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.
Socially Defunct
Diana Ah Naid Lyrics
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And as simple as I am
I can't even stand
Try to hold a conversation
And I'm lost before I start
Stealing the silences again
I don't wanna talk to anyone
These days I'm social on my own
I get more done at home
And I don't have to look real good
And now its ok to be rude
I think you are right
You and me are through
But its not that bad without you
Its not that bad without you
Its not that bad without you
Without you
I don't wanna wait for anyone
I think I'd rather walk alone
I don't know where I've gone
I try to hold onto a sense of direction
But I'm lost before I start
I can't find my way again
But its not that bad without you
Its not that bad without you
Its not that bad without you
Its not the only way to be
I only want you to understand
Its not the easy way
Maybe you and I have changed
And theres not much left to say
Its just the way I am
Its just the way I am
Its not the only way to be
I only want you to understand
Its not the easy way
Maybe you and I have changed
And theres not much left to say
Its just the way I am without you
its not that bad without you
its not that bad without you
its not that bad without you
The lyrics of "Socially Defunct" by Diana Ah Naid express the singer's desire for independence and solitude, and her reluctance to engage in social interactions. She confesses that even simple conversations elude her and she is more comfortable being alone. The repeated phrase "It's not that bad without you" suggests that her decision to withdraw from socializing may have been influenced by a failed relationship.
The verse "I don't wanna wait for anyone / I think I'd rather walk alone / I don't know where I've gone" illustrates the singer's sense of confusion and disorientation. She struggles to maintain a sense of direction and often feels lost in her thoughts. The lyric "I don't have to look real good / And now it's okay to be rude" hints at how societal norms of politeness and appearance may be what the singer wants to avoid.
In the chorus, the singer asserts that her way of being may not be the only way, but it is who she is. She pleads for the listener to try and understand her perspective because it is not the easy way. The song ultimately speaks to the importance of accepting oneself and honoring one's individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to walk before I run
I don't want to rush into things before I am ready
And as simple as I am
Despite my simplicity
I can't even stand
I am not able to feel comfortable around people
Try to hold a conversation
Attempt to engage in dialog
And I'm lost before I start
But I feel disconnected and unable to participate in normal conversation
Stealing the silences again
I end up avoiding interaction and letting the silence take over
I don't wanna talk to anyone
I choose not to converse with anyone
These days I'm social on my own
Lately, I prefer my own company
Its more fun alone
I find more enjoyment in being by myself
I get more done at home
I am more productive when I am at home
And I don't have to look real good
I don't need to worry about presenting myself a certain way
And now its ok to be rude
I don't feel obligated to be polite or accommodating
I think you are right
I agree with you
You and me are through
Our relationship is over
But its not that bad without you
However, I am fine without you
Without you
I am able to live on my own
I don't wanna wait for anyone
I do not wish to depend on anyone
I think I'd rather walk alone
I prefer to be independent
I don't know where I've gone
I am not sure where I am headed in life
I try to hold onto a sense of direction
I am trying to stay motivated and focused
But I'm lost before I start
But I feel disconnected and unable to take charge of my life
I can't find my way again
I am struggling to get back on track
Its not the only way to be
There are other ways of living
I only want you to understand
I only want you to empathize with me
Its not the easy way
Living this way is not simple
Maybe you and I have changed
Perhaps we have grown apart
And theres not much left to say
And there are no more important things to address
Its just the way I am
I am not perfect, but this is me
I am without you
I am able to live on my own and find my own way in life
its not that bad without you
In fact, it is not such a terrible thing without your presence
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