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.
Who Are You
David Fonseca Lyrics
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I want to hold you
Like you were the one
It sees right through me
A bullet it comes and takes me
And I love you I love you
I want you but I fear you
Who are u ?
Who are u?
Ever since I saw you
I want to hold you
Like you were the one
You feet rest on my shoes
I sing this song for you
Just to see you smile
And I love you I love you
I love you but I fear you
Who are u?
Who are u?
For how long
How strong do I
Still have to be?
How come you mean so much to me?
For how long
How strong do I
Still have to be?
How come you mean so much to me?
And I love you I love you
I want you but I fear you
Who are u?
Who are you?
For how long
How strong do I
Still have to be?
How come you mean so much to me?
For how long
How strong do I
Still have to be?
The song "Who Are You" by David Fonseca is filled with emotional depth and intensity, as the singer grapples with his feelings towards a woman whose true identity and intentions are unknown. The singer has been captivated by this woman since he first saw her, and he longs to hold her like she is the one. However, he is simultaneously plagued by fear and uncertainty, as he acknowledges that there is much he does not know about her. The image of a bullet that "sees right through me" adds a sense of danger and urgency to the lyrics, highlighting the visceral attraction and apprehension that the singer feels.
The chorus of the song repeats the question "Who are you?" multiple times, emphasizing the central theme of mystery and the unknown. Even as the singer expresses his love for this woman, he cannot ignore the question that haunts him: who is she really? The bridge of the song adds another layer of complexity as the singer wonders how long he can maintain this intense emotional state, and how much strength he will need to keep going. The fact that he is willing to endure this uncertainty only adds to the power of his emotions and his desire for the woman who has captured his heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I saw you
I have had my eyes on you ever since the first time we met
I want to hold you
I have a strong desire to have you close to me
Like you were the one
I want to hold you like you are the one I have been looking for
It sees right through me
Your gaze has a way of seeing through me, to the core of who I am
A bullet it comes and takes me
Your presence has a powerful effect on me, almost like being hit by a bullet
And I love you I love you
My love for you is strong and undeniable
I want you but I fear you
While I want to be with you, there is some fear or uncertainty holding me back
Who are u ?
I am curious about who you truly are as a person
You feet rest on my shoes
We are close enough that your feet are resting on top of mine
I sing this song for you
I am giving you this gift of music to bring happiness to your heart
Just to see you smile
Your happiness is an important goal for me
For how long
I wonder how much longer I will feel this way
How strong do I
I am questioning my own strength in this situation
Still have to be?
I am wondering how much longer I will have to endure these mixed emotions
How come you mean so much to me?
I am trying to understand why you have had such a significant impact on me
Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zo0mah
David, se leres isto. Quero que saibas que existem pessoas que sentem a tua música, e se apaixonam pela vida de novo, só pelos sentimentos que as fazes recordar com as tuas músicas. Isto sim é arte auditiva. Isto sim é musica. Adoro o teu trabalho, continua por favor, e... Obrigado. :)
Take the long way home
Não é só voz. É um talento enorme. Música e qualidade e original.
sandra fonseca
Adoro esta música, das letras mais bonitas que alguma vez vi e ouvi. Só alguém como tu, com enorme sensibilidade poderia escrever, compor esta música. Luv You! Espero que a cantes no Coliseu de Lisboa 2 de Março de 2013
Eurovision Portugal
Imaginem aquilo que o David Fonseca conseguiria alcançar se participasse na Eurovisâo
Beatriz Oliveira
Este senhor faz músicas fantásticas! :))
Pecador
Já agora para esclarecer alguma dúvida esta canção foi feita em homenagem ao seu filhote...como eu te percebo David. Esperei 36 anos para perceber a razão da minha existência.
Anaxenite
Que musica fantástica! Adoro David Fonseca! =)
dUrAxE
Such a beautiful voice and a good flow... Brilliant, Genius!
Tomás Frias
a melhor voz de Portugal !!!!
Marco Ferreira Marques
Lembra-me tanta coisa boa, principalmente a primeira vez que a ouvi! Forca David! Dreams In Colour Nº1 em 16.10.07