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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Road To Our Dream
T'Pau Lyrics
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Is it as bad as it seems
Does it captivate your every thought
Oh, reaching for your dream
Well nobody comes to your door
Nobody gives it away
When you think you've found it
Like sand it drifts away
So the moral goes
This is the way the story reads
Keep trying we believe
If this is the road we take to our dream
Do we walk in vain
If this is the road we take to our dream
And fall on the way
Get up and do it again
This is a long road we are traveling
Is it as bad as it seems
Does it captivate your every thought
Oh reaching for your dream
Well nobody comes to your door
There ain't no one gonna give it away
When you think you've found it
It slips through your fingers
Like sand it drifts away
So the moral goes
This is the way the story reads
Keep trying we believe
This is the road we take to our dream
Do we walk in vain
If this is the road we take to our dream
And fall on the way
Get up and do it again
This is a long road we're traveling
Is it as bad as it seems
Such a long road we're traveling
Is it as bad as it seems
We believe
If this is the road we take to our dream
Do we walk in vain
If this is the road we take to our dream
And fall on the way (fall on the way)
Get up and do it again
The lyrics of T'Pau's song "Road To Our Dream" convey a message of perseverance and determination. It talks about how the road to achieving one's dream can be long and difficult, but it is essential to keep going even if setbacks come along the way. The song is inspirational and motivating, reminding listeners that success is not accomplished overnight and requires hard work, patience and resilience.
The repetition of "This is a long road we're traveling" emphasizes the struggles and obstacles one may encounter on the path towards their goals. However, the chorus also encourages us to not give up, to keep trying and to get up again, even if we fall. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has aspirations in life, and it serves as a reminder to stay focused and remain determined to achieve our dreams no matter the obstacles.
Overall, the song delivers an uplifting and encouraging message, reminding us that the journey towards our dreams is not easy, but it is worth pursuing.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a long road we travel
We are embarking on a lengthy journey towards our goal
Is it as bad as it seems
Are our challenges and obstacles truly as daunting as they appear?
Does it captivate your every thought
Is our dream constantly on your mind, firmly in your sights?
Oh, reaching for your dream
Striving to make our aspiration a reality
Well nobody comes to your door
Opportunity won't simply fall on your lap
Nobody gives it away
Our dreams won't be handed to us without effort
When you think you've found it, it slips through your fingers
Our goal is elusive and can be lost at any moment if we don't persevere
Like sand it drifts away
Our dream can be fragile and easily lost if we don't take care of it
So the moral goes, this is the way the story reads
This message serves as the lesson to be learned, as told through this story
Keep trying we believe
We encourage you to persist and never give up
If this is the road we take to our dream, do we walk in vain?
Is our effort towards this dream futile?
If this is the road we take to our dream and fall on the way, get up and do it again
If we stumble or fail, we must get back up and keep making progress towards our goal
Such a long road we're traveling, is it as bad as it seems?
This journey is arduous, but is it truly impossible?
We believe
We have faith in your ability to succeed
Contributed by Elijah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Simon Chamberlain
If this was released now it would make number 1 because t;pau are better than anything around today and that’s a fact
Ingo Bund
2day's music gets only to No.1 caus' of social media, by clicking or whatsoever. Every crap song nowadays goes there. And not by buying !!! Just like we did.
I would like to reprise the 80s for 2day and i bet they would get billions of clicks easily, too.Without any problem, but these songs REALLY deserve it !!!
kevin hutchison
I was 10 years old and this was the 1st 7"single I ever got,was discounted cause it never made the top 40.but I listened to it non stop cause my parents got me the album rage for my xmas. my dad passed away the year after,and life has been one mighty struggle since.but everytime I hear this song,reminds me of when things in my life were happy,and now when i look back and listen,makes me cry,feels like life was trying to warn me bad times were coming.but im still here,thanks tpau x
Michael Power
Kevin I hope things turned out good for you
DJ Stonedog
I'm glad you have this song to play whenever you want to feel your Dad near you again
80s Music
A heartfelt comment. Good luck to you.
Harjinder Chaggar
Life is slipping away through our fingers, so fast, we just have memories to cling onto, Pam.! Carol sings this song from the heart
Michael Crann
At the start of the track, she sounds so much like Barbara Streisand
luvroxette95
great song! one of my tpau favorites
michael 75
This should have been a hit when it was first released. Its great.
T'Pau were amazing and Ms Decker was gorgeous.