Besides playing various instruments and being the author of most of his own lyrics, he is also responsible for the graphic designs on his album covers.
He has been influenced by famous musicians such as Jeff Buckley, B’52s, Pixies, Roy Orbison, Aphex Twin, Ryan Adams, all of whom play a huge role in his own musical creativity and individuality.
He first came to be known as the leading man on the very popular portuguese band Silence 4.
2003 was the year for David Fonseca first solo work, “Sing Me Something New”, where he played nearly all instruments, exploring his composer and interpreter sides more than ever. “Someone That Cannot Love” was the first single and it debuted on Portuguese radios in an innovative way: 150 radios played the song at midnight, on the 10th of March 2003. It was a ..1 hit on airplay.
David toured for a long time with his first record. In fact, David has played all the big music venues and large festivals in Portugal since he started his career. He shared stages with international names like PJ Harvey, Portishead, Placebo, Tindersticks, Rufus Wainwright, Fatboy Slim, Beth Orton, N.E.R.D and many others.
His first album reached ..2 on the National Sales Chart and certified Gold. The second single, “The 80’s” (one of David’s biggest hits) was chosen by Vodafone to be the song for their summer advertising campaign.
In 2004, he joined a supergroup called Humanos, adding his voice - together with Manuela Azevedo and Camané - to never before heard songs from António Variações, a loved gone composer and singer from the 80’s. This tribute album was quintuple platinum and stayed in ..1 for weeks.
In 2005, he was ready to release his second solo album, “Our Heart Will Beat As One”. After a long time writing and composing dozens of songs, only the 11 best made it to the album. The first single, “Who Are U?”, is described by David as “the song I always wanted to write”. It reached ..3 on the airplay charts.
“Our Hearts Will Beat As One” was critically acclaimed by all media and was considered pop album of the year in Portugal even before the year-end. The album went straight to ..1 on National Sales Chart and reached Gold Status on the first week of sales.
On October the 7th, his latest album (3rd) was on sale: Dreams In Colour, which presented as the first single the song "Superstars", showing is talents behind music, as he created for the first time his own video for the song.
Rocket Man
David Fonseca Lyrics
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Zero hour, nine a.m.
And I'm gonna be high
As a kite by then
I miss the earth so much
I miss my wife
It's lonely out in space
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up here alone
Mars ain't the kind of place
To raise your kids
In fact, it's cold as hell
And there's no one there to raise them
If you did
And all this science
I don't understand
It's just my job
Five days a week
A Rocket Man
Rocket Man
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up here alone
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
Long, long, time
Long, long, time
Ah, no, no, no...
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...
David Fonseca's "Rocket Man" is a cover of the iconic Elton John song. The song is sung in the first person by an astronaut who is floating alone in space, away from his wife and family. The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the loneliness and isolation that come with exploring the unknown. The singer reflects on how much he misses his wife and the Earth, observing that "It's lonely out in space / On such a timeless flight." Despite the vastness of space, the astronaut still feels disconnected and alone. He reflects on the fact that his job as a rocket man has taken him away from his family and the life he knew on Earth.
The song also contains nods to the challenges of space exploration. The astronaut observes that "Mars ain't the kind of place / To raise your kids / In fact, it's cold as hell / And there's no one there to raise them / If you did." Although space is a symbol of endless possibility and exploration, it is also a place that's inhospitable to human life, and the song acknowledges the dangers and difficulties of space travel.
"Rocket Man" is a classic song that speaks to the human desire for adventure and the desire to push beyond the limits of what we know. David Fonseca's interpretation captures the spirit of the original while also bringing his own unique style and perspective to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
She packed by bag last night, preflight
Last night before the flight, she packed her bag
Zero hour, nine a.m.
The flight is scheduled for 9am
And I'm gonna be high
As a kite by then
I'll be really high up in the sky by then
I miss the earth so much
I miss my wife
I really miss Earth and my wife
It's lonely out in space
On such a timeless flight
It's lonely out in space during a journey that seems to have no end
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
It's going to take a really long time until I return and realize that I'm not the same person who left. I'm a rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up here alone
I'm going crazy up here all by myself
Mars ain't the kind of place
To raise your kids
In fact, it's cold as hell
And there's no one there to raise them
If you did
Mars is not a place to raise kids, it's too cold and there's nobody around to take care of them even if you tried
And all this science
I don't understand
It's just my job
Five days a week
A Rocket Man
Rocket Man
I don't really understand all the science behind my job, but it's what I do Monday to Friday. I'm a rocket man
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
Long, long, time
Long, long, time
Ah, no, no, no...
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...
I keep repeating that it's going to take a long, long time while feeling anxious and overwhelmed. No, no, no...
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@estersworld1
This is art. In it's purest form. I was absolutely mesmerized. Just awesome.
@kriskronkle5203
I saw this video when I was 7 years old. It was the first video I ever saw on YouTube.
14 years later and my life has changed so much and I've had this song through it all. Thank you David for giving me this memory.
@MikaShelley99
I love the cover Elton John did of this
@VictorValcarcel
this is one of the best covers I've ever heard. makes it his own. great way to be introduced to this brilliant artist. rock on
@pinup60
i love it!! cant stop watching it.. And i love his low voice, his interpretation and his expressions..
@MrDoogle
This video gets better every time I watch it. Definitely a very cool cover.
@mjbernaldez
This boy gives a new meaning to the word "art". Cheers, David, I really hope the whole world could give you a chance :)
@uruguaycatalogne1962
YOU ARE GREAT! FROM PORTUGAL THE COUNTRY OF MY GRANDFATHER MANUEL LOURENCO-MAGDALENO. YOU DAVID FONSECA ARE A GREAT ROCKER MAN! ;)
@psargaco
Deve ter sido cá um pincel fazer este vídeo... quanto ao cover é genial. O David Fonseca é um músico fora de série. De nível mundial.
@billielittle
Original and different. He has an awesome voice.