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]
This Time I Have to Win
F.R. David Lyrics
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My life is at an end.
Fame is so hard to get
So many lows and downs.
You know I'm not so bad and
I can write a song
If they only let me show
No way to find a job
My car's without a part.
Millions of bills to pay
My landlord wants me out.
Whatever happens
You know I will survive,
This is not the first time
Been down this road before.
This time I have to win on my own.
This time I have to win can't be wrong.
If only just for you
It's important to me.
This time I have to win
Yeah, this time I have to win.
My girl has gone away
I'm left here all alone.
She said if you make it
You know my telephone.
My room is empty besides
Pictures on the walls
But I fell that someday
She'll be knocking at my door.
This time I have to win on my own
This time I have to win can't be wrong.
If only just for you, I'll make it.
This time I have to win on my own
This time I have to win.
The lyrics to F.R. David's song "This Time I Have to Win" convey the struggle and perseverance of an aspiring musician facing various setbacks in life. The opening lines, "Don't really feel so good, my life is at an end," express the despair and hopelessness that can come with facing multiple obstacles. The singer laments the difficulty of achieving fame, expressing that "Fame is so hard to get, so many lows and downs."
However, despite the challenges, the singer maintains a sense of determination and self-confidence. He asserts that he is skilled as a songwriter, and if given the opportunity, he could show what he can do. The lack of job opportunities and financial struggle are also acknowledged, with the lines "No way to find a job, my car's without a part, millions of bills to pay." The threat of losing his home adds further stress to the situation, with "my landlord wants me out."
Despite these hardships, the singer asserts that he will survive and come out stronger. He has been down a similar path before, and he knows he can persevere. He proclaims, "Whatever happens, you know I will survive, this is not the first time been down this road before." The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the goal of winning, both for himself and for his loved ones, with "This time I have to win on my own...If only just for you, it's important to me."
Overall, the lyrics to "This Time I Have to Win" capture the struggle of an artist trying to make it in a challenging and competitive industry. Through perseverance and a strong sense of purpose, the singer remains determined to achieve success and make a better life for himself and those he cares about.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't really feel so good
I'm feeling down and discouraged
My life is at an end.
I feel like I've hit rock bottom
Fame is so hard to get
It's difficult to become successful and famous
So many lows and downs.
I've faced many setbacks and disappointments
You know I'm not so bad and
I believe in myself and my abilities
I can write a song
I have a talent for music and songwriting
If they only let me show
If I could just get a chance to prove myself
What I can do.
I know I have potential
No way to find a job
I'm struggling to find employment
My car's without a part.
My car is broken and needs repairs
Millions of bills to pay
I have a lot of debt and financial obligations
My landlord wants me out.
I'm at risk of losing my home
Whatever happens
No matter what obstacles come my way
You know I will survive,
I have the strength to get through tough times
This is not the first time
I've faced challenges in the past
Been down this road before.
I'm familiar with this struggle
This time I have to win on my own.
I need to succeed without relying on anyone else
This time I have to win can't be wrong.
I can't afford to fail again
If only just for you
I want to succeed for the people who believe in me
It's important to me.
I care deeply about my success
My girl has gone away
I've lost someone I care about
I'm left here all alone.
I feel lonely and isolated
She said if you make it
She encouraged me to pursue my dreams
You know my telephone.
She gave me a way to contact her
My room is empty besides
I don't have much to my name
Pictures on the walls
Except for some sentimental photos
But I feel that someday
I believe that things will get better
She'll be knocking at my door.
And that the people who left me will return
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT FITOUSSI
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Leonel Ignacio Salas
Igual yo, crecí escuchando esta hermosa música, saludos a todos los de mi generacion!!!
angel Contreras
Con este temazo aprendí a bailar américanos hoy en día doy clases como paso el tiempo que gran tema que recuerdo
carina marquez
No me canso de escucharla!!! me quedo en lo 80!!♥
fLs55
carina marquez F.R. David es un gran artista, completo...como pocos el día de hoy. Un saludo!
Havanoliveira oliveira
Ele canta e encanta com sua voz suave nasceu pra brilhar nesse mundo e um excelente cantor e compositor extraordinário com sua música e melodia a sua marca e sua guitarra e seu óculos escuro e os seus blusões que Deus te abençoe sempre ♥️
fLs55
One of the greatest underrated composers of all time , Cheers !
Adriana Charras
Bella canción!!! No me canso de escuchar esa increíble voz..amo a FR David...
Christian Bianchi
Fr david tampoco me canso de escucharlos desde Berazategui argentina . Ios 80 lo más!!!!!!!!!!
fabian cayuleo
Creci escuchando FR David......excelente musica. Saludos!!!
Valdete Olivieira
Tudo muito lindo vc Davi suas músicas é apaixonante .