In 2004, David was the grand prize winner for David Bowie’s Mash-up contest which Bowie himself chose. Following that, he was the grand prize winner for USA Weekend Magazine’s John Lennon Songwriting Contest for teens and appeared in USA Weekend Magazine with recording artist Usher.
David also has a song on the album “State of Survival” called “This is Your Life” on upcoming Interscope group Flipsyde, which he co-produced.
David has toured all over the world performing his original songs and covers in front of thousands of people – all without being signed to a record label. He wrote and self produced all three of his albums “Only You”, “By My Side”, and “Forever and Ever” which debuted at #97 on the iTunes top album charts. He continues to tour and share his music with people from all walks of life to every corner of the world.
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You Found Me
David Choi Lyrics
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Growing up they never said "I care"
Had to figure out what they didn't say
And I never knew how
They spoke to me with accessories and some dollar bills
We've already gone over the hill
How I thought I didn't need something to feel
Then you found me
You didn't buy the front that I was showing everybody
You found me
You saw the scared boy inside of me that knew nothing
Found me
My flaws you found perfect you loved me
(Yeah)
Sorry that I couldn't give what I should have
You were so patient I'm a lucky man
Took a chance to show me something beautiful
And I'm learning more
I'm loving more
You found me
You didn't buy the front that I was showing everybody
You found me
You saw the scared boy inside of me that knew nothing
Found me
My flaws you found perfect you loved me
You loved me
You loved me
Finally breathing
I'm finally breathing
You found
This is breathing
I'm finally breathing
You found me
Didn't buy the front that I was showing everybody
You found me
You saw the scared boy inside of me that knew nothing
Found me
My flaws you found perfect
My flaws you found perfect
You loved me
(Yeah, hey)
Oh you loved me (you loved me) (you loved me)
Oh you loved me (you loved me) (you loved me)
You loved me
The opening lines of David Choi's song "You Found Me" indicate a lack of emotional support and affection in the singer's life while growing up. He felt isolated and disconnected from his family and struggled to understand their non-verbal ways of communication. The following lines express resentment towards the materialistic approach of his family towards love and relationships, as they only spoke to him through gifts and money, rather than through words of affirmation or physical touch.
In the chorus, the singer expresses gratitude towards the person who finally found him and saw beyond his facade. The persona created by the singer is the "front" he put up for everyone else, which didn't let him express his true self. The person who found him saw the scared boy inside him that knew nothing and nonetheless loved him for his flaws and imperfections. By being patient and showing him something beautiful, he finally learned to love and breathe unapologetically.
Overall, David Choi's "You Found Me" is a powerful song about the transformative power of love and acceptance. It's about overcoming emotional barriers and learning to trust and love someone else while simultaneously transforming the inner self.
Line by Line Meaning
Growing up they never said "I love you"
As a child, David Choi's parents never expressed their love for him.
Growing up they never said "I care"
Similarly, his parents never conveyed their concern for him.
Had to figure out what they didn't say
Since his parents didn't use words to convey their emotions, David had to infer their feelings.
And I never knew how
However, he struggled to fully understand his parents' behavior.
They spoke to me with accessories and some dollar bills
His parents showed their affection through material objects and money.
We've already gone over the hill
At this point, they have reached a point of no return in their relationship.
How I thought I didn't need something to feel
David believed that he didn't need love and affection to be happy.
But to broken in
However, he was actually emotionally damaged from his lack of parental love.
Then you found me
A new person came into David's life and changed him for the better.
You didn't buy the front that I was showing everybody
This person saw through David's fake persona that he presented to others.
You saw the scared boy inside of me that knew nothing
They recognized the vulnerable side of David that he didn't even know existed.
My flaws you found perfect you loved me
Despite David's imperfections, this person still loved and accepted him.
Sorry that I couldn't give what I should have
David feels remorseful for not being able to reciprocate the love he received from this person.
You were so patient I'm a lucky man
This person was very patient with David and felt lucky to have them in their life.
Took a chance to show me something beautiful
This person took a chance on David and showed him a side of life that he had never experienced before.
And I'm learning more
As a result of this person's guidance, David is learning more about himself and life in general.
I'm loving more
David is also becoming more loving and expressive towards others.
Finally breathing
David is finally able to live and breathe freely without the emotional trauma from his past.
This is breathing
Breathing represents a metaphorical sense of life that David finally feels like he can fully experience.
You loved me
David is grateful for the love and support shown to him by this person.
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sulkjin
David deserves so much more views and listeners on his music he's a great artist and makes his own music
Amanda Woo
Thanks for all the amazing songs! Absolutely love this album!
XeroK00L
Love it! Thanks for sharing your wonderful music with us!
Caiu Moua
Thanks so much for this David. Keep making music. This stuff is so beautiful
Ean Lee
Thanks for the music, it's beautiful =)
Brijesh Thapa
Absolutely love the album !! Big Fan! Best wishes from India!! :D
P
What an awesome new album David! Glad that I'm lucky enough to found you three years ago on Youtube and now with this song. Hope will hear you perform these new songs on your upcoming concert in Taiwan :)
RGKChaos
Great song! Another one that hits home!
Sketchzo Land
Activating "Wish that someone would sing this for me" mode :D
David Cisneros
this song is so relatable my life rn