He is someone who has never allowed commercialism to clip his wings, and who has always, for over 30 years, continued to open new musical frontiers.
Still searching, hungry, and outside conventional pathways, Frank Duval has long since escaped from the "golden cage" of show-business, and is again heading towards new artistic experiences.
Duval is the composer and virtuoso of sounds, who catered for "international highlights" with his albums, and has "often been copied", has remained settled, but musically, he remains out of reach. He has written a section of German television and pop-music history, which is, as yet, open ended, as we shall still hear from him and see him.
Born into an artists' family, he studied as an actor and dancer, but also sang with his sister, Maria. By the '60s, Duval was also composing music, both orchestral and pop, and his debut soundtrack, for an episode of the German serial Tatort, aired in 1977. From his 1979 debut "Die Schönsten Melodien Aus Derrick und der Alte", "Todesengel" became a moderate hit.
During the '80s, Frank Duval released several soundtracks, as well as proper artist albums (with occasional lyrical help from his wife, Kalina Maloyer). He hit the German charts several times, with 1983's "Ways," 1986's "Lovers Will Survive," and 1987's "When You Were Mine".
In addition, he wrote songs for the following artists: Ivan Rebroff, Alexandra, Karin Huebner, Margot Werner, Klaus Löwitsch and Maria Schell.
Help Me
Frank Duval Lyrics
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You've heard my lonesome cry
Help me
'Cause you, you're my reply
Help me
I tried to play it cool
But always when I think of you
And I'm beside myself – so
Help me
I feel so sore and strange
Help me
I feel released and chained
Face me
What would you have me do
I've set the wheels in motion now
And so it's up to you
To share my feelings
Help me
When trust began to die
Help me
It seems you've heard
My lonesome cry
Face me
Time's going to change now
Let's taste this feeling of release
Let's dive in mysteries
Help
I wanna way out
Help
I'm mad on your love
Help
I wanna way out
Time will write our story
Help me
You've heard my lonesome cry
Help me
'Cause you, you're my reply
Help me
I tried to play it cool
But always when I think of you
There is this feeling great and new
Help me
Frank Duval's song Help Me is a ballad about a man who is desperately seeking the love and companionship of a woman he has been thinking about. The song opens with him calling out for help, indicating that he is in need of assistance to cope with the overwhelming emotions he is experiencing. He declares that the woman in question is his only hope and solace, as she is the only one who can comfort him in his times of distress. He has tried to suppress his feelings and act cool, but the love he holds for her is too strong and overwhelming.
The chorus of the song repeats the plea for help, with an emphasis on how much he needs the woman's support. He admits that he feels both sore and strange, indicating that his emotions are mixed and intense. The second verse of the song focuses on the man's willingness to take a chance on love and open himself up to the woman. He tells her that he has set things in motion, and now it is up to her to reciprocate his feelings and share in his journey.
The bridge of the song is a call to action for both the man and the woman to face their feelings head-on and take a chance on love. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a declaration of the man's deep love and need for the woman's help.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me
The singer is pleading for assistance.
You've heard my lonesome cry
The singer believes that the listener understands their emotional pain.
Help me 'cause you, you're my reply
The singer sees the listener as their only hope for comfort.
I tried to play it cool
The artist previously tried to hide their feelings.
But always when I think of you
The artist cannot shake thoughts of the listener from their mind.
There is this feeling great and new
The singer experiences intense emotions related to the listener.
And I'm beside myself – so
The singer is overwhelmed and unable to control their feelings.
I feel so sore and strange
The artist is experiencing physical and emotional discomfort.
I feel released and chained
The artist experiences relief upon expressing their feelings, but also feels trapped by their emotions.
What would you have me do
The artist is seeking guidance from the listener.
I've set the wheels in motion now
The singer has taken actions based on their emotions toward the listener.
And so it's up to you
The artist acknowledges that the listener has agency in their relationship.
To share my feelings
The singer hopes the listener will reciprocate their emotions.
When trust began to die
The singer believes there has been a breakdown of trust in their relationship with the listener.
It seems you've heard my lonesome cry
Despite the breakdown of trust, the singer believes the listener can still understand their pain.
Time's going to change now
The artist is acknowledging that their relationship with the listener will evolve over time.
Let's taste this feeling of release
The artist wants to experience the sensation of free expression with the listener.
Let's dive in mysteries
The singer is interested in exploring the unknown aspects of their relationship with the listener.
I wanna way out
The singer desires a resolution to their emotional struggles.
I'm mad on your love
The artist is deeply in love with the listener, but their emotions are causing confusion and distress.
Time will write our story
The artist acknowledges that the outcome of their relationship with the listener is uncertain, and will only be revealed with time.
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Matthias Ohnesorg
Diese Musik ist absolut zeitlos. Frank Duval ist einer unserer Größten. Wir können stolz sein, seinen Klängen lauschen zu dürfen.
Валерій Іщенко
Ніжно, чутливо, чуттєво. Чудово!
Pálné Handa
Gyönyörű ez a dal köszönöm szépen
Hannelore Strotz
Deine Musik ist für mich das größte und beste Danke dafür
Доктор Добро
Не просто великолепно, а великолепно в 10 степени!
Валерий Ларин
Одна из лучших песен на мой взгляд
Саманта
Gutten tack,mister Frank duval,danke Shultz for your song God 💖 blessing you 💖😊💗💕💕💕 . Auphederzain, mister Frank.
Elizabett Latt
THANK YOUUU!!! GOD BLASS YOU!!!
Игорь Буш
Спаситееее меня.Это просто.Спасите.Где моя планета,дайте координаты.Я не вернусь. Но,стоп..я же дома