"Garden State"
Written by Faranak Drake and Franck Joe Black
2005
Franck Joe Black : piano and vocals, Sir Alex Demetriou : bass guitar, Soodong Yo : acoustic guitar

This beautiful, sincere girl
My newfound deep sea pearl
She sits down next to me
Cries 'till she can hardly see

I watch the tears roll down her face
I lose my thoughts without a trace
I feel the sadness in her words
Sorrow and tear cut like two swords

She explains, she explains to me
She pleads with me
I can hardly I can hardly understand
Will I ever take a stand?

Would it get easier to see
As she lies still next to me?
All that she feels deep inside
Do I wanna be along for this ride?

I ‘m confused - she pulls me near
This is so sweet - she is so real
I begin to see the facts …
Oh I begin to see the facts …

She explains, she explains to me
She pleads with me
I can hardly, I can hardly understand
Will I ever take a stand?

GARDEN STATE (Live at Théâtre Nesle 2014)

Someone’s Gotta Love You
Written by Franck Joe Black - 2013
Franck Joe Black: piano and vocals, Sir Alex Demetriou: bass guitar, Soodong Yo: acoustic guitar, Flavio: drums
Caligraphie de Corinne Josephides

It took me time to write this song
I kept getting it all wrong
Now I can see 
 It ain’t about how I feel
It’s all about what you need
I’ve looked at you through the days
With you who wouldn’t stay ?

Soon, you’ll be turning the corner
I’ll be feeling like a lost soldier
The only thing I’ll be thinking of
I’d gladly have taken the job 
Coz someone’s gotta love you

You wore a brilliant disguise
But I looked into your eyes
I hope you don’t mind
I see time is on your side
Just get ready for the ride
Pretty soon will come a day
You’ll get flowers thrown your way

You’ll be turning the corner
I’ll be feeling like a lost soldier
The only thing I’ll be thinking of
I’d gladly have taken the job 
Coz someone’s gotta love you

You’ll be turning the corner
I’ll be feeling like a lost soldier
The only thing I’ll be thinking of
Ya, I’d have taken that job 
Coz someone’s gotta love you

Today’s a promise
It’s worth taking the risk
Your time is now

"Someone's Gotta Love You" Franck Joe Black

"Your naked feet"
Franck Sarriot (Joe Black)
2010, April 16th

You graciously pass my door
I’m mesmerized more and more
Yeah

You’re cute and you’re God damned sexy
You’re so cool, it makes me happy
Yeah

We’re chatting and having a good time
You’re my one million dollar sunshine
Oh I could hold you tonight

I can’t have you
I can’t love you
But I swear that weird ideas do cross my mind
As your naked feet slide on my floor

I love your sweet ways and smile
But you’re not going to be mine
Yeah

You match the girl of my dreams
What about my poor self-esteem
Yeah

We can’t deny that sexual tension in the air
You don’t take too much advantage of it, that’s fair
What do we do now? I mean NOW ...

I can’t have you
I can’t love you
But I swear that weird ideas do cross my mind
As your naked feet slide on my floor

I can’t have you
I can’t love you
I can’t have you
Yeah ...

"Your Naked Feet" - Demo - 2013, July 18th

Let it Grow
Written by Franck Joe Black

Does someone ever find the key to secret thoughts?
Behind every dark side a light still shines so bright
But still you worry deep inside
Will you play your part tonight?

We just have to dream it all
Just let it rise or fall
If somewhere burns a flame
No need to name it
Don’t need to name it
When the night has come, the feeling’s long ...

… Just let it grow

I can tell as you’re closing your eyes you’re no prisoner
I’ll be fighting for you, I will care, that’s alright
And still you worry deep inside
When you just have to hold me tight

We just have to make it all
Just let it rise or fall
If somehow burns a flame
No need to run to
No need to run to
You know Mount Fujy stands out of sight...
Just let it grow

O feel no shame
It’s a worthy game
And all the answers, well they don’t amount too much
And still your heart you long to trust...

