Breaking through in 2014, Diamond Eyes instantly grabbed attention for his strong choruses and hooks, attracting bass behemoth Disciple.
Melodically gifted and emotionally articulate, his sound and style has covered every corner of the electronic world. He’s made drum & bass with Xilent for ‘Animation’, a track that was promptly picked up for inclusion in that years multi-million selling Madden NFL Videogame. He’s explored the exciting possibilities of more pop style compositions with tragically missed pop sensation Christina Grimmie (‘Stay With Me’), an anthemic juggernauts that heavily characterised bass music in 2015.
After a two year sabbatical, Diamond Eyes made one of the most remarkable returns in 2018 with ‘Everything’. Released on NCS as part of their ‘Alpha’ album, the first Diamond Eyes material in two years was wiser, older and even richer in emotion and sentiment.
‘Flutter’ offered his most cinematic experience to date while UKF’s Pilot imprint gave the world ‘Run Away’, a sharp flashback to Diamond Eyes’ harder style fused with his renowned euphoric signature. Signing out of 2018 with re-worked fan favourite ‘Hold On’ on NCS Reloaded, it was a poignant end to a defining year.
Now back with more confidence, experience and shine than ever – and still drinking lots of tea – Diamond Eyes is about to embarks on his most exciting chapter to date. And he’s still only warming up…
Rivers
Diamond Eyes Lyrics
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Cause I can't feel you anymore
Where are you, darling? I need you
Please tell me this is a dream, oh
This is a dream
I am crying by the river
Where are you, darling? I need you
Please tell me this is a dream, oh
This is a dream
In the song "Rivers," Diamond Eyes reflects on a lost love and the emotional pain that comes with it. The lyrics express the singer's intense longing for their lover, who seems to have disappeared from their life. The opening lines, "I am crying by the river/ Cause I can't feel you anymore" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is overwhelmed with sadness and feels lost without their partner. The repetition of "Where are you, darling? I need you/Please tell me this is a dream, oh/This is a dream" highlights the desperation and a sense of disbelief the singer is facing.
The river serves as a metaphor for the passage of time and the inevitability of change. Although the world around them may still be flowing, the singer feels stuck and alone without their significant other. Despite the heartbreaking subject matter, the song is uplifting in some ways. The simple melody and earnest vocals create a sense of sincerity and vulnerability that is easy to connect with. "Rivers" is a poignant reminder of the power of love and the pain that can accompany its loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I am crying by the river
My tears are falling while I am standing next to the river
Cause I can't feel you anymore
I am missing the emotional connection we once had
Where are you, darling? I need you
I am longing for your presence and support
Please tell me this is a dream, oh
I hope that this pain is not real and just a figment of my imagination
This is a dream
Despite my hope, I know deep down that this pain is indeed real and not just a dream
Writer(s): Garth Brooks, Victoria Shaw
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