Diana Ah Naid is an Australian artist formerly based in Nimbin, New South W… Read Full Bio ↴Diana Ah Naid is an Australian artist formerly based in Nimbin, New South Wales, with a unique blend of folk and acoustic rock. Her first self-titled album release through Shock Records in 1997, featuring the single I Go Off, which received extensive airplay on national broadcaster Triple J, reached No.35 on the weekly singles charts in Australia and achieved an ARIA award nomination, introduced her to audiences before a 1999 followup I Don't Think I'm Pregnant, which was also ARIA-nominated.

After playing in clubs around Australia for a number of years, Diana Anaid. Further information about her post-2003 career can be found under her new name.

Piece Of Me
Diana Ah Naid Lyrics

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I don't know what we did last night, I hardly recall
I don't remember your name, you should have slept on the floor
I was awake when you left, creeping 'round my bed
And now I've got a headache and you've got a girlfriend
You ask me to keep it quiet well, what does that mean
I can't keep it from her if you can't keep it from me
Well you said I was a good fuck, as if I don't know
You grope like a drunk with two seconds to blow

And I played the part, I did what you asked
I don't know who you thought you were, or who you thought I was
You ask me to keep it quiet well, what does that mean
I can't keep it from her if you can't keep it from me
You ask me to keep it quiet well, what does that mean
I can't keep it from her if you can't keep it from me
Llittle piece of me, piece of me, little piece of me
Piece of me
I'm not gonna tell my friends, yeah I did it again
They'll say damn your stupid, your a sucker for pain
But I can keep it under my breath, I won't ever mention
I guess I can put it all down to experience
I don't know what we did, I don't remember at all
I don't know your name, you should have slept on the floor
I was awake when you left creeping round and round my bed
And now you've got a girlfriend and I've got a splitting head
And I can keep it quiet, what does that mean
I can't keep it from her if you can't keep it from me
Piece of me, piece of me, piece of me, piece of me

Piece of me, piece of me, piece of me, piece of me
I can't keep it from her, a piece of me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Diana Ah Naid's song Piece Of Me speak of a one-night stand that turned out to be regretful. The singer of the song expresses her confusion and frustration in not remembering what happened, including the identity of her partner. She sarcastically remarks that the man should have slept on the floor instead of her bed. The singer's headache and her partner's girlfriend serve as reminders of the repercussions of their actions.

The man asks the singer to keep their encounter a secret, but she questions the meaning of this request, pointing out his lack of ability to keep it hidden from her. She reflects on her own behavior, acknowledging the societal judgment that comes with casual sexual encounters. Overall, the song conveys a sense of disillusionment and self-awareness regarding the possible consequences of impulsive decisions.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what we did last night, I hardly recall
The singer is unable to remember the events of the previous night.

I don't remember your name, you should have slept on the floor
The singer does not remember the name of the person they had sex with and implies that they were not worthy of being in the bed.

I was awake when you left, creeping 'round my bed
The singer was conscious when the person they had sex with left.

And now I've got a headache and you've got a girlfriend
The artist is suffering from the aftermath of their actions and the person they had sex with has a girlfriend, suggesting a breach of trust.

You ask me to keep it quiet well, what does that mean
The person they had sex with is requesting that the artist does not disclose the events to others.

I can't keep it from her if you can't keep it from me
The singer cannot keep the event from the person the person they had sex with is trying to hide it from if they themselves cannot keep it a secret.

Well you said I was a good fuck, as if I don't know
The person they had sex with is complimenting the singer but the singer is not impressed, suggesting a lack of self-esteem.

You grope like a drunk with two seconds to blow
The person they had sex with was not skilled at sex and was instead clumsy and rushed.

And I played the part, I did what you asked
The artist complied with what the person they had sex with wanted.

I don't know who you thought you were, or who you thought I was
The artist is unsure why the person they had sex with behaved the way they did and is questioning their own perception.

Llittle piece of me, piece of me, little piece of me
The singer feels like a small part of themselves was taken away in the experience.

I'm not gonna tell my friends, yeah I did it again
The artist is afraid of judgment from others but has engaged in this behavior before.

They'll say damn your stupid, your a sucker for pain
The singer expects their friends to criticize them for their actions and views themselves as a foolish person susceptible to pain.

But I can keep it under my breath, I won't ever mention
The singer plans to keep the event to themselves even if it causes them inner turmoil.

I guess I can put it all down to experience
The singer sees this event as a learning experience.

Piece of me, piece of me, piece of me, piece of me
The repeated phrase reinforces the idea that the artist feels like a part of themselves was taken away.

I can't keep it from her, a piece of me
The artist cannot keep the event a secret from the person the person they had sex with is trying to hide it from and feels like a part of themselves is lost because of it.

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