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.
See also: Official site
I Will Be With You
T'Pau Lyrics
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You come back and you forgive me
Oh I'm so sorry now
I hear this melody
Our tryst in rhapsody
And I am listening
I never thought I'd see the day when you and me
We'd be so far apart
But I know there's no way back to yesterday
I will be with you
You're here in my heart
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
I miss you so much
Wherever you are
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
Here in my deepest dream
Running through another scene
I win your love again
And no, it doesn't bother me
The time I spend in imagery
Well it's how I live
You see, I don't believe that we tried
Everything before our love died
And I just can't forget
Oh, is the one chance all we get
I will be with you
You're here in my heart
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
I miss you so much
Wherever you are
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
Now I have such memories
But I don't like to resurrect them
Oh you know they hurt me so much now
And I know there's no way you'll be coming home
I will be with you
You're here in my heart
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
I miss you so much
Wherever you are
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
I will be with you
You're here in my heart
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
I miss you so much
Wherever you are
But if you never come back again
We'll never be far apart
"I Will Be With You" is a song by T'Pau, released in 1988. The song tells the story of a woman who is missing her lover and hoping for their return. The lyrics open with the singer revealing that she has a fantasy of her lover returning to her and forgiving her for whatever happened in their relationship. She hears a melody that reminds her of their past and longs to be reunited with her lover. The singer acknowledges that there's no going back to the past, but she will always hold her lover in her heart.
The second verse reveals that the singer dreams about her lover and winning their love back. She spends time in her imagination, reliving their time together, and trying to figure out what went wrong. The singer says that she doesn't believe they tried everything before their love died, and she can't forget about their relationship. She questions whether the one chance they had was all they get.
The chorus repeats that the singer will always be with her lover, no matter where they are, but if they never come back, they'll never be far apart. The final verse addresses the pain and memories that the singer still carries, acknowledging that she can't resurrect them. She accepts that her lover may never return, but still holds onto hope that they will be reunited someday.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Will Be With You" convey a sense of longing and nostalgia, as well as hope for the future. The song captures the mix of emotions that come with a lost love and the desire for a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
I have this fantasy
I have a dream or a wish
You come back and you forgive me
You return to me and provide me with absolution
Oh I'm so sorry now
I feel deep remorse at this moment
I hear this melody
I hear a tune in my mind
Our tryst in rhapsody
Our romantic encounter in a state of uncontrolled excitement or enthusiasm
And I am listening
I am paying close attention to the music in my mind
I never thought I'd see the day when you and me
I never imagined the day would come when we would be separated
We'd be so far apart
We would be physically distant from each other
And I miss you so much now
I am yearning for your presence at this moment
But I know there's no way back to yesterday
I understand that it is impossible to turn back time to a previous date
I will be with you
I will always be connected to you
You're here in my heart
You are present in my emotions and thoughts
But if you never come back again
In case you decide not to return
We'll never be far apart
We will always be connected despite the physical distance
I miss you so much
I feel a strong longing for you
Wherever you are
No matter where you may be
Here in my deepest dream
In the most profound part of my imagination
Running through another scene
Being immersed in a different situation
I win your love again
I succeed in regaining your affection
And no, it doesn't bother me
It doesn't affect my inner peace
The time I spend in imagery
The time I dedicate to my imagination
Well it's how I live
It is the way I choose to exist
You see, I don't believe that we tried
I do not think that we made a sincere effort
Everything before our love died
All the circumstances leading up to the end of our relationship
And I just can't forget
I am unable to erase from my memory
Oh, is the one chance all we get
Is one opportunity the only possibility we have
Now I have such memories
Now I possess such recollections
But I don't like to resurrect them
But I do not want to bring them to life again
Oh you know they hurt me so much now
Oh, you understand how much they cause me pain at this moment
And I know there's no way you'll be coming home
And I understand that you will not return to our shared dwelling
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAROL ANN DECKER, RONALD PHILLIP ROGERS
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@tpauofficial2316
Thank you so much for all your kind comments, at this awful time of the Covid pandemic it really means a lot .'I will be with you' always xxx
@leejames1792
Thanks for the great music Carol.
@Staggercfc
Wow, thanks for saying that. It's so good to hear from artists when we can't see them in person during these times. Much love and respect to you x
@slacktrack7118
They just don't make'em like your generation of musicians and singers anymore. This video showcases genuine unmasked talent (pun intended). No digital enhancements to make it sound this good.
@daveb6214
Thanks Carol, they really were the days for sure , your voice is perfect for this song no one else could match it . Stay safe and well Carol and the rest of T'Pau
@teresaashton4901
T Paus best song!!!!
@GK1976A
Easily the best song that T'Pau ever did.
Massively underrated.
@scottyunitedboy2925
Definitely, really should have gone top 10 at least
@annerowe6662
I loved T'pau, I will be with you is one of my favourites by them. It brings back memories of a time when the music was good and it was a better more easier kinder world. I seen T'pau years ago in my hometown - Falmouth and met Carol. A nice memory.
@smithy2882
Thank the lord for You Tube that I can go back in time and escape the rubbish produced today and view classic songs like this