Its lead singer, Barbara Alcindor, was born in Paris, and currently lives in London, England. Alcindor began her career as a fashion model, before trying her hand in music. After signing with the BMG record label and teaming up with the Dreyer Brothers production team, French Affair scored a pair of sizable hit singles in 2000 with 'My Heart Goes Boom',Sexy and 'Do What You Want' - denting the charts in France, the UK, Italy, and Germany. In 2001 French Affair recorded their debut full-length album, Desire.
The band's songs have been released in more than 58 countries, selling 2.5 million CDs."Mixing French pop with modern-day dance, Barbara Alcindor (Vocalist) has found success in her native land of Europe. Born in Paris but a resident of London, England, Alcindor's began her career as a fashion model, before giving dance music a shot. After signing with the BMG record label and teaming up with the Dreyer Brothers production team, French Affair scored a pair of sizeable hit singles in 2000 -- "My Heart Goes Boom (La Di Da Da)" and "Do What You Like" -- denting the charts in France, the U.K., Italy, and Germany. 2001 saw the release of French Affair's debut full-length album, Desire." -
My Heart Goes Boom
French Affair Lyrics
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La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
I'm walking down the street and my heart goes boom
In a minute we will meet, and my heart goes boom
When we are together, I would love forever
I'm walking down the street and my heart goes boom, boom, boom
And my heart goes boom
Baby be my lover, I don't want no other
What I really, really, really want is you
I don't need no education to be conversation for the things I want to do
Baby be my lover, I don't want no other
What I really, really, really want its true
I can't wait to see you, wrap my arms around you
Show you what I really wannna do
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
Jusqu'á presént
Je n'ai pas senti la force de ton amour
Si tu veux tout savoir
Je sais bien qu'un jour
Nous nous reverrons
Et ça pour toujours
Oh mon amour
Laisse-moi te toucher
Caresser ta peau, ça me fait ráêver
Danse sur les rimes
Qui me font vibre
Je t'aime pour toujours
Et ça tu le sais
You're kisses are so sweet and my heart goes boom
You're the only one I need and my heart goes boom
The world keeps turning, my heart keeps burning
I'm walking down the street and my heart goes boom, boom, boom
And my heart goes boom
Baby be my lover, I don't want no other
What I really, really, really want its true
I can't wait to see you, wrap my arms around you
Show you what I really
Wannna do, wannna do, wannna do, wannna do
Wannna do, wannna do, wannna do, wannna do
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
La di da da la la la la la la
The lyrics of French Affair's song "My Heart Goes Boom" depict the excitement and anticipation of a person who is about to meet their lover. The repeated use of "La di da da" adds to the carefree, light and happy mood of the song. As the singer walks down the street, their heart goes "boom" indicating the fast-paced beating of their heart with the thrill of meeting their lover. The singer declares their love for their lover and that they don't need anyone else, they just want to be with them. The French lyrics in the middle of the song add an exotic touch to the song as the singer talks about their love for their partner and dreams about touching and caressing them.
Overall, the song's lyrics are light-hearted and catchy, with a fun and upbeat rhythm. The singer conveys their love and eagerness to be with their partner in a carefree and joyful manner.
Line by Line Meaning
La di da da la la la la la la
The repetition of these meaningless syllables creates a joyful, carefree tone to the song.
I'm walking down the street and my heart goes boom
The singer is filled with excitement and anticipation of an upcoming meeting.
In a minute we will meet, and my heart goes boom
The singer is eagerly waiting for this special moment.
When we are together, I would love forever
The artist is deeply in love and wants to be with their partner forever.
Baby be my lover, I don't want no other
The artist wants their partner to commit to a serious, monogamous relationship with them.
What I really, really, really want is you
The singer is expressing their desire and love for their partner.
I don't need no education to be conversation for the things I want to do
The singer doesn't need validation or approval for their interests and desires.
I can't wait to see you, wrap my arms around you
The artist is looking forward to physical intimacy with their partner.
Show you what I really wannna do
The artist wants to express their love and desire to their partner through physical affection.
Jusqu'à présent, je n'ai pas senti la force de ton amour
Until now, the artist didn't realize the strength of their partner's love for them.
Si tu veux tout savoir, je sais bien qu'un jour nous nous reverrons
If you want to know, the singer believes they will reunite with their partner in the future.
Et ça pour toujours, oh mon amour
And that will be forever, oh my love.
Laisse-moi te toucher, caresser ta peau, ça me fait rêver
Let me touch you, caress your skin, it makes me dream.
Danse sur les rimes qui me font vibrer
Dance to the lyrics that resonate with me.
Je t'aime pour toujours, et ça tu le sais
I love you forever, and you know it.
You're kisses are so sweet and my heart goes boom
The artist is overwhelmed with feelings of love and passion when kissing their partner.
You're the only one I need and my heart goes boom
The artist feels complete and fulfilled with their partner by their side.
The world keeps turning, my heart keeps burning
Despite the ups and downs of life, the singer's love for their partner remains strong.
Wannna do, wannna do, wannna do, wannna do
The repetition of these unfinished phrases adds to the playful, flirtatious tone of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Barbara Alcindor, Karsten Dreyer, Torsten Dreyer
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