During the early 1970s, David formed the progressive rock group David Explosion but their one album was not a success. He was a guitarist for Vangelis in the early 1970s.[1] With Vangelis, he also appeared as vocalist on some of his early 1970s albums. David's voice is also heard on the 1974 single "Who" by Vangelis under the name 'Odyssey'. David then joined French rock band Les Variations, appearing on their final album Café De Paris (1975), which featured an early rock-disco crossover "Superman, Superman". When the band broke up, he went solo again. His personal "trademarks" are his sunglasses and his guitar (a white Fender Stratocaster).
His most recognised song was his hit "Words" in 1982, which sold eight million records worldwide, topped various charts around Europe in late 1982, and reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in spring 1983,[3] surpassing a rival version by 1960s hitmakers the Tremeloes, and going on to becoming the 22nd best-selling single in the UK during 1983. The song appears in the Oscar-nominated film for Best Picture, Call Me by Your Name. The song is a catchy, slightly plaintive synth-led mid-tempo ballad sung in a slender, high-pitched voice.
During the 1990s, he took time out from his own music career and focused on writing and composing for other well known artists. David released another album, Words – '99 Version in 2000 which contains mostly covers. In 2009, he released the album Numbers, which was in collaboration with other musicians and featured songs that David himself most preferred.[4]
Between 2010 and 2011, he went on a national French tour of 52 concerts.[4]
Dream Away
F.R. David Lyrics
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Dream a lifetime
As the world is passing by
Baby try
Can′t you see?
Love could be hiding in a smile
Don't you wanna play the game
I know you can dance
Oh, I know you can dance
Set your feelings free
Your passions flowing fantasy
The horizon′s clear
Look, love is comin' so near
Dream away
Dream a lifetime
As the world is passing by
Listen to your heart
It's sayin′ you can never lose
Love will always last
Oh, it will always last
Don′t you waste your precious time
Don't bottle up
What you keep inside
And turn it to the light
Dream away
Dream a lifetime
As the world is passing by
Baby try
Can′t you see?
Love could be hiding in a smile
Repeat the last verse and fade.
In F.R. David's song Dream Away, the lyrics speak of a world passing by and the importance of seizing the moment to pursue love and happiness. The song encourages listeners to dream big and not be afraid to take chances, reminding them that love may be hiding in unexpected places. The lyrics advise to follow one's heart instead of bottling up emotions and to turn them into something positive by setting them free.
The song's dreamy melody and encouraging lyrics can be interpreted as a message of hope, urging listeners to pursue their dreams and not settle for a mediocre existence. The lyrics suggest that love is a powerful force that can be difficult to find, but is always worth the effort. In essence, the song is a call to action, urging listeners to pursue their passions and embrace life with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream away
Escape from reality and dream
Dream a lifetime
Dream as if it's your last chance
As the world is passing by
While time is fleeting
Baby try
Please go ahead and attempt
Can't you see?
Don't you realize?
Love could be hiding in a smile
A person's smile could hold the key to love
Don't you wanna play the game
Aren't you interested to participate
Take a second chance
Try it one more time
I know you can dance
I believe you can do it
Set your feelings free
Don't keep your emotions bottled up
Your passions flowing fantasy
Give life to your deepest desires
The horizon's clear
The future is bright and hopeful
Look, love is comin' so near
Love is within reach
Listen to your heart
Pay attention to your feelings
It's sayin' you can never lose
Your heart believes you can never fail
Love will always last
Love is eternal
Don't you waste your precious time
Don't squander your limited time
Don't bottle up
Don't suppress
What you keep inside
The things you hold within
And turn it to the light
Let it out into the open
Repeat the last verse and fade.
Play the last verse again and gradually decrease the volume
Writer(s): David Hughes, Lee Nicholson, David Chambers, Emma Davies, Kerrie Davies
Contributed by Molly L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fLs55
Dream away dream a lifetime
as the world is passing by
baby, try, can you see love
could be hiding in your smile?
Don't you wanna play the game
take a second chance,
I know you can dance
Oh I know you can dance
set your feelings free
you're passions, flow in fantasy
the whole light has cleared
life is coming so near
Dream away
as the world is passing by
baby, try, can you see love
could be hiding in your smile
Listen to you're heart is saying
You could never lose
love will always last
Oh, it will always last
Don't you waste your precious time
don't hold back a love
that you keep inside
and turn into the light
Dream away dream a lifetime
as the world is passing by
baby, try, can you see love
could be hiding in your smile
@cristianonicolacci8145
Fenomenale il brano dream away di Fr david, così come tanti altri negli anni 80, periodo di maggiore splendore dell'artista. Meritava più fortuna questo artista, ma il suo grande talento è sicuramente indiscutibile. Fantastico.
@lidiamarcia7334
Como a música Dreams away é um som de qualidade perfeita assim como o cantor F.R.David interpreta com a sua voz sempre linda e suave e não precisa de tecnologia de hoje e a música é belíssima. Mas uma música que eu vou colocar na minha playlist. Obrigado pela postagem do som. AMEI !
@galtiebernard3571
This track is for me better than Words, very romantic and dancing song !
@mariadarcimonteiro5818
Eu amei ouvir as canções de FR DAVID ❤️👏👏👏 parabéns todas são lindas.🇧🇷
@user-hq9to4em7y
My second best song of his. Cannot forget his existence although he is not making new albums anymore after moving to Colombia record with his last album.
@mariadarcimonteiro5818
Gosto de ouvir as canções cantadas por FRDAVID
@Fantazyjkaaa
on ma taki piękny głos
@saolaosavanh
Nice voice, soo romantic!!
@soupresto
I used to have his greatest hits cassette, but i lost it, love his musics
@anabelrivero6286
mil gracias por los temas tan preciosos!!!!Feliz de escucharlos nuevamente despues de tantos años!!!! Dios te Bendiga!!!!!!! No sabes mi EMOCIÓN!!!!!!!!