French had been a session singer for many years before she covered "Total Eclipse Of The Heart", a song made famous by Bonnie Tyler. Her single was first released in 1994 in the United Kingdom. When it was re-released in 1995 the song reached no. 5 during a 3 month chart run, selling over 5 million copies in the process and earning a silver sales award and well as becoming her record lable 'Love This' biggest chart success.
This was followed by even more successful chart run in the United States, where the track reached no. 2 and spent 6 months on the Billboard Hot 100 music charts. The single also reached number 1 in seven countries - Australia, Japan, Canada, Israel, Spain, Hong Kong and Brazil, as well as charting in Sweden, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Denmark and Norway. She went onto win a record breaking 3 awards at the 'Dance Music Rasberry Authority Magazine Awards' in the USA - Single Of The Year (Total Eclipse Of The Heart), Newcomer and Female Vocalist Of The Year.
Nicki represented the United Kingdom at the EuroVision Song Contest in 2000 with "Don't Play That Song Again" which finished in 16th position.
Don't Play That Song Again
Nicki French Lyrics
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I thought we had everything
Living such a perfect life we had it all
But our loved died
Deep into the night
Now I'm lonely again
But I, I'm gonna be strong
You'll never see
All the crying and pain
Was never for me
Don't play that song again
Reminding me of how it used to be
Don't play that song again
I wish it could be like before
When you were here with me
Oh, yeah
Oh, DJ please don't play
Don't play that song again
Time, time changes everything
And that's what they say
But it's too late for regret
When all's said and done
It just was a meant to be
Now I'm a lonely one
The lyrics of Nicki French's song Don't Play That Song Again talk about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer of the song had a relationship with someone they thought was perfect, but unfortunately, it did not last, and their loved one passed away. The lyrics are deep, and they convey the emotions of a grieving person who is trying hard to move on from their previous relationship. The lyrics emphasize that the pain and crying that the singer faced were not meant for them.
The lines "Don't play that song again, reminding me of how it used to be" precisely conveys the mood of the song, and how listening to a song once beloved by them can cause the singer agony. The person behind the music controls the power to reduce them to tears again by playing that particular song that they both shared in their happy past. The singer then asks the DJ not to play that song, hoping to avoid the pain.
Overall, the song Don't Play That Song Again shows how the simplest things such as a song can evoke powerful memories, and it is a good illustration of the various ways people grieve after losing someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a dream
I used to have a beautiful dream of a perfect life with you.
I thought we had everything
I believed that our love had everything, that it was strong enough to last a lifetime.
Living such a perfect life we had it all
We used to have a wonderful life that was full of love and happiness.
But our loved died
Our love has died, and now I feel lost and alone.
Deep into the night
My feelings of loneliness and sadness are so strong that they keep me awake at night.
Now I'm lonely again
I'm feeling lonely once again, and it hurts.
But I, I'm gonna be strong
Despite my pain, I'm going to try to be strong and face the world.
And the tears that I have cried
I've shed so many tears over our lost love, but I won't let you see them.
You'll never see
I won't let you see me cry and hurt over you.
All the crying and pain
All the emotional pain and tears are not just for me, but for the both of us.
Was never for me
It wasn't just my heart that was broken, but yours too.
Don't play that song again
Please stop playing that song that reminds me of our lost love and happy times.
Reminding me of how it used to be
That song brings back memories of how we used to be happy together.
I wish it could be like before
I miss how things used to be, when we were together and in love.
When you were here with me
I miss you so much, and wish you were still here by my side.
Oh, yeah
I'm feeling emotion and pain, but I'm also trying to be strong.
Oh, DJ please don't play
Please don't play that song again, because it's too painful for me to hear.
Time, time changes everything
As time passes, everything changes, including our love.
And that's what they say
People say that time heals all wounds, but I'm not so sure.
But it's too late for regret
It's too late to regret what we did or didn't do in our relationship.
When all's said and done
When everything is over and done with, all we have left are memories and regrets.
It just was a meant to be
Our love wasn't meant to last, and that's just the way it is.
Now I'm a lonely one
Now that our love is gone, I'm left feeling lonely and lost.
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Claridge
Absolutely my favourite UK Eurovision song ever! Will never date. The staging was bad in Stockholm. She deserved better.
Andy B
The best combo you could ever have , great songwriters, John and Gerry and amazing vocals ...
Jerker Melander
Honestly I consider this track to be the best ever from UK in the Eurovsion Song Contest and should easily have won in Stockholm in the year 2000. It´s still a mystery to me it didn´t. A catchy tune and easy to sing along. And your voice Nicki is brilliant!
Goonerbean
Agree with the voice, wow! Live she was just perfect. Song not great but catchy chorus. Live report 1989 my fav of all time with brotherhood of man and Katrina a close 2nd
Andy B
i agree..a superb pop song by John and Gerry , sang fab by Nicki..she did well
ericforthepop
James Walker because Eurovision is a game that is not often the best winner
James Walker
I agree. I remember watching this here in Australia and thinking what a great song it was, and more so how well she performed it. I was surprised it didn't do better than it did. I still listen to it today Go Nicki and the UK!!
Suitov
One of my fave UK Eurovision entries from the entire time I've been old enough to watch it! I dig this cheesy, upbeat pop so much... in spite of enjoying metal at other times.
F2FViperfisch
Why this song got so few votes is beyond me.
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