Dilana placed 2nd on the series, to Canadian punk/goth vocalist Lukas Rossi. Dilana was known for her strong, smokey vocals, as well as her intensive yet energetic stage presence, while usually receiving high praise from the band members and show judge Dave Narvarro. Dilana drew attention with controversial comments about her fellow contestants during week 8 of the competition, which lost her some fans from the Rock Star community. However, by the end of the competition, she had apologized and won back much of the viewer's respect. While on the show, she performed:
"Lithium" by Nirvana
"Ring Of Fire" by Johnny Cash
"Zombie" by The Cranberries
"Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper
"Can't Get Enough" by Bad Company
"Won't Get Fooled Again" by The Who
"Cat's In The Cradle" by Harry Chapin
"Every Breath You Take" by The Police
"Mother Mother" by Tracy Bonham
"Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads
"Behind Blue Eyes" by The Who
"I Want You To Want Me" by Cheap Trick
"Roxanne" by The Police
She also performed her original song, "Supersoul". Supersoul is to be her first single and "Zombie" is often thought of as her signature performance.
Dilana was previously known as Dilana Smith, under which she released one album, "Wonderfool", who's single, also called "Wonderfool", recieved some recognition.
Her arrangement of "Ring of Fire" inspired Adam Lambert's version on American Idol, and his fellow contestant Allison Iraheta covered Dilana's song "Holiday" on her debut album.
Falling Apart
Dilana Lyrics
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Crashing into your lives again and again
One day I'll repair broken thoughts in my head
I pinch my skin there's no feeling
Choking under an ocean of rain
Am I going insane? Does it matter?
chasing off to what never been real
tell me why do I feel I'm together
I'm falling apart
and I'm getting confused
Cause I'm loosing my heart
I'm so bloody messed up
I don't know where to start sick of hurting
I tried so hard, I'm not falling in love
Don't go hiding behind the same old disguise
Caught up in that place that holds you frozen inside
I burned the sky so you could find your way
You leave me here in the dark bleeding
Drowning under a desert of rain
And I going insane?
Does it matter?
Im craving something much warmer than steel
Tell me why do I feel I'm together
I'm not falling in love
I'm falling apart
And I'm getting confused
Cause I'm loosing my heart
I'm so bloody messed up
I don't know where to start sick of hurting
I'm trying I'm trying I'm not falling in love
Looking over an ocean of pain
If I took all the blame would it matter?
cause I'm not falling in love
I'm falling apart
and I'm getting confused
Cause I'm loosing my heart
I'm so bloody messed up
I don't know where to start, sick of hurting
I'm trying so hard
I'm falling apart
I'm falling apart
The song Falling Apart by Dilana is about the struggles of love and the feeling of falling apart because of it. The lyrics depict the singer's realization of being a fool in love and constantly repeating the cycle of crashing into someone's life only to eventually fall apart again. They express feelings of confusion, pain, and being stuck in a never-ending loop of hurt. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is struggling with their mental health, questioning whether they are going insane.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm not falling in love, I'm falling apart," highlighting the idea that the singer is not experiencing the positive aspects of love but rather the negative effects of heartbreak and emotional turmoil. The song's bridge introduces the idea of taking the blame for the pain they feel, but ultimately realizing that it may not matter in the end.
Overall, Falling Apart is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the complexity of love and relationships. It showcases Dilana's raw and honest songwriting and vocals, making it a standout track in her discography.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't believe what a fool I've been
I regret my actions and feel foolish for repeating them.
Crashing into your lives again and again
I continue to make mistakes that affect those around me.
One day I'll repair broken thoughts in my head
I hope to one day fix and overcome the negative thoughts and patterns in my mind.
I pinch my skin there's no feeling
I am numb and desensitized to physical pain.
Choking under an ocean of rain
I feel overwhelmed and suffocated by my emotions, like I am trapped under water.
Am I going insane? Does it matter?
I question my mental stability, but wonder if it even makes a difference in my situation.
Chasing off to what never been real
I pursue things that are not genuine or authentic.
Tell me why do I feel I'm together
Despite my internal struggles, I still feel like I have it all together.
'Cause I'm not falling in love
I am not experiencing true love or emotional attachment.
I'm falling apart
I am experiencing a mental and emotional breakdown.
And I'm getting confused
I am becoming more disoriented and uncertain.
Cause I'm losing my heart
I am losing my passion and capacity for love and connection.
I'm so bloody messed up
I am extremely emotionally disturbed and unstable.
I don't know where to start sick of hurting
I am overwhelmed and unsure of how to deal with my pain and suffering.
Don't go hiding behind the same old disguise
I do not want others to conceal their true selves or feelings.
Caught up in that place that holds you frozen inside
I understand the feeling of being stuck and paralyzed by one's emotions.
I burned the sky so you could find your way
I made sacrifices and put forth great effort to help someone else, even if it meant harming myself.
You leave me here in the dark bleeding
The person I helped abandoned me when I needed them most and I am now suffering.
Drowning under a desert of rain
I feel overwhelmed and trapped in my emotions, even when it seems like I have no reason to be.
Im craving something much warmer than steel
I desire emotional warmth, connection, and intimacy.
I'm trying I'm trying I'm not falling in love
I am attempting to avoid falling in love and experiencing the pain that comes with it.
Looking over an ocean of pain
I am confronting and acknowledging the immense amount of pain in my life.
If I took all the blame would it matter?
I question whether taking responsibility for my actions would actually make any difference in my life or relationships.
I'm falling apart
I am experiencing a complete breakdown of my mental and emotional state.
Writer(s): Jimmy R. Landry, Dilana Robichaux Copyright: BMG Ruby Songs, Mental Floss Music, D Prints
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.