Their debut EP ‘Knock, Knock' (produced by Cam Blackwood) was released in 2013 through Ignition Records.
Dear Diary
Darlia Lyrics
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It's weird isn't it? How it is?
And I swear, the gap looked so much smaller before I leapt
It happened again
I can be your pretty little dear diary
You can tell me all your secrets
I'm being honest when I promise that I'll never say a thing
I can be your pretty little dear diary
You can tell me all your secrets
I'm being honest when I promise that I'll never say a thing
You can tell me all your regrets
Just so you know, yeah the amount you try to like is the amount of which you don't
I was hoping you won't, anyway
I don't care, yeah I'm hanging round down and out in Albion
I'll be on my way.
I can be your pretty little dear diary
You can tell me all your secrets
I'm being honest when I promise that I'll never say a thing
You can tell me all your regrets
I can be your pretty little dear diary
You can tell me all your secrets
I'm being honest when I promise that I'll never say a thing
You can tell me all your regrets
I can be your pretty little dear diary
You can tell me all your secrets
I'm being honest when I promise that I'll never say a thing
You can tell me all your regrets
I can be your pretty little dear diary
You can tell me all your secrets
I'm being honest when I promise that I'll never say a thing
You can tell me all your regrets
In Darlia's song "Dear Diary," the singer expresses her willingness to be someone's confidante or "pretty little dear diary." The opening lines create an image of the singer staring into the sky and being afraid of missing something. This sensibility is carried throughout the song; the singer seems to be searching for some form of connection or purpose amid feelings of alienation and disconnection. She offers herself up as a receptacle for secrets and regrets with reassurances that she will not betray the singer's trust.
The repetition of the chorus underscores the importance of the singer's role as a confidante; the phrase "I can be your pretty little dear diary" is repeated four times in the chorus alone. Musically, the song features a driving, high-energy beat and a slightly distorted guitar sound that creates a sense of urgency and edginess. The lyrics and sound work in tandem to create a sense of desperation and desire for connection.
Overall, "Dear Diary" is a powerful ode to the importance of finding someone who can listen and provide support. It highlights the importance of being honest with oneself and others, and the need for empathy and understanding in a world that often feels isolating and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
As a habit, I stare into the sky afraid of what I might miss
I tend to look up at the sky because I'm scared I'll miss something important
It's weird isn't it? How it is?
It's strange how things are, isn't it?
And I swear, the gap looked so much smaller before I leapt
I thought the distance between things was smaller before I took a big risk
It happened again
Something similar happened before
Just so you know, yeah the amount you try to like is the amount of which you don't
The more you try to like something, the less you actually do
I was hoping you won't, anyway
I didn't really expect you to like what I like
I don't care, yeah I'm hanging round down and out in Albion
I don't really care, I'm just hanging out in Albion
I'll be on my way.
I'm leaving now
I can be your pretty little dear diary
I can be your diary that you write secrets in
You can tell me all your secrets
You can confide in me and tell me everything
I'm being honest when I promise that I'll never say a thing
I won't tell anyone your secrets
You can tell me all your regrets
You can share with me all the things you regret
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Nathanael James Miles Day
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
blabpipe
You guys are amazing! Love this song!
Gothicpandas
I love this SO much <3 keep it up! Can't wait for an album
Erin Menzies
Amazing song just like all the others!!! I love Darlia!!!! :)
Axel Brandenburg
Such melodic sound. I thought there's no "cool old-days rock" recent years, but Darlia says there is.
Castle Patrick
Axel Brandenburg old-days rock wth ?
Beyza Uyanık
This is freaking beautiful! You have to record a new song!
Guidonator181
These guys should win awards for their music videos more than for the actual music (though I love that as well)
Caitlan Brewster-Craig
New favourite band :) definitely going to see them live some time :)
Jade Lawson-Pearce
Love This Song, Great Band!
Riya J
Saw them live yesterday and they were amazing! The lead singer was really nice as well when I was talking to him :D