In the 1990s, he was the leader of the alternative rock band Son before embarking on his solo career. Early in his solo career, he toured with Peaches (Merrill Nisker) and the press nicknamed them the "Bonnie and Clyde of prankster rap." The duo moved from Berlin to Paris in 2003, eventually recording with French pop icons like Jane Birkin. He also has collaborated with Feist, Mocky, and Jamie Lidell.
In 2005, Gonzales stunned his audience by releasing one of his most memorable and distinctive albums to date: 'Solo Piano'. The 16 themes for left hand accompaniment and right hand melody are delicate and reminiscent of Erik Satie and Maurice Ravel's lilting tones and show influences of Canadian folk and American jazz.
He lived and worked in Paris for many years and collaborated with bands like TTC, Katerine, -M-, etc.. and released an album entitled 'Soft Power' on April 7th, 2008.
On May 18, 2009, at the Ciné 13 Théâtre, Paris, he broke a world record for the longest solo-artist performance, playing the piano with a total time of 27 hours, 3 minutes and 44 seconds, breaking a record originally set by Prasanna Gudi.
In 2012 Gonzales moved to Cologne, Germany.
Once working as a piano accompanist to silent films, Gonzales has come a long way from being a Berlin-based underground entertainer.
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2) An Italian punk 'n' roll band.
Cars
Gonzales Lyrics
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But yelling back and forth is another
normal night for us
(For us)
I know all vou see of me is a waste of
space
I hope you know
(1 hope you know)
You told everyone that you gave me
everything
The only thing that I got was toxicity
and nothing else
I really hope you stop everything and just think
That I needed your love, but the yelling
made my heart sink, ooh
But to think you needed me too
Yeah, you proved me wrong but I
expected that out of you, ooh
And I really wish you weren't everything
that I needed
Cause the worst part is how I was
treated, ooh
I wish I didn't need you,
cause you don't need me
I wasn't as important, and I could see it
in your eyes
You know I didn't mean any of the pain
that I caused
All I needed you to do was stop because
I never tried to manipulate you
No matter what you do, I can't hate you
But I guess there is an end
And I'm tired of playing pretend (ooh)
I just need to breathe.
No matter what you see;
I'm not the same old me.
I know what's going on in your head
You left me behind, you chose them
instead
But I knew you'd be like everyone else
I choose the same type, it's bad for my
health
Ooh
I wish I could turn back time
Yeah yeah
The lyrics to Gonzales's song "Cars" reflect the emotions and reflections of a person who is stuck in a toxic relationship. The singer expresses regret and a desire to turn back time to make things right, but acknowledges that yelling and arguing have become a normal part of their relationship. Despite feeling like a waste of space and being treated poorly, the singer still believes that they were special and irreplaceable. They hope that their partner understands the impact of their actions and the toll it has taken on their heart.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of expectations and disappointment. The singer acknowledges that their partner had promised to give them everything, but all they received was toxicity. They express a need for their partner to stop and reflect on their actions, as the constant yelling has caused their heart to sink. Despite feeling hurt, the singer still had hope that their partner needed them too, but they were proved wrong. The worst part for them is how they were treated, emphasizing the pain they endured.
Line by Line Meaning
I wish I could turn back time and make it right
I long to have the ability to travel back in time and correct my mistakes
But yelling back and forth is another normal night for us
Engaging in heated arguments has become a regular occurrence in our relationship
(For us)
(This is the reality we live in)
I know all vou see of me is a waste of space
You perceive me as being insignificant and worthless
But I was so special, I can't be replaced
I used to hold a unique and irreplaceable position in your life
I hope you know
I desire for you to understand
(1 hope you know)
(I really hope you comprehend)
You told everyone that you gave me everything
You claimed to have provided me with all that I needed
The only thing that I got was toxicity and nothing else
In reality, all I received from you was a harmful and detrimental environment
I really hope you stop everything and just think
I sincerely hope you pause your actions and deeply reflect
That I needed your love, but the yelling made my heart sink, ooh
It's crucial for you to realize that I craved your affection, but our constant arguing deeply saddened me
But to think you needed me too
Interestingly, it turns out you also required my presence
Yeah, you proved me wrong but I expected that out of you, ooh
Indeed, you demonstrated that my assumptions were incorrect, but I anticipated such behavior from you
And I really wish you weren't everything that I needed
I genuinely wish you didn't possess every quality I required in a partner
Cause the worst part is how I was treated, ooh
The most distressing aspect is the way I was mistreated by you
I wish I didn't need you, cause you don't need me
I yearn to be free from dependence on you, as you clearly do not rely on me
I wasn't as important, and I could see it in your eyes
I wasn't regarded as significant, and it was evident from the way you looked at me
You know I didn't mean any of the pain that I caused
You should be aware that I never intended to inflict any harm with my actions
All I needed you to do was stop because
All I required from you was to cease your hurtful behavior since
I never tried to manipulate you
I never made any attempts to control or influence you unfairly
No matter what you do, I can't hate you
Regardless of your actions, I am incapable of harboring hatred towards you
But I guess there is an end
However, I suppose every relationship has a conclusion
And I'm tired of playing pretend (ooh)
I am exhausted from pretending and putting on a facade
I just need to breathe
I simply require some space and time to gather my thoughts
No matter what you see;
Irrespective of your perception;
I'm not the same old me
I have undergone a significant change and am no longer the person I once was
I know what's going on in your head
I am aware of the thoughts and emotions occupying your mind
You left me behind, you chose them instead
You abandoned me and opted for their company instead
But I knew you'd be like everyone else
Deep down, I anticipated that you would exhibit the same characteristics as others
I choose the same type, it's bad for my health
Regrettably, I repeatedly select individuals with similar traits, which negatively impacts my well-being
Ooh
(Expressing a feeling of pain or frustration)
I wish I could turn back time
I desperately desire the ability to reverse the progression of time
Yeah yeah
(Affirming the previous statement)
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