In 2000, Mathieu Hocine started his project "Kid Francescoli". He was soon … Read Full Bio ↴In 2000, Mathieu Hocine started his project "Kid Francescoli". He was soon joined by Laetitia Abello (vocals), David Borras (keyboards) and Olivier Scalia (bass). They played their first gigs in 2004.

Behind the omnipresent melody, Kid Francescoli offers intimate lyrics in English and Italian, many dealing with young men's angst and the dreams of a girl at the dawn of her thirtieth birthday. The music, with its tenacious refrains and its heartfelt instrumentals, shows the inspiration of Air and Grandaddy. At the same time, Italian acts like Cinecitta Ennio Morricone's sound tracks are an obvious influence for this group from Marseilles.

After showing promise as a live act, especially during the Marsatac 2005 festival, the group launched their first national tour (Paris, Marseilles, Bordeaux, Rennes, Nice) in May 2006, sharing the stage with artists such Sebastien Schuller or Troy Von Balthazar.

Kid Francescoli have just released their first album.

Pick me up
Kid Francescoli Lyrics

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Gonna break my back
(No one to pick me up)
Chasing my muse
(No one to pick me up)
Cut a man some slack
(No one to pick me up)
I'm tired of your poohs
(No one to pick me up, me up, me up, me up, me up)

I tried to help you cry
I tried to ease your mind
Too many little lies
Wish I could just rewind

Gonna break my back
(No one to pick me up)
Chasing my muse
(No one to pick me up)
Cut a man some slack
(No one to pick me up)
I'm tired of your poohs
(No one to pick me up)

Just tell me what to say
I'm gonna press record
Sun shinin' in Marseilles
We've said it all before

No one to pick me up
No one to pick me up
(No one to pick me up)
No one to pick me up
(No one to pick me up)
No one to pick me up

Gonna break my back
(No one to pick me up)
Chasing my muse
(No one to pick me up)
Cut a man some slack
(No one to pick me up)
I'm tired of your poohs
(No one to pick me up)

No one to pick me up
No one to pick me up

Overall Meaning

The song "Pick Me Up" by Kid Francescoli touches on themes of exhaustion, frustration, and the absence of support. The repetition of the line "No one to pick me up" emphasizes feelings of isolation and loneliness. The first verse describes the strain of pursuing one's passions without anyone to help shoulder the weight or offer encouragement. The line "I'm tired of your poohs" suggests a partner or friend who is dismissive of the singer's efforts.

The second verse shifts focus to a failed relationship. The singer attempted to be there for someone else and provide comfort, but was ultimately met with lies and disappointment. The sentiment of wanting to "rewind" underscores a desire to fix what went wrong.

The chorus repeats once more, reinforcing the idea that the singer is on their own and struggling to keep going. The final lines suggest resignation rather than hope, with the repeated phrase taking on a bleak and mournful tone.

Line by Line Meaning

Gonna break my back
I am going to exhaust myself and work extremely hard

(No one to pick me up)
I have nobody to help or support me

Chasing my muse
I am following my passion or inspiration

(No one to pick me up)
I have nobody to rely on for assistance

Cut a man some slack
Give me a break or some leniency

(No one to pick me up)
Nobody is there to give me a break or ease my burden

I'm tired of your poohs
I am frustrated with your excuses or complaints

(No one to pick me up, me up, me up, me up, me up)
Repeatedly emphasizing that I have no one to turn to for help

I tried to help you cry
I attempted to console you when you were upset

I tried to ease your mind
I tried to relieve your stress or worries

Too many little lies
There have been too many small lies told