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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Let It All Fall
T'Pau Lyrics
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What you gonna do
What's your next move
All the things I see in you
Will all come true
If you want them to
Take off the cloak that defends you baby
Let it fall to the ground
Let it all fall away from you
Let it all fall
Just let it fall away
Let it all fall away from you
Let it all fall
Just let it fall away
Don't have to carry this weight alone
Call and I will follow you
Live my dreams through you
Feel extremes through you
And I'm waiting in the wings to prove
I believe in you
Don't you want me to
Take down the wall that divides our feelings
Let it go baby
Let it all fall away from you
Let it all fall
Just let it fall away
Let it all fall away from you
Let it all fall
Just let it fall away
Don't have to labour in this love
One thing you know for certain
I'll help you carry this burden
Let it all fall away
All the world is watching you
What you gonna do
What you trying to prove
Let it all fall away from you
Let it all fall
Just let it fall away
Let it all fall away from you
Let it all fall
Just let it fall away
Don't have to carry this weight
Let it, let it, let it, just let it
Let it all fall, just let it fall away
Let it all fall away from you
Oh, let it all fall, just let it fall away
Let it fall away from you
Just let it, oh let it fall away
Oh, let it all fall away from you
Let it all fall, just gotta let it fall
Let it fall
The song "Let It All Fall" by T'Pau is about letting go of inhibitions and embracing who you truly are. The lyrics are a call to action for the listener to shed the external forces that hold them back and to realize their full potential. The song opens with the line "All the world is watching you, what you gonna do?" which sets a tone of pressure and expectation. The singer then asks what their next move is and encourages them to make their dreams come true. The next verse is focused on the singer's desire to support the listener, calling for them to take off the cloak that defends them and take down the wall that divides their feelings. The chorus repeats the message of letting go of your burdens and allowing everything to fall away. The final verse reiterates the singer's support, boasting that they will help the listener carry their burden.
The song's message is one of empowerment and encouragement. It stresses the idea that the listener has the power to overcome their internal and external obstacles and to achieve their goals. Furthermore, the song is a call for vulnerability and trust in others. The singer offers support and encourages the listener to take down their own defenses and trust that others will be there for them. In the end, the song is a call to be true to oneself and let go of the things that hold us back.
Line by Line Meaning
All the world is watching you
You are being closely observed by everyone in the world.
What you gonna do
What actions will you take next?
What's your next move
What course of action will you follow?
All the things I see in you
I see many positive attributes in you.
Will all come true
All of your positive attributes will come to fruition.
If you want them to
Your positive attributes will manifest if you desire them to.
Take off the cloak that defends you baby
Remove the protective shield you've placed around yourself.
Let it fall to the ground
Allow the protective shield to drop away.
Let it all fall away from you
Let go of everything that burdens you.
Let it all fall
Release everything that weighs you down.
Just let it fall away
Free yourself from all of your burdens.
Don't have to carry this weight alone
You don't have to bear these burdens by yourself.
Call and I will follow you
I am willing to follow your lead if you ask for my support.
Live my dreams through you
I will live vicariously through you as you pursue your dreams.
Feel extremes through you
I will experience extremes of emotion through your journey.
And I'm waiting in the wings to prove
I'm ready and able to support you, and I want to prove myself.
I believe in you
I have faith in your abilities and potential.
Don't you want me to
Wouldn't you like me to support you?
Take down the wall that divides our feelings
Remove the emotional barrier that exists between us.
Let it go baby
Release your emotional baggage.
Don't have to labour in this love
Our love doesn't have to be a difficult or strenuous effort.
One thing you know for certain
There is at least one thing you can be confident of.
I'll help you carry this burden
I will assist you in carrying your load.
Let it all fall away
Release everything that burdens you.
What you trying to prove
What are you attempting to demonstrate or validate?
Let it, let it, let it, just let it
Permit yourself to let go of everything.
Oh, let it all fall, just let it fall away
Let go of everything, just let it all go.
Let it all fall away from you
Free yourself from all burdens.
Oh, let it all fall, just let it fall away
Let go of everything, just let it go.
Let it fall away from you
Release everything that burdens you.
Just let it, oh let it fall away
Free yourself, let go of everything weighing you down.
Oh, let it all fall away from you
Release everything that burdens you.
Let it all fall
Release everything that weighs you down.
Just gotta let it fall
You simply need to let go of everything.
Let it fall
Release everything that burdens you.
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.