On her website, http://dianecluck.info, she has been releasing brand new songs directly to subscribers in her fan-funded "Song-of-the-Week" project, and she continues to introduce new songs through her live performances.
Stylistically, her voice has been compared to "the broken coo of an outraged owl or howling bark of a horny dove" (Voodoo-Eros). Her songs have been noted for their "irregular, or even cellular, logic" (Other Music). Her self-taught guitar style, influenced by years of playing the piano, has been described by The Village Voice as “brilliant” and “idiosyncratic.” Known for oblique vocal harmonies on recording, Diane’s live show focuses on singing as a healing, textural experience, leaving space in which listeners may wander, ponder or simply be.
Diane’s six home-recorded albums have received international distribution and acclaim; songs from “Oh Vanille / ova nil” (re-released on vinyl in 2010) appeared in the film “Margot at The Wedding” and the U.K. television series “Skins.” She has toured the U.S., U.K. and Europe, and often works with versatile cellist Isabel Castellvi, and cellist Isabel Castellvi. Past collaborators include CocoRosie, Jeffrey Lewis and André Herman Düne. A current generation of songwriters, including Sharon Van Etten, Laura Marling and Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine) have cited Diane’s work as influential
Diamonds
Diane Cluck Lyrics
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oh i do not care
for diamonds
to lose them
or to keep them
no i don't trouble my men
to complicate my left hand
obey the road
you're made into tomorrow
you're pairing won't be hollow
though ringless sets array
i do not care for diamonds
to lose them or to keep them
no i don't trouble my men
to complicate my left hand
obey the road and follow
you're made into tomorrow
your pairing won't be hollow
though ringless sets in rain
and i do not care for diamonds
to lose them or to keep them
The lyrics to Diane Cluck's song "Diamonds" express a sense of detachment from material objects such as diamonds, and the associated societal pressure to possess them. The repeated lines, "oh I do not care, for diamonds, to lose them or to keep them," convey a feeling of indifference towards the precious stones. The singer describes how they do not wish to complicate their life or their relationships by seeking out diamonds or pressuring their partners to give them diamonds. Instead, they advise us to simply "obey the road and follow," implying that life will lead us to where we need to be without the need for material possessions. The lines "you're made into tomorrow, your pairing won't be hollow" suggest that true love and connection are not reliant on the exchange of material things.
The idea of "diamonds" as a symbol of wealth and status is a common theme throughout music and popular culture, but Cluck's lyrics challenge this idea by rejecting the notion that diamonds hold any significant value. The repeated lines throughout the song not only emphasize the singer's indifference to diamonds but also create a sense of calm and simplicity. This simplicity is contrasted with the complex societal expectations and pressures surrounding wealth and material possessions. The message of the song seems to be that simplicity and true connections with others are more important than blindly seeking out material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh i do not care
I am not interested in material possessions
oh i do not care
I repeat, I am not interested in material possessions
for diamonds
I specifically do not care about diamonds
to lose them
I do not want to lose diamonds even though I do not care about them
or to keep them
I also do not care about keeping diamonds
no i don't trouble my men
I do not want to burden my partner with the responsibility of buying expensive jewelry
to complicate my left hand
I do not want my ring finger to be adorned with a diamond ring, as it would not add value to my life
obey the road
I follow the path of simplicity and minimalism
and follow
I believe in following a simple lifestyle
you're made into tomorrow
The choices you make today will determine your tomorrow
you're pairing won't be hollow
Your relationship will not be empty or meaningless just because you don't have a diamond ring
though ringless sets array
Even though I do not wear a diamond ring, I can still be happy and content in life
i do not care for diamonds
I reiterate, I have no interest in diamonds
to lose them or to keep them
Whether I lose them or keep them, it does not matter to me
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.