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]
When the Sun Goes Down
F.R. David Lyrics
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Oh gonna break it, break it, break it, break it down for you, oh
Once more, oh
When the sun goes down
And your eyes cannot see
When the sun goes down
And your hands cannot reach
And your heart cannot take another run
I'll be there when the sun goes down
All that I want
Is just to be crazy when the sun goes down
And all that I need
Is for you to be my baby when the sun goes down
When the sun goes down
Baby get down
Baby get down
Oh
Oh (Yeah eh eh eh)
When the sun goes down
We'll be dancing in the dark
When the sun goes down
To the beating of your heart
As the Earth moves in orbit
I will always be the one
Who stands my ground
I'll be there when the sun goes down (Everybody now come and sing along with that track now)
All that I want
Is just to go crazy when the sun goes down
And all that I need
Is for you to be my baby when the sun goes down
All that I want
Is just to go crazy when the sun goes down
And all that I need
Is for you to be my baby when the sun goes down
When the sun goes down (When the sun goes down)
When the sun goes down (When the sun goes down)
When the sun goes down
I see you around
The lyrics to F.R. David's song "When The Sun Goes Down" depict a situation in which someone is going through a difficult time, feeling alone and vulnerable. The singer assures that he will be there when the sun goes down, when everything is darkest and the person feels like they can't go on anymore. The metaphor of the sun going down stands for the person's emotional state and the singer's presence reassures that he will be there to offer support and comfort.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the singer's desires. He wants to be crazy and have fun when the sun goes down, and he needs someone special to share that experience with him. The repetition of the lines "all that I want Is just to go crazy when the sun goes down" and "all that I need is for you to be my baby when the sun goes down" emphasizes the importance of having someone by his side in times of joy and celebration.
The chorus repeats the idea that the singer will be there when the sun goes down, adding the message that when that happens, they will dance in the dark to the beating of their hearts. The last line "I see you around" implies that the singer is familiar with the person he is addressing and that he cares about them enough to offer his support.
Overall, "When The Sun Goes Down" is a song about emotional resilience and the importance of having someone to rely on when things get tough. It also celebrates the joy of living in the moment and enjoying life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh wooh
An expression of excitement and anticipation.
Oh gonna break it, break it, break it, break it down for you, oh Once more, oh
A statement of eagerness to perform and entertain.
When the sun goes down And your eyes cannot see When the sun goes down And your hands cannot reach When your bones feel like breaking And your heart cannot take another run I'll be there when the sun goes down
Assurance to be present when someone is struggling physically and emotionally, unable to see, reach, or continue running.
All that I want Is just to be crazy when the sun goes down And all that I need Is for you to be my baby when the sun goes down
A declaration of desire to let loose and have fun, with the need for a partner to share in the experience.
Baby get down Oh Oh (Yeah eh eh eh)
An invitation to dance and enjoy the music in a carefree manner.
When the sun goes down We'll be dancing in the dark When the sun goes down To the beating of your heart As the Earth moves in orbit I will always be the one Who stands my ground I'll be there when the sun goes down (Everybody now come and sing along with that track now)
A plan to dance passionately in the dark along with the rhythm of the heart, and to be consistent and reliable while always standing firm with a group of people who appreciate the music.
When the sun goes down I see you around
A suggestion to continue spending time together until the sun goes down and onwards.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lucas Loules, Sjoerd Janssen, Wouter Janssen, Nasri Atweh, Mark Richard Pellizzer, David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, PIERRE DAVID GUETTA, NASRI TONY ATWEH, LUKAS LOULES
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