Heavily influenced by American rock & roll, Mitchell (who went solo in 1963) has often recorded outside France, at first in London, but later in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee. Guitarist Jimmy Page and drummer Bob Graham were among the British session musicians who regularly supported him in London.
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Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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That was you
Every other day
There was someone new
Untrue, unfaithful
That was you
Why was I a fool
Wishing for something
Other than love
Wishing that I had
Never known love
Wishing I could forget
Wishing that I have
Never tasted
Kisses that suddenly
Are wasted
Wishing I could forget you
Wishing we've never met
Untrue, unfaithful
That was you
Every other day
There was someone new
Untrue, unfaithful
That was you
Why was I a fool
To fall in love with you
If I could stop
The willow weeping
If I could stop
The sun from sleeping
Then I could stop
The shadows creeping
Over my love for you
Guess I'm still
Missing you
Untrue, unfaithful
That was you
Every other day
There was someone new
Untrue, unfaithful
That was you
Why was I a fool
To fall in love with you
These lyrics convey the pain and regret of being with someone who constantly betrayed the trust in the relationship. The repeated phrases "Untrue, unfaithful, that was you" emphasize the betrayal the singer feels. The line "Every other day, there was someone new" further emphasizes the frequency of this betrayal. The singer questions why they were foolish enough to fall in love with someone who clearly didn't value their relationship.
The second verse delves into the aftermath of the breakup. The singer reflects on their wish to never have fallen in love, to forget the wasted kisses and the pain caused by the other person's infidelity. They regret ever meeting this person and wish they could erase their memory. These emotions are heightened in the chorus, expressing a feeling of desperate longing to forget this person and move on.
The final verse expresses the singer's powerlessness in moving on from the relationship. The metaphorical descriptions of stopping the willow from weeping and the sun from sleeping emphasize the magnitude of this task. The shadows creeping over the love for this person represents the difficulty of moving on and forgetting about them. The final line conveys that, despite the pain and regret, the singer still misses this unfaithful person.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a painful and tumultuous relationship that has caused the singer a great deal of pain and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
Untrue, unfaithful
The person addressed in the song is being called out for being untrue and unfaithful in a relationship.
That was you
The singer confirms that the person being addressed is the one guilty of infidelity.
Every other day
The person being addressed had a habit of being unfaithful with alarming regularity, possibly indicating serial cheating.
There was someone new
The lyrics highlight the fact that the person being addressed was seeing different people frequently behind the singer's back.
Why was I a fool
The singer questions their judgement of falling in love with someone who did not deserve their love and loyalty.
To fall in love with you
The singer is expressing regret for having loved someone who did not treat them with respect and loyalty.
Wishing for something
The singer confesses to feeling burdened by the pain of a lost love.
Other than love
The singer is saying they wished for something other than a loving relationship, possibly indicating doubt in a relationship's ability to bring happiness.
Wishing that I had
The singer is expressing regret for having experienced a relationship that did not lead to happiness.
Never known love
The singer wishes they had not fallen in love with someone who was untrue and unfaithful.
Wishing I could forget
The singer reveals a desire to move on from a painful and unhappy relationship.
Wishing that I have
The singer expresses a sense of loss and regret for falling in love with someone who was not deserving of their love and loyalty.
Never tasted
The singer regrets experiencing a kiss from someone who they now know was unfaithful.
Kisses that suddenly
The singer recognizes that the positive emotions of a relationship can be fleeting when the love and respect are not mutual.
Are wasted
The singer understands that the intimacy they shared with the person being addressed was wasted due to infidelity.
Wishing I could forget you
The singer expresses a desire to move on from a situation that resulted in pain and regret.
Wishing we've never met
The singer is expressing regret for ever having met the person who was untrue and unfaithful.
If I could stop
The singer considers impossible tasks to express the extent of their longing to be free from the pain of a failed relationship.
The willow weeping
The willow tree is symbolic of sadness and mourning, and the singer wishes they could put a stop to their own feelings of loss and sadness.
The sun from sleeping
The sun also symbolizes healing and rebirth, and the singer wishes they could halt the cycle of day and night, not just their own sadness.
Then I could stop
The singer is expressing a desire to end the pain of their broken heart in any way possible, even if it is impossible.
The shadows creeping
Shadows can be seen as thought forms where dreams and imaginings can be explored, yet the singer is saying that even imaginations of a future with the person are creeping up and causing pain.
Over my love for you
The shadows crept over the singer's love for the person addressed in the song, showcasing how the wrong choices made by the person they loved had lasting consequences.
Guess I'm still
The singer reveals that they are not yet moved on from the loss they experienced in the relationship.
Missing you
The singer acknowledges they still have strong feelings for the person who betrayed them, despite their attempts to move on.
Untrue, unfaithful
The singer repeats the opening lines at the end of the song to hammer home the fact that their pain was caused by the other person's betrayal.
That was you
The singer affirms that the subject of the song was responsible for the pain and heartbreak that they experienced.
Why was I a fool
The singer acknowledges the mistake that they made in falling in love with someone who was not worthy of their trust and loyalty.
To fall in love with you
The singer finishes the song by reaffirming that their mistake was falling in love with the person addressed in the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: GORDON MILLS
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J.J. H
Écouter Mr Eddy c'est faire partie intégrante de cette belle musique du rock'n'roll qu'un certain trio et des maisons de disques averties ont eu l'idée de lancer pour le plaisir de ce grand public ,en dépit de l'âge et des défaillances multiples entre autres santé, deux des trois continuent à nous apporter tout le plaisir du monde,l'autre ,paix à son âme ,de la haut il nous dit ,je veille à ce que le rock n'roll sera toujours vivant tant qu'eddy et Dick seront là. Merci pour le partage.