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Discography (may be out of date)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 Rain
Benjamin Diamond Lyrics
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Walking in the rain
You were holding hands
And I'll never be the same
Tossing, and turning
Another sleepless night
The rain is crashing
Jump into my car
I didn't drive too far
That moment I knew
I would never be the same
I saw you (and him)
Walking in the rain
You were holding hands
And I'll never be the same
Now here you are
Begging to me
To give our love another try
Girl I love you and I always will
But darling right now
I have to say goodbye
I saw you (and him)
Walking in the rain
You were holding hands
And I'll never be the same
The song "The Rain" by Benjamin Diamond is a heart-wrenching song that talks about love and loss. The lyrics are straightforward and paint a clear image of the singer's emotional state. The song's opening lines talk about seeing someone they love (the girl) with someone else (him) in the rain, holding hands, causing deep distress that they would never be the same again. The singer cannot sleep, and the sound of the rain outside the window only makes things worse. In an act of desperation or longing, the singer jumps into their car and drives only a short distance, already realizing that they will never be the same.
The chorus of the song repeats the first verse, setting the tone and conveying the pain of seeing someone you love with someone else.
The mood of the song changes in the final verse as the singer confronts the girl, who is now pleading for another chance at love. The singer still loves her, but the sight of her with someone else has changed everything. He must say goodbye.
In summary, "The Rain" talks about heartbreak and loss of love, the pain of seeing someone you love with someone else, and the difficulty of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you (and him)
The singer witnessed their romantic interest walking in the rain with someone else.
Walking in the rain
The setting of the encounter, which may reflect the current emotional turmoil of the singer.
You were holding hands
The action that the singer saw, indicating intimacy and emotional bond between the two people.
And I'll never be the same
The emotional impact of the encounter on the artist, which likely involves despair and heartbreak.
Tossing, and turning
The artist's restless state of mind, struggling to find peace after the encounter.
Another sleepless night
Further indication of the singer's emotional distress and inability to find solace.
The rain is crashing
The singer is connecting their emotional state with the weather, using it as an externalization of their inner turmoil.
Against my window pane
The rain is physically present in the artist's environment, adding to their sense of despair.
Jump into my car
The artist takes impulsive action, attempting to escape their current emotional state.
I didn't drive too far
The artist's attempt to escape is limited, perhaps only being a temporary distraction.
That moment I knew
The singer experiences a realization and acceptance about the impact of their encounter with the romantic interest.
I would never be the same
Reiterating the impact of the encounter on the artist's emotional state.
Now here you are
The romantic interest returns to the singer's life, possibly indicating a desire to reconcile.
Begging to me
The romantic interest is pleading with the singer, expressing their desire to rekindle their relationship.
To give our love another try
The romantic interest is proposing another chance for their relationship to work.
Girl I love you and I always will
The artist affirms their love for the romantic interest, despite the pain they have caused.
But darling right now
The artist acknowledges the present circumstances of their emotional state.
I have to say goodbye
The singer chooses to end the relationship, recognizing that it is not currently viable.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Maldrige Cowart, Katherine K Davis, Leonard Perry, Earl Simmons
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