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.
Killer Queen
Dilana Lyrics
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In her pretty cabinet
'Let them eat cake' she says
Just like Marie Antoinette
A built-in remedy
For Kruschev and Kennedy
At anytime an invitation
Caviar and cigarettes
Well versed in etiquette
Extraordinarily nice
She's a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laserbeam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
Ooh, recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Wanna try?
To avoid complications
She never kept the same address
In conversation
She spoke just like a baroness
Met a man from China
Went down to Geisha Minah
Then again incidentally
If you're that way inclined
Perfume came naturally from Paris
For cars she couldn't care less
Fastidious and precise
She's a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laserbeam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
Drop of a hat she's as willing as
Playful as a pussy cat
Then momentarily out of action
Temporarily out of gas
To absolutely drive you wild, wild...
She's all out to get you
She's a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laserbeam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
Ooh, recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Wanna try?
You wanna try...
The song Killer Queen by Dilana portrays a powerful woman who is not afraid to go after what she wants. The song describes her opulent lifestyle and her refined tastes. She is well-versed in etiquette, extraordinary nice, and insatiable in her appetite for life. In addition, the song suggests that she is a master of manipulation and is capable of dealing with powerful people like Kruschev and Kennedy.
The song's lyrics portray the Killer Queen as a woman who is always on the move, never keeping the same address twice. She's cunning and clever in conversation, using her words like a baroness. She's someone who has lived and traveled extensively and has developed a taste for the finer things in life. The song implies that she's a risk-taker who's always ready for a new adventure and can easily seduce her targets with her charms.
In essence, Dilana’s song Killer Queen is a tribute to a powerful and seductive woman who has it all. Her glamorous lifestyle is enviable, and her magnetic personality is irresistible to those around her. The song is not just about music, but it’s also a celebration of femininity and power.
Line by Line Meaning
She keeps her Moet et Chandon
In her pretty cabinet
'Let them eat cake' she says
Just like Marie Antoinette
She stores her expensive champagne in a beautiful and decorative case while comparing herself to the tone-deaf queen who famously declared that the starving peasants of France could survive on cake instead of bread.
A built-in remedy
For Kruschev and Kennedy
At anytime an invitation
You can't decline
She has a cure for two world leaders as if they were common cold sufferers and her invitations are impossible to turn down.
Caviar and cigarettes
Well versed in etiquette
Extraordinarily nice
She is knowledgeable when it comes to fine dining and smoking, an expert in social norms, and apparently a really good person.
She's a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laserbeam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
She is not only excellent at social functions but also a deadly person, capable of killing anyone, anywhere.
Ooh, recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Wanna try?
Her skills and abilities come with a high price but are worth it, and she has an insatiable desire for power and luxury.
To avoid complications
She never kept the same address
In conversation
She spoke just like a baroness
To avoid complications in her life, including being caught for her crimes, she changes her address frequently and speaks like a person of high social class.
Met a man from China
Went down to Geisha Minah
Then again incidentally
If you're that way inclined
She met a man from China, went to a Geisha house, and if you're interested in that kind of encounter, she can help you too.
Perfume came naturally from Paris
For cars she couldn't care less
Fastidious and precise
She gets her perfume from the city known for its fragrance, but she does not care about cars, and is meticulous and thorough in anything she does.
Drop of a hat she's as willing as
Playful as a pussy cat
Then momentarily out of action
Temporarily out of gas
To absolutely drive you wild, wild...
She is always ready to please, like a playful cat with a constant need for attention, but sometimes purposely unavailable to fuel excitement and desire.
She's a killer queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Dynamite with a laserbeam
Guaranteed to blow your mind
Anytime
Ooh, recommended at the price
Insatiable an appetite
Wanna try?
You wanna try...
Repeating the chorus of the song, she is a dangerous woman with a love for luxury, seduction, and danger. Would you like to experience this for yourself?
Contributed by Alice D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KSilverburg
Queen's version will always be the best, but I think this lady did a pretty neat cover to the song.
Michael Lemley
I'm a huge fan of Queen, but I have to say that this is an amazing cover!!
Kenneth ferl Reyes
what a unbelievable voice she has!!!!
Freedom By Me Homesteading
Great as always. Dilana rocks.
Katja
This is one of the best songs I have ever heard XD Queen does a great job but she just flipped the tables XD I was not expecting this at all!
beerzzz
What a voice.... WOW !!!
CanadianWarMachine
I love Dilana and this is a good cover, but nothing beats the original
Ispeak4abusedanimals
This Godess fckn rocks this song and fckn straight rocks every song shes ever done and if u thinks she sucks lets see u even do a third as well. Honestly I think Freddie Mercury himself would say she did an awesome job and this is prob a hard as fuck song to sing. The fact she even choose this song to do a cover of shows shes not afraid and knoes shes got this and much respect for tbat alone. She did this perfect. Anyone younger than 30 u wont like this song because back in the good old days we had more what is called real.music with some halfway intelligent lyrics.
John Pistilli
Good stuff...a neat take on a classic!
John Pistelli
Brian May likes this.Enough Said.this rocks.great job..best female rock voice since joplin