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]
Someone to Love
F.R. David Lyrics
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With tears and stars in your eyes
You gave it all to someone that cannot
Love you back, your days are packed
With wishes and hopes for the
Love that you've got, you wasted it
All to someone that cannot love you back
Ain't this enough?
You push yourself down
You try to take comfort in words
But words, they cannot love
Don't waste them like that
'Cause they'll bruise you more
You secretly made
Castles of sand that you hide in the shame
But you cannot hold tides that break down
And you're building them all over again
You talk all this words, you make
Conversations that cannot be heard
How long until you notice that
No one is answering back?
Someone that cannot love, love
Ain't this enough?
You push yourself down
You try to take comfort in words
But words, they cannot love
Don't waste them like that
'Cause they'll bruise you more
Love, love
Ain't this enough?
You're pushing around
You try to take comfort in words
But words, they cannot love
Don't waste them like that
'Cause they'll bruise you more
Someone that cannot love
Someone that cannot love
Someone that cannot love, love
Ain't this enough?
You push yourself down
You try to take comfort in words
But words, they cannot love
Don't waste them like that
'Cause they'll bruise you more
Love, love ain't this enough?
Pushing around to find little comfort
In words, but words, they cannot love
Don't waste them like that
'Cause they'll bruise you more
Well they'll bruise you more
Words, they'll hurt you more
Words they'll hurt you more
Yes, they'll hurt you
Someone that cannot love
Someone that cannot love
The song, "Someone to Love" by F.R. David is an emotional plea about unrequited love. The lyrics seem to be directed at someone who has given their all to a person who cannot love them back, leaving them feeling empty and unfulfilled. The opening lines, "You locked your heart, you wake up With tears and stars in your eyes" create a vivid image of heartbreak and longing. The singer has given everything to someone who cannot reciprocate their feelings and is left feeling alone and unhappy.
Throughout the song, the theme of empty words is explored. The singer speaks of how words cannot love, and how the person they love cannot respond to their desperate pleas. The lines, "Don't waste them like that 'Cause they'll bruise you more" reveal that the singer is aware that their words are falling on deaf ears, but still cannot help hoping that their love will be returned.
In the end, the song is a haunting tribute to the pain of unrequited love. The singer is left with nothing but their empty words and a feeling of hopelessness. The power of the lyrics lies in their raw emotion and the sense of vulnerability conveyed by the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
You locked your heart, you wake up
You have closed off your heart and wake up feeling emotionally drained
With tears and stars in your eyes
Your eyes are filled with tears and the desire for something more
You gave it all to someone that cannot
You gave your love to someone who is unable to love you back
Love you back, your days are packed
Your days are filled with hope for the love you gave to another
With wishes and hopes for the
Your heart is full of longing for
Love that you've got, you wasted it
You have wasted your love on someone who is unable to return it
All to someone that cannot love you back
You gave your love to someone who is incapable of reciprocating
Someone that cannot love, love
You love someone who is not capable of loving you in return
Ain't this enough?
Isn't this pain enough?
You push yourself down
You put yourself down emotionally
You try to take comfort in words
You try to make yourself feel better through words
But words, they cannot love
Talking about love will not change the reality that they cannot love you
Don't waste them like that
Don't waste your words trying to convince someone who cannot love
'Cause they'll bruise you more
Their lack of love will continue to hurt you
You secretly made
You have privately created
Castles of sand that you hide in the shame
You have built up hopes and dreams that are fragile and concealed due to your insecurities
But you cannot hold tides that break down
You cannot hold onto something that is destined to fall apart
And you're building them all over again
You continue to rebuild and invest in fragile hopes and dreams
You talk all this words, you make
You talk about love and make
Conversations that cannot be heard
Conversations that are not reciprocated or understood
How long until you notice that
How long until you realize that
No one is answering back?
No one is responding or returning your love
Pushing around to find little comfort
You are trying to find comfort
Well they'll bruise you more
Their lack of love leads to emotional harm and hurt
Words, they'll hurt you more
Words will cause greater pain
Words they'll hurt you more
Words are a source of pain
Yes, they'll hurt you
Words are a source of pain
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the translation for the Russian users
=== Someone to Love ===
Эй, франт, музыкант
Эй, спой песню мне... про любовь
Вот так, продолжай
Играй о той, что я... думаю
Кто-то люб
Кто-то люб
Кто-то люб
Есть там кто-то, кто люб
Есть там кто-то, кто люб...
Моя, прям в раз
Я был будто бы... без ума
Всё так, как всегда
Как будто песни мне... всё поёт
Кто-то люб
Кто-то люб
Кто-то люб
Есть там кто-то, кто люб
Есть там кто-то, кто люб...
Translated by Vitaly Melekhin
@jussarar7851
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@user-xz8uy3fm1i
Legendary album Words
@Durrangurran
Divine music and wonderful vocals !
@helenageneroso604
Beautiful music F R David.
@micheletamborini3515
❤❤❤
@pekkakurvi4786
41 year ago, when i was 19 old
@dokken87
WORDS is fascinating !! but it's deffiantely not alone - this is great too
@mrlocuslazer8044
Man i love fr davids music, hes amazing.
@shawansarmiento1996
Esta canción la escucho en las noches y me hace sentir deseoso 😫😫😫 xD
@irenecordeiro6532
Maravilhosa!