At the age of 8, he started piano lessons with Boris Nedeltchev at the Conservatoire National de Région de Dijon and graduated with a diploma 9 years later. He then took an interest in the guitar. His career as a singer began in 1995 when he let his interest in writing come out. He stopped playing in bands that sang covers of more famous bands like Pink Floyd. He wanted to work on his own songs that he had written and try to attract a new audience.
In 1999, a record company became interested in his compositions, and he signed a record contract with Island and began to record his first album Jours étranges which went double platinum. His first single Jeune et con was broadcast on many radio stations and reached the general public, which earned him a nomination for award The Newcomer of the Year' at the Victoires de la Musique in 2001.
In December 2001 his first poetry collection was published entitled À ton nom. In March 2002, he released his second album God Blesse/Katagena. In the meantime he released a piece of instrumental work called Katagena. It was available online via non-official web-sites and downloadable free of charge.
Brian de Palma contacted him and asked him to contribute to the original soundtrack of the movie Femme Fatale that was released in April 2003. The song that was chosen Sexe caused a lot of commotion due to its vulgar lyrics. Many radio stations refused to broadcast it, and the music video was banned from the television.
On April 22nd, 2002, the day after the first round of presidential elections, he wrote a song called Fils de France online, which was meant to be against French right-wing politician Jean-Marie Le Pen who qualified for the second ballot. The song was written and recorded in about 10 hours, then made available for free on the Universal Music's website.
His third album, Debbie, was released in 2004 with a more rock style than the previous albums.
In 2005 he quit Universal Music and went on the Damien Saez: Piano and Voice Tour and developed his own musical style in which his singing was accompanied by three guitars and a piano.
A lovers prayer
Yellow Tricycle Lyrics
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I’ll be the star in the night
I’ll be the peace when you get mad
I’ll be the river when your soul runs dry
I’ll be the colours when you're black and white
I’ll be the ocean when you need to stray
I’ll be the reason that you wanna stay
I’ll be the music when you wanna dance
I’ll be the smile when you're sad
I’ll be the peace when you get mad
The lyrics to Yellow Tricycle's "A Lovers Prayer" are an expression of unconditional love and commitment. The singer promises to be there for their significant other in all situations, to be their light in the darkness, and their comfort in times of distress. In the line "I'll be the heat when you're cold," the singer is promising to warm up their partner's life when they are feeling lost or lonely. The imagery of being the star in the night is a beautiful metaphor for guiding their partner through life's journey. The singer is reassuring their partner that they will provide solace when they are distressed, and will be the calm in the midst of a storm, likening themselves to a river in times of emotional drought.
In the chorus, the lyrics, "I’ll be the colours when you're black and white, I’ll be the ocean when you need to stray," suggest that the singer will be their partner's outlet for creativity and adventure, helping them to see the beauty in life when things seem dull or mundane. The line, "I’ll be the reason that you wanna stay," is especially poignant, as it conveys the importance of the singer's role in keeping their partner happy and fulfilled in the relationship.
Overall, "A Lovers Prayer" is a tender and passionate declaration of love, filled with beautiful imagery and promises of unwavering support and devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be the heat when you're cold
I will provide warmth and comfort when you are feeling cold and lonely.
I’ll be the star in the night
I will be the light to guide you through the darkness and into safety.
I’ll be the peace when you get mad
I will provide calm and tranquility when you are feeling angry or upset.
I’ll be the river when your soul runs dry
I will be there to nourish your soul and bring life back to it when you feel drained or empty.
I’ll be the colours when you're black and white
I will bring vibrancy and richness to your life when everything feels dull and lifeless.
I’ll be the ocean when you need to stray
I will be there to provide a sense of freedom and endless possibilities when you feel trapped or stuck.
I’ll be the reason that you wanna stay
I will provide you with a sense of purpose and a reason to keep going when things get tough.
I’ll be the music when you wanna dance
I will provide joy and entertainment when you need to let loose and have fun.
When there's no hope i’ll be your last chance
When all seems lost, I will be there to offer a glimmer of hope and a chance at something better.
I’ll be the smile when you're sad
I will provide comfort and happiness when you are feeling down and out.
I’ll be the peace when you get mad
I will provide calm and tranquility when you are feeling angry or upset.
Contributed by Grayson I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.