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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Wing And A Prayer
T'Pau Lyrics
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Don't fit around here no more
Guess you're in disgrace
Wild side got the better of you
Oh, got your face pressed up 'gainst the window pane
Baby don't give up don't ever walk away
Got your hand held out
Dare to ask for more
With a little luck on a wing and a prayer
With a lot of love we can make it anywhere
With a little hope maybe if we dare
With a little luck we're gonna make it yeah!
You got a voice and you got taste
And when you make a choice
You got a feel for the human race
Oh, got your head held high
Looking straight ahead
Dare to question why they said the things they did
Wipe away that tear you're not suffering
Let me make it clear don't ever change a thing
With a little luck on a wing and a prayer
With a lot of love we can make it anywhere
With a little hope maybe if we dare
With a little luck we're gonna make it
Life's an open book if you take a look
Turn the page to find yourself running away
You can't do it got to work through it
Keep looking and your heart will show the way
Your heart will show the way!
Got your head held high
Looking straight ahead
Dare to question why they said the things they did
Wipe away that tear you're not suffering
Let me make it clear don't ever change a thing
With a little luck on a wing and a prayer
With a lot of love we can make it anywhere
With a little hope maybe if we dare
With a little luck we're gonna make it
With a little luck on a wing and a prayer
With a lot of love we can make it anywhere
With a little hope maybe if we dare
With a little luck you know we'll make it
With a little luck on a wing and a prayer
With a lot of love we can make it anywhere
With a little hope maybe if we dare
With a little luck you know we'll make it
With a little luck on a wing and a prayer
With a lot of love we can make it anywhere
With a little hope maybe if we dare
With a lot of love we're gonna make it
The lyrics of T'Pau's song "Wing And A Prayer" seem to be addressing someone who is feeling out of place and misunderstood. The singer acknowledges that the person in question may have made some mistakes in the past, but they encourage them not to give up. The lyrics express the belief that with a little luck, love, and hope, anything is possible. The verse "With a little luck on a wing and a prayer, with a lot of love we can make it anywhere" seems to be the central message of the song. The singer emphasizes that the person they are addressing has a lot to offer, and that they should not change who they are, even if others have made them feel inadequate.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty little face
A physically attractive appearance
Don't fit around here no more
Not being accepted in a particular place or community
Guess you're in disgrace
Being viewed negatively or with disapproval
Wild side got the better of you
Engaging in reckless or impulsive behavior, resulting in negative consequences
Oh, got your face pressed up 'gainst the window pane
Feeling trapped or confined, while yearning for escape or freedom
Baby don't give up don't ever walk away
Encouragement to persevere and maintain hope in spite of adversity
Got your hand held out
Expressing a desire for help, support or assistance
Dare to ask for more
Having the courage to request additional resources, beyond current limitations
You can figure how to open up the door
Confidence in one's ability to overcome obstacles and find solutions
With a little luck on a wing and a prayer
Overcoming adversity with optimism and faith
With a lot of love we can make it anywhere
The transformative and empowering nature of love
With a little hope maybe if we dare
Inspiring hope and the courage to take risks
With a little luck we're gonna make it yeah!
Believing in the possibility of a positive outcome
You got a voice and you got taste
Having individuality and taste in expressing oneself
And when you make a choice
The freedom and responsibility in making decisions
You got a feel for the human race
The empathetic and compassionate nature of a person
Oh, got your head held high
Pride and confidence in oneself
Looking straight ahead
Focusing on the future and positive possibilities
Dare to question why they said the things they did
Encouragement to question and challenge harmful beliefs or actions
Wipe away that tear you're not suffering
Reassurance that one's pain and struggles do not define them
Let me make it clear don't ever change a thing
Affirming self-worth and the value of one's uniqueness
Life's an open book if you take a look
The possibilities and opportunities in life
Turn the page to find yourself running away
The urge to escape difficult situations
You can't do it got to work through it
The importance of perseverance and hard work
Keep looking and your heart will show the way
Trusting one's intuition and inner guidance
Your heart will show the way!
Using one's emotions and passions to navigate life's challenges
With a little luck you know we'll make it
Believing in oneself and the power of hope and optimism
With a lot of love we're gonna make it
The transformative and powerful nature of love
Contributed by Kennedy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.