Following the split of Steps in December 2001, the pair formed a duo and released their debut single "DJ" on WEA Records in May 2002. Peaking at #1 on various club charts, the single debuted and peaked on the UK Singles chart at #3, spending one week in the Top 10. Their second single, "Half A Heart" followed in August 2002, peaking and debuting at #8 on the UK Singles chart, though it dropped to #29 in its second week of release and fell from the chart the following week. Their third and final single release, "All Out Of Love / Beauty & The Beast" was released in November 2002 and peaked at #10, spending 3 weeks on the UK Top 40.
Their debut album, "Another You Another Me", followed. However, it peaked at a low #58 in the UK, and WEA Records soon dropped the pair, leading them to go their separate ways in 2003.
For a short period around the time "DJ" was released, H & Claire presented the ITV Saturday Morning children's show SMTV Live.
Half a Heart
H & Claire Lyrics
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Half a heart to love you
Yesterday you said you loved me
Today you're not thinking of me
I don't believe love
Is supposed to be this way
Baby then you hot and cold me
Acting like nothing's wrong
And everything's ok
You just can't decide
Then you wonder why...
Chorus:
I've got half a heart to love you
Half a mind to leave
Torn between what I want
And what I need
I'm completely divided
Now it's me that's undecided
That's the way it is
You get back what you give
Only half a heart
So do your Jekyll and Hyde thing
Your out of sight is out of mind thing
Then come on back and try to
Save it with a kiss
I'm not the kind you take for granted
Not good at second chances
And if I go you know exactly what you'll miss
Oh you make me cry
Then you dry my eyes...
Chorus:
Now I've got half a heart to love you
Half a mind to leave
Torn between what I want
And what I need
I'm completely divided
Now it's me that's undecided
That's the way it is
You get back what you give
Only half a heart
You're everything I dreamed of
Half the time (Half the time)
You're so start and stop
Oh baby I'm thinking that I might
Be hopelessly in love with you
And then I'm not.
Chorus:
I've got half a heart to love you
Half a mind to leave
Torn between what I want
And what I need
I'm completely divided
Now it's me that's undecided
That's the way it is
You get back what you give
Only half a heart
The song "Half a Heart" by H & Claire is about the confusion and mixed emotions that arise in a relationship that is not steady or reliable. The lyrics explain the frustration and anguish that comes with being in love with someone who cannot make up their mind and is constantly changing their feelings. The chorus describes the dichotomy of having half a heart to love the other person and half a mind to leave, torn between wanting what they desire and needing what is right for them.
The opening verse of the song establishes that the relationship has its ups and downs, with the other person confusing and not communicating their feelings effectively. The singer questions and doubts the concept of love if it could make her feel this way. The second verse reveals that the other person is unpredictable and indecisive, which is causing the singer to be divided and uncertain about their future together.
The bridge shows the conflict within the singer, admitting that they cannot make up their mind about their own feelings towards their partner. The chorus repeats that they are torn between wanting to stay and wanting to leave, knowing that they will only end up with half a heart if they choose either option. The song ultimately portrays the melancholy and wistful feeling of realizing that love cannot be forced, and that sometimes the right decision is to walk away.
Line by Line Meaning
Half a heart to love you
I don't have my entire heart to love you; there's a part missing
Half a heart to love you
I repeat, I don't have my entire heart dedicated to loving you, but only half of it
Yesterday you said you loved me
You expressed your love to me yesterday
Today you're not thinking of me
But today you're not considering me at all
I don't believe love
I don't think that love is supposed to be like this
Is supposed to be this way
Love shouldn't be so inconsistent and unpredictable
First of all you wanna hold me
Firstly, you want to be close to me
Baby then you hot and cold me
But then, you change your mind and act distant
Acting like nothing's wrong
You pretend like there's no issue with your behavior
And everything's ok
As if everything's fine
You just can't decide
You can't seem to make up your mind
Then you wonder why...
No wonder you're confused
I've got half a heart to love you
I have only half of my heart available to love you
Half a mind to leave
I'm 50/50 on whether to stay in this relationship or not
Torn between what I want
I'm struggling with the decision between what I desire to do
And what I need
And what I require for my own well-being
I'm completely divided
I'm truly torn and unsure
Now it's me that's undecided
I'm the one who can't make up their mind
That's the way it is
That's just how it is
You get back what you give
Sometimes, circumstances are a result of your actions
Only half a heart
Again, I'm only giving half of my heart in this relationship
So do your Jekyll and Hyde thing
Your unpredictable and changeable behavior
Your out of sight is out of mind thing
And your tendency to forget about me when I'm not right in front of you
Then come on back and try to
But then you return and try to make it right
Save it with a kiss
By kissing me or making romantic gestures
I'm not the kind you take for granted
I'm not the type of person who you can just assume will always be there
Not good at second chances
I don't like giving second chances
And if I go you know exactly what you'll miss
And if I leave, you'll realize what you've lost
Oh you make me cry
You hurt me emotionally
Then you dry my eyes...
But then you make amends or show remorse for your actions
Now I've got half a heart to love you
I still only have half a heart available for you to love
You're everything I dreamed of
You're everything I ever wanted or desired
Half the time (Half the time)
But only half of the time, you meet my expectations or treat me right
You're so start and stop
Your behavior is so unpredictable
Oh baby I'm thinking that I might
I'm wondering if I'm hopelessly in love with you
Be hopelessly in love with you
Can't help but be caught up in love with you
And then I'm not.
But then I have moments of uncertainty about my feelings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM E ANDERS, NIKKI HASSMAN, STEPHANIE LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Elliot
I still think this is a great pop song and deserved to do better than it did. It charted at #8 but quickly disappeared, which is a mighty shame.
Gm fan
Love this song and video. Love claire and H they are brilliant and the album is just fantastic ❤
Danny
Herd this other day forgot all about it one thing is Claire is such a Powerhouse vocalist and she's got a distinctive tone she should of gone solo!
wishgranted
i LOVE this song! I cant understand why these guys werent more popluar...so amazing - the rhythm, the beat..agh! <3
🌸 Surah Online
Claire's voice is just AMAZING!!!! And she's so beautiful xxxxx ❤️❤️❤️❤️💖
Will Silverside
This song is an absolute banger!
byMata
yo soy nuevo en oirlos pero meparesen muy buenos tanto en duo como en grupo son fantasticos
BPorter
Claire was a great singer, she should have tried going solo with belter balads.
Elly
Still love this song!
Eurobouy
Feel good song. Playing it still in 2020