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]
Rocker Blues
F.R. David Lyrics
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Waiting for you to come home
Look at me now
A one woman man
A dog waitin for a bone
Not the way i planned
Only a one woman
My heart on you
I bet my van
My blue suede shoes
I would do anything for you
Rocker blues
Gone is grass
Gone the guitar
No more high times and band
Every dawn at six twenty four
I wait for the bus at the stand
Not the way i planned
Only a one woman
I bet my heart
My heart on you
I bet my van
My blue suede shoes
I would do anything for you
Rocker blues
Not the way i planned
Only a one woman
I bet my heart
My heart on you
I bet my van
My blue suede shoes
I would do anything for you
Rocker blues
The song "Rocker Blues" by F.R. David begins with the singer portraying a man trapped in household chores, waiting for his significant other to return home. He describes himself as a "one woman man, a dog waiting for a bone." The man seems dedicated and loyal to his partner. However, the situation he finds himself is not how he planned it. He had his eyes set on being a rockstar, but now he has to settle for a nine to five job, waiting for the bus every day at the same time.
The song can be seen as a reflection of life's unexpected turns and the heartache that comes with it. The man once had a dream of becoming a musician and living life on the edge, but those days are gone. Instead, he's just a regular person leading a mundane life, he still cherishes his partner and is willing to do anything for her. Perhaps the hard rock guitar riff, paired with its melancholic melody, represents the pain of giving up one's dreams, but also the hope of finding joy in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Here i am in dishes and pans
I am at home surrounded by household chores
Waiting for you to come home
I eagerly wait for your return
Look at me now
I reflect on my current state
A one woman man
I am devoted to one person
A dog waitin for a bone
I wait patiently for affection and attention
Not the way i planned
My life has not turned out as expected
Only a one woman
I desire to be with only one woman
I bet my heart
I have placed my affection and love in you
My heart on you
I have given you my heart
I bet my van
I have placed my trust and reliance on you
My blue suede shoes
I have given you my prized possessions
I would do anything for you
I am willing to do anything to make you happy
Gone is grass
I no longer have the freedom to do as I please
Gone the guitar
I have lost my passion and creativity
No more high times and band
I no longer have exciting experiences and musical performances
Every dawn at six twenty four
I have a routine and a set schedule
I wait for the bus at the stand
I am no longer able to travel independently, and must rely on public transit
Rocker blues
I am experiencing the sadness and disappointment of losing the life and identity I once had as a musician
Writer(s): Richelle Dassin, Elie Fitoussi
Contributed by Addison J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Here I am in dishes and pans
Waiting for you to come home
Look at me now
A one woman man
A dog waitin' for a bone
Not the way I planned
Only one woman man
I bet my heart, my heart on you
I bet my van, my blue suede shoes
I would do anything for you
Rocker blues
Gone is grass
Gone the guitar
No more high times and band
Every dawn at six twenty four
I wait for the bus at the stand
Not the way I planned
Only a one woman man
I bet my heart, my heart on you
I bet my van, my blue suede shoes
I would do anything for you
Rocker blues
Rocker blues
Not the way I planned
Only one woman man
I bet my heart, my heart on you
I bet my van, my blue suede shoes
I would do anything for you
Rocker blues
Rocker blues
Rocker blues
@mariobermejogar
This song is.....simply marvellous,In my opinion,much better than Words.
@jacobharris4838
underrated album, overshadowed by the popularity of Words. Tracks like this are just as fantastic
@yourboydylan1770
Definitely and music, someone to love, I need you, and givin it up
@jep7080
Yeah, lots of modern *artist just sound like this…song is ahead of its time
@HibikiJunENVtuber
Came here from an old powercut vaporwave edit of this track. Discovering new music is one of my favourite things about artists sampling music.
@olivierdlce2019
The ending of the song is a pure bliss
@angelalvarez212
I would love to close my eyes forever listening this song... so beatiful,so sad.
@fLs55
This song really touch our souls and feelings
@angelalvarez212
Erase el año 1982, en Venezuela 🇻🇪 yo solo tenia 15 años de edad, cuando escuchè esta bella y triste obra de arte. Ahora en el 2021 aqui en USA sigo escuchandola.
@sheilanunes6315
Sem palavras, simplesmente linda ! F R David fantástico!