Adrian Hates was originally a classically trained guitarist and pianist, and subsequently bassist of Garden of Delight. He initiated the Diary of Dreams project in the late 1980s, taking the name from one of his early classical guitar compositions, 'Tagebuch der Träume'. The first album, 'Cholymelan', appeared in 1994 on the Dion Fortune label.
Encouraged by this success, Adrian formed his own label Accession and released a string of albums over the following years, building a loyal fanbase each step of the way. The second album 'End of Flowers' was released in 1996, expanding on the darkwave sound of the debut. 'Bird Without Wings' followed a year later, whilst the more experimental work 'Psychoma?' arrived in 1998.
The first sign of consolidation came in 1999, when a compilation album 'Moments of Bloom' appeared, containing two reworked tracks from each album. The next two albums 'One of 18 Angels' and 'Freak Perfume' (plus its companion EP 'PaniK Manifesto') made greater use of electronic rhythms, resulting in greater club play and wider recognition for the band.
Their 2004 'Nigredo' (a concept album inspired by a mythology the band designed themselves) saw a move back towards the more subtle, sparse concepts of old, but still featuring bursts of their more recent, dance-oriented sound. Songs from the Nigredo tour were later released on the live CD 'aLive' and the companion DVD 'Nine In Numbers'. The next Diary of Dreams album 'Nekrolog 43' was released in 2007, offering a greater variety of moods and concepts than previous works. Adrian Hates claims to be influenced, both lyric wise and artwork wise, by the German 1909-1935 expressionism and the "beauty of ugliness" in the course of his work.
The ninth album entitled "(if)" was released on March 13, 2009.
Discography
Albums
* Cholymelan (1994) – re-released in 1999 with four bonus tracks
* End of Flowers (1996)
* Bird Without Wings (1997)
* Psychoma (1998)
* Moments of Bloom (1999)
* One of 18 Angels (2000)
* Freak perfume (2002)
* Dream Collector (2003) (originally a limited South African compilation - later given wider release)
* Nigredo (2004)
* Alive (2005) – live album
* Nekrolog 43 (2007)
* (if) (2009)
* Ego:X (2011)
* Dream Collector II (2012)
* the Anatomy of Silence (2012) - acoustic album
* Elegies in Darkness (2014)
* Grau im Licht (2015)
* reLive (2016)
* hell in Eden (2017)
Singles and EPs
* O' Brother Sleep (2001)
* AmoK (2002)
* PaniK Manifesto (2002) – EP/mini-album
* Giftraum (2004)
* Menschfeind (2005) – EP/mini-album
* The Plague (2007)
* King of Nowhere (2009)
DVDs
* Nine in Numbers (2006)
King of Nowhere
Diary of Dreams Lyrics
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The prospect of a change both a blessing and a curse
These are the consequences that you might have to bear
To make it all come true it's just one step to take
On days like this, you feel your desires
I know that you care and you see what this world is about to unfold
Fear not this is not the end of this world
Step close to the edge to believe the absurd
The wind in your hair is the freedom we share
A tear in your eye proves at least that you try
This man has lived in grim diversity
uncertain and in doubt, if his choices were ideal
A lifetime feeling torn. The king of nowhere never home
And now about to find a new philosophy
The silence we breathe has the soul of a thief
The lyrics to Diary of Dreams's song King Of Nowhere explore the feelings of a person who is at a crossroads in their life. The person is presented with the opportunity to make a change that could be both positive and negative. They are aware of the consequences that may arise from their decision and yet, they still feel a sense of desire to take that one step forward to achieve their goals. The lyrics encourage the person to not fear this change, even if it means taking a leap of faith towards the unknown. The freedom and liberation that comes from pursuing one's dreams is emphasized as the wind in your hair is "the freedom we share."
