In a world where rock n roll seems to lack a certain positive nerve, the band stands for a vision of conveying energy and excitement through their pompous and melodic, yet hard rocking songs. With a clear vision of how melodic rock is supposed to be delivered, Diamond Dawn is ready to bring back the excitement to the music!
Diamond Dawn came together in 2011 inGothenburg, Sweden, and released a demo of the song Standing As One. A handful of record labels took notice of the song and showed their interest, but it wasn’t until Frontiers Records came along that it became clear where the band wanted to go next.
In the spring of the following year, Diamond Dawn inked a worldwide record deal with Frontiers Records. The band has been working hard throughout all of 2012 on their anticipated debut album set to be released in 2013.
This is something you don’t want to miss, so be sure to look out for this collection of rock anthems!
Take Me Higher
Diamond Dawn Lyrics
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There's a race for the trophy of love.
You reach out for a fast reaction,
But something is never enough.
All alone when the lights go down,
A feeling that's hard to shake.
You head out just to give it a treat,
A habit that's hard to break.
But we could take a chance on this romance.
Cause you look so fine and I'll make you mine
If I only had a chance...
You've gotta take me higher,
Tell me that it's worth the fight.
Cause I'm on fire, tonight.
Turn around there's a new diminution,
Spreading by the wink of an eye.
But you move straight on to another one,
Before you even say goodbye.
I know that your mind is telling,
You to get it out of your way.
Still your heart can take, there's no use to fake,
All that you want to say.
But we could take a chance on this romance.
Cause you look so fine and I'll make you mine
If I only had a chance...
You've gotta take me higher,
Tell me that it's worth the fight.
Cause I'm on fire, tonight.
Tonight!
There's a heart so higher in your way,
So let's get things done and we could be one,
Before the break of day...
You've gotta take me higher, yea
You gotta take me higher
You've gotta take me higher,
Tell me that it's worth the fight.
Cause I'm on fire, tonight.
Oh, tonight!
The lyrics of Diamond Dawn's "Take Me Higher" tell the story of a night out in the city in the pursuit of love. The first verse describes the scene, with a sense of urgency and competition: people are racing for the "trophy of love," trying to find someone to be with. However, the singer's attempt to find love seems to be futile, as they feel unsatisfied and unable to shake off an unpleasant feeling. The situation is exacerbated by a bad habit, presumably one of looking for love in all the wrong places.
The second verse suggests that the singer is aware of their own pattern of behaviour, but is unwilling to give up. The use of the word "diminution" suggests that the people the singer is pursuing are quickly losing interest in them, and "before you even say goodbye" implies that the singer moves on quickly from one person to the next. However, the singer seems to be torn between their mind and heart - their mind is telling them to get over the desire for love, but their heart wants to express itself.
The chorus urges the person the singer is after to "take me higher" and to show them that the fight for love is worth it. The singer is on fire with the desire for love, and they want someone to take them to a higher level of passion and commitment. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, fuelled by the singer's urgency and desire.
Overall, "Take Me Higher" by Diamond Dawn is a song about the pursuit of love in a city where there are many contenders for affection. The singer is torn between mind and heart, but ultimately desires someone to take them to a higher place.
Line by Line Meaning
In the heat of the city at night,
When it's hot and happening in the city at night,
There's a race for the trophy of love.
People are competing to win the prize of love.
You reach out for a fast reaction,
You're seeking a quick response,
But something is never enough.
But no matter how much you get, it's never satisfying.
All alone when the lights go down,
Feeling lonely when everything settles down for the night,
A feeling that's hard to shake.
A feeling that is difficult to overcome.
You head out just to give it a treat,
You go out to enjoy yourself,
A habit that's hard to break.
It's a routine that's tough to change.
But we could take a chance on this romance.
We could choose to give this love a try.
Cause you look so fine and I'll make you mine
Because you're attractive and I want to be with you.
If I only had a chance...
If only I had a real opportunity.
You've gotta take me higher,
You need to take me to a higher level.
Tell me that it's worth the fight.
Convince me that it's worthwhile to put in the effort.
Cause I'm on fire, tonight.
Because I'm feeling passionate and energetic tonight.
Turn around there's a new diminution,
There's a new trend or change happening suddenly.
Spreading by the wink of an eye.
Expanding rapidly and unexpectedly.
But you move straight on to another one,
But you quickly move on to the next thing or person.
Before you even say goodbye.
Without even taking the time to say farewell.
I know that your mind is telling,
I understand that you're telling yourself,
You to get it out of your way.
To move past it, to get over it.
Still your heart can take, there's no use to fake,
But your heart can handle it, there's no need to pretend otherwise,
All that you want to say.
Say what you really feel and mean.
There's a heart so higher in your way,
There's a higher goal or impediment in your path.
So let's get things done and we could be one,
Let's take action and become a couple.
Before the break of day...
Before the night is over and it's too late.
Tonight!
This very evening!
Contributed by Nora N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex SINDROME
Great sounds and great melodies! Reminds me the 80s glam metal band Treat and few others I used to love so much when I was a kid back then! Also nice video and well, awesome MJ jacket! Can't wait to hear the full album :)
Michael R.
great song,great album,great band. Buy it !!!!
Annika Arkbro
Det är så kul att se och höra er! Längtar efter hela skivan!!! Kramar från en av morsorna!
Paula Jane
I love everything about this song forever so sweet your awesome legends 🎸💯♥️🤘
Erik Stan
Great song Great band!
Alan Standsalone
FANTASTIC!! What a great band to help bring back the 80's TALENT sound. Thank you, Diamond Dawn.
nightbyrd73
Great song. I like both HEAT and Diamond Dawn. Can't wait to hear the whole album.
Jeremy James Latham
Great video and song! Just purchased the album. Keep on rockin'!!!!!
Paolo Busellu
Hard Rock di classe, ma molto patinati. Non cambieranno il corso della storia del rock, ma sono piacevoli da ascoltare. Aspettiamo il cd intero per giudicare.
Mathiiz
Still unbelievable that I've known the lead singer for years and that he lives so close to me, amazing that someone you know is getting more and more famous :D