Her playing attracted the attention of bass player Ray Brown, who brought her into touch with influential teachers and producers. At the age of seventeen, she won a scholarship from the Vancouver Jazz Festival to study at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After three terms she moved to Los Angeles to study with Jimmy Rowles, with whom she also began to sing. In 1990, Krall relocated to New York. She is married to British musician Elvis Costello.
Don
Diana Krall Lyrics
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There is freedom without
Try to catch a deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead
Many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
While you're traveling with me
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Now I'm towing my car
There's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
In the paper today
Tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the TV page
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Now I'm walking again
To the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only shadows ahead
Barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
You know they won't win
The lyrics of Diana Krall's song Don are open to interpretation, but they seem to convey hope amidst strife and division. The first verse speaks of the freedom that we have in life, as well as the challenges that we face. The line "try to catch a deluge in a paper cup" could mean attempting the impossible, or trying to control something that is beyond our control. The second verse speaks of the hardships that the singer is facing, such as a hole in the roof and suspicion surrounding their possessions. Despite this, they choose to focus on what's good, as they turn "right over to the TV page." The bridge of the song encourages the listener not to give up hope. When the world tries to build walls between us, we must remember that they won't win.
Overall, the song may be interpreted as a call for resilience, as well as a reminder to focus on the positive in life. The line "to the beat of a drum" in the final verse could also signify the importance of moving forward with purpose, even amidst darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
There is freedom within
Freedom is a feeling that exists within oneself.
There is freedom without
Freedom is also a feeling that may be obtained from external sources.
Try to catch a deluge in a paper cup
Attempting to capture a vast or overwhelming experience in a small or limited space is bound to fail.
There's a battle ahead
The future is uncertain and may be filled with challenges.
Many battles are lost
Facing defeat or failure is a common experience.
But you'll never see the end of the road
The journey through life is ongoing and never truly complete.
While you're traveling with me
Together, we will face whatever challenges come our way.
Hey now, hey now
Come on, listen up!
Don't dream it's over
Don't give up hope or give in to despair.
When the world comes in
When people and events around us bring negativity or threaten our goals and dreams.
They come, they come
These forces will make their presence known, but we must remain strong and steadfast.
To build a wall between us
To deliberately create division or mistrust between people.
We know they won't win
We have the power to resist this division and preserve our connection and mutual support for one another.
Now I'm towing my car
I'm moving forward despite obstacles and with limited resources.
There's a hole in the roof
There are vulnerabilities or shortcomings in my personal or emotional life.
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
I may be paranoid about losing what I have, but there is no real evidence of this happening, only my imagination and fear.
In the paper today
The news or current events of the day.
Tales of war and of waste
Reports of violence, destruction of resources or misuse of power.
But you turn right over to the TV page
You may choose to escape from difficult news or situations by distracting yourself with entertainment or fiction.
Now I'm walking again
I'm moving forward again, but in a different way or direction.
To the beat of a drum
To the rhythm of my own desires and needs.
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
I'm making an effort to connect with you on a deeper level and express my love or desire for you.
Only shadows ahead
The future is uncertain or unclear.
Barely clearing the roof
The obstacles or challenges I face are just within my reach or ability to overcome.
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief
By persevering through obstacles and facing challenges, one can experience a sense of freedom or release from previous anxieties or limitations.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Neil Finn
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Rey Ley
One of the most iconic songs of the 80's revitalized by Diana Krall and David Foster on the piano
Rey Ley
Wha is your favorite versión ***** ?
Stephanie Schuurmans
I was listening just then to the recording, and then thought I’d have a listen to her live version... And it sounds almost exactly the same! She’s an absolute class act!
Trevor
Incrível! Pensei exatamente a mesma coisa enquanto escutava.
Frank B
What a magnificent tribute to New Zealand's gift to world music and songwriting, Mr Neil Finn.
VicViper26
It's so weird to me that she has someone else playing piano, she's such a good pianist.
nha tu phong
her voice is so appealling.
405Lenny
Very nice! 👍👍
wonderbender
From jazz right into the heart of pop...
karendarling1
AMAZING !!!!