blind
(she just wants to use you, baby)
She just wants to use you
To let her decide
On who you're hung up on
Not looking for another man (no, no)
To start again would be different, baby
Don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
And make me cry, oh oh
I just can't live without you in my life
(baby you know, baby I'm right)
Maybe I'm right
Maybe you're too young, ooh ooh, to decide
On who you're hung up on
Maybe you're blind
(don't you know she just wants use you)
She just wants to use you
To let her decide
On who you're hung up on
(gotta decide, gotta decide)
Maybe I'm right
(do you want me)
Maybe you're too young, yeah, to decide
(do you want it)
On who you're hung up on
Maybe you're blind
(do you want me)
She just wants to use you
(gotta let me know, baby)
To let her decide
On who you're hung up on
Maybe I'm right
Maybe you're too young to decide
On who you're hung up on (hung up, hung up)
Maybe you're blind
She just wants to use you
To let her decide
The song "Hung Up" by Five Star is essentially about someone warning another person, who is most likely a friend or a loved one, to be careful about who they allow into their lives. The singer, who seems to be a bit older or more experienced than the person they are speaking to, is telling them that they may be too naive or inexperienced to see that someone is manipulating them. The "she" referred to in the song is most likely a woman who is romantically interested in the person being warned. The singer is telling the person that this woman is only interested in using them for her own purposes, and that they should be careful not to fall under her spell.
The song then goes on to describe how the singer wants to be there for the person being warned, but they refuse to be a second choice. The singer wants the person to be sure of the choices they make and not just to settle for someone who might not be right for them. The chorus repeats the idea that the person being warned may be too young or inexperienced to make the right choices about who they allow into their lives.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be about the importance of being careful about who we allow into our lives, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. The singer is trying to protect the person they are warning from getting hurt by someone who may not have their best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm right, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
I might be correct in what I am thinking, and it deserves attention.
Maybe you're too young to decide
Perhaps you lack enough experience to make the right choice.
Maybe you're blind
Maybe you cannot see what is happening.
She just wants to use you
The girl you are interested in is only taking advantage of you.
On who you're hung up on
You are obsessing over someone, and it is not good for you.
Maybe one day, you'll see the light
Someday you will understand what is best for you.
What will it take, for you to realise
What needs to happen for you to understand the truth?
Think to have one will satisfy
Believing that one person will make you happy is not enough.
Who will be that special one in your life
Who will be the person you will want to be with forever?
I wanna be there, when you need me
I want to support you whenever you require it.
When things don't go right
When things get tough for you.
I wanna find you, when you're lost
I want to help you when you feel lost or overwhelmed.
And love is alright (it's alright)
And things between us are going well!
I wanna guide you
I want to help you make the right decisions.
To a place where you're think of
To a place where you are thinking rationally.
But I refuse to be your second hand love
But I do not want to be treated as a lesser option behind someone else.
Never miss love, until it's gone
You may never know the importance of love until you lose it.
To find that thing in another mans arms
To search for love with another person.
Don't walk away, unless you're sure
Do not leave unless you are positive that you want to.
That you made (that you made the right choice)
That you are making the correct decision.
The right choice, yeah
The decision that is best for you.
Not looking for another man (no, no)
Not searching for anyone else.
To start again would be different, baby
Starting over would not be the same as before, darling.
Don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Please do not leave me behind.
And make me cry, oh oh
And bring me to tears when you leave.
I just can't live without you in my life
I cannot imagine existing without you by my side.
(baby you know, baby I'm right)
(You know that I am telling the truth, baby)
Maybe you're blind
Maybe you cannot see what is happening.
(don't you know she just wants use you)
(Don't you understand that she is taking advantage of you?)
(gotta decide, gotta decide)
(You need to make a significant decision, and it is crucial)
(do you want me)
(Do you want to be with me?)
(gotta let me know, baby)
(You need to tell me what you want, darling)
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.