Diafrix is one of Australia's most explosive and eclectic live acts. Follow… Read Full Bio ↴Diafrix is one of Australia's most explosive and eclectic live acts. Following on from their hugely successful EP in 2006, their debut album Concrete Jungle has taken Diafrix’s iconic concoction of African rhythms, dance hall, funk, Australia hip hop and reggae and developed it into a truly world-class product while still maintaining the same raw energy they’ve carried since they formed in 2001. This trademark style transcends any specific genre to create a totally unique, but entirely harmonious sound.

The group – which heralds from the sketchy Melbourne, Victoria suburb of Footscray - comprises two frontmen, Momo and Azmarino. Both are African refugees but have lived through struggles which are worlds apart. Momo arrived in Australia with his family at the age of three after fleeing their homeland of the Comoros Islands. His background and culture left him feeling isolated in a community which was not yet accustomed to African migration. Azmarino, on the other hand, originally hails from Eritrea and arrive in Australia earlier this decade after a life of hunting citizenship throughout countries like Jordan, Italy and Switzerland.

Throughout their extensive career in the live circuit, the boys have made their stamp at festivals like Big Day Out, Meredith, Good Vibrations and Falls Festival to name but a few, and held down infamous residencies at Melbourne haunts like The Evelyn. In early ‘09, Diafrix undertook their first European tour, playing in packed-out intimate venues in cities like Paris, London and Amsterdam.

The duo are joined by Ptero Stylus, a young producer from the Blue Mountains who has helped shape their worldly signature sound.

Diafrix have recently been announced as Make Poverty History ambassadors, alongside current ambassadors Rove McManus, Brooke Satchwell, Zoe Naylor and musicians Missy Higgins and Lior.

They have been added to the lineup of the Pyramid Rock Festival in Phillip Island over new years eve 2009 and are sure to get the crowd pumping when they hit the Pyramid stage!

Easy Come Easy Go
Diafrix Lyrics

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Lost my job today, my boss told me to take a holiday
A one-way trip, no return
Still got bills to pay, but oh well
Dang, it happened again
My girl keeps saying "Can't happen again!"
It's the third time now and I'm shit outta luck
Gotta turn it around cause I can't give it up now

Now, I got robbed today
They took everything, took my sashery
But I don't stop, I'm going to get it back
I never worry cause I'm not about that
And sometimes I don't want to hear 'em
When they're saying shit happen for a reason
But I gotta make tea, life is a game that I gotta keep playing

No time to worry cause your world will turn, baby
I seen it all and I became undone, darling
No need to worry 'bout the things we got
Cause you feel it when it's gone
I guess it's easy come and easy go

Easy come and easy go
Guess it's easy come and easy go
Easy come and easy go

Yeah, I'm in the top place and it feels so good I'm running the race
New deal, gonna double the fame
But I won't be shit without none of the pain
It's a long way from the four-square flats
Where you're safe and asleep with your baseball bat
Not many can escape the track
But I stayed on track and I changed on that, yeah
Misery was kin to me, now I travel overseas making history
Yeah, it was never easy
They label me a knockoff? cause my hair was frizzy
First style that a lot of y'all stepped on
Cookin' up big things, get my chef on
And the love from my fans got my head strong
So I gotta give it back, gon' tell 'em all

Yeah, mama said there'd be days like these
Where the world wouldn't spin around
Don't let the past never hold you back
Cause it's easy as it comes and goes

No time to worry
Yeah

Overall Meaning

"Easy Come Easy Go" by Diafrix is a song about the ups and downs of life, the fleeting nature of success, and the importance of resilience. The song begins with the singer reflecting on losing his job and being forced to take a one-way vacation. Even though he still has bills to pay, he remains optimistic and determined to turn things around. The chorus "No time to worry cause your world will turn, baby / I seen it all and I became undone, darling / No need to worry 'bout the things we got / Cause you feel it when it's gone / I guess it's easy come and easy go" suggests that material possessions are fleeting, and we should not take them for granted.

