Darin (born Darin Zanyar, June 2, 1987 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish p… Read Full Bio ↴Darin (born Darin Zanyar, June 2, 1987 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a Swedish pop singer and songwriter of Kurdish descent and one of Sweden's best-selling artists, with numerous chart topping songs and music albums.

After participating in Idol 2004, Darin released his debut album "The Anthem" having reached second place in the competition and becoming number one in the hearts of many girls and boys. The album quickly reached the tops of the charts, along with his debut single "Money for nothing".

Darin has released 9 albums, (three independent), 8 of which have debuted at number 1 on the Swedish Album charts. He has 12 top 10 singles on the Swedish singles chart, 3 reaching number 1. He is currently the third most successful artist to come from the television show Swedish Idol. On September 15 2023 he dropped his third swedish album En Annan Jag.

In the summer of 2020, Darin came out as gay in an Instagram post after keeping it a secret for years. He was met with great support from Swedish celebrities.

Like No One
Darin Lyrics

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I really thought I got it this time.
I never knew a thing like this could end.
I guess I'm really back to nothing,
To what they use to call square one.
(I'm starting all over)

Waking up alone again now.
Staring at the phone and wondering how.

Reading all the letters once more,
Try to figure out how this could be
(all over, so over)

But then there is that someone,
Wherever I'm turning she's there

[Chorus]
Like no one, you take the pain away
Like the sun, lighting up my everyday
You are the sun, the only one
Like no one, you stay around for me
Like the sun, lighting up the way for me
You are the sun, the only one, you are the sun

I know I really shouldn't do this.
I really shouldn't make the same mistake
(all over, we've been there)
I don't even wanna do it,
It's just a way of keeping thoughts away.
(An easy solution)

It will always be that someone,
Where ever I'm turning she's there

[Chorus]

You are the sun. The only one I turn to in need.
You are the sun. The only one I truly believe.

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In Darin's "Like No One" song, the singer is expressing his dissatisfaction with his current state of emotions. He thought he had everything under control, but he realizes that nothing is constant, and everything can come to an end. He is heartbroken, and every day seems like a struggle as he wakes up alone and tries to make sense of what went wrong. He tries to go back to the beginning or square one but realizes that it's not possible. The only thing that keeps him grounded, giving him hope and taking away his pain is a special someone who is always there. This person is like no one else he has ever known, someone who is constant and lights up his world like the sun.

The song is a love song that speaks to the themes of heartbreak, loneliness and finding solace in a loved one. Interestingly, Darin has often explained in interviews that the song is inspired by his fans who have been with him for a long time and who have been the motivation behind the music he writes. He has mentioned several times that his fans are like no one else, and how they show constant support and love for his music.

Line by Line Meaning

I really thought I got it this time.
I believed I had finally found what I was looking for.

I never knew a thing like this could end.
I never expected this to come to an end.

I guess I'm really back to nothing,
I feel as though I have lost everything.

To what they use to call square one.
I am back at the beginning, where I started from.

Waking up alone again now.
I am waking up without the one I care for.

Staring at the phone and wondering how.
I am waiting for a call but it never comes, and I am left wondering why.

Reading all the letters once more,
I am revisiting old memories, trying to understand what went wrong.

Try to figure out how this could be
I am in disbelief, trying to understand what has happened.

But then there is that someone,
Despite everything, there is someone who is always there for me.

Wherever I'm turning she's there
No matter where I look, she is always there for me.

Like no one, you take the pain away
She is unlike anyone else, she has the power to ease my pain.

Like the sun, lighting up my everyday
She is like the sun, bringing light and happiness into my life each day.

You are the sun, the only one
She is the only one who can bring light and warmth into my life.

Like no one, you stay around for me
She is there for me, always by my side.

Lighting up the way for me
She illuminates my path and guides me forward.

You are the sun
She is my source of warmth, light, and happiness.

I know I really shouldn't do this.
I am aware that what I am doing is not healthy for me.

I really shouldn't make the same mistake
I am aware that repeating the same mistake will not bring me happiness.

I don't even wanna do it,
I don't even want to think about it, but I can't help it.

It's just a way of keeping thoughts away.
It's a coping mechanism, a way to avoid thinking about my problems.

An easy solution
It's a simple and temporary solution to my pain.

The only one I turn to in need.
She is the one I rely on when I am in need.

The only one I truly believe.
She is the only one I trust and have faith in.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRIK JENS BERGER, FREDRIK PER BERGER

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