Drummer Colby Hewitt left the band in spring 2015 due to his drug addiction.[17] Ben Newman (from North Carolina, formerly of Banda Suki) was added as the group's drummer in 2015.
Is the Is Are was released on February 5, 2016. The album debuted at number 81 on the US Billboard 200. The release was followed by a February tour in Australia as part of St Jerome's Laneway Festival. On March 26, 2016, the Liverpool venue Arts Club, which DIIV was scheduled to perform at on March 27, announced that the remainder of DIIV's European tour was canceled "due to an urgent health issue", which was later confirmed by DIIV's representatives.
On February 3, 2017, Smith announced on his Instagram that he had checked in for "long-haul" inpatient treatment.
On April 26, 2019, DIIV announced via their Instagram account, that their upcoming third album would be released this year. On the same day, Pitchfork reported their announcement on the new album, and confirmed through a representative of DIIV, that Devin Ruben Perez had left the band at the end of 2017.
On July 24, 2019, DIIV released their first single in over three years, "Skin Game" and announced that their new album, Deceiver, will be released on October 4, 2019.
On August 22, 2019, DIIV released their second single from Deceiver, titled, "Taker"
On September 18, 2019, DIIV released their third single from Deceiver, entitled, "Blankenship".
human
DIIV Lyrics
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I knew myself completely then nothing love though it hasn't said
Youth light fading
I know myself as I was then birds sounding each shorter day in
Sun tries vainly
To stay lit for another day melts into darkness static state
Til young light waves in
Drink the heat and climb and twist fawn looking for a friend to kiss
In DIIV's song "Human," the lyrics highlight themes of self-discovery, the passage of time, and the search for connection. The opening lines denote a sense of introspection and self-awareness, with the singer suggesting that they had a moment of clarity in the past where they fully understood themselves, but love had remained elusive. The reference to youth and fading light suggests the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change. As the sun tries in vain to stay lit, it ultimately gives way to darkness - a metaphor for the transience of life. However, the final line offers a glimmer of hope as the singer describes the "young light" returning, bringing with it a sense of renewal and the possibility of new connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunrise waiting
The beginning of a new day arrives, but it feels stagnant and unchanging.
I knew myself completely then nothing love though it hasn't said
In the past, I felt like I understood myself entirely, but now I feel uncertain and unable to express my love for others.
Youth light fading
The brightness and innocence of youth is disappearing.
I know myself as I was then birds sounding each shorter day in
I understand who I used to be, and the sound of birds reminds me that time is passing quickly.
Sun tries vainly
The sun attempts to stay shining, but eventually succumbs to the darkness.
To stay lit for another day melts into darkness static state
Trying to hold onto the light and avoid the inevitable darkness is fruitless, and leads to a sense of stagnation.
Til young light waves in
But eventually, a new, youthful light emerges.
Drink the heat and climb and twist fawn looking for a friend to kiss
It's important to embrace new experiences and connections, and seek out those who bring warmth and affection into your life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Zachary Cole Smith
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