Diandra's father is Chilean and her mother is Finnish. She graduated as a musician in 2013.
Diandra's debut album Outta My Head was released July 6, 2012. Her sophomore album Dynamiittii was released in 2014, and in 2015 she made a Christmas album, Kerran joulukuun aikaan.
Listen
Diandra Lyrics
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To the song here in my heart
A melody I start but can't complete
Listen
To the sound from deep within
It's only beginning
To find release
Oh, the time has come
For my dreams to be heard
They will not be pushed aside and turned
Into your own
All cause you won't listen
Listen
I am alone at a crossroad
I'm not at home in my own home
And I tried and tried to say what's on my mind
And you should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
And now I've gotta find my own
Oh you should have listened
There is someone here inside
Someone I thought had died
So long ago
Oh, I'm screaming out and my dreams'll be heard
They will not be pushed aside on words
Into your own all 'cause you won't
Listen
Listen
I am alone at a crossroad
I'm not at home in my own home
And I tried and tried to say what's on my mind
And you should have known
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice you gave to me
And now I've gotta find my own
I don't know where I belong
But I'll be moving on
If you don't
If you won't
Listen
Listen to the song here in my heart
A melody I start but I will complete
Oh, now I'm done believing you
You don't what I'm feeling
I'm more than what you made of me
I followed the voice that you gave to me
And now I've gotta find my own
My own
In "Listen," Diandra sings about a person feeling ignored, misunderstood, and vulnerable, yet determined to find their voice and make their dreams come true. The song is an anthem about the power of individuality and the importance of listening to and validating one's own feelings and aspirations. The melody and lyrics of "Listen" convey the sense of struggle, frustration, and ultimate triumph that can come from breaking free from limiting expectations and finding one's own path.
The lyrics of the first verse describe the singer's frustration with an incomplete melody and the internal struggle she faces in expressing what she feels. The second verse expresses the internal conflict of someone who is at a crossroads and feels more alone than ever before, as if they are not at home in their own home. The bridge of the song calls out the person who should have listened and acknowledges that the singer is not what they have been made into, but rather a unique individual with a voice that deserves to be heard. The final verse expresses the singer's determination to move on and find their own place, leaving behind those who did not listen or support them.
The song is a powerful message to anyone who is feeling unheard or invisible, reminding them that their dreams and aspirations are valid and worth pursuing. It encourages listeners to find the strength to speak up for themselves and their ideas, even in the face of opposition. "Listen" has become a timeless anthem that has resonated with audiences around the world, particularly through its use in the movie adaptation of the musical "Dreamgirls."
Line by Line Meaning
To the song here in my heart
I have a song inside of me that means something to me deeply.
A melody I start but can't complete
I'm struggling to find the words and the tune to capture what's inside of me.
To the sound from deep within
There's a feeling I have that I'm trying to give voice to.
It's only beginning
I've only just started to figure out what it is.
For my dreams to be heard
I have dreams and ambitions that are important to me and I want them to be taken seriously.
They will not be pushed aside and turned
I won't let anyone dismiss or trivialize my aspirations.
Into your own
Just because you have a different idea of what I should do with my life.
All 'cause you won't listen
You refuse to hear me and understand where I'm coming from.
I'm not at home in my own home
I don't feel like I belong or that I'm accepted, even in the place that's supposed to be my sanctuary.
And I tried and tried to say what's on my mind
I've made efforts to communicate my thoughts and feelings, but they go unheard.
And you should have known
You should have realized what I was going through, but you chose to ignore it.
Oh, now I'm done believing you
I've stopped putting my faith in you and your ability to understand me.
You don't what I'm feeling
You have no idea how I'm truly feeling, and you're not willing to find out.
I'm more than what you made of me
I refuse to be limited by your expectations and your perception of who I am.
I followed the voice you gave to me
I listened to your advice and guidance, but now I need to find my own way.
And now I've gotta find my own
It's time for me to step out on my own and make my own choices.
There is someone here inside
I'm realizing that there's a part of me that's been buried and ignored for too long.
Someone I thought had died
I had given up on this part of myself, but now I'm rediscovering it.
I'm screaming out and my dreams'll be heard
I'm speaking up loudly and clearly, and I won't stop until my goals and aspirations are acknowledged.
They will not be pushed aside on words
I won't let empty promises or dismissive words deter me from pursuing my dreams.
I don't know where I belong
I'm uncertain about where I fit in or what my place in the world is.
But I'll be moving on
But one thing is for sure: I won't stay stuck or stagnant.
If you won't listen
If you're not willing to hear me and support me, then I'll have to leave you behind.
I followed the voice that you gave to me
I trusted in your guidance and wisdom, but now it's time for me to trust my own instincts.
And now I've gotta find my own
It's time for me to blaze my own trail and create my own destiny.
My own
Ultimately, I have to be true to myself and my own vision for my life.
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Milla
Didi ansaitsi tän voiton. Me rakastetaan sua :)
Pasi Sivula
Itse rupesin seuraa idolsia Diandran vuoksi :)
jemina törmä
niimpä!!!!!!!! :D ihan paras didi!!!!
EveBirgitta
kananlihalla! En oo ikinä viitsinyt seurata Suomen Idolseja juurikin huonon tason takia, mut tää on kyl hyvä!
Jansku Bloggaa
USKOMATON !!!!!♡♡♡♡
H
@ScaringPumpkins Well it would be nice to hear your version of this before you say Diandra can't sing. Cause she really can. Preference of version is another matter and everyone is allowed to have their opinion.
mkiozipangbuu
Diandra is easily more technical as a singer, but I'm not sure how that translates to some version of this song being better than some other. I think Melanie understood the lyrics in a more profound way. Diandra is more like reciting the text when compared against that. Anyway, that still makes them merely different, not better or worse.
VihreaPaiva
Are you seriously saying that this girl, Diandra, can't sing? It's okay for you to say that Melanie Amaro's version better, I actually do too, but you can never ever say that Diandra can't sing. That's just utter nonsense.
Ritva Laiho
Uskomattomat hieno ääni.Olisi hienoa kuulla hänestä kanssa kansainvälisesti.Varmasti menen Konserttiin ,jos hän vain Eurooppaan tulee konsertoimaan. Ei voi kuin onnitella!!!!
Annderss
Goosepumps!!!