1) Dala is an acousti… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Dala is an acoustic-folk two-piece musical group, made up by Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther, both of Scarborough, Ontario. Since their formation in 2002, Carabine and Walther's rich vocal harmonies, their sense of humour, and their appearances at Canadian music festivals has largely increased their fan base across Canada. Both girls were raised in musical families and utilize their skills with both guitar and piano.
Dala released their first album in 2005, titled This Moment is a Flash. Since then they have released two other albums, including their most recent one Who Do You Think You Are. Their official site is: http://www.dalagirls.com/
2) Dala was the solo musical project of Dave Allison. He started composing music in 1992. His music is electronic and largely experimental, recalling such artists as The Black Dog, The Future Sound of London, and Autechre. He has played live several times. His website can be found at: http://www.hybridproductions.org/dala/
In 2007, he changed the name to Exisonic.
3) dala is a side project of musician, artist and songwriter Guy Dale. Others include his work with the band Funés and Mute Swimmer. The music he produces under this moniker is largely instrumental consisting of manipulated sound drawn from concrete, electric and acoustic sources. Many of the projects involve certain conceptual contraints such as a track composed entirely from the sound of a cheap radio or the amplified static of a recording of 'nothing'. In 2005 Dala composed music for a short film entitled 'Paisaje Cero' by the spanish artist Anna Martinez Garcia.
http://www.myspace.com/dalamusic
Good As Gold
Dala Lyrics
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On my father’s mantle
I won’t let the dust fall
On my life
Oh Sinéad you made me cry
I was waiting in a drug store line
Just to pay for the things that money buys
With my time
So tell me I’m good as gold
Tell me I’m beautiful
Tell me you won’t get old
and leave me alone.
Saint Lawrence market place
I saw my whole life written on an old friend’s face
You can move away, but you can’t erase
So tell me I’m good as gold
Tell me I’m beautiful
Tell me you won’t get old
and leave me alone.
So tell me I’m good as gold
Tell me I’m beautiful
Tell me you won’t get old
and leave me alone.
I am not that photo.
The lyrics to Dala's song "Good as Gold" can be interpreted as a plea for validation and affirmation from those around us. The opening lines - "I am not that photo, on my father's mantle, I won't let the dust fall on my life" - suggest that the singer is striving to be more than just a static image, and is determined to live a full and meaningful life. The mention of "Sinéad" and "waiting in a drug store line" could be a reference to Sinéad O'Connor's song "Nothing Compares 2 U" - a song often associated with heartbreak and loneliness. It could be interpreted that the singer is feeling similarly heartbroken and alone, and is seeking comfort and validation from others.
The chorus of the song - "Tell me I'm good as gold, tell me I'm beautiful, tell me you won't get old and leave me alone" - could be seen as an affirmation of the singer's worth, and a plea for those around them to continue to support and validate them. The mention of the Saint Lawrence market, and seeing an old friend's face with their whole life "written" on it, could suggest a longing for connection and a desire to hold onto memories and relationships, even as time passes.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a deeply personal and emotional plea for love, validation, and affirmation from those around us as we navigate the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not that photo.
I am more than just a simple image frozen in time, I am a constantly evolving person with unique experiences and emotions.
On my father’s mantle
In a place of honor, I am displayed as a representation of our relationship and my father's pride in his family.
I won’t let the dust fall
On my life
I will actively fight against complacency and stagnation, choosing instead to keep moving and growing as a person.
Oh Sinéad you made me cry
The emotions conveyed through Sinéad O'Connor's music provoked a deep emotional response within me.
I was waiting in a drug store line
Just to pay for the things that money buys
With my time
With my time
I am exchanging my precious time and energy for the ability to purchase material goods, a transaction that often feels unfulfilling and meaningless.
So tell me I’m good as gold
Tell me I’m beautiful
Tell me you won’t get old
and leave me alone.
I am seeking validation and reassurance from others that I am valuable and worthy, and that the inevitable passing of time will not interfere with our relationship.
Saint Lawrence market place
I saw my whole life written on an old friend’s face
Visiting an old friend in a familiar location brought into sharp relief the passing of time and the ways in which our experiences have shaped us.
You can move away, but you can’t erase
Physical distance cannot entirely sever the ties of shared experiences, memories, and connections between people.
Writer(s): AMANDA WALTHER, SHEILA CARABINE
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lylesonbob
Heart-touching, moving lyrics; amazing melody and purely exquisite harmony -- this extraordinary song is a small, but immensely satisfying, masterpiece.
@jameslong2094
This really is a remarkably perfect song....on all counts. One you gotta hear every so often or things just aren't right. Thank you gals. Pure talent!
@LapisGarter
Beautiful & touching song. Heard on Continuum. The scene at the end of the episode had me bawling my eyes out.
@maocax
George T. Totally agree, I always cry
@gassenjunge
+George T. The scene at the end of Season 2 Episode 3 and this song combined put a lump in my throat - if I let myself dwell on it much more, I would've cried, too :-\
@zZrEtRiBuTiOnZz
+George T. Yeah, that's how I heard the song too. I'm on my second viewing of Continuum, now that's it's been canceled, but It got me the first time, and it got me again the second time even though I knew it was coming. I happened to notice how the good the song was though, on the second viewing, and figured I'd whip out the Shazam app and see what it was. Good song.
@celiametcalf2525
This song just melts my heart. Beautiful in every way...
@Acousticeg
Beautiful voices, beautiful lyrics...
@Jensguard1968
Your harmonies just melt my heart...I could listen to your songs all day long. Can't wait to hear you live at Massey Hall in Toronto.
@lovekuni
You two are angels! Both of you are very beautiful!