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Nobody's Diary
Yazoo Lyrics


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If I wait for just a second more,
I know I'll forget what I came here for,
My head was so full of things to say,
But as I open my lips all my words slip away
And anyway,
I can't believe you want to turn the page,
And move your life onto another stage,
You can change the chapter you can change the book,
But the story remains the same if you'd take a look.

[Chorus:]
For the times we've had I don't want to be, a page in your diary babe,
For the good, the bad I don't want to see, a page in your diary babe,
For the happy, the sad, I don't want to be another page in your diary.

Perhaps if I held you I could win again,
I could take your hands we'd talk and maybe then,
That look in your eyes I always recognize,
Would tell me everything is gonna be fine,
You're gonna be mine
For a long time

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Yazoo's song "Nobody's Diary" seem to be about a relationship that is over or on the brink of ending. The singer of the song is struggling to find the right words to say to their partner in an attempt to salvage the relationship. However, every time they try to speak, their words fail them, leaving them at a loss for what to do.


The chorus of the song reveals the singer's desire to not be just a page in their partner's diary, implying that they want their relationship to be more meaningful and lasting. They want to be able to work through the bad times as well as the good, and not be easily discarded by their partner when things get tough. The hope is that if they could just hold their partner and talk things through, they could win them back and keep them by their side for a long time.


The lyrics of "Nobody's Diary" suggest a sense of desperation and a longing to hold onto something that is slipping away. It's a beautiful and poignant representation of the heartache of a failed relationship and the struggle to communicate what needs to be said before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

If I wait for just a second more,
I feel like I'm forgetting something important but I can't remember what it is.


I know I'll forget what I came here for,
I'm worried I'm going to miss out on a big opportunity if I don't act quickly.


My head was so full of things to say,
I have a lot on my mind and I want to express myself.


But as I open my lips all my words slip away
Every time I try to speak, I lose my courage and my words fail me.


And anyway,
Despite all of this, I know I need to move on.


I can't believe you want to turn the page,
It's hard to accept that you're ready to move on from our relationship.


And move your life onto another stage,
You're ready for a new chapter in your life, without me.


You can change the chapter you can change the book,
You have the power to start fresh and make big changes in your life.


But the story remains the same if you'd take a look.
No matter what you do, our story together will always be a part of your past.


For the times we've had I don't want to be, a page in your diary babe,
I don't want to be reduced to a memory or a footnote in your life story.


For the good, the bad I don't want to see, a page in your diary babe,
I want to move on from the happy times and the bad times we shared together.


For the happy, the sad, I don't want to be another page in your diary.
I want to be remembered for who I was, not just as a character in your past.


Perhaps if I held you I could win again,
I wonder if there's a chance to rebuild what we had by reconnecting with you emotionally.


I could take your hands we'd talk and maybe then,
Maybe if we spent time together and talked, we could rekindle our relationship.


That look in your eyes I always recognize,
I still see the spark of love in your eyes, and I want to fan that flame.


Would tell me everything is gonna be fine,
I want to believe that we can make things work if we're both willing to try.


You're gonna be mine
I hope that we can work out our differences and be together again.




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Written by: ALISON MOYET

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