Diaframma is an italian band, one of the most famous new-wave, dark-wave, g… Read Full Bio ↴Diaframma is an italian band, one of the most famous new-wave, dark-wave, gothic rock Italian acts coming out of Florence during the early '80s along with Litfiba. Diaframma's sound originated from the meeting of punk, new wave and rock.

They reached the status of cult band because of the charismatic leader Federico Fiumani's statements and fierce lyrics. Notoriously, Federico Fiumani more than once turned down very lucrative major labels' deals in order to preserve his artistic independence and maintain Diaframma's integrity, making him a sort of a hero in the underground Italian scene.

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Diaframma Lyrics

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Questo mondo ti vuole splendente,
E in ottima forma...
Tu come ti vuoi... tu come ti vuoi?
Sento negli altri una lucidita' sul da farsi
Che mi da' da pensare.
Quell'acqua... grigia
Che ho seminato per tanto tempo,
A cosa serve?.. A niente?

Io stavo la', tra due cuscini... io
Ad aspettare che il mondo o il mio cervello
Ruotassero di centottanta gradi,
Senza il minimo sforzo... senza il minimo sforzo.

Non chiedere aiuto per il mostro che hai davanti,
Abbattilo! Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria.
Non avere pieta' per il mostro che hai davanti,
Abbattilo! Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria...
Per la tua gloria.
Non avere pieta' per il mostro che hai davanti,

Abbattilo! Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria,
Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria...

Overall Meaning

The song "Gloria" by Diaframma revolves around the themes of conformity and individualism. The lyrics address the idea that the world wants us to be perfect and always in good shape, but we should ask ourselves how we really want to be. The singer feels like he sees clarity in others' lives but finds himself thinking about the purpose of the time he spent watering the seed of something that lacks significance. He is stuck between two cushions, waiting for either the world or his brain to turn 180 degrees effortlessly.

The lyrics urge not to seek help but to overthrow whatever monster stands in one's way, for the sake of one's own glory and wealth, without pity for the monster that stands in one's path. The song encourages individualism, to not waste time living up to people's expectations but rather to follow one's own path, even if it means fighting against monsters. The song dissuades following others but rather embracing one's unique qualities and attributes to achieve personal fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

Questo mondo ti vuole splendente, E in ottima forma... Tu come ti vuoi... tu come ti vuoi?
The world wants you to shine and be in great shape, but how do you want to be? This is a question to ask yourself.

Sento negli altri una lucidita' sul da farsi Che mi da' da pensare.
I sense in others a clearness about what to do, and it makes me think.

Quell'acqua... grigia Che ho seminato per tanto tempo, A cosa serve?.. A niente?
That gray water which I have been sowing for a long time, what is its purpose? Nothing?

Io stavo la', tra due cuscini... io Ad aspettare che il mondo o il mio cervello Ruotassero di centottanta gradi, Senza il minimo sforzo... senza il minimo sforzo.
I was there, between two pillows, waiting for the world or my brain to turn 180 degrees without any effort... without any effort.

Non chiedere aiuto per il mostro che hai davanti, Abbattilo! Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria.
Don't ask for help against the monster in front of you, kill it! For yourself, for your money, and for your glory.

Non avere pieta' per il mostro che hai davanti, Abbattilo! Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria... Per la tua gloria.
Have no mercy for the monster in front of you, kill it! For yourself, for your money, and for your glory... for your glory.

Non avere pieta' per il mostro che hai davanti, Abbattilo! Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria, Per te, per i tuoi soldi e per la tua gloria...
Have no mercy for the monster in front of you, kill it! For yourself, for your money, and for your glory, for yourself, for your money, and for your glory...

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