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]
Porcelain Eyes
F.R. David Lyrics
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You've been crying too long
Life is hard and life is fun
So forget, it will bring you down
Ah
If you wanna stay by my side
Let it slip away, with the tide
Take you out of the rain
Heart ship lost in milky way
Finds no place to lean on
Take my hand and follow me
No i won't ever let you down
Ah
If you wanna stay by my side
Let it slip away, with the tide
I will soothe all the pain
Take you out of the rain
Porcelain eyes, broken heart
You will never ever get to cry again
The lyrics of F.R. David's song Porcelain Eyes convey a message of comfort and reassurance to someone who's going through a difficult time. The singer acknowledges the pain and heartbreak that the person with porcelain eyes has suffered, but also encourages them not to dwell on it too long. Life is a mixture of pleasure and pain, and holding onto the past can bring you down. Instead, the singer offers a comforting hand and promises to ease their pain, to take them out of the rain.
The second verse reiterates the message of support and encouragement. The person with porcelain eyes is described as having a heart ship lost in the milky way, presumably feeling lost and alone. The singer offers to lead them out of the darkness, to be a reliable anchor in their life. The overall tone is one of kindness and compassion, a reminder that no one should have to endure their troubles alone.
In conclusion, F.R. David's "Porcelain Eyes" is a touching and encouraging song that reminds us of the importance of compassion and support in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Porcelain eyes, broken heart
Addressing someone who is in pain and heartbroken
You've been crying too long
Acknowledge their emotions and convey that they have been expressing their sadness for a long time
Life is hard and life is fun
Life can be both difficult and enjoyable
So forget, it will bring you down
Encouraging to move on from the sadness as it only drags them down
If you wanna stay by my side
Offering support and companionship to the person in pain
Let it slip away, with the tide
Encouraging to let go of the pain and let it fade away like the tide
I will soothe all the pain
Promise to provide comfort and healing
Take you out of the rain
Metaphor for taking the person out of their sadness and discomfort
Heart ship lost in milky way
Describing the person's emotions as a ship wandering aimlessly in space
Finds no place to lean on
Expressing the person's feeling of loneliness and not having anyone to rely on
Take my hand and follow me
Offering to guide the person and be their source of support
No i won't ever let you down
Promise to never disappoint or abandon the person in need
You will never ever get to cry again
Promise of healing and a bright future, where there will be no reason to cry again
Contributed by Alexandra K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CHICOVILCHES
Autopista Buenos Aires - la plata 03:30 am , todos los días al trabajo escuchando un cd grandes éxitos de F.R. David el stereo a un volumen moderado y nada mas placentero que escuchar a éste gran artista !!!
fLs55
totalmente de acuerdo, un artista completo
Ricardo
Top , canta muito ele.
Cynthia Hamilton
What a beautiful song! ❤❤❤
Edward Swan
Beautiful sound ... thanks!
Irene Cordeiro
Amo!
fLs55
@divid94 asi es buenas canciones de fr david!!
Walter ricardo goñi
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rojo Kpo
Kapo fr david