He is best known for his lead roles as Michael Knight in the popular 1980s U.S. series Knight Rider and as L.A. County Lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in the series Baywatch. Hasselhoff also produced Baywatch for a number of seasons in the 1990s up until 2001, when the series ended with Baywatch Hawaii. Hasselhoff also crossed over to a music career during the end of the 1980s and the early 1990s. He was noted for his performance at the Berlin Wall in 1989; he enjoyed a short lived success as a singer primarily in German-speaking Europe. More recently, Hasselhoff has been involved with talent shows such as NBC's America's Got Talent from 2006-2009.
Je T'aime
David Hasselhoff Lyrics
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And, I was looking round at all the usual sights
Suddenly there right in front of my eyes
I saw this girl and I sighed je t'aime
Felt my passion rising as I watched her go by
I speak a little francais so I gave it a try
I was confused - she'd put my mind in a haze
Stay with me - mon chérie
Maybe then
You'll say je t'aime
Stay with me - please say oui
To a rendez-vous
Je t'aime - means I love you
Parlez-vous anglais didn't bring no success
And she won't say her name or even write her address
Don't wanna lose her in the champs elysées
Only one thing I can say - je t'aime
Mademoiselle has got to me like no-one before
And I just wanna love her
And then love her some more
Wish that I'd learnt - my lessons better at school
I'm standing here like a fool - je t'aime
The lyrics to David Hasselhoff's song Je T'aime Means I Love You tell the story of a love-struck man who is wandering the streets of Paris at night. He spots a girl who catches his eye and his passion rises instantly. Being able to speak a little French, he tries to strike up a conversation and ends up feeling confused with his thoughts all hazy. However, he remembers the phrase "Je t'aime" which means "I love you" in French and decides to try his luck with it. He urges the girl to stay with him, hoping that she will say "oui" to a rendezvous, or a date. He desperately wishes to meet her again and vows to tell her that he loves her using the beautiful French phrase - "je t'aime".
The lyrics are rich in imagery and describe a beautiful scene of Paris at night perfectly. David Hasselhoff's love-struck character paints a beautiful picture of springtime in Paris, the Champs-Élysées, and the French language. The lyrics have a soft and romantic tone that brings out the emotions of the singer who experiences love at first sight. Despite not knowing much French, he is still able to use the phrase "Je t'aime" which highlights how powerful and universal love is.
Interestingly, the song was recorded in both English and German versions as well. For the German version, it was titled "Du" which means "You" and was recorded in 1993. In the same year, the English version was also released as a single.
Line by Line Meaning
Springtime in paris it was late in the night
It was late in the night during Springtime in Paris
And, I was looking round at all the usual sights
I was observing all the common landmarks around me
Suddenly there right in front of my eyes
Unexpectedly, directly in my line of sight
I saw this girl and I sighed je t'aime
I saw a girl that made me utter the words 'je t'aime' (I love you)
Felt my passion rising as I watched her go by
As she passed me, I felt a surge of intense emotion
I speak a little francais so I gave it a try
I attempted to communicate with her in French because I am somewhat proficient
I was confused - she'd put my mind in a haze
She perplexed me and made me feel disoriented
Then I remembered a phrase - je t'aime
I only recalled the phrase 'je t'aime' to express how I was feeling
Stay with me - mon chérie
Remain with me - my dear
Maybe then
Perhaps at this moment
You'll say je t'aime
You'll reciprocate my feelings by saying 'je t'aime'
Stay with me - please say oui
Stay with me and respond affirmatively to my request
To a rendez-vous
To meet up for a romantic encounter
Je t'aime - means I love you
'Je t'aime' translates to 'I love you'
Parlez-vous anglais didn't bring no success
Attempting to speak English was futile
And she won't say her name or even write her address
She refused to disclose her name or even provide her address
Don't wanna lose her in the champs elysées
I don't desire to lose her in the popular avenue
Only one thing I can say - je t'aime
The only phrase I can articulate is 'je t'aime'
Mademoiselle has got to me like no-one before
No one has emotionally affected me the way this young lady has
And I just wanna love her
I am overwhelmed with the desire to express my affection for her
And then love her some more
I want to continue to love her passionately
Wish that I'd learnt - my lessons better at school
I wish I had paid closer attention to my studies in school
I'm standing here like a fool - je t'aime
I feel foolish as I stand here, only able to say 'je t'aime'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES VINCENT BLACKWELL, JACK WHITE, JERRY RIX, JOSE DE JESUS GUIANARES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Potpourris Corner
Er wird immer Teil meiner Kindheit sein 😎
3000KnightDark
Eines seiner besten Lieder
Chata Petunia Rodriguez Cruz
Este David hasselhoff no tiene desperdicio. Todo lo que canta encanta. Y yo hace 7 días lo empecé a ver, y no he dejado un día... creo que soy fanático confirmado.
Maddie Luxanna
Gotta love the Hoff... multi talented artist.. so underrated. 2021. xx
Aurelie DO
True story: I'm a French teacher. I was looking for a French love song I had never shared with my students before, to put a smile on their faces. This one popped up... 😲😳😆 I am soooo sharing it with them! Hilarious (and well sung)!!! Nothing compares to the Hoff! 😂🤣😉👍
manuela sanchez
Amoooo a David hmHaselhoff
Sarah Vickstrom
Great song from the best singer ever. Love you David!
Radu Angheluta
Cu ocazia zilei dumneavoastră de naștere vă urez un an nou plin de bucurii și un bun călduros și sincer la mulți ani din partea mea maestre david hasselhoff cantaretul meu preferat la împlinirea frumoasei vârstei de 70 de ani împlinirea tuturor dorintelor multă putere de muncă minte luminată înțelepciune și pace în suflet. Din partea unui admirator fan și spectator drag și fidel pentru că mi-o dedic mi-e specială nu vouă.
felix flores
Excelente tema de los mejores de italo disco ...
Ines Ozimin
This man is seriously underrated <3 :)