Biography
The young François Feldman spent his adolescence listening soul music, including songs by Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and James Brown, among other artists. His father gave him his first guitar at fourteen years of age, and François won first prize several times in the radio contests he entered. He created his first group at the age of 14 and appeared in a few clubs. In 1980, Feldman recorded his first song, "You Want Every Night", then "Ma Petite Vidéo" in 1982, "Folle sur les bords" in 1983 summer, "Wally boule noire" and "Obsession" in 1984, and finally "Amour de corridor" in 1985, but all these singles remained unsuccessful.
In 1986, he became famous with his song "Rien que pour toi" which reached number 12 on the SNEP Singles Chart and sold 200,000 units. Thereafter, Feldman had many hits in France, becoming a well established star in France. He has sold very well over his 25-year career, selling about ten million albums in several countries, including Belgium, Italy, Canada and Japan.
Released in 1989, his second studio album entitled Une Présence was more successful and contains several hit singles, such as "Joue pas", recorded as a duet with Joniece Jamison, "Les Valses de Vienne", "Petit Frank" and "C'est toi qui m'as fait" which were all top-2 hits in France. The same year, he wrote the hit single "J'aurais voulu te dire" for Caroline Legrand. This album was followed by Magic Boul'vard, released in 1991, and provided to Feldman a third number one hit in France, "Joy", a song dedicated to the singer's daughter.
Since 1993, and his album Indigo, Feldman has been less successful and unable to repeat his previous feats on the charts. Despite releasing four albums, he has been almost absent from the media and his sales have become more restricted. He currently continues his artistic career giving popular concerts throughout France.
In 2007, "Rien que pour toi" was covered by Tatiana Laurens who took part in the French TV reality show Secret Story.
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Joue Pas
François Feldman Lyrics
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Bouger, tourner autour de toi
JJ - Tu peux me faire chanter
Murmurer, crier n'importe quoi
FF - Tu peux me faire sentir
S'il faut partir
JJ - Où
FF - Où le soleil sera
Eclater de rire, rêver dans tes bras
{Refrain:}
Mais joue pas, pas avec moi
Car l'amour ça plaisante pas
Joue pas, joue pas comme ça
Tu sais tu sais jamais
Jusqu'où ça ira... de jouer avec moi
JJ - Tu peux me dessiner, me sculpter
En pâte à modeler
FF - Tu peux me colorier, me tatouer
Aux couleurs de l'été
{au Refrain, x2}
Tu sais tu sais jamais {x2}
Jamais jusqu'où ça ira
FF + JJ - De jouer avec moi
FF - On pourrait se fiancer, se marier
J'dis pas n'importe quoi
JJ - On pourrait faire un bébé
P'tit bébé
FF + JJ - Mélange de toi et moi
{au Refrain 2x}
The lyrics of François Feldman's song "Joue Pas" describe a relationship where one person is completely vulnerable and open to their partner. The lyrics are a back-and-forth between the two lovers, with one person offering themselves completely to the other, asking them to make them dance, sing, feel, and smile. However, despite this vulnerability, the refrain warns the partner not to play with their emotions, as love is not something to joke about. The repeated phrase "Tu sais tu sais jamais jusqu'où ça ira" ("You never know how far it will go") emphasizes the danger and uncertainty of playing with someone's heart.
The song is a poignant reminder of the risks and rewards of love. By putting yourself completely in someone else's hands, you open yourself to the potential for great joy and great pain. The refrain's warning not to play with someone's heart underscores the importance of honesty and trust in relationships. In addition, the refrain's emphasis on the unknown ("you never know how far it will go") highlights the risk and uncertainty inherent in love, even with someone you trust completely.
Line by Line Meaning
Tu peux me faire danser
You have the power to make me dance
Bouger, tourner autour de toi
Move, turn around you
Tu peux me faire chanter
You have the power to make me sing
Murmurer, crier n'importe quoi
Whisper, scream anything
Tu peux me faire sentir
You have the power to make me feel
S'il faut partir
If we must leave
Où
Where
Où le soleil sera
Where the sun will be
Tu peux me faire sourire
You have the power to make me smile
Eclater de rire, rêver dans tes bras
Burst out laughing, dream in your arms
Refrain:
Chorus:
Mais joue pas, pas avec moi
But don't play, don't play with me
Car l'amour ça plaisante pas
Because love is not a joke
Joue pas, joue pas comme ça
Don't play, don't play like that
Tu sais tu sais jamais
You never know
Jusqu'où ça ira... de jouer avec moi
How far it will go... to play with me
Tu peux me dessiner, me sculpter
You can draw me, sculpt me
En pâte à modeler
In modeling clay
Tu peux me colorier, me tatouer
You can color me, tattoo me
Aux couleurs de l'été
In the colors of summer
On pourrait se fiancer, se marier
We could get engaged, get married
J'dis pas n'importe quoi
I'm not saying anything
On pourrait faire un bébé
We could have a baby
P'tit bébé
Little baby
Mélange de toi et moi
A mix of you and me
Refrain 2x
Chorus 2x
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cocotailes
Leur voix !! Superbes !! Et ce rythme endiablé !! Que de bons souvenirs !! Je suis sûre que si ça revient sur les radios, ça pourrait faire un carton
Julien Pourrier
très beau duo des années 90, la basse et les drums déchirent
World Peace
Aussi bon compositeur que Goldman , un véritable artiste .
Gérard DESESTRET
Un excellent tempo . La basse est top et la voix de Joniece est superbe . Quelle pêche dans ce titre qui donne envie de danser ! Merci pour titre que j'adore écouter !
Aboubacar Koyate
Cette chanson, cette musique n'a pris aucune ride depuis 1990, c'est vraiment extraordinaire! FELDMAN FOREVER!!!
Gérard DESESTRET
Excellent tempo, qui donne envie de danser ! La voix de Joniece est super et la basse bien rythmée. Quel succès ! Quel son ! ça donne une pêche !!!! Merci !!!
Larcher Claude
toujours aussi bon a écouter après toutes ces années!
francecuba45 Cuba
J'ai adoré et j'adore encore!!! On ne peut pas oublier la musique des années 80-90. C'était trop bien!!!
Thebraids
Les chansons de Feldman ont bercé mon enfance.J'ai envie de retourner en 1990!
Guy Patrice
C'est la "morale de la chanson" qui m'avait frappé à l'époque. En plus de ce morceau que je trouve superbe, "joue pas, tu sais jamais jusqu'où ça ira", c'était ma situation à ce moment-là, j'avais trop joué avec les sentiments d'une demoiselle et j'étais dans un sale pétrin. Ce ne fut pas mon cas, mais qlqfois ça peut aller jusqu'à la mort...