She was born in Par… Read Full Bio ↴Yaël Naïm is a French-Israeli singer and songwriter.
She was born in Paris in 1978 to Jewish-Tunisian parents. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Ramat HaSharon, Israel, where she learned Hebrew and trained as a pianist. She served in the Israel Defence Forces as a soloist in the Israeli Air Force Orchestra. She began her singing career with a part in the musical "Les Dix Commandements," and her first solo album, In A Man's Womb, was released in 2001. According to a Songfacts interview with her, it disappointed Yael, who decided she would be much happier giving up her dreams of stardom and making music on her terms.
She also sang the song "You Disappear" by Bruno Coulais for the film Harrison's Flowers directed by Elie Chouraqui. For her early work she was credited simply as Yaël.
Naïm joined forces with percussionist David Donatien, and over a period of two years they arranged and recorded thirteen of Naïm's songs in a studio in Naïm's own appartment in Paris, and these were released as her second album, Yael Naim, in the fall of 2007 on the Tôt Ou Tard label. The songs are in French, English, and Hebrew and received critical acclaim, and the album entered the French album chart at #11 the week after its release. The style has been described as having a touch of folk and a touch of jazz, with mysterious and evocative words sung with a delicate and intentionally slightly husky voice.
In January 2008, her song "New Soul" was featured in the debut commercial for the MacBook Air laptop. The song gained fame from being featured in the ad, and it has peaked, as of February 1 2008, at #2 on the iTunes Top 100 Downloaded Songs.
Discography
* 2001: In A Man’s Womb
* 2007: Yael Naim
This is NOT an incorrect tag for Yael Naïm. The correct spelling of her name is Yaël Naïm and the correct spelling of her releasing name and 2007 album is Yael Naim.
Do I Do
Yael Naim Lyrics
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I don't know, how did I wake up with you
Does it disturb you, Do you mind
I'm going crazy with no reason why...
I never said that life was made
I never said it would be easier
Why do I do things I do like fool
Do I do it just to make you do
I have no patience, I cannot wait
I'm going crazy, with no reason why
Does it disturb you, Do you mind
I'm going crazy, with no reason why...
Why do I do things I do like fool
Crazy
Do I do it just to make you do
I'll keep doing everything I do
Crazy
I'll keep saying anything I feel
Da da da da da da
Da da da da da da
Da da da da da da
Why do I do things I do like fool
Crazy
Do I do it just to make you do
I'll keep doing everything I do
Turn up this music, lead us to love
I'm going crazy, with no reason why...
Turn up this music, lead us to love
I'm going crazy, I found the reason why...
In Yael Naim's song "Do I Do," the lyrics explore the feelings of confusion and uncertainty that arise when one is in a new relationship. The song begins with the singer expressing a sense of disorientation, wondering how they ended up waking up with the person they are with. The lines "I'm going crazy with no reason why" and "Does it disturb you, do you mind" convey a sense of anxious questioning, showing the singer's uncertainty about whether their emotions will be reciprocated.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with their own impatience and insecurity, as shown in lines like "I have no patience, I cannot wait." The repetition of the phrase "Why do I do things I do like fool?" highlights the singer's self-doubt and tendency to question their own actions. However, despite these doubts, the singer ultimately resolves to keep "doing everything I do," even if it makes them seem "crazy."
The repeating chorus of "Turn up this music, lead us to love" becomes a kind of mantra for the singer as they explore the tumultuous emotions of a new relationship. With its catchy melody and relatable lyrics, "Do I Do" offers a window into the confusion and uncertainty that many people experience when they are starting to fall in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I feeling like jumping around, maybe sleeping
I am unsure of what I want to do, but I feel a lot of pent up energy and could either release it by being active or by resting.
I don't know, how did I wake up with you
I am perplexed by the fact that I am in a relationship with you and cannot remember how it happened.
Does it disturb you, Do you mind
I am worried that my behavior or confusion is bothering you and I am seeking reassurance.
I'm going crazy with no reason why...
I am experiencing strong emotions or thoughts that do not seem to have a clear trigger or rational explanation.
I never said that life was made
I have never claimed that life was easy or designed to be uncomplicated.
I never said it would be easier
I never promised that life would be straightforward or without challenges.
Why do I do things I do like fool
I am grappling with my own behavior that seems illogical or unnecessary and trying to understand it.
Crazy
I am experiencing a lot of intense emotions or possibly even feeling a loss of control.
Do I do it just to make you do
I am wondering if my behavior is motivated by a desire to influence or control your actions or responses.
I have no patience, I cannot wait
I am feeling very impatient or restless and finding it difficult to wait for things to happen on their own timeline.
I'll keep doing everything I do
I am indicating that I will persist in my current behavior or thoughts, even if they do not seem rational or productive.
Turn up this music, lead us to love
I am suggesting that we immerse ourselves in music or other sensory experiences as a way to connect or feel more love.
I'm going crazy, I found the reason why...
I have realized what is causing my intense emotional reactions and although it may not make logical sense, it is providing a sense of clarity or resolution.
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.