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)
The Chain
Diary of Dreams Lyrics
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When you're bound to your ideals
When you're blinded by deception
When you fail to solve the secrets
It is not enough to humiliate me
It is not enough to put me back in chains
It is not enough to manipulate me It is not enough to hold me back from you
Because we read it on every page
we take it all for granted
It is proven that nothing's proven
but I think it is real to you
What is this chain for?
What am I here for?
Where did my pride go?
Come let my fight show ...
The lyrics of Diary of Dreams's song The Chain speak about the struggles of being trapped in one's own perspective, ideals, and deceptions. The song combines the themes of rebellion, struggle, and fighting for one's beliefs. The first stanza highlights the challenges of being in a situation where one cannot solve the secrets or escape the chains of their current situation. The singer realizes that they are not enough to be humiliated, manipulated, or held as captives by anyone, even if they are bound by their perceptions and ideals.
The second stanza speaks about how people take everything for granted, and even though nothing is proven, people still believe in it. The singer is fighting against the chain that is holding them back and wondering about the purpose for which they exist. They acknowledge that pride used to fuel them, but it seems to be lost now. In the end, the singer calls for a fight, emphasizing their determination to fight for what they believe in and break the chains.
Overall, the song encapsulates the experience of being imprisoned by one's belief system and encourages rebellion against the status quo to embrace one's true self.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're slaved to your perception
When your judgment is clouded by your own preconceived notions
When you're bound to your ideals
When you limit yourself to certain principles and refuse to consider alternatives
When you're blinded by deception
When you are unable to see the truth due to lies or misdirection
When you fail to solve the secrets
When you are unable to uncover the hidden motives or information behind a situation
It is not enough to humiliate me
I will not be defeated or broken by mere verbal or emotional attacks
It is not enough to put me back in chains
I will not allow myself to be manipulated or controlled by others
It is not enough to manipulate me
I will resist any attempts to influence or change me against my will
It is not enough to hold me back from you
I will overcome any obstacles to reach my desired destination or relationship
Because we read it on every page
We are constantly exposed to messages and ideas through various media
we take it all for granted
We often fail to examine or question the information that is presented to us
It is proven that nothing's proven
Despite claims of certainty or truth, everything is still subject to doubt or scrutiny
but I think it is real to you
Despite my own doubts, I acknowledge that others may truly believe in their convictions
What is this chain for?
What is the purpose or reason behind this restriction or limitation?
What am I here for?
What is my own purpose or meaning in life?
Where did my pride go?
How did I lose my confidence and sense of self-worth?
Come let my fight show ...
I am ready to confront and overcome any challenges or obstacles in my path
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@reinxcybrax21
i want the singer's jacket it looks sooo cool. amazing band n my fav band u guys rock.
@artrix7
good voice good beat good lyrics.........and thats very rare in any song you here.
@NecroticSopor
I love this band <3
@xXxDOWNERxXx
BAAM. Still one of my DoD favs
@traceybradley6201
Definitely enjoyed xx
@ranytaviolet4683
Perfect!!!
@heathercottrill4628
great song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DOD always best.....
@ErtaAleMim
Γ Α Μ Α Τ Ο ! ! !
@efi235
☆☆☆☆☆