Dimitri from Paris (born Dimitri Yerasimos in October 1963) is a French pro… Read Full Bio ↴Dimitri from Paris (born Dimitri Yerasimos in October 1963) is a French producer and DJ. Contrary to his musical pseudonym, he was born not in Paris but in Istanbul, Turkey.

He started out by DJ'ing at the French station Radio 7, before moving on to Skyrock and finally NRJ, one of the top radio groups in France, in 1986. There, he introduced the first ever house music show to be broadcast in France, while simultaneously producing runway soundtracks for fashion houses such as Chanel, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Hermès and Yves Saint-Laurent. He also released two solo EPs from 1993 to 1994, and contributed to the Yellow Productions compilation La Yellow 357.

In 1996 Dimitri released his first full album, Sacrebleu. Subtly blending a variety of styles ranging from jazz to samba to house, Sacrebleu sold 300,000 copies worldwide and was named Album of the Year by Mixmag magazine. He followed this up with A Night at the Playboy Mansion and Disco Forever in 2000, My Salsoul in 2001, After the Playboy Mansion in 2002 and most recently Cruising Attitude in 2003.

"Love Love Mode", from Sacrebleu, was the template from which "Neko Mimi Mode" and "Tsuku Yomi Mode", the opening themes to the anime "Tsukuyomi Moonphase", were created from.

Ten Percent
Dimitri from Paris Lyrics

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Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all

I only see you
Maybe once or twice a week

(Once or twice a week)
You make it worth my while
You treat me like a king
(Treat me like a king)

I cherish any time
That I can spend with you
Just say the words
And I'll do anything
But you must be true, oh

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
(Oh, oh, baby) of nothing at all

I do not like those guys
Who try to get all they can
(To get all they can)
Cause when it's over
They're right back where they began
(Back where they began)

It's better to have loved
Than never to have loved at all
(To have loved at all)
I'm with you til the water runs uphill

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something, baby)
Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent
Of nothing at all

Ten percent of something
(Ten percent of that something)
Ten percent of something
(Is better than nothing)

Ten percent of something
Ten percent of something
(Than nothing at all)

Ten percent of something
(Now you only see me, baby)
Ten percent of something
(Maybe once or twice a week)

Ten percent of something
(But you treat me, treat me, treat me)
Ten percent of something
(Just like a dog instead of a king)

Ten percent of something (oh, baby)
Ten percent of something (oh, girl)

Just say the word
I'm not like those guys, love
I try, try, try, try all I can, girl

I'm gonna be with you
Be with you til the water runs up hill
Yes, I will, yes, I will, baby

Said I'll cherish, I'll cherish
I swear, my darling
And I'll try my best
To do the best, girl

I need not one

Not two, not three, baby
I need ten percent, ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ten Percent by Dimitri from Paris talk about a relationship where the person singing only gets to see their lover once or twice a week, yet they still cherish and appreciate the moments they have together. The song lyrically emphasizes the idea that having 10% of something is better than having nothing at all. The lyrics show how the individual values their time with their partner and the effort they put into the relationship, even though it's not much, it's still something.

The track's lyrics also imply that the central character is not someone who always wants more but is grateful for what they have. The song focuses on the quality instead of the quantity of their relationship. The line "I'm with you 'til the water runs uphill" means that the singer intends to stay with their partner for a long time, even if it's impossible. This reflects the singer's dedication and commitment to their lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Ten percent of something
Ten percent of that something

Ten percent of something
It beats one hundred percent of nothing at all

I only see you
Maybe once or twice a week

You make it worth my while
You treat me like a king

I cherish any time
That I can spend with you

Just say the words
And I'll do anything

But you must be true, oh

I do not like those guys
Who try to get all they can

Cause when it's over
They're right back where they began

It's better to have loved
Than never to have loved at all

I'm with you til the water runs uphill