T'Pau formed in 1986. The members originated from the towns of Shrewsbury and Wellington in central England and took their name from a Vulcan high priestess in the classic Star Trek episode Amok Time. Their debut single and first hit was the 1987 release Heart and Soul. Initially a flop in the UK, it first became a hit in the U.S. Billboard charts, reaching #4, a feat it repeated in the UK Singles Chart some months later. The same year, the band had their biggest hit with the ballad, China in Your Hand, which spent five weeks at Number One in the UK chart, and also claimed the top slot in several European countries, although oddly the song made little impact on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
They had a number of smaller hits which made it to at least the UK Top 40, including the singles Valentine, Sex Talk (a new recording of early flop single Intimate Strangers), I Will Be With You, and Secret Garden. Their 1987 album Bridge Of Spies (the album was called T'Pau in the U.S.) was a best seller and won several British record industry awards.
Nevertheless, the band failed to maintain their success and split in 1991. But Decker reformed the band with a new line-up in 1998, and T'Pau have in recent years attempted a comeback.
In May 2005, Carol Decker reached the final round of the ITV show Hit Me Baby One More Time, singing the T'Pau hit China in Your Hand.
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A Place In My Heart
T'Pau Lyrics
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What will you do, where will you hide away?
A meeting of the minds, it's so hard to find
A union of the bodies, happens all the time
You know that I, I'm gonna miss you
When I look at you, honey I think you know
We become too much to sail
I'm afraid, no where left to go
We are following a star
We're gonna say goodbye, try something new, oh-oh-oh
If I'm luckier in love than I ever was before
There's still a place in my heart for you
I wish you all you could want for yourself
May the road rise up to meet you as you go your way
If you ever need a friend, you just call me up and then
I will run to help you on the mend, hey
We are following a star
I'm gonna take a chance, something new, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
If I'm luckier in love than I ever was before
There's still a place in my heart for you
I'm gonna think about you each and every day
I'm gonna wonder what your doing and if your still the same
You see the level head, it never went away
A-such a shame when people change, someone has to pay
We are following a star
We're gonna say goodbye and try something new, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
If I'm luckier in love than I ever was before
There's still a place in my heart for you
Only for you
We are following a star
We're gonna take a chance and try something new, oh-oh-oh
If I'm luckier in love than I ever was before
There's still a place in my heart that's only for you
The lyrics of T'Pau's "A Place in My Heart" refer to the end of a relationship and the search for a new beginning. The singer questions where the now-ex partner will go and what they will do with themselves. The lyrics express an anxiety about the unknown, wondering if the separation was the right decision, but also the desire to follow a star and try something new. This decision may be difficult, as it requires the individual to leave behind old habits and adjust to a new way of living. The singer acknowledges that they will miss their partner and that there will always be a special place in their heart for them. However, they need to move forward, for perhaps they will be luckier in love than they were in the past. The lyrics end on a somewhat bittersweet note, with the singer promising to continue to care for the former partner, but only time will tell if they will ever be together again.
Line by Line Meaning
Where will you go now we called it a day?
After ending our relationship, where will you find a new place to go?
What will you do, where will you hide away?
After this break-up, what will you do? Where will you go to hide from the pain?
A meeting of the minds, it's so hard to find
Connecting your thoughts with someone else can be a difficult feat.
A union of the bodies, happens all the time
Physical intimacy is something that happens frequently in relationships.
You know that I, I'm gonna miss you
I want you to know that I will miss you.
When I look at you, honey I think you know
You might be able to tell that I will miss you just by looking at me.
We become too much to sail
Our relationship had become too difficult to continue smoothly.
With nothing left to say
We were at a point where we had no more words or communication left.
I'm afraid, no where left to go
I am scared because there is nowhere else to go from here.
We are following a star
We are taking a chance and pursuing something new.
We're gonna say goodbye, try something new, oh-oh-oh
We are going to end things and see if we are better off pursuing new adventures apart.
If I'm luckier in love than I ever was before
If I find love again and it's better than what I had before..
There's still a place in my heart for you
I will always have a special, loving place for you in my heart.
I wish you all you could want for yourself
I want you to have everything you desire in life.
May the road rise up to meet you as you go your way
I hope that every path you take in life is smooth and successful.
If you ever need a friend, you just call me up and then
If you need a listening ear or support from a friend, know that I am always here for you.
I will run to help you on the mend, hey
I will come quickly to help and support you when you need it.
I'm gonna think about you each and every day
You will be in my thoughts every single day.
I'm gonna wonder what your doing and if your still the same
I will be curious about how you are doing and whether or not you are still the person I knew.
You see the level head, it never went away
I am still calm and logical, even after this emotional break-up.
A-such a shame when people change, someone has to pay
It is unfortunate that people change, because inevitably one person in the relationship usually suffers more.
There's still a place in my heart that's only for you
My heart still has a special and unique place that only you are able to fill.
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.