Just let it grow

"Let It Grow" Live at Gibus Café

STAY THE COURSE
 August 2010
Lyrics: Johanna Xoxo Sarriot – Music: Franck (Joe black) Sarriot

You ask me darling please
Are you staying, do you believe
Though I smile at you, you see my eyes turn gray

I hold you, look away
My body screams what I won’t say
And the light outside is forcing me to choose

Where am I going?
Leaving you this way
History in motion
Pulling it close then pushing it away

Tomorrows are yesterdays
Record turns, but songs don’t play
Running circles in this pattern that I made

The train stays on its tracks
I may wave but won’t look back
At the damages I’m leaving in my wake

Where am I going?
Leaving you this way
History in motion
Pulling you close then pushing you away

I wanna hold back
And stay the course
I wanna break the curse
Go all the way

Stay the course
Stay the course
Will I stay the course

Stay the course 
Stay the course
Will I stay the course
Oh Babe I wanna stay the course

You ask me darling please
Are you staying, do you believe
Though I smile at you, you see my eyes turn gray

Stay the course
Stay the course
Will I stay the course

Stay the course
Stay the course
I will stay the course
Stay the course

"Stay The Course" - demo - July 24th, 2013

Forest of Dreams
Written by Matthiew Niel and Franck Joe Black (Sarriot)
Soodong Yo at the guitar with Franck Joe Black

I’m on a ship to somewhere 
So far from here
From the shade of my old family tree
I should have known better
That time I know
It’s not so easy, to be the one you’d want
With all I need in the palm of my hand
Oh if my friends could see me now			

Tell it with my soul
In a forest of dreams
Now I know that I couldn’t even try to discribe
The way I feel deep inside
				
Tell it with my soul
In a forest of dreams
Now I know that I couldn’t even try to describe
Survive the fears that caress me so late		
So late in the night, but never in a million years
My mexican girl, you’ll do me wrong			

I’m on a train to nowhere
Leaving fast behind
All the things I used to hold on to so strong
Fighting the code of silence
You seal your fate
Just like a heartache cruise 
For those who choose to lose
And now I’m riding a dream to nowhere
Oh if my friend could see me now			

Tell it with my soul
In a forest of dreams
Now I know that I couldn’t even try to describe
The way I feel deep inside

Tell it with my soul
In a forest of dreams
Now I know that I couldn’t even try to describe
Survive the fears that caress me so late		
So late in the night, but never in a million years
My mexican girl, you’ll do me wrong		

Every day, every night
You’re in and out of my dreams
And I, I don’t mind
Every time you talk, I lo..oo..ose
I lose the fight, and I never win it back

Every day, every night
You’re in and out of my dreams
And I, I don’t mind
Every time you talk, I lose
I lose the fight and I never win it back

Forest of Dreams - Café Imprévu - Live Acoustic Version

THE STILLNESS OF THE NIGHT
(Lyrics Faranak Drake - Music Franck Sarriot)
September 24th - 2010

I feel the stillness of the night
I see the stars that shine so bright
I hear your words in my head
I taste the salt of tears I've shed

To go where there is no care
Where I can breathe in mountain air ...

I can smell your sweet scent
And maybe tomorrow I'll repent
But tonight my senses in me imply
The savage in me has to fly

To go where there is no care
Where I can breathe in mountain air
To sing at the top of my lungs
Think of new words for old songs

A place where there is no wall
My soul feels safe and I can't fall
Where all news is good news
Where no one ever sings the blues

Somewhere out in the sand
Is there a soft place to land?
Where I can descend not ascend
And cross all the way to the end

To go where there is no care
Where I can breathe in mountain air
To sing at the top of my lungs
Think of new words for old songs

"The Stillness Of The Night" -Demo - August 2013

FALLIN' FOR YOU
Franck Joe Black
2010, May 18th

I won’t be seeing you tonight
And I must say it makes me sad
I’ve been running out of time
Today everything went bad
Today’s been a day without you Baby
Today’s been a day without you Baby

And I’m
Fallin’ for you
Fallin’ for you
Fallin’ … for you

I feel uncertain but I want more
You drive me crazy when you tease me
You move your body close to mine
And whisper softly in my ear
To carry on ‘cause you’ve chosen me
To carry on ‘cause you’ve chosen me

And I’m
Fallin’ for you
Fallin’ for you
Fallin’ … for you

We both have been cursed and blessed
Oh won’t you please my sweet angel
Break me off a piece of your faith
Break me off a piece of your faith

