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.
Somewhere Somebody
Five Star Lyrics
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Tell me it'll be alright
All I want is to find someone
Who can end these lonely nights, oh
I get up even though I feel
Like I can't face another day
I tell myself I won't cry no more
Oh, I keep searching high and low
For the one thing I need (for the one thing I need)
'Cause I'm lost on a rocky road
Gotta see where it leads
'Cause still I believe
Somewhere, somebody
Somebody's waiting for me
Somewhere, somebody
Mmm, I just wonder where he can be
Coming up, yeah
Just gotta be there, somewhere
Beneath the street light on the corner
Or way across the seven seas
Close at hand or too far away
Or maybe just too close to see
How long can this heart of mine
Just hold on to a dream
Mmm, but I don't know if I'll ever find
The love that I need
But still I believe that
Somewhere, somebody
Somebody's waiting for me
Somewhere, somebody (somebody)
Mmm, I just wonder where he can be
(Somewhere, somebody)
Mmm, where's that boy, where is he?
(Somewhere, somebody)
Ah, he's gotta be (waiting) somewhere
Oh, I get up even though I feel
Like I can't face another day
Ah huh, and I don't know
If I'll ever find
The love that I need
But still I believe (hmmm)
Somewhere, somebody (oh)
Somebody's waiting for me
Somewhere, somebody (somebody)
Mmm, I just wonder where he can be
The lyrics of Five Star's "Somewhere Somebody" express the need for love and companionship, as the singer struggles with loneliness and the fear of never finding someone to share their life with. The song starts with an address to a mirror, asking for reassurance that everything will be alright, before admitting the desire to find someone who can end the lonely nights. Despite feeling like they can't face another day, the singer keeps searching high and low for the one thing they need, still believing that someone is waiting for them somewhere.
The second verse explores the range of possibilities of where this person could be: beneath a street light on the corner or way across the seven seas, close at hand or too far away, or maybe just too close to see. The singer acknowledges the challenge of holding on to a dream for too long, but still chooses to believe that somewhere, somebody is waiting for them. The song ends on this hopeful note, with a repetition of the chorus and a plea for this elusive person to be found.
Overall, "Somewhere Somebody" can be interpreted as a universal message about the human need for connection and love. It expresses the fear and frustration of not finding the right person, but also the hope and resilience to keep searching and believing in the eventual arrival of that special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Addressing a mirror on the wall as a way to express a desire for reassurance or guidance.
Tell me it'll be alright
Asking the mirror for a promise or sign of hope to alleviate worries or fears.
All I want is to find someone
Expressing a deep yearning to have companionship and emotional connection with another person.
Who can end these lonely nights, oh
Expressing a desire for someone to alleviate feelings of loneliness and bring happiness and closeness into life.
I get up even though I feel
Acknowledging feelings of fatigue, sadness, or hopelessness that make it hard to face another day.
Like I can't face another day
Feeling emotionally or mentally overwhelmed and unable to cope with daily life.
I tell myself I won't cry no more
Making a commitment to stop crying or feeling sad, but recognizing the difficulty of this goal.
But I cry anyway
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions and unable to control tears or sadness.
Oh, I keep searching high and low
Expressing a search for love, companionship, or happiness that spans across different places and situations.
For the one thing I need (for the one thing I need)
Emphasizing the importance of finding the love and connection that is missing in life.
'Cause I'm lost on a rocky road
Feeling unsure and uncertain about the path forward in life, especially when it comes to finding love.
Gotta see where it leads
Expressing a willingness to explore different paths and possibilities in the quest for love and happiness.
'Cause still I believe
Maintaining a sense of hope and faith that happiness and love are still possible to find.
Somewhere, somebody
Expressing a belief that there is someone out there who is meant to be a companion, lover, or soulmate.
Somebody's waiting for me
Feeling a sense of anticipation and eagerness to find the person who is destined to bring love and happiness into life.
Mmm, I just wonder where he can be
Expressing curiosity about the identity, location, and circumstances of the person who is meant to be a companion or lover.
Beneath the street light on the corner
Imagining different places and scenarios where the person who is meant to be a companion or lover might be found.
Or way across the seven seas
Emphasizing the extent of the search for the person who is meant to be a companion or lover - spanning across geography and distance.
Close at hand or too far away
Acknowledging the fact that the person who is meant to be a companion or lover might be very close or very far away, and the uncertainty of knowing which is the case.
Or maybe just too close to see
Recognizing the possibility that the person who is meant to be a companion or lover might be in plain sight - but unrecognized or unappreciated.
How long can this heart of mine
Expressing exasperation, weariness or frustration with the search for love and companionship.
Just hold on to a dream
Holding on to the hope and vision of finding the person who is meant to bring happiness, love and connection into life.
Mmm, but I don't know if I'll ever find
Feeling uncertain and doubtful about the possibility of ever finding true love, despite the ongoing search.
The love that I need
Emphasizing the importance of finding the love that is missing in life in order to feel complete and satisfied.
But still I believe that
Maintaining a sense of hope and faith that love is still out there to be found.
Ah, he's gotta be (waiting) somewhere
Expressing determination and conviction that there is someone out there who is waiting to be found, despite the challenges and uncertainty of the search.
Contributed by Nolan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
duane smith
There's not a group on this planet that's greater than 5 🌟 Star!! Awesome!!
Five Star Addict
Five Star is so underrated, this song is fantastic!
John Johnson
Now that's what you call music 😍❤️
Angela G M
Live singing and dancing...they are really good.
Dashland B
This is awesome! They are one group I regret not being able to see in concert. They are fantastic.
Stacy Olds
Five Star sounds good live⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
stridgicals
I love Five Star when I was growing up in the 80's. I still love them today. Their music still sound fresh. I love 'em!
thewizboy
Never understood why they released this as a music video rather than focusing on a music video for "Are You Man Enough". This performance has alot of energy though. They were incredible and should have really Rocked the entire world 🌎
Shen Ibrahim
Puts a cheeky smile on my face,, what a brilliant song from my neighbours back in Essex.
Plerp Plerp
How many groups can perform like that these days? Wow!👍😁