With a childhood spent on the move, as the daughter of a preacher, living between Zimbabwe, South Africa and Australia, before her parents finally settled in Portland, Oregon when she was in her early teens, Diane Birch absorbed a unique and very cosmopolitan perspective on life that shines through her music and makes a simple categorization of it impossible.
Trained as a classical pianist using Suzuki methodology (playing by ear at a young age following Suzuki's theory of language acquisition, where a child learns to speak before learning to read), Diane rapidly moved away from any confines of tradition, cultivating a very individual style and composing her own material. With an obvious abundance of talent and a passion for performing, it wasn't long before she realized that if she wanted to pursue a career in music she would probably be better served in Los Angeles, where both the film and record industries could be explored.
Working by day, making ends meet playing piano in up-scale hotels and bars, and then by night performing her own material in muso joints across the city, Diane rapidly attracted the attention of Hollywood's 'great and good', and before long the invitations had started to pour in to 'jam with Prince and his band at his house', 'write a piece of music for a movie' or 'perform for various top studio executives'. And as this started to unfold and her desire to communicate with her audiences grew even stronger, Diane discovered that not only did she have a strong feel for melody and musical composition, but also that she had a natural ability to capture her stories in words, and a voice to carry them.
As the buzz grew, even more opportunities began to present themselves to Diane, one of which was an invitation to come to England to focus in earnest on her career as a singer-songwriter, where very quickly she acquired a global publishing deal with EMI and started to garner rave reviews for her performances. Of one of the first of these, the UK's industry bible, Music Week, said "Diane has a voice and songwriting ability that will connect with truly global audiences."
Before long, Diane had been signed by Steve Greenberg's S-Curve Records and had returned Stateside, to New York, where she completed her debut album, 'Bible Belt' (2009), on which all tracks are composed by Diane.
An EP of covers "The Velveteen Age" was released in 2010 with backing from "[artistThe ]Phenomenal Handclap Band".
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Forgiveness
Diane Birch Lyrics
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The chains that once held me, now aren't there
Cause honey my heart has let you go, oh yes
Hallelujah, I got flowers in my hair
When I crossed the border there were angels waiting there
They took me down to the river of forgiveness and washed me clean
I put the worries down
Your love, no it ain't worth cursin'
Your heart, it ain't worth hurtin'
Hallelujah, you're a sinner, you're a saint
You built me up to break, turned my lovin' into hate
But honey when you left me in the darkness I saw the light
I picked the sorry's up
I put the worries down
You're love, no it just ain't worth cursin'
You're heart, you're heart just ain't worth hurtin'
Yes I picked the sorry's up, yes I did
I put the worries down
You're love, no it ain't worth hurtin'
You're heart, you're heart just ain't worth hurtin'
The lyrics of Diane Birch's song Forgiveness tells a story of a woman who has finally let go of a toxic relationship and has found peace within herself. She has been through a lot of pain and heartbreak in her past relationship, but she has now found the strength to forgive and move on. The opening lines, "Hallelujah, I got water, I got air, The chains that once held me, now aren't there," suggests that she has broken free from the chains of her past relationship. She feels liberated and rejuvenated. She then mentions, "When I crossed the border there were angels waiting there, They took me down to the river of forgiveness and washed me clean," which highlights the idea of redemption and moving on from past hurt.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how she has picked up the sorrys and put the worries down. She has come to realize that the love she was once so devoted to just wasn't worth cursing or hurting anyone for. She notes that her former partner may have been a sinner and a saint, but ultimately built her up to break and turned her love into hate. In the end, however, she has found the light and now knows that the person's love and heart just wasn't worth hurting. The repetition of "I picked the sorry's up, I put the worries down," serves as a reminder that the singer is moving on from the past, and has let go of all the negative emotions.
Overall, the song Forgiveness serves as an inspiring and empowering track that encourages listeners to let go of past hurts, toxic relationships, and find peace within themselves. It highlights the importance of self-love, forgiveness, and the idea of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Hallelujah, I got water, I got air
I am grateful for the basic necessities of life.
The chains that once held me, now aren't there
I have overcome my past struggles.
Cause honey my heart has let you go, oh yes
I have moved on from a past relationship.
Hallelujah, I got flowers in my hair
I am enjoying the simple pleasures in life.
When I crossed the border there were angels waiting there
I felt like I had divine guidance in my life.
They took me down to the river of forgiveness and washed me clean
I have been able to forgive myself and others for past mistakes.
I picked the sorry's up
I have taken responsibility for my mistakes.
I put the worries down
I am living in the present moment.
Your love, no it ain't worth cursin'
I have let go of anger and resentment towards a past lover.
Your heart, it ain't worth hurtin'
I am not willing to sacrifice my own happiness for someone else's.
Hallelujah, you're a sinner, you're a saint
You have both good and bad qualities.
You built me up to break, turned my lovin' into hate
You hurt me in the past and caused me pain.
But honey when you left me in the darkness I saw the light
Your departure helped me gain a new perspective on things.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DIANE BIRCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kim G
I love this song! And I love the Album. I can't wait for the next one to come out. I have a feeling Diane is going to make it really big. I'm an old Carole King fan from way back, but Diane is becoming a fast favorite of mine. Great job girly!
UhNawn EEMOUS
Shes beautiful, can sing, can write, shes gonna be big...
William Lardie
Love this song!!
William Lardie
Love this Song!
Cayla N
I don't understand how she isn't more popular.
anointedtouch
This is a beautifull song, God bless!
Chris South
love it what a great song :> love your voice
elvira garnier
Hallelujahhhh! You've got it!
lost phantom
elvira garnier hallelujahhhh
skullfire1010
Great song