He has already released three albums and one EP. His two first albums are very different but are rated high in reviews. The first was made during the last bit of the French House craze led by Daft Punk, and is very electronic, partly under pressure of his record company at the time. The last one is more band-like, and could be described as friendly pop/rock, somewhat similar in sound to Phoenix, also from France.
Discography (may be out of date)
September 2008 : Baby's on Fire – maxi - remixes by RAFALE, D.I.M.
October, the 20th, 2008 : 3d album Cruise Control – french release + shows.
November 2008 : Don't Stop – maxi -remixes by DatA and guests.
January 2009 : European album release and European tour.
September 2008 : Vocals on two tracks on the DatA's first album (Naïve/Ekler'O Shock) : Skywritter and So much in Love.
2006/2007 : World tour, maxi Out of Myself, collaborations, remixes.
2005 : Tell me EP - Fantastic Plastic Machine – featuring Benjamin Diamond (Avex).
2005 : Album Out of Myself (Diamondtraxx/ !K7) – may 2006 – released in 25 territories.
3 maxi single Let's get high (remixes by Alan Braxe, The Modernist), There is a girl (video directed by Nicolas Hidiroglou), Out of myself (remixes by Ark and Pilooski) 50 gigs accross Europe and Japan.
* 2002/2003/2004 Featurings :
- Octet : Sneakers and thongs (feat. Suzanne Thoma) – taken from the album Cash and Carry Songs (diamondtraxx/discograph)
- Cosmo Vitelli feat. Benjamin Diamond : Icons (Cosmo Vitelli's album Clean Solid/Labels)
- The Eternals feat. Benjamin Diamond Strange World (The Eternals -album Astropioneers – Diamondtraxx/Labels-EMI)
- Curtis featuring Benjamin Diamond Zero gravity
* 2001
- Benjamin Diamond Fit Your Heart 3d single taken from Strange Attitude album (DT/Epic)
- Benjamin Diamond Solitaire Dior's Homme défilé - jannuary. 2001 (Diamondtraxx)
- Benjamin Diamond Little Scare Diamond Traxx/Epic /2dsingle
* 2000 :
Benjamin Diamond In Your Arms Diamond Traxx/Epic – 1st single
Benjamin Diamond Strange Attitude Diamond Traxx/Epic /Album – released in 25 countries
* 1999 : Benjamin Diamond " Joyride " Diamondtraxx
* 1998 : Stardust Music sounds better with you (with Thomas Bangalter/Alan Braxe) Roulé/Virgin
Remixes
- 2008 - DatA Rapture – vocals by Grainger
- 2005 - Oxtongue EP (Kompakt)
- 1998 - Björk Alarm Call, French Dub Remix by Benjamin Diamond and Alan Braxe ; Björk Overseas Ltd / One Little Indian Records / Mother Record/Universal.
The Other Side
Benjamin Diamond Lyrics
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My feets on the water,
And I'm closing my eyes,
And let the sun burn my face
Watch the grass,
It's always green on the other side,
I think of you,
You're so keen, and you're so fine,
You know what you are...
You're the one, from the other side...
If you wanna find your way
I'll take you just behind
Don't be scared don't run away,
Let's go through the other side
And if you wanna find your way,
I'll show you,
A special high
Don't be scared don't run away,
Let's go through the other side
I'm walking in the yards,
My feets naked on the ground
And I feel breath the grass
That's the reason why...
I wish you were here,
I miss you sometime,
When I think about your eyes
Let the people freak in' out
You know what you are...
You're the one, from the other side...
Chorus
Hey little sister,
Where have you been ?
It's been so long, that you've gone
Gone from the other side
Sometimes I feel so sad,
But I know that you just feel so fine...
The sun always shinning on
The sun... So close your eyes.
The lyrics of Benjamin Diamond's song The Other Side portray the singer in a contemplative and reflective state, sitting by the water, with his feet in it, and enjoying the warmth of the sun on his face as he watches the grass. The singer refers multiple times to the other side, indicating that he may be thinking of someone or something out of his immediate surroundings. He expresses admiration for somebody, who he thinks is fine and acknowledges that they might be facing criticism from others. However, the singer believes that this person is unique from the other side and wants to take them on a journey to help them discover their way.
The chorus has a repetitive structure that highlights the invitation made by the singer to the person he is addressing, to step out of their current surroundings and explore the other side. The singer uses a metaphorical description of having "feet naked on the ground" and feeling the breath of the grass, encouraging the listener to connect with nature more intimately. The singer also questions the whereabouts of a sister and notes that though he misses her, she is possibly in a better place or state of mind, as the sun still shines on her.
Overall, the song's theme is one of hope and optimism that a change of perspective may help the listeners find their inner peace and happiness. The singer wants to take them on a figurative journey that he himself has enjoyed, where the grass is greener, and the sunlight warmer.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just sitting there,
I am sitting still, doing nothing in particular.
My feets on the water,
I am sitting with my feet touching the surface of the water.
And I'm closing my eyes,
I have my eyes shut.
And let the sun burn my face
I am allowing the sun to heat up my face.
Watch the grass,
I observe and pay attention to the grass around me.
It's always green on the other side,
Things look better or more appealing from a distance.
I think of you,
You are on my mind.
You're so keen, and you're so fine,
You are very intelligent and attractive.
Just let the people talk,
Ignore the gossip and criticism of others.
You know what you are...
You are confident in your identity or qualities.
You're the one, from the other side...
You are unique or different from those around you.
If you wanna find your way
If you want to navigate or figure things out.
I'll take you just behind
I can guide you or help you from behind the scenes.
Don't be scared don't run away,
Do not be afraid or flee the situation.
Let's go through the other side
Let's try to gain a different perspective or experience.
And if you wanna find your way,
If you want to navigate or figure things out.
I'll show you,
I can demonstrate or reveal something to you.
A special high
A unique and exciting experience or feeling.
I'm walking in the yards,
I am strolling through a green area.
My feets naked on the ground
My bare feet are in direct contact with the Earth.
And I feel breath the grass
I can smell the fresh grass around me.
That's the reason why...
That is why I enjoy this moment or experience.
I wish you were here,
I miss your presence or companionship.
I miss you sometime,
I occasionally feel the absence of your company.
When I think about your eyes
When I recall or imagine your gaze or expression.
Let the people freak in' out
Let others react or panic, this does not affect me.
You know what you are...
You are confident in your identity or qualities.
You're the one, from the other side...
You are unique or different from those around you.
Hey little sister,
A greeting or acknowledgement to a younger sister.
Where have you been ?
Asking for information about a past absence.
It's been so long, that you've gone
It has been a significant amount of time since you left.
Gone from the other side
Left a particular place or state.
Sometimes I feel so sad,
Occasionally I experience feelings of sorrow or melancholy.
But I know that you just feel so fine...
But I am aware that you are happy or content.
The sun always shinning on
The sun is consistently providing light and warmth.
The sun... So close your eyes.
The sun is so bright, it is advisable to close one's eyes.
Lyrics © CHRYSALIS EDITION FRANCE, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAN COHEN, JONATHAN STONE
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