The second verse talks about being robbed and losing everything, but the singer remains undeterred and committed to getting back what's his. He also touches on the idea that life is a game that one has to keep playing, even when it seems like the odds are stacked against us. The bridge reaffirms the importance of resilience and not letting the past hold us back, as we never know what opportunities lie ahead. The song ends with the singer reflecting on his journey, from humble beginnings in four-square flats to international success, but he remains grateful to his fans for their support and commitment to giving back.

Line by Line Meaning

Lost my job today, my boss told me to take a holiday
I was laid off from work and told to take a vacation.

A one-way trip, no return
It's a permanent situation that cannot be undone.

Still got bills to pay, but oh well
Despite still having financial obligations, I accept this situation.

Dang, it happened again
Expressing surprise and frustration that something similar has happened before.

My girl keeps saying "Can't happen again!"
My partner is concerned and hoping the situation doesn't repeat itself.

It's the third time now and I'm shit outta luck
This has happened three times and I'm out of options.

Gotta turn it around cause I can't give it up now
I need to find a solution and persevere through this tough time.

Now, I got robbed today
I was robbed of my belongings earlier today.

They took everything, took my sashery
The thieves stole all of my possessions including my treasured items.

But I don't stop, I'm going to get it back
However, I refuse to give up and will regain what was taken from me.

I never worry cause I'm not about that
I don't fret over the difficulties that come along in life.

And sometimes I don't want to hear 'em
I don't always want to listen to others who try to console me.

When they're saying shit happen for a reason
People may say that things happen for a purpose or a cause, but it's not always what I want to hear.

But I gotta make tea, life is a game that I gotta keep playing
I must continue to live and enjoy life, even when it doesn't always go as planned.

No time to worry cause your world will turn, baby
There's no need to worry about what's to come because the world keeps moving forward.

I seen it all and I became undone, darling
After experiencing a lot in life, I've come undone and it's important to acknowledge that.

No need to worry 'bout the things we got
I don't need to be overly concerned about material possessions because they can come and go.

Cause you feel it when it's gone
When something or someone is no longer around, its absence is strongly felt.

I guess it's easy come and easy go
It's easy for things to come and go out of our lives.

Yeah, I'm in the top place and it feels so good I'm running the race
I'm experiencing success and feeling great about it, and I'm determined to continue on this path.

New deal, gonna double the fame
I have a new opportunity that will increase my level of fame and recognition.

But I won't be shit without none of the pain
However, I know that I wouldn't have achieved anything without going through hardships and struggles.

It's a long way from the four-square flats
I've come a long way from my humble beginnings in a tight living space.

Where you're safe and asleep with your baseball bat
Back then, I felt safe and secure despite living in a small space.

Not many can escape the track
It's difficult for people to break out of their circumstances and pursue new opportunities.

But I stayed on track and I changed on that, yeah
However, I stayed focused and motivated, and was able to improve my situation.

Misery was kin to me, now I travel overseas making history
I was once familiar with misery and struggle, but now I'm traveling internationally and making history.

Yeah, it was never easy
Despite my current success, it was never an easy journey to get where I am.

They label me a knockoff? cause my hair was frizzy
People may have criticized me in the past for insignificant reasons, such as my frizzy hair.

First style that a lot of y'all stepped on
I was one of the first to create a distinctive style that inspired many others.

Cookin' up big things, get my chef on
I'm in the process of creating and pursuing major goals.

And the love from my fans got my head strong
The support and admiration from my fans has boosted my confidence and motivated me to keep going.

So I gotta give it back, gon' tell 'em all
I'm grateful for my fans and feel the need to give back to them in some way.

Yeah mama said there'd be days like these
As my mother once told me, there will be difficult days like this.

Where the world wouldn't spin around
It can feel like the world is at a standstill and life isn't moving forward.

Don't let the past never hold you back
I won't be held back by my past experiences and will continue pushing forward.

Cause it's easy as it comes and goes
Things come and go in life, so it's important to keep things in perspective and not let losses or setbacks hold me back.

No time to worry
I don't have time to worry about the past or things that are out of my control.

Writer(s): Khalid Abdulwahab, Kaelyn Behr, Mohamed Ferdinand Komba

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