In 1997, their album Think Like a Girl entered Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart at No.1. They also reached's Hot 100's top 40 with their cover version of the song "I Say a Little Prayer", which was featured in the soundtrack to the film My Best Friend's Wedding. They were also featured on the 1997 soundtrack to the documentary When We Were Kings, where they performed a duet of the same title with Brian McKnight. In 1998 they joined Celine Dion and Brownstone on stage to perform their hit "Treat Her Like A Lady" at the Essence Awards, in which they received a standing ovation. That year they also appeared on Soul Train, The RuPaul Show, and VIBE to promote Think Like a Girl.
By the new millennium, King was in negotiations with Madonna's Maverick label. In 2002 King released their third album Respect, it became a hit overseas, but was never released in the US, despite its first single "Summer Breezin'" receiving BET and VH1 video and radio airplay.
In 2007, they co-wrote and recorded the song "The Light Within" with the German reggae artist Gentleman, for his album Another Intensity. They also had the girl duo Brick & Lace join them on one of their concerts as backup singers. Later that year, they formed their own record label, ThinkLikeAgirl. They also tour Asia annually.
In 2010, King's record label ThinkLikeAgirL Music Inc. went through a licensing deal with Warner Music Japan with the release of their fourth album, Warrior Gurl. This was released in Japan on 22 September 2010. An upgraded version was released digitally in the United States on iTunes and all major online music stores (under the title Agirlnameking) on their birthday, November 8, 2012.
On June 28, 2012, Diana King declared "Yes I am a Lesbian" to their fans from their official Facebook page.
They were honored for their bravery on 16 December 2012 and were presented with the prestigious "Vanguard Award" at the Out Music Awards in Las Vegas, NV. King is the first Jamaican artist to ever publicly come out. Jamaica is at the top of the list of the countries who are extremely violent and intolerant toward the LGBT community. Their recent material can be heard on their official website http://www.dianakingdom.com.
L
Diana King Lyrics
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You tell me l-l-l-lies
Never t-t-t-t-t think
That I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ade away
Be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye-bye (goodbye)
Twelve o'clock last night in a club
You an a girl do de rub-a-dub-dub
Short black dress and long curly hair
Don't deny it cause I saw you dere
Step one mi did dede when you giv her di line
Step two me did dede when you looked so sincere
Step three mi did dede when you hold her close and
Tell her everything dat she waah fe fear
Why you play those games,
Those g-g-g-games with me
Oh, oh, oh, oh no, no, no, no, no, no oh why oh why oh why you tell me
L-l-l-lies never t-t-t-t-t-think that I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize things you
Say-ay-ay-ay-ay will make you fay-ay-ay-ay-ade away so be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye-bye (goodbye)
Twelve o'clock in a de afternoon
You come around wit di same old tune
Gwan on an on like say everything fin
When all di time me know sey a lie, you did a lie
Step one me did dede when you give her de kiss
Step two mi two eyes as me witness
Step three giv mi mi keys and exit please
Your day is done so you better move on
Why you play those games
Those g-g-g-games with me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no. no. no. no, no, no
Oh why oh why oh why
You tell me l-l-l-lies
Never t-t-t-t-t-think
That I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ay-ade away
So be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Good be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Oh why oh why oh why
You tell me l-l-l-l-lies
Never t-t-t-t-t-think
Dat I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ade away
So be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Good be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
The lyrics to Diana King's song "L" address the issue of betrayal and dishonesty in a relationship. The singer of the song is expressing their frustration and hurt towards their partner for lying and playing games with them. The chorus repeats the line "Oh why, oh why, oh why, you tell me l-l-l-lies, never t-t-t-t-t think that I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay will make you fay-ay-ay-ade away, be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye" which highlights the betrayal and consequences of these lies.
The first verse describes a situation where the singer sees their partner in a club with another woman. They initially don't react but become increasingly hurt as they witness their partner's actions: "Step one mi did dede when you giv her di line, step two me did dede when you looked so sincere, step three mi did dede when you hold her close and tell her everything dat she waah fe fear." The second verse describes a similar situation where the partner has lied again and the singer is fed up with the deception. They demand that their partner leave: "Giv mi mi keys and exit please, your day is done so you better move on."