The king of nowhere, the singer of the song, is someone who has lived a life full of diversities and uncertainties. He is someone who has always been torn and unsure of the choices he has made. The lyrics portray the king of nowhere as someone who has never felt at home, never had a sense of belonging. In the end, he is about to find a new philosophy, a new direction in life, and the silence we breathe in the transition steals the soul of a thief. It becomes clear that the song King of Nowhere is about taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone in order to grow and pursue one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You find yourself in the benefit of the doubt
You are unsure about the situation that you are in
The prospect of a change both a blessing and a curse
Change might be good, but it can also have negative consequences
These are the consequences that you might have to bear
There will be results or outcomes from what you decide to do
To make it all come true it's just one step to take
It only takes one action to achieve your goals
On days like this, you feel your desires
You become aware of your wants and needs on certain days
I know that you care and you see what this world is about to unfold
You are concerned about what will happen in the future
Fear not this is not the end of this world
Do not worry, there are other opportunities and possibilities
Step close to the edge to believe the absurd
You have to take risks and be open to unconventional ideas
The wind in your hair is the freedom we share
Feeling free is a common experience that we all have
A tear in your eye proves at least that you try
Crying shows that you have made an effort and tried to do something
This man has lived in grim diversity
This person has experienced various difficult situations
uncertain and in doubt, if his choices were ideal
He is unsure and hesitant about the decisions he has made
A lifetime feeling torn. The king of nowhere never home
This person has always felt lost and uncertain, like a wanderer
And now about to find a new philosophy
He is on the verge of discovering a new way of life or belief system
The silence we breathe has the soul of a thief
The silence around us can be deceitful and cause us to lose valuable things
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@levanah7324
You find yourself in the benefit of the doubt
The prospect of a change both a blessing and a curse
These are the consequences that you might have to bear
To make it all come true it's just one step to take
On days like this, you feel your desires
I know that you care and you see what this world is about to unfold
Fear not this is not the end of this world
Step close to the edge to believe the absurd
The wind in your hair is the freedom we share
A tear in your eye proves at least that you try
This man has lived in grim diversity
Uncertain and in doubt, if his choices were ideal
A lifetime feeling torn. The king of nowhere never home
And now about to find a new philosophy
The silence we breathe has the soul of a thief
@LewBreeze
2019: Diary of Dreams doing a brief and rare USA tour:
May 04, 2019 Boston, MA @Convergence 25
May 06, 2019 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
May 10, 2019 Denver, CO @ 3 Kings Tavern
May 11, 2019 Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One
May 12, 2019 San Diego, CA @ Music Box
@KKK-jq1zo
Lost again
Тону опять
I told you lady
Take me for one day
Please don't ask any questions
You know I can stay
I wish the wind was cold
I wanna hold you baby hold
Only in your arms I'm lost
Don't look at me
I wish the wind was cold
I wanna hold you baby hold
Only in your arms I'm lost
Don't look at me
I know isn't this crazy
Let's have a last drink
Don't ask where I come from
And don't ask what I think
I leave you, lady
Full of desire to stay
I wish the wind was cold
I wanna hold you baby hold
Only in your arms I'm lost
Don't look at me
I told you
Take me for one day
Don't ask any questions
You know I can stay
I wish the wind was cold
I wanna hold you baby hold
Only in your arms I'm lost
Don't look at me
I wish the wind was cold
I wanna hold you baby hold
Only in your arms I'm lost
Don't look at me
I wish the wind was cold
I wanna hold you baby hold
Only in your arms I'm lost
Don't look at me
I wish the wind was cold
I wanna hold you baby hold
Only in your arms I'm lost
Don't look at me
@levanah7324
You find yourself in the benefit of the doubt
The prospect of a change both a blessing and a curse
These are the consequences that you might have to bear
To make it all come true it's just one step to take
On days like this, you feel your desires
I know that you care and you see what this world is about to unfold
Fear not this is not the end of this world
Step close to the edge to believe the absurd
The wind in your hair is the freedom we share
A tear in your eye proves at least that you try
This man has lived in grim diversity
Uncertain and in doubt, if his choices were ideal
A lifetime feeling torn. The king of nowhere never home
And now about to find a new philosophy
The silence we breathe has the soul of a thief
@dimserk1252
❤ser
@fletchfletcher6647
...ein wunderbarer Song!!! Diary of Dreams begleiten mich schon ein Leben lang und werden es auch immer tun. Ich hoffe diese Band wird es noch viele, viele Jahre geben!!! DANKE Adrian Hates und seinen Mannen!!!
@trustyroots
Agreed!
Still love your music guys and the strength it grants me.
I'll see you again with balance and steadiness in my heart.
@dariaimaginary
Трек нереально огненный 🔥
@kaptn_herb9179
2023 Support von ❤
@Minya2009
2020 und es läuft immernoch rauf und runter ♥I Love it
@vesakaaminen1273
2024
@marduk7293
since my 10 years old i love this music band, now im 18 and still loving them
@MIMNED
Simply amazing song. I love it so much!!!!