Diana
01. Comus Lyrics


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Lust he follows virtue close
Through the steaming woodlands
His darkened blood through bulging veins
Through the steaming woodlands
Aah, aah
Virtue knows he follows softly
Through the steaming woodlands
Travel light the deathly shudder
Down the leafy pathway
Aah, ah, aah, ah
La-la-la-la-la-la
The dim light she comes peering through the forest pines
And she knows by the sound of the baying, by the baying of the hounds
Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Lust cries running with his eyes the white-clad figure fleeting
Mud burns his eyes but desire burns his mind
Fear in her eyes as the forest grins through the steaming woodlands
Lust now his destroyed with enmity disarmed

Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana

The dim light she comes peering through the forest pines
And she knows by the sound of the baying, by the baying of the hounds
Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs





Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana

Overall Meaning

The song "Diana" by Comus tells a story of a chase through the woods between a man consumed by lust and a woman representing virtue. Lust is depicted as a dark and dangerous presence that follows closely, his blood pumping through his veins as he chases after his prey. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the woodland setting, with leaves crunching underfoot and the sound of baying hounds adding to the atmosphere of tension.


As the chase unfolds, it becomes clear that Diana, the embodiment of virtue, is not defenseless. She kicks up her feet and tries to outrun Lust, who is driven by his desires to some unknown end. The lyrics suggest that there is a battle between two opposing forces: one that represents pure and restrained behavior, and one that represents unchecked, animalistic urges.


The final lines of the song are repeated multiple times, emphasizing Diana's name as a symbol of her virtuous qualities. The repeated refrain may also suggest that the tension between lust and virtue is an eternal struggle that plays out repeatedly in human history.


Line by Line Meaning

Lust he follows virtue close
Lust closely follows virtue, always in pursuit


Through the steaming woodlands
The pursuit takes place through a dense, foggy forest


His darkened blood through bulging veins
Lust's blood boils and surges through his veins


Virtue knows he follows softly
Virtue is aware of Lust's presence but it does not disrupt her path


Travel light the deathly shudder
One should move cautiously and quickly through the forest


Down the leafy pathway
The route through the forest is dimly lit by sunlight filtering through leaves


La-la-la-la-la-la
The sound of nature provides a peaceful backdrop to the forest chase


The dim light she comes peering through the forest pines
The light of the forest is obscured by tall pine trees


And she knows by the sound of the baying, by the baying of the hounds
Diana recognizes the sound of her hunting dogs and knows they have found prey


Diana Diana kick your feet up
Diana is urged to relax and enjoy the hunt that is about to take place


Lust bears his teeth and whines
Lust is frustrated and angry that he has been caught by the hunting party


For he's picked up the scent of virtue
Lust has sensed Virtue's presence and is drawn to it


And he knows the panic signs
Lust recognizes the signs of fear in Virtue, and knows she is vulnerable


Lust cries running with his eyes the white-clad figure fleeting
Lust chases after Virtue, who is dressed in white and tries to escape


Mud burns his eyes but desire burns his mind
As Lust chases Virtue he is blinded by mud, but his strong desire to catch her persists


Fear in her eyes as the forest grins through the steaming woodlands
Virtue is scared and can sense the danger of the forest closing in around her


Lust now his destroyed with enmity disarmed
Lust's desire is extinguished as he is caught and disarmed by Diana's hunting party


Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
The refrain emphasizes the title character's central role in the story




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Wayne Shorter

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@AlstenE18

Lyrics:
Lust he follows virtue close
Through the steaming woodlands
His darkened blood through bulging veins
Through the steaming woodlands

Virtue knows he follows softly
Through the steaming woodlands
Travel light the deathly shudder
Down the leafy pathway

The dim light she comes peering through the forest pines
And she knows by the sound of the baying, by the baying of the hounds
Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Lust cries running with his eyes the white-clad figure fleeting
Mud burns his eyes but desire burns his mind
Fear in her eyes as the forest grins through the steaming woodlands
Lust now his destroyed with emnity disarmed

Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana

The dim light she comes peering through the forest pines
And she knows by the sound of the baying, by the baying of the hounds
Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana



@princedino7396

Anyone remember that one Lbp youtuber that used this song in on of his videos? It was the one where the main characters where on a bus that then broke down.

They tried walking home and stumbled into a graveyard where they met this one character (Ghost Box i think?) And got trapped in a... basement i guess? That was under the graveyard.

They made more videos but I'm struggling to remember the channel name :( If anyone knows the name of the videos or channel, please tell me. I remember watching TONS of their videos when i was younger and I'd love to see them again.

(Other lbp videos they made included;
Time traveling in a museum with a spooky mask

Being in a expensive submarine

Making potato soup

Driving a car i think?? Really badly

Btw the episodes where scripted and not Lets Plays)



All comments from YouTube:

@AlstenE18

Lyrics:
Lust he follows virtue close
Through the steaming woodlands
His darkened blood through bulging veins
Through the steaming woodlands

Virtue knows he follows softly
Through the steaming woodlands
Travel light the deathly shudder
Down the leafy pathway

The dim light she comes peering through the forest pines
And she knows by the sound of the baying, by the baying of the hounds
Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Lust cries running with his eyes the white-clad figure fleeting
Mud burns his eyes but desire burns his mind
Fear in her eyes as the forest grins through the steaming woodlands
Lust now his destroyed with emnity disarmed

Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana, Diana, Diana

The dim light she comes peering through the forest pines
And she knows by the sound of the baying, by the baying of the hounds
Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Diana Diana kick your feet up
Lust bears his teeth and whines
For he's picked up the scent of virtue
And he knows the panic signs

Diana, Diana, Diana, Diana
Diana

@h3lp_m331

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@shaftsbury94

lyrics for in the lost queens eyes please

@PolarBear-rc4ks

@mickslyness I have posted it on another video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPB6pG5WR4Q

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@vi0let831

OMG I'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR THIS BAND FOR AGES AND I'VE FINALLY FOUND IT AGAIN! I'M SO HAPPY

@goodnighti4767

VI0LET I saw you at comments at other video saying thank you for helping you find this band lmaooo

@vi0let831

die if you can
Yeah lol, I tried to find this song FOREVER and after having it at the back of my mind for ages, I finally found it. And I am incredibly satisfied now.

@aidensinclairw.29

My favorite part of the song is “Lust cries running with his eyes, white clad figure fleeting
Mud burns in his eyes but desire burns in his mind”

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