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.
Tell It Like It Is
Eddy Mitchell Lyrics
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Go and find yourself a toy
Baby, my time is too expensive
And I'm not a little boy
Oh, toi tu vis dans un monde
Glauque, fermé
Rien qu'a toi
J' suis p' têtre ta clé
Ton sésame, ouvre moi
Oh, dis toi qu' ça existe
Les sentiments simples tout comme ça
Dis toi qu' ça existe
Un monde qui tourne, tourne, tourne, tourne, sans toi
You know life is too short to have sorrow
You may be here today and gone tomorrow
You might as well get what you want
So go on and live, baby, go on and live
Tell It Like It Is
Oh, dis toi qu' ça existe
Des sentiments simples comme ça
Oh, dis toi qu' ça existe
Un monde qui tourne, tourne, tourne, tourne, sans toi
Tell It Like It Is
In the first stanza of Eddy Mitchell's song "Tell It Like It Is," the singer is making it clear that they are not to be toyed with. They are not interested in playing games or wasting their time and energy on someone who is not serious about a relationship. The singer asserts that they are too valuable and mature to be treated like a child, and that they would rather spend their time on something that is worth their while. This could be interpreted as the singer's attempt to set boundaries and protect their emotional well-being.
The second stanza is in French and adds an interesting dynamic to the song. The lyrics roughly translate to "Oh, you live in a world / Grey, closed / Only for you / Imagine for a second / I might be your key / Your sesame, open me." The French lyrics suggest that the singer is empathetic to the other person's situation and recognizes that they may be closed off and struggling in some way. The singer seems to be offering the possibility of a simple, uncomplicated relationship that could help to bring some joy and lightness into the other person's life.
The chorus of "Tell It Like It Is" offers some universal advice for living a fulfilling life. The singer acknowledges that life is short and unpredictable, so it is important to go after what you want and to live fully in the present moment. The repetition of the phrase "tell it like it is" suggests that the singer values honesty and authenticity in all aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to play with
If you want to mess around and not take anything seriously
Go and find yourself a toy
Go and find someone else to play your games with
Baby, my time is too expensive
My time is valuable, and I'm not going to waste it on someone who doesn't appreciate it
And I'm not a little boy
I am a grown man who knows what I want and won't be manipulated
Oh, toi tu vis dans un monde
You live in a dark, closed-off world
Glauque, fermé
Gloomy, closed-off
Rien qu'a toi
Just yours
Imagine une seconde
Just imagine for a moment
J' suis p' têtre ta clé
Maybe I'm your key
Ton sésame, ouvre moi
Your sesame, open up to me
Oh, dis toi qu' ça existe
Oh, believe that it exists
Les sentiments simples tout comme ça
Simple feelings like that
Dis toi qu' ça existe
Believe that it exists
Un monde qui tourne, tourne, tourne, tourne, sans toi
A world that keeps spinning without you
You know life is too short to have sorrow
Life is too short to waste time feeling sad
You may be here today and gone tomorrow
You never know how long you have in this life
You might as well get what you want
You might as well go after what you desire
So go on and live, baby, go on and live
So go ahead and live your life to the fullest, baby
Tell It Like It Is
Be honest and straightforward about what you want and how you feel
Oh, dis toi qu' ça existe
Oh, believe that it exists
Des sentiments simples comme ça
Simple feelings like that
Oh, dis toi qu' ça existe
Oh, believe that it exists
Un monde qui tourne, tourne, tourne, tourne, sans toi
A world that keeps spinning without you
Writer(s): George Davis, Lee Diamond
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nicolebonaventure7564
Magnifique, géniaux et beau , chanson et interprètes ! La vois d'Aaron super ! J'adore le tout ! Les 2 interprètes ! Merci ! 🌹🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️❤️
@gisse21370
Magnifique deux artistes qui se complètent pour notre plaisir !!!!
@Karly2711
Le top ce duo ! Un fan d' Eddy Mitchell.
@BoloCxRousse
"Schmoll" a toujours été fasciné par les artistes Américains. Il a chanté tant de belles chansons sans eux...
@jackjess42
J'adore !! Deux voix exceptionnelles !!
@blondine1959
Great.. Amazing, thank you!
@aydo67
superbe musique et super duo !!!
@florencemorgane
Trop craquants !!!!
@AbdALHAWLA
de la bombe
@elephantinrm
Wow