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]
Take Me Back
F.R. David Lyrics
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The guy you once saw in me.
I wasn't made to love you
Everyone make mistakes
We are both to blame.
We got to face it baby
The light has faded on us.
Oh ! don't you feel it's time to
Pack and say goodbye.
Take me back where I long to be
Where the music's free
And the lights are bright.
I can't explain, I can't explain
I'm sorry for your pain but
Take me back.
We got to face it baby
the light has faded on us.
Leavin' a life that's hopeless
Oh ! don't you feel it's time to
Pack and say goodbay.
Take me back where I long to be
Where the music's free
And the lights are bright.
I can't explain, I can't explain
I'm sorry for your pain but
Take me back.
I can't explain, I can't explain
I'm sorry for your pain but
Take me back.
Take me back,
Take me back,
Take me back,
Take me back
The song Take Me Back by F.R. David explores the theme of regret and yearning for something that has been lost. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song when the singer admits that he cannot be the person he once was in the eyes of his lover. He confesses that he was not made to love her, indicating that the relationship was not meant to be. The singer acknowledges that both of them are to blame, showing a sense of maturity and self-awareness.
The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, expresses the desire to return to a time when things were better, symbolized by the phrase, "Take me back where I long to be, where the music's free and the lights are bright." This longing for the past is emphasized by the fact that the singer cannot explain why he feels this way, yet still begs for a second chance.
The final verse repeats the same sentiments as the first and further solidifies the idea that the couple is at a dead end. The phrase "the light has faded on us" refers to the end of the relationship and the realization that continuing it would be hopeless.
Overall, the song Take Me Back by F.R. David is a bittersweet reminder of the pain of lost love and the desire to turn back time to recapture what has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
I never said I could be
I never claimed to be the person you thought I was
The guy you once saw in me.
The person you thought I was before, I cannot be again
I wasn't made to love you
I wasn't created to love you in the way you want me to
Everyone make mistakes
Mistakes are a part of life, and everyone makes them
We are both to blame.
We must take responsibility for our own faults in the situation
We got to face it baby
We must confront the fact that our relationship is not working
The light has faded on us.
Our love for each other has dimmed and vanished
Leavin' a life that's hopeless
Continuing this relationship would lead to a future with no hope or joy
Oh ! don't you feel it's time to
It's time for us to
Pack and say goodbye.
End this relationship and move on with our separate lives
Take me back where I long to be
I want to go back to a time when I was happy and carefree
Where the music's free
Where music and creative expression bring a sense of freedom
And the lights are bright.
Where there is a sense of excitement and joy
I can't explain, I can't explain
I don't have words to express my feelings
I'm sorry for your pain but
I regret that my actions have caused you pain, but
Take me back.
I want to return to a happier time
Take me back,
Please take me back to that time
Take me back,
I want to relive that positive time
Take me back,
I need to escape the present and be in that previous time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT FITOUSSI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wiem8867
the translation for the Russian users
=== TAKE ME BACK (ЗАБЕРИ МЕНЯ ОБРАТНО) ===
Я не сказал, что мог быть
Тем парнем, что ты видишь
Не тот я, кто полюбит
Ошиблись оба мы
Вина в обоих нас
В глаза посмотрим, детка
Погас огонь давно в нас
И жизнь проходит просто
Почувствуй, что пришла
пора сказать "Прощай"
***
За-бе-ри,
Где я жажду быть
Где власть музыки
И огни горят
Не могу всё объяснить
Ты за боль прости-и
Забери...
***
В глаза посмотрим, детка
Погас огонь давно в нас
И жизнь проходит просто
Почувствуй, что пришла
пора сказать "Прощай"
За-бе-ри,
Где я жажду быть
Где власть музыки
И огни горят
Объяснить, как объяснить?
Ты за боль прости-и
Забери...
.....
.....
(Translated by Vitaly Melekhin)
@victorrichman8356
I never said I could be
The guy you once saw in me
I wasn't made to love you
Everyone makes mistakes
We are both to blame
We got to face it baby
The light has faded on us
Living' a life that's hopeless
Oh don't you feel it's time to
Pack and say goodbye
Take me back where I long to be
Where the music's free
And the lights are bright
Can't explain, i can't explain
Sorry for your pain
Take me back
We got to face it baby
The light has faded on us
Living' a life that's hopeless
Oh don't you feel it's time to
Pack and say goodbye
Take me back where I long to be
Where the music's free
And the lights are bright
Can't explain, I can't explain
Sorry for your pain
Take me back
Can't explain, I can't explain
Sorry for your pain
Take me back
Take me back...
Take me back...
Take me back...
Take me back...
@LoveHandle4890
One of the most underrated songs of all time.🙏
@user-ui5yv8jg5b
Моя молодость,слушали все,концерты.
@Lademouse
velvet blue, so true
@Gudann1
Tomame nuevamente!!! (Take me back).Tengo 35 años y creci escuchando a este frances.Toda la discografia completa de F.R David en mi poder!!!.
@mariagemavalerdiaguirre3792
Congratulations very beautiful song excellent superb fr David is my favourite singer artist 🥰
@igleidemoreah5732
Linda musica tudo que ele coloca a voz fica fantastico.
@mariadarcimonteiro5818
Muito bom o som a voz de FRDAVID é linda de mais❤️👏👏👏👍🎵🎼🎵🎼🎷🎸🎺🎻🎼🎵🇧🇷
@lidiamarcia7334
Eu digo que é a voz mais suas e doce e todas as canções do cantor F.R.David é super demais e é emocionante .
@erikapappne8226
Great song!
@davidhargreaves4049
wow i listen to this song and melody when fr david released the album with it on
still sound so haunting melody and words so melancholic take me back sigh if only ! all enjoy