'cause I’m
Fallin’ for you
Fallin’ for you
Fallin’ … for you

"Falling for you" Franck Joe Black with Alex Demetriou - 2013

On Good Tracks
Franck (Joe Black) Sarriot - January, 2005

I’m back from Hell
Don’t listen to what they tell ya
It’s pretty much freezing in there
If you’re miserable they don’t care

Nothing’s gonna be the same
From the bottom of my heart I say
Thanks for your ever-lasting flame
And before you go on your way …

Tell me … what can I do for you today

‘Cause I’m back
With your love
On good tracks
With your faith
With your songs
With your support
I’ve found a new port
Yes I’m back
really back

I’m back with you my friends
I checked and death is not the end
Every single day is a new start
Nothing will pull us apart

Now we’ll have lots of fun
We’ll be our own rising sun
We’ll get thru every curse
This life, we’ll embrace

‘Cause I’m back
With your love
On good tracks
With your faith
With your songs
With your support
I’ve found a new port
Yes I’m back
really back


"On Good Tracks" Happy Accident Project May 2014

Rocky Ground - Franck Joe Black

A Family of Kings
Franck Joe Black
SACEM

I’m gonna close the door behind us
Get rid of the grief, the Rust
We play see–saw with the clouds
But stepping out of the box that ain’t allowed 

It breaks my heart, tears her apart
Without waiting, we must go away
Get on our way

We will drive straight to the west
And we'll find another nest
The future’s brighter than anything
We will be a family of kings

Let’s feed her childhood memories
Once we’re gone they will shine on
Like brand new stories

It breaks my heart, this need to part …
Let’s close the door and leave this place
Let’s walk away and find our good grace
Let’s find a garden
With tall trees to climb on
A house where it’s safe
To spread your wings
A Family of kings

A Family of Kings - Franck Joe Black

On se retrouve à la Locomotive vendredi 10 mai à partir de 20h30 !
En mode acoustique !

I SAY YEAH ACOUSTIC - scène ouverte La Locomotive 10 mai 20h30

STAY THE COURSE
Franck Joe Black Sarriot
Sacem

You ask me darling please
Are you staying, do you believe
Though I smile at you, you see my eyes turn gray

I hold you, look away
My body screams what I won’t say
And the light outside is forcing me to choose

Where am I going?
Leaving you this way
History in motion
Pulling it close then pushing you away

Tomorrows are yesterdays
Record turns, but songs don’t play
Running circles in this pattern that I made

The train stays on its tracks
I may wave but I won’t look back
At the damages I’m leaving in my wake

Where am I going?
Leaving you this way
History in motion
Pulling it close then pushing you away

I wanna hold back
And stay the course
I wanna break the curse
Go all the way

Stay the course
Stay the course
Will I stay the course?

Stay the course 
Stay the course
Will I stay the course?
Oh Babe I wanna stay the course
Stay the course 
I will stay the course
Stay the course

STAY THE COURSE - Prochaine scène ouverte 14 JUIN 2024

CRY ON MARS
Written by Faranak Drake and Franck - Joe Black - Sarriot
Album "Cry On Mars"
Recorded and Mixed by Magic Flav

When giving was
What taking is
I gave it all to you

When staying was
What leaving is
I stayed with you

Leaves you nothing but the scars
It’s time to go cry on Mars
Somewhere up there
Amongst the stars
It’s time to go and cry on Mars
Leaves you nothing but the scars
It’s really time to go
Somewhere up there
Amongst the stars
It’s time to go cry on Mars

When singing was
What silence is
I sang to you

When laughing was
What crying is
I laughed with you

When giving was
What taking is
I gave it all to you

Leaves you nothing but the scars
It’s time to go cry on Mars
Somewhere up there
Amongst the stars
It’s time to go and cry on Mars
Leaves you nothing but the scars
It’s really time to go
Somewhere up there
Amongst the stars
It’s time to go cry on Mars

When what you do
On this good earth
To heal ‘em all
To prove your worth …

When dancing was
What sitting is
I danced with you

When giving was
What taking is
I gave it all to you

Leaves you nothing but the scars
It’s time to go cry on Mars …

"Cry On Mars" - Album version Happy Accident

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
Franck Joe Black Sarriot
Album “Cry On Mars”

It’s been a long eclipse
A thousand dreams were stolen
You can read it on my lips
(Yes)
Enough is enough

Now I feel that only lovers dare
And I feel that you will always care
Enough is enough

