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]
Givin' It Up
F.R. David Lyrics
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Throw it up like
Throw it up like
Throw it up like
I'm givin' it up
I'm givin' it up
The lyrics to F.R. David's song Givin' It Up are quite straightforward, but still open to interpretation. The repeated phrase "Throw it up like" could be seen as a call to action for the listener to let go of their inhibitions and surrender themselves to the music. The phrase "givin' it up" could also be interpreted as letting go of control or surrendering oneself to passion or desire.
The song's energetic beat and catchy melody reinforce this idea of leaving behind one's worries and losing oneself in the moment. The repetition of the phrase "Throw it up like" throughout the song creates a hypnotic rhythm that encourages listeners to move and dance without caution or restraint. The song's overall message is one of letting go and enjoying life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw it up like
Expression used to indicate the act of giving up on something
Throw it up like
A phrase suggesting surrender or relinquishment of control
Throw it up like
A phrase used to denote the willingness to abandon a task or goal
Throw it up like
To release something that was being held or carried, often as an act of defeat or frustration
Tried my hand at love and friendship
Attempted to pursue romantic and platonic relationships with others
But all that is passed and gone
However, those relationships are now in the past and no longer exist
This little boy is movin' on
The singer is choosing to move forward with their life and leave those relationships behind
I'm givin' it up
The artist is relinquishing their pursuit or effort towards something
I gotta reason to believe
The artist has found evidence or justification to support their decision to give up
I'm not alone
There are others who share the same experience or situation as the artist
I'm givin' it up
The decision to give up has been made final and the singer is committing to it
Feels like I'm losin' all my hope
The artist is struggling to maintain their optimism and positivity
Lately it's just slipping away
Their hope is diminishing more and more each day
But I know I gotta let it go
The singer understands that holding onto that hope will only cause more pain in the long run and it's time to move on
I'm givin' it up
The singer is reaffirming their decision to give up
I gotta reason to believe
The artist still has justification for their decision
I'm not alone
The artist finds comfort in knowing others share their experience
I'm givin' it up
The singer is resolute in their decision to give up
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Michael Fraser
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I adore this singer and love him very much! He is amazing and stunning!
Grim Reaper
Fr David songs are very soothing and his voice is heart touching that touches the heart
Juan Pablo Eslava
My favourite song by david unbelieveable artist, i will always heard this song
Maria Darci Monteiro
FR David superstar amo ouvir suas canções.
Stanislav Abramov
Тут он даже пел баритоном.
Irene Cordeiro
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Pawel Nowak
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