Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dilana began her singing career at a very young age, finding her way on stage in front of her first audience at the age of 7. From then on, she was music obsessed, leaving school at 16 to sing in a traveling duo and soon, perform in various cover and original bands for a number of years. Leaving, as she called it, years of "madness and violence in the city," she moved from her homeland and onto the Netherlands in order to further herself and start her own band. A wise decision--playing covers and originals, Dilana's band became one of the country's highest paid and most booked bands. She even opened up for the internationally acclaimed (Dutch) rock band, Golden Earring.
From there she only went up and up, recording her debut album "Wonderfool", which garnered five singles, four music videos (which played on TMF, the MTV of Europe) and loads of touring and festival gigs (over 200!). She also sang titles for two motion pictures and played an especially memorable festival in Belgium alongside Joe Cocker, Heather Nova, K's Choice and other legendary European artists in front of a crowd of over 100,000 people.
Pretty, driven Dilana now lives in the United States where she is enjoying success as a solo act with surely more hits to follow. And we'll follow her. Honestly, Dilana has the power to make us follow her anywhere.
Solo
Dilana Smith Lyrics
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The moonlight lost it's romantica & the stars are full of rust
The hills are gone with the indians the mountains all disappeared
The desert sank into the ocean like the sun into the sea
Oh is there anyone listening is there anyone there
Is there anyone wondering why I'm the only one here solo
Now the earthlings have vanished into thin air
All the animals got back in the boat
Oh is there anything worth livin' for
Is there anything alive? Am I the only one who gives a damn
Trying to get it right solo
It's quiet now, hush little baby don't say a word
Mamma's gonna buy you a brand new world
Hush little baby don't you cry it's alright, it's alright now
Can you hear me calling you can see me hurt
Can you see me reaching out for you alone in this world
The lyrics of Dilana Smith's song Solo paint a picture of a world that has been deserted or destroyed, leaving only the singer behind. The first few lines describe a planet that has been abandoned by its inhabitants with heaven already sold to the aliens and the moonlight losing its romantic appeal. The imagery of a world full of rust and dust, with hills, mountains, and deserts sinking into the sea, creates a sense of hopelessness and desolation. The singer then questions if anyone is listening or there, and if anyone cares that she is the only one left, struggling to make sense of everything.
The lyrics continue with the singer referencing how all the earthlings have vanished, along with the animals who have gone back to where they came from. The singer wonders if there's anything worth living for, anything alive as she feels like she is the only one left on the planet that gives a damn. She then acknowledges that she is trying to find her way alone and in quiet, asking if anyone can hear her or see her. The lyrics end with the singer trying to comfort herself or someone else, promising that everything is alright and that she will buy them a brand new world to live in.
Line by Line Meaning
Solo heaven sold to the aliens mars is covered in dust
The solitude is overwhelming, so much so that it feels like even heaven has been sold off to aliens and the planet Mars has a barren, dusty landscape.
The moonlight lost it's romantica & the stars are full of rust
The serene and romantic atmosphere of moonlight has disappeared, and the stars that used to shine bright now seem dull and rusty.
The hills are gone with the indians the mountains all disappeared
The hills that used to be home to the indigenous people are now gone, and the mountains that used to tower over the landscape disappeared, taking with them a piece of history and culture.
The desert sank into the ocean like the sun into the sea
The once vast and endless desert has disappeared into the ocean, just like the sun sets into the sea - highlighting the fleeting nature of existence.
Oh is there anyone listening is there anyone there
The loneliness is so unbearable that the singer wonders if anyone is listening or even exists.
Is there anyone wondering why I'm the only one here solo
The artist contemplates if anyone else feels what she feels - alone and isolated from the world, and if anyone wonders why she is the only one left behind.
Now the earthlings have vanished into thin air
All other humans have suddenly disappeared without a trace, leaving only the artist alone in the world.
All the animals got back in the boat
Even animals seem to have given up on the world, as they retreat to the safety of the boat, leaving the artist alone.
The three said to the atmosphere take me with you when you go
The artist wrestles with the idea of leaving this world and joining the atmosphere, which has gradually become the only trustworthy company in the singer's eyes.
Oh is there anything worth livin' for
The existential crisis intensifies, and the artist begins to question if there's anything left to live for in a world devoid of any meaning or companionship.
Is there anything alive? Am I the only one who gives a damn
The artist questions if anything truly alive remains in the world, and wonders if she's the only one who truly cares about the distinction between life and death.
Trying to get it right solo
Despite her loneliness, the artist still tries to make sense of life and find meaning on her own.
It's quiet now, hush little baby don't say a word
Even in the midst of complete silence, the artist continues speaking truth into the world, assuring the listener that they are not alone, like a parent reassuring a child.
Mamma's gonna buy you a brand new world
The artist takes on a parental role, promising to provide hope for a better world, even if it may never come to fruition in reality.
Hush little baby don't you cry it's alright, it's alright now
Despite the deep pain and sorrow that both the artist and listener feel, the artist provides comfort, soothing the listener with the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
Can you hear me calling you can see me hurt
In a world of deafening silence, the artist pleads with the listener, asking if they truly understand the depth of her pain and struggle.
Can you see me reaching out for you alone in this world
The artist's desperation for companionship and understanding only grows stronger, as she reaches out to the listener for help while facing the daunting reality of being alone in the world.
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.