I fought on the wrong battle fields
I don’t see the point of all this anymore
The cup of disappointment's been filled
(Yes)
Enough is enough

'Cause I feel that only lovers dare
Oh I swear that …
… I’ll be living
For your love only
And sing your beauty
‘Cause you’re my sweet thing
Stay with me only
I’ll stay in the ring
You’ll be my only race
Enough is enough

I don’t need another promise Land
I threw away everything that ain’t about you
See me coming to you with empty hands
(Yes)
Enough is enough

Now I feel that only lovers dare
Oh I swear that …
… I’ll be living
For your love only
And sing your beauty
‘Cause you’re my sweet thing
Stay with me only
I’ll stay in the ring
You’ll be my only race
Enough is enough

Enough is enough
Enough is enough
Enough is enough
I sware
Enough is enough
Lovers
Enough is Enough
Dare
‘Cause I feel that only lovers dare
And I feel that you will always care
Enough is enough

"Enough Is Enough" - Album "Enough Is Enough"

Break Into Song
2016 – March 5th
Song by Franck Joe Black Sarriot

Guitars by Geoffrey Chaurand
Drums, Bass and mix by Magic Flav
 
While driving under peaceful skies
With engine rolling and mountains high
You dim the lights, a car approaches you
You let the unknown reach you

Those things you feel in your very bones
Sure didn't come from a heart of stone
When do we know that we got hurt?
The right amount

For your dreams way above
For the kid that you love
A few words to sing along
Some chords break into song
Might keep you strong

The things you feel may be too bold
Yet they come from a heart of gold
And when it’ll be time to move on
Put this music on

And if somehow you’re not quite at ease
Pretend the joke’s at my expense
Please keep in mind my expertise
Can only verses make any sense?

For your dreams way above
For the kid that you love
A few words to sing along
Some chords break into song

For all those in your heart
For the kid you’ll never part
A few words to sing along
Some chords break into song

They'll keep you strong
Resonate long
Put the music on

"Break Into Song" - Album "Enough is Enough"

Wasted all the way
Lyrics: Johanna Xoxo - Music: Franck Sarriot - May 2009

My hand under your pillow
Your breath against my skin
The bed we made when we had first moved in
We wasted them away

Your glance across the table
My foot upon your thigh
The lazy sighs we shared on a Sunday
Oh they’re gone and we don’t know why

They’re wasted all away, wasted all away

Your empty chair at dinner
My silences at night
The coldness of your touch beneath the covers
We’ve wasted away

I reach out for your hand now
You turn onto your back
Our memories flash like movies on the ceiling
Then they stop and they fade to black

They’re wasted all away, wasted all away

I pull you close but I look away
You kiss me but you do not say
We stopped at second chances
Though we knew how to count to three

And now that it’s gone I don’t see why
The life we made just had to die
The promises we thought we had made
Oh they’ve vanished without a trace

There’re wasted all away
Wasted all away

The coldness of your touch beneath the covers
Wasted all away

Our memories flash like movies on the ceiling
Then they stop and they fade to black

Wasted all away, wasted all away, wasted all away

Studio version 2010
happyaccidentmusic@gmail.com


"Wasted all away" - Studio version - Franck Joe Black - May 2009

Drift along
Lyrics: Johanna "Xoxo" Sarriot - Music: Franck (Joe Black) Sarriot - June, 2008

Eyelids drifting like an autumn leaf
Your breathing skips into an easy beat
Yet you still look around, yeah

The city sounds begin their lullaby
But still the daytime races in your mind
It’s 3 am as darkness dances to this melody

When you sigh… close your eyes

Oh when the valley takes you in its arms and rocks you
And when the silence counts your heartbeat like a song
Just remember the few
That wake and slumber like you
Drift along…

Somewhere on the other side of town
Someone listens to the same old sound
And her dreams are of the love she might have found

A child puts his teddy bear to rest
He says a prayer and pulls it to his chest
A song plays on as the night begins its long descent

Oh when you sigh … close your eyes

You glance around and you hear the morning’s call
The sun leaves patterns on your wall
Still you wonder why tomorrow seems so far
You don’t need to be strong

Oh when the valley takes you in its arms and rocks you
And when the silence counts your heartbeat like a song
Just remember the few
That wake and slumber like you
Drift along…

Eyelids drifting like an autumn leaf …
Your breathing skips into an easy beat
Yet you still look around, yeah

