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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With A Little Luck
T'Pau Lyrics
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Now you're standing out from the crowd
Is that a measure of the way you are?
Got to hear your name out loud
Well I wonder
How do you compare?
Now with the other people living out there
Or love in a peaceful world
Don't you hear the angels when they say,
They say it for you
Bitter tears will never find a way
Oh with a little luck baby
We could wind up in the middle of a little love
Baby I know
Take a chance and then maybe
We could try to work it out
With a little luck
Baby I know
Baby I know
Get down on your knees
You better pray for what you seem to believe
So now is it really what you want the most
Save a kiss for the Holy Ghost
Don't you hear the angels when they sing Ave Maria
Take a chance and then we'll blessed be
Oh with a little luck baby
We could wind up in the middle of a little love
Baby who knows
Take a chance and then maybe
We could try to work it out
With a little luck baby I know
Don't you hear the angels when they sing Ave Maria
And then we'll blessed be
You gotta believe
With a little luck baby
We could wind up in the middle of a little love
Baby I know
Take a chance and then maybe
We could try to work it out
With a little, a little luck
With a little luck baby
We could wind up in the middle of a little love
Baby I know
Take a chance and then maybe
We could try to work it out
With a little luck baby who knows
Baby I know
The song "With A Little Luck" by T'Pau seems to be a contemplation on success and love. The opening lyrics address someone who has achieved success and is now standing out from the crowd. The singer is questioning if this person's success has changed them for the worse, and if they have become self-centered and forgetful of others. The lyrics then take a sudden turn towards religious references, urging the listener to pray and believe in something higher than oneself.
The chorus brings the focus back to the possibilities of love, and how it can be found "with a little luck". The singer encourages taking chances and working towards a peaceful relationship with someone. The lyrics continue to reference religion, mentioning the "Holy Ghost" and "Ave Maria", and seem to suggest that a blessed love can be found through faith.
Overall, the song seems to be about the complexities of success and love, and encourages listeners to not forget about others and to have faith in something greater than themselves. The religious references add a layer of depth and meaning to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you happy now?
Do you feel content and satisfied at this moment?
Now you're standing out from the crowd
You are now more noticeable and distinguishable from others
Is that a measure of the way you are?
Is this a reflection of your true character?
Got to hear your name out loud
You have a strong desire to be acknowledged
Well I wonder
I am curious
How do you compare?
How do you stack up in comparison to others?
Now with the other people living out there
With the rest of humanity
Tell me, do you only think about yourself
Do you only consider your own needs and desires?
Or love in a peaceful world
Or have a desire for peace and love in the world
Don't you hear the angels when they say,
Are you able to hear when angels speak?
They say it for you
They are speaking to you
Bitter tears will never find a way
Sorrowful tears won't lead to resolution
Oh with a little luck baby
If we're fortunate enough
We could wind up in the middle of a little love
We could find ourselves in the midst of a loving relationship
Baby I know
I am aware
Take a chance and then maybe
Risk trying and perhaps
We could try to work it out
We could attempt to resolve any issues
Get down on your knees
Kneel down
You better pray for what you seem to believe
You should pray for what you believe to be true
So now is it really what you want the most
Is it truly your most desired outcome?
Save a kiss for the Holy Ghost
Keep a kiss for spiritual purity
Don't you hear the angels when they sing Ave Maria
Can you hear the angels singing Ave Maria?
And then we'll blessed be
Then we will be blessed
You gotta believe
You must have faith
Baby who knows
Who knows what may happen
With a little, a little luck
With just a bit of luck
With a little luck baby who knows
Maybe we'll be lucky, who knows
Baby I know
I am certain
Contributed by Landon A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.