The band's current and former line-up has consisted of many musicians from progenital Gothenburg melodic death metal bands; Kristian Wåhlin, Johan Osterberg, and Alf Svensson were in Grotesque (a predecessor of At the Gates, who Alf would eventually join); and Daniel Svensson briefly played drums with the group before going on to major success with In Flames.
The band's most recent release was The Green Goddess (2001). Various sources differ as to band's status. However, Hans Nilsson's full-time involvement with Dimension Zero and Wåhlin's extensive contributions as an album cover artist and musician for other Scandinavian-area extreme metal bands may be attributable to the long period of no activity.
A Golden Girl from Somewhere
Diabolique Lyrics
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Out there so far away for you
I'll be waiting, I'll be waiting
3 am, a warming rain
I saw your cheeks red with springtime fires
Visualizing you all the time, again
When you were making faces in the river
You build me up when I'm torn down
I'll try to forget when I'm under ground
But you got the cure for me, the cure I need
Here it comes again, I am overwhelmed
These days are crazy, her weather is magic
Sometimes, somewhere, someday
Out t here so far away for you
I'll be waiting, I'll be waiting
3 am a warming rain
I saw you your vivid eyes and spirit glow
Visualizing you all the time, again
When you were making angels in the snow
The lyrics to Diabolique's "A Golden Girl from Somewhere" express a longing for someone distant but also a closeness built on shared memories. The opening lines of the chorus, "Sometimes, somewhere, someday, Out there so far away for you, I'll be waiting, I'll be waiting," suggest a separation between the singer and the person they are addressing. The second verse, "3 am, a warming rain, I saw your cheeks red with springtime fires, Visualizing you all the time, again, When you were making faces in the river," evokes a sense of nostalgia for shared experiences in the past.
The lyrics also express the idea that this person has a positive effect on the singer's life. The line "You build me up when I'm torn down" suggests that this person is a source of emotional support for the singer. The chorus continues, "But you got the cure for me, the cure I need, Here it comes again, I am overwhelmed, These days are crazy, her weather is magic," highlighting the idea that this person is a positive force in the singer's life, helping them through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes, somewhere, someday
At any point in time or space, I will be waiting for you.
Out there so far away for you
You may not be able to see me, but I am still here.
I'll be waiting, I'll be waiting
My patience for your return is never-ending.
3 am, a warming rain
The late hour and precipitation brings about a certain feeling.
I saw your cheeks red with springtime fires
I remember the passion and vibrance of your youth.
Visualizing you all the time, again
Your image is constantly on my mind.
When you were making faces in the river
I remember the moments of pure joy we shared.
You build me up when I'm torn down
You are the one who lifts me up when I fall.
I'll try to forget when I'm underground
Though I may try to escape my thoughts, they still remain.
But you got the cure for me, the cure I need
Your love is the remedy that heals all wounds.
Here it comes again, I am overwhelmed
Emotions burst forth, and I am left feeling helpless.
These days are crazy, her weather is magic
Things are chaotic and unpredictable, making it hard to feel grounded.
I saw you your vivid eyes and spirit glow
The memory of your lively, shining personality stays with me.
When you were making angels in the snow
I remember the times we played and laughed together.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.