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]
Words
F.R. David Lyrics
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How can I find a way to make you see I love you
Words don't come easy
Words don't come easy to me
This is the only way for me to say I love you
Words don't come easy
Well, I'm just a music man
But my words are coming out wrong
Girl, I reveal my heart to you and
Hope that you believe it's true 'cause
Words don't come easy to me
How can I find a way to make you see I love you
Words don't come easy
This is just a simple song
That I've made for you on my own
There's no hidden meaning you know when I
When I say I love you honey
Please believe I really do 'cause
Words don't come easy to me
How can I find a way to make you see I love you
Words don't come easy
It isn't easy, words don't come easy
Words don't come easy to me
How can I find a way to make you see I love you
Words don't come easy
Don't come easy to me
This is the only way for me to say I love you
Words don't come easy
Words don't come easy
The opening lines of F.R. David's song Words suggest that the singer may have difficulty expressing his emotions or communicating with the person he loves. He may find it hard to articulate how he feels and desires to find a way to express his love to the listener. The second verse reiterates this idea that the "music man" is more comfortable with melodies than with lyrics. However, he is attempting to share his emotions with the listener and hopes that she will believe him. This may suggest that despite his discomfort with words, he is willing to try to communicate with his partner and to share his feelings.
The chorus, "Words don't come easy to me, how can I find a way to make you see I love you?" reinforces the singer's struggle to express his feelings. He acknowledges that he may not have the right words to express how he feels, but he hopes that through his actions and his music, he can convey his love to the listener. The final verse suggests that the song itself is a simple expression of the singer's love for the listener, with no hidden meanings or metaphors. It reiterates the singer's desire for the listener to believe in his love, despite his difficulties with words.
Line by Line Meaning
Words don't come easy to me
Expressing myself through words is difficult
How can I find a way to make you see I love you
I want you to know I love you but I struggle to express it
Words don't come easy
I find it difficult to convey my emotions through language
Well, I'm just a music man
I am a musician by profession
Melodies are so far my best friend
I feel more comfortable expressing myself through music
But my words are coming out wrong
I struggle to articulate my emotions clearly
Girl, I reveal my heart to you and
I am trying to express my affection for you
Hope that you believe it's true 'cause
I hope you can understand the sincerity of my feelings
This is just a simple song
This is a straightforward expression of my emotions
That I've made for you on my own
I created this song for you personally
There's no hidden meaning you know when I
There is nothing complicated or ambiguous about my feelings for you
When I say I love you honey
The message of my song is simply that I love you
Please believe I really do 'cause
I need you to know that my love for you is genuine
It isn't easy, words don't come easy
Expressing love through words is a challenge
Don't come easy to me
I wish I could express myself more easily
This is the only way for me to say I love you
Creating a song is the best way for me to convey my love for you
Words don't come easy
I struggle to express my emotions through language
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Fitoussi, Martin Kupersmith, Louis S. Yaguda
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