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.
There You Were
H & Claire Lyrics
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I was wishin on the stars
I was prayin for a sign
And tryin to beat the odds
I was dreamin of you
Long before I saw your face
And there you were baby
Waitin for that day
When you baby you called my name
You broke through the storm
And you turned back the night
Baby you are the fire
Burnin the midnight sky
And your love
Keeps taking me higher
Just when all hope was gone
Where the hero belongs…..
There you were
Must have broke into heaven
Just to roll back the clouds
Were you on a mission
Were you seekin me out
Was I that one in a million
Was I that one sacred kiss
That you couldn't chance
You just couldn't miss
Then you whispered through the silent tears
When you, you swept away all my fears
You broke through the storm
And you turned back the night
Baby you are the fire
Burnin the midnight sky
And your love
Keeps taking me higher
Just when all hope was gone
Where the hero belongs….
There you were
Standin in the middle of nowhere
With your arms wide open and you
You were the reason when there was no reason
In my life
You're the reason in my life
You broke through the storm
And you turned back the night
Baby you are the fire
Burnin the midnight sky
And your love
Keeps taking me higher
Just when all hope was gone
There you were
You broke through the storm
And turned back the night
Baby you are the fire
Burnin the midnight sky
And your love
Keeps taking me higher
Just when all hope was gone
Where the hero belongs……
There you were
Like the light in the eye of the storm
Tellin me not to cry anymore
Where I watched my whole world fall apart
Shinin through like an angel from afar
Like the light in the eye of the storm
Tellin me not to cry anymore
Where I watched my whole world fall apart
Shinin through like an angel from afar
Like the light in the eye of the storm
Tellin me not to cry anymore
Where I watched my whole world fall apart
Shinin through like an angel from afar
The lyrics to H & Claire's song "There You Were" tell the story of finding someone who was longed for, even before they were met. The singer reflects on counting down the minutes, wishing on stars, and praying for a sign, all in anticipation of meeting this person. They ask if the other person was on a mission to seek them out, and wonder if they were the one in a million, the sacred kiss that couldn't be missed. The singer reflects on the storm that they were going through before meeting this person and how they broke through the storm and turned back the night. The chorus repeats the idea that they found their hero, and the one who keeps taking them higher just when they thought all hope was gone. The last stanza repeats the idea of the other person being the light in the eye of the storm, shining through like an angel from afar, bringing a sense of peace and comfort to them.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love that transcends all obstacles, and how the connection with the right person can help one navigate even the toughest moments of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I was counting down the minutes
I anxiously awaited your arrival and every minute felt like an eternity
I was wishin on the stars
I hoped and prayed that you would come into my life
I was prayin for a sign
I asked for a sign that you were meant to be with me
And tryin to beat the odds
Despite the odds, I was determined to find love
I was dreamin of you
I dreamed of finding someone like you long before I ever met you
Long before I saw your face
I knew that someone like you existed and I hoped to find you one day
And there you were baby
When I met you, it felt like fate had brought us together
Waitin for that day
You were also searching for love and waiting for the right person to come along
Then you reached through the hurricane
Despite the obstacles in our way, you were determined to be with me
When you baby you called my name
You showed me that you cared about me by calling my name and letting me know you were there
You broke through the storm
You overcame the challenges and difficulties we faced
And you turned back the night
You brought light and hope into my life when things seemed dark and hopeless
Baby you are the fire
You are the passion and energy that motivates me to be a better person
Burnin the midnight sky
Your light shines so bright that it lights up the darkness around us
And your love
Your affection and care for me
Keeps taking me higher
Your love elevates me and inspires me to be my best self
Just when all hope was gone
Even when I lost faith, you were there to support and encourage me
Where the hero belongs…..
You are my hero and you make me feel like I belong with you
Must have broke into heaven
You are such a special person that it's like you must have come down from heaven
Just to roll back the clouds
You have the power to remove the obstacles and barriers in my life
Were you on a mission
I wonder if you were sent to me on a mission to make my life better
Were you seekin me out
Or maybe you were searching for me and our paths were meant to cross
Was I that one in a million
I feel so lucky to have found someone like you, as if I won a rare prize
Was I that one sacred kiss
Maybe the way we connected was something special and meant to be treasured
That you couldn't chance
You knew that you couldn't let the opportunity to be with me slip away
You just couldn't miss
You were determined to pursue me and not let me go
Then you whispered through the silent tears
You showed me your vulnerability and emotions by whispering to me while crying
You swept away all my fears
You made me feel safe and secure, like all my worries and doubts had disappeared
Standin in the middle of nowhere
Before I met you, I felt lost and alone - like I was in the middle of nowhere
With your arms wide open and you
But when I met you, you welcomed me with open arms and showed me kindness and love
You were the reason when there was no reason
You gave me a reason to live and a reason to be happy when I felt hopeless
In my life
You brought joy and meaning to my life
Like the light in the eye of the storm
You are like a guiding light that helps me navigate difficult situations and find my way through the storm
Tellin me not to cry anymore
You comfort me and encourage me not to give up when I feel sad or overwhelmed
Where I watched my whole world fall apart
When everything else in my life seemed to be falling apart, you were the one constant that I could rely on
Shinin through like an angel from afar
Your goodness and kindness shine through like an angel, even from a distance
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: LOUIS BIANCANIELLO, SAM WATTERS, TY LACY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Samantha Solís Andrade
Me encantan sus voces, y la armonía que logran al unirlas.🎶😍👍🎶💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🎵
Sarah Lund
H has REALLY good vocals!
Diego Rodríguez
I like both versions.
TGP TANGOS1
jessica is nice singer..but claire did a good job on this,,
Julius jr Sanchez
Jessica simpson and marc anthony version is way better....