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F.R. David (born Eli Robert Fitoussi, 1 Fabruary 1947, Menzel Bourguiba, Tunisia) is a Tunisian-born French singer.
The Words Songfacts states that he began his career as singer and guitarist with French garage band Les Trèfles, who mutated into Les Boots, but achieved very little commercial success. Fitoussi went solo in 1967 and enjoyed minor hits with the Éric Charden penned "Symphonie " and a cover of The Bee Gees' ""Sir Geoffrey Saved the World." He worked with Vangelis in the early 1970s, appearing as vocalist on some of the Greek electronic musician's early solo recordings, and then was a band member in the French rock band, Les Variations. His personal "trademarks" are his sunglasses and his guitar (a white Fender Stratocaster). His most recognised song was his hit Words (1982), which sold eight million records across the world, topped charts around Europe in late 1982, and reached No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart in Spring 1983.
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 lyrics to "Take Me Back" by F R David suggest a plea from the singer to return to a time when things were easier and happier for them. He admits that he was never the man the other person thought he was and that he wasn't capable of loving them the way they deserved. However, the two of them both made mistakes, and they are both to blame for the current state of their relationship. The singer suggests that it's time to face the truth that their love has faded, and they should say goodbye and move on.
The chorus of the song "Take Me Back Where I Long to be, Where the Music's Free And the Lights are Bright" suggests that the singer longs to return to a time when life was carefree and full of joy. The singer apologizes for the other person's pain and is sorry for what he has done, but he still wants to go back to that time. The repetition of the phrase "Take Me Back" reinforces the singer's desperation to return to that happier time in his life.
Overall, the lyrics to "Take Me Back" convey a sense of nostalgia, regret, and longing for the past. The singer wishes to return to a time when everything was simpler and happier, but he realizes that this may not be possible. The melancholic melody of the song reinforces the message that sometimes, we cannot go back to the past and that we must learn how to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I never said I could be
I never claimed to be someone I'm not.
The guy you once saw in me.
The person you thought I was, I'm not anymore.
I wasn't made to love you
I wasn't specifically created to love only you.
Everyone makes mistakes
Mistakes are part of human nature, and we're not exempted from it.
We are both to blame.
We both played a role in the collapse of our relationship.
We got to face it baby
We need to confront the truth, my dear.
The light has faded on us.
Our love has lost its spark.
Leavin' a life that's hopeless
We're in a hopeless situation that can only lead to separation.
Oh! don't you feel it's time to
Isn't it evident to you that it's time to
Pack and say goodbye.
To pack your bags and bid farewell.
Take me back where I long to be
Bring me back to where I was once happy.
Where the music's free
Where music is everywhere, and no fee or monetary compensation is needed to be able to access it.
And the lights are bright.
And where the atmosphere is lively and the people are full of energy.
I can't explain, I can't explain
I can't put into words how much I want to go back.
I'm sorry for your pain but
I empathize with the pain I've caused you, but
Take me back.
Bring me back to where I was once happy.
Take me back,
Bring me back.
Take me back,
Bring me back.
Take me back
Bring me back.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT FITOUSSI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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