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.
Surely
Five Star Lyrics
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look how it just begun
starting a new love, here I come
I'm heading for a good time, baby
you are the one
I want you to know this
so now we gotta get it down
your touch has got me spinning round
and I feel it's time to say out loud
(you know it) mm-hmm
(I know you want it, baby) mmm
(you need it) yeah, you do
(just try to understand) understand me
(I love it) mm
(I know you love feeling it, too)
you're into me
don't you know I'm into you
(surely)
( you know it's about time)
(to make up your mind)
(and just start love over) over
(surely)
( you can tell it's real) tell it's real, baby
(that's how I feel) ooh
(that we should be together)
now that love as one
happiness has overcome me
the feelings only makes me crazy
you are the one
I think you should know this
I know our love's built on solid ground
this is it, our love have just been found
as we take it to another level
I'm feeling hints of guilt or doubt
(you know it) hey baby
(I know you feel it, baby) mmm
(you like it) yeah, you do
(I gotta make you feel good)
(you feel it) mm
(you feel it and it makes me love you)
(we got it)
don't it make you feel good, yeah
(surely)
( you know it's about time) woh
(o make up your mind) surely
(and just start love over) start love
(surely)
(you can tell it's real) tell it's real, baby
(that's how I feel) feel it in my soul
(that we should be together)
ooh ooh yeah
(you know it) yes you do
(I know you want it, baby) baby
(you need it) you need me
(just try to understand) mmm
(I love it) I know
(I know you love feeling it, too) yeah you do
oh oh oh oh oh
(Surely) you know
(You know it's about time) time, baby
(To make up your mind) come on, make up your mind
(And just start love over) start love
(Surely)
(You can tell it's real) tell it's real, baby
(That's how I feel) show me how you feel
(That we should be together) mm, mm
(Surely) surely
(You know it's about time) it's about that time, baby
(To make up your mind) come on, make up your mind
(And just start love over) over
(Surely)
(You can tell it's real) tell it's real, baby
(That's how I feel) feel it in my soul
(That we should be together)
(Surely)
The song "Surely" by Five Star is about starting a new love and beginning a new chapter in someone's life. The lyrics emphasize the excitement and anticipation of a new relationship with someone special. The singer expresses her feelings towards her partner and her confident belief that they are meant to be together, telling her partner that it's time to make up their mind and start their love over. The repetition of the word "surely" throughout the song further reinforces the singer's conviction and certitude that this relationship is meant to be.
The lyrics also touch on the various emotions that come with starting a new relationship, such as feeling crazy and spinning around with the touch of the person. As the relationship progresses, the singer acknowledges the possibility of feeling hints of guilt or doubt. However, she remains firm in her belief that their love is built on solid ground and that they should be together.
Overall, the song "Surely" is an optimistic and upbeat anthem about the excitement and happiness that come with starting a new relationship with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
new love, new beginning
Starting a fresh romantic relationship filled with hope and excitement
look how it just begun
Marveling at the early stages of the new relationship
starting a new love, here I come
Embracing the possibility of a new love and eagerly jumping into it
I'm heading for a good time, baby
Anticipating positive experiences and emotions in the new relationship
you are the one
Expressing the belief that the new partner is the ideal match
I want you to know this
Revealing earnest feelings to the partner
so now we gotta get it down
Committing to building a strong relationship foundation with the partner
do it right until anew has started
Making a conscious effort to build the new relationship in the best possible way
your touch has got me spinning round
Feeling overwhelmed and giddy from the partner's physical affection
and I feel it's time to say out loud
Realizing the need to express one's feelings to the partner
(you know it) mm-hmm
Conveying an affirmative response to an unspoken question
(I know you want it, baby) mmm
Recognizing the partner's desire for the same emotional connection
(you need it) yeah, you do
Affirming the partner's emotional needs and desires
(just try to understand) understand me
Asking the partner to listen and comprehend one's sincere feelings
(I love it) mm
Expressing pleasure and enjoyment of the new relationship's positive aspects
(I know you love feeling it, too)
Affirming that the partner also enjoys the new relationship's positive aspects
you're into me
Noticing that the partner also has genuine feelings for oneself
don't you know I'm into you
Expressing genuine feelings for the partner
(surely)
Stating the strong belief in something
( you know it's about time)
Asserting that it is the right time for something to happen
(to make up your mind)
Encouraging the partner to commit to the relationship
(and just start love over) over
Suggesting to refresh and reinvigorate the relationship
(you can tell it's real) tell it's real, baby
Pointing out that the new emotions and feelings are genuine
(that's how I feel) ooh
Expressing one's true feelings
(that we should be together)
Declaring that the partner is the ideal match and the relationship should sustain
now that love as one
Experiencing oneness and unity in the newfound relationship
happiness has overcome me
Feeling an abundance of joy due to the new relationship
the feelings only makes me crazy
Feeling crazy and giddy from the new relationship's positive emotions
I think you should know this
Reiterating the desire to express one's sincere feelings
I know our love's built on solid ground
Believing that the new relationship is based on strong foundations
this is it, our love have just been found
Recognizing the belief that the ideal romantic match was just found
as we take it to another level
Committing to take the relationship to a higher level of intimacy and commitment
I'm feeling hints of guilt or doubt
Experiencing subtle doubts and guilt about the new relationship, despite its positive emotions
(you know it) hey baby
Calling the partner's attention to an unspoken question or desire
(I know you feel it, baby) mmm
Recognizing the partner's subconscious feeling
(you like it) yeah, you do
Asserting the partner's enjoyment and desire for a specific aspect of the new relationship
(I gotta make you feel good)
Expressing determination to make the partner feel good about the relationship
(we got it)
Asserting the belief that the relationship is already on the right track
don't it make you feel good, yeah
Asking the partner if the relationship's positive aspects make them feel good too
(you know it) yes you do
Conveying certainty that the partner is aware of something important
(I know you want it, baby) baby
Recognizing the partner's desire for a specific aspect of the relationship
(you need it) you need me
Asserting the partner's emotional needs and desires are connected to oneself
(just try to understand) mmm
Asking the partner to listen and comprehend one's sincere feelings
(I love it) I know
Expressing pleasure and enjoyment of the new relationship's positive aspects
(I know you love feeling it, too) yeah you do
Affirming that the partner also enjoys the new relationship's positive aspects
(surely)
Stating the strong belief in something
( you know it's about time) woh
Asserting that it is the right time for something to happen
(to make up your mind) surely
Encouraging the partner to commit to the relationship
(and just start love over) start love
Suggesting to refresh and reinvigorate the relationship
(you can tell it's real) tell it's real, baby
Pointing out that the new emotions and feelings are genuine
(that's how I feel) feel it in my soul
Expressing a deep and profound emotional connection to the partner
(that we should be together) mm, mm
Declaring that the partner is the ideal match and the relationship should sustain
(surely)
Stating the strong belief in something
(you know it's about time) it's about that time, baby
Asserting that it is the right time for something to happen
(to make up your mind) come on, make up your mind
Encouraging the partner to commit to the relationship
(and just start love over) over
Suggesting to refresh and reinvigorate the relationship
(you can tell it's real) tell it's real, baby
Pointing out that the new emotions and feelings are genuine
(that's how I feel) feel it in my soul
Expressing a deep and profound emotional connection to the partner
(that we should be together)
Declaring that the partner is the ideal match and the relationship should sustain
(surely)
Stating the strong belief in something
Contributed by Austin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.