Overall, the lyrics to "L" are powerful in their portrayal of the feeling of betrayal and the consequences of dishonesty in a relationship. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the hurt and frustration the singer feels, while the verses provide specific examples of the deception that has occurred.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh why, oh why, oh why
Expressing confusion and frustration about the lies and games being played in the relationship
You tell me l-l-l-lies
Accusing the partner of lying and being deceptive
Never t-t-t-t-t think
Expressing disappointment and hurt that the partner thought they could get away with lying
That I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Realizing the truth about the lies and deception
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Referring to the partner's false promises and empty words
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ade away
Predicting that the partner's lies will lead to the end of the relationship
Be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Saying goodbye to the partner, indicating the end of the relationship
Twelve o'clock last night in a club
Recalling a specific moment when the partner was seen with another woman
You an a girl do de rub-a-dub-dub
Describing the partner's actions with another woman at the club
Short black dress and long curly hair
Providing specific details about the other woman the partner was with
Don't deny it cause I saw you dere
Asserting that the partner cannot deny the truth about what happened at the club
Step one mi did dede when you giv her di line
Reflecting on the various steps taken to uncover the partner's lies and deception
Step two me did dede when you looked so sincere
Noticing that the partner looked genuine when telling lies
Step three mi did dede when you hold her close and
Observing the partner's actions towards the other woman
Tell her everything dat she waah fe fear
Accusing the partner of manipulating the other woman with false promises and lies
Twelve o'clock in a de afternoon
Referring to another specific moment when the partner was caught lying
You come around wit di same old tune
Noticing that the partner is repeating the same lies and excuses again
Gwan on an on like say everything fin
Acting as if everything is okay when it really isn't
When all di time me know sey a lie, you did a lie
Realizing that the partner is continuing to lie and deceive
Step one me did dede when you give her de kiss
Reflecting on the different steps taken to reveal the partner's deception
Step two mi two eyes as me witness
Using personal experience and evidence to confront the partner's lies
Step three giv mi mi keys and exit please
Choosing to end the relationship and asking the partner to leave
Your day is done so you better move on
Telling the partner that the relationship is over and it's time to move on
Good be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Saying a final goodbye to the partner, implying closure and acceptance of the end of the relationship
Oh why oh why oh why
Continuing to express confusion and frustration about the partner's lies
Dat I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Realizing that the partner was not truthful and trustworthy
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ade away
Predicting that the partner's actions will lead to the end of the relationship
So be-be-be-be-bye-bye-bye
Saying goodbye to the partner, indicating that it's time to move on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DIANA EUGENA KING, ARNOLD MICHAEL ROMAN, ANDREW MICHAEL SAIDENBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sunniemeyy
Oh why, oh why, oh why
You tell me l-l-l-lies
Never t-t-t-t-t think
That I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ade away
b-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye
B-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye-bye (goodbye)
12 o'clock last night in a club
U an a girl do de rub-a-dub-dub
Short dress and long curly hair
Don't deny it cause I saw u dere
Step 1 mi did dede when you giv her di line
Step 2 me did dede when you looked so sincere
Step 3 mi did dede when you hold her close and
Tell her everything dat she waah fe fear
Why you play those games,
those g-g-g-games with me
Oh, oh, oh, oh no, no, no, no, no, no......
Oh why oh why oh why You tell me
l-l-l-lies Never t-t-t-t-t-think
That I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ay-ade away
So b-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye
B-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye-bye (goodbye)
12 o'clock in a de afternoon
U come around wit di same old tune
Gwan on an on like say everything fin
When all di time me know sey a lie, you did a lie
Step 1 me did dede when u give her de kiss
Step 2 mi two eyes as me witness
Step 3 giv mi mi keys and exit please
Your day is done so u better move on
Why you play those games
Those g-g-g-games with me
Oh, oh, oh, oh, no. No. No. No, no, no....
Oh why oh why oh why
You tell me l-l-l-lies
Never t-t-t-t-t-think
That I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ay-ade away
So b-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye
Good b-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye
Oh why oh why oh why
You tell me l-l-l-l-lies
Never t-t-t-t-t-think
Dat I woulda re-a-li-a-li-a-lize
Things you say-ay-ay-ay-ay
Will make you fay-ay-ay-ade away
So b-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye
Good b-b-b-b-bye-bye-bye
@NikhilHedukar
I was only 11 years old back then in 1997. Time flies. I was singing this without knowing the lyrics. It just came into my mind and I thought to find this one. Childhood memories.. ❤
@YasaswiGomes
Yeah MTV is great
@vibhoregour357
me to dear.... in 2000 when i was in call center i hear this song everyday
@krzysztofjarzynazeszczecin225
This voice, this flow. Diana King is still a Queen ❤
@vedachandana9808
After 15 years of hardwork, I FINALLY found this song. I'm so happy cries
@daykbd
Same here lol I just found it today. I've searched for it so much, literally 15 years too
@avinashk677
Childhood MTV memories 😂
@faisalsoomro
Make it 20 years for me........
@sunilkumarps.
Thank U U Tube. Now all my favourite songs in my fingertips.
@syyc5860
1998 in my memories, it’s been 2 decades WOW