With Happy Accident
Recorded live July 13th, 2011  with Happy Accident band
happyaccidentmusic@gmail.com


Drift along - Franck Joe Black - Studio version - June 2008

To the moon and back
Written by Franck Sarriot - July, 2009

Randomly picking thru wedding pictures
The one where you did hide
Your face behind your hands
Before our love went down the drain
Your smile so sweet in the rain
Took me to the moon and back

Those autumn leaves there’re just falling thru
Our dead dream and now we just adapt
Love and trust are still calling you
All those things we spoiled
In the end we’ll find our way …

I still want life to hit me more than ever now
Despite the hurt and poison
I’m looking for a new season
Is it really easier to take a look back now
The part of me that always loved you
Wish for you to get to your dream

Those autumn leaves there’re just falling thru
Our dead dream and now we just adapt
Love and trust are still calling you
Those vows engraved in rings
They’re just scattered in the winds …

To the moon and back, to the moon and back
To the moon and back, to the moon and back

Those autumn leaves there’re just falling thru
Our dead dreams and now we just adapt
Love and trust are still calling you

To the moon and back, to the moon and back
To the moon and back, to the moon and back

Studio version, Paris 2010
happyaccidentmusic@gmail.com


To the moon and back - Franck Joe Black - Studio version - July 2009

Bring Me
April, 18th, 2017 - Franck Joe Black Sarriot

Bring me the colour of the land
Bring me the touch of the sand
Bring me the softness of your skin
Bring me the smells where you've been
Bring me smiles to be given
Sweet and innocent

Bring me something I miss like crazy
Bring me what only my eyes can see
Bring me those songs in your head
Bring me the words that haven't yet been said
Bring me that sweet look of yours
The sweetest rose

But above all
From my soul
Just come back to me, come back to me 
Just come back to me ...

... the colour of the land
Bring me the touch of the sand
Bring me the softness of your skin
Bring me the smells where you've been

Just come back to me

Bring Me - Franck Joe Black - 2017 April

The Day After Today – Théatre deNesle
2016 
Franck (Joe Black) Sarriot

Mother, you’ve always carried on
So I’d know where I belong
Ceaseless worries haunt me so
But tomorrow won’t be like yesterday

You gave me much more than a spark
You read in me so easily
You can guess all those feelings
I seldom speak but they will last
The day, the day after today

Getting better, getting worse
It’s sometimes hard to find the words
We’ll get along come what may
I have no doubt we’ll make it through the day
The day after today

I will light a huge candle light
And we’ll keep the daydream alive
There won’t be any tears tonight
And we’ll play the sweet songs you like
I know we will get along, if we believe …

Deadly storms on the road
But those dreads are meant to melt
We will spread a fragrance of rose
For you we’ll get the best perfume
For the day
The day after today

I will light a huge candle light …
And we’ll keep the daydream alive
There won’t be any tears tonight
And we’ll play the sweet songs you like
I know we will get along, if we believe …

"The Day After Today" – Live In Théatre de Nesle – Paris, 2016

Bring Me
April, 18th, 2017 - Franck Joe Black Sarriot

Julia, 22 months : guitar and vocals

Bring me the colour of the land
Bring me the touch of the sand
Bring me the softness of your skin
Bring me the smells where you've been
Bring me smiles to be given
Sweet and innocent

Bring me something I miss like crazy
Bring me what only my eyes can see
Bring me those songs in your head
Bring me the words that haven't yet been said
Bring me that sweet look of yours
The sweetest rose

But above all
From my soul
Just come back to me, come back to me 
Just come back to me ...

... the colour of the land
Bring me the touch of the sand
Bring me the softness of your skin
Bring me the smells where you've been
Just come back to me

Bring Me - Franck Joe Black with Julia- 2019 April

FRANCK JOE BLACK auteur, compositeur et chanteur à la voix chaude et puissante, présente un Rock Folk  en v.o. singulier et percutant. Son inspiration éclectique lui vient de géants tels que Bruce Springsteen ou encore Steve Earle. Il mêle sa voix à celles et ceux dont il raconte les histoires, sa musique fait écho aux expériences que chacun a pu vivre. Il la voit comme une extension de nos propres vies pour aller chercher la beauté et l’espoir dans les petits bonheurs et les « happy accidents » de notre quotidien.

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