Diana's debut single, Once, was released on April 19th 2010 and went straight to number one in the UK. Her debut album, Songs From The Tainted Cherry Tree, was released on April 26th 2010. She co-wrote the record with artists such as Nerina Pallot, Ellie Goulding, Patrick Wolf and Lightspeed Champion. Vickers went on to release a second single on July 19th 2010 - The Boy Who Murdered Love - which peaked at number thirty-six in the UK.
Her official website is found at www.dianavickersmusic.com.
You'll Never Get To Heaven
Diana Vickers Lyrics
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Dressed to the nines,
And you're saving up for your favourite song
And when it comes on, your body blazes
You shine like a light, as your pulse is racing
He sees your face across the room
Will I be waiting for you all night?
I'm sick of the sight of wasted rich kids
Stood at the sides of empty floors
Like depressing pores on the rest of our lives
No sign of smiles
And you know we're inside so please spare us,
So please spare us, you fake wayfarers, could you love?
Will I be waiting for you all night?
So come and lead me to the strobe lights
You'll never get to heaven if you dance like that
You're never gonna' get it if you hold me back
You'll never get to heaven if you dance like that
You're never gonna' get it if you hold me back
Now you're catching my eye and you're moving forward
You throw me a smile and as we start moving you start grooving
You wanna' be mine and you pull me closer
We step it outside and the sound of sirens fills the silence
'Cuz I've been waiting for you all night
So come and lead me to the strobe lights
Never get to heaven if you wa oh oh
You're never gonna' get it if you oo oo oo
Never get to heaven if you wa oh oh
You're never gonna' get it if you oo oo oo
'Cuz I've been waiting for you all night
So come and lead me to the strobe lights
The song "You'll Never Get to Heaven" by Diana Vickers is a pop song that explores the youth culture of nightlife and dancing. It is about attending a Friday nightclub dressed in your best clothes, hoping to hear your favorite song so that you can dance and feel alive. The song describes the thrill of being in a club and feeling the excitement of the moment. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and longing, as the singer wonders if she will be waiting all night for her potential partner to approach her. She is tired of seeing "wasted rich kids" who stand at the sides of empty floors, not enjoying themselves, and not experiencing life to the fullest.
In the second verse, the song addresses the fake people who act like they are having fun but are not. These "fake wayfarers" pretend to be having fun, but they do not truly feel the excitement of the moment. The song suggests that to reach heaven, one must experience real joy and passion in life. If you hold back and do not allow yourself to fully experience the present, you will never reach your own version of heaven. For the singer, this heaven is the euphoric feeling of dancing in the club, being with someone special and enjoying the music.
Overall, the song is an exploration of youth culture, the search for fulfillment, and the excitement of being alive. It encourages listeners to take risks, let loose, and enjoy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Stepping inside a Friday nightclub,
Entering a nightclub on a Friday night
Dressed to the nines,
Wearing fancy clothes
And you're saving up for your favourite song
Waiting for your favorite song to play while saving up money to spend at the nightclub
And when it comes on, your body blazes
When the song plays, your body moves energetically
You shine like a light, as your pulse is racing
You appear bright and lively as your heart rate increases
He sees your face across the room
Someone notices you from a distance
Will I be waiting for you all night?
Will you be with me for the rest of the night?
I'm sick of the sight of wasted rich kids
I am tired of seeing wealthy people who waste their money
Stood at the sides of empty floors
Standing next to the dance floor that is empty
Like depressing pores on the rest of our lives
Like sad spots on our entire existence
No sign of smiles
No indication of happiness
And you know we're inside so please spare us,
You are aware of the environment, so please do not bother us
So please spare us, you fake wayfarers, could you love?
Do not deceive us by pretending to love while being insincere.
Will I be waiting for you all night?
Will you be with me for the rest of the night?
So come and lead me to the strobe lights
Come with me to the flashing lights
You'll never get to heaven if you dance like that
Your behavior is inappropriate to reach heaven
You're never gonna' get it if you hold me back
You will not succeed if you keep me from doing what I want
Now you're catching my eye and you're moving forward
You are catching my attention and moving closer to me
You throw me a smile and as we start moving you start grooving
You smile at me and we start dancing together
You wanna' be mine and you pull me closer
You express your desire to be with me and pull me closer
We step it outside and the sound of sirens fills the silence
We exit the nightclub and hear police sirens as everything becomes quiet
'Cuz I've been waiting for you all night
Because I have been waiting for you the whole night
Never get to heaven if you wa oh oh
You will not reach heaven with that type of behavior
You're never gonna' get it if you oo oo oo
You will not achieve your goals if you keep holding me back
Never get to heaven if you wa oh oh
You will not reach heaven with that type of behavior
You're never gonna' get it if you oo oo oo
You will not achieve your goals if you keep holding me back
'Cuz I've been waiting for you all night
Because I have been waiting for you the whole night
So come and lead me to the strobe lights
Come with me to the flashing lights
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FINLAY GRAHAM DOW SMITH, CASS LOWE, DIANA VICKERS
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