Dilba was born (as Dilbahar Demîrbag) on November 24th, 1971, in Western Ku… Read Full Bio ↴Dilba was born (as Dilbahar Demîrbag) on November 24th, 1971, in Western Kurdistan. She immigrated to Sweden when she was only four years old, where she grew up in Karlstad and Uppsala. She has four siblings: Dilsa, Dilnarin, Dilber and Assan.

Dilba was introduced to the piano as early as when she went to kindergarten and is also self-taught in the guitar. She started her career as a DJ and she as also worked as a backup singer for the Swedish pop singers Jennifer Brown and Eric Gadd.

In 1996, Dilba released her debut album Dilba together with the single I'm Sorry. All the lyrics of the songs on this album was written by herself, as well as the compositions. The album was a success, and she was awarded with a Grammy and the Aftonbladet prize Rockbjörnen. The album was sold by more than 100,000 copies in Sweden.

After a successful summer tour in 1997, it took two years until she released her second album You & I in 1999. It was however not acclaimed by the critics and sold only in 20,000 copies.

Dilba's third album Revolution was released in March 2003, alongside with the single Every Little Thing, which was a success on the radio.

In 2005 Dilba composed the song Miracle, which became the theme score for the Swedish television's TV-series Kommissionen. Alos, during the autumn of 2005, Dilba had regular live performances at a club in Stockholm.

I'll Catch A Star
Dilba Lyrics

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Dilba
If the world would go crazy and
Play its funny game with me
Your arm would be the one
And only
The only thing to rescue me
In your darkest hour, only you
If a whisper is heard, that's me

In your weakest wish
A small light is seen
I'll catch a star
I'll bring it down baby
I'll bring it down for your baby
I'll be what you need boy
Finally someone has got me
In a place I want to be
I never thought someone so simply
Would reach to me so easily
Won't defy it or find
What's there behind it
Oh no, I lay it down to rest, I will
Call on me each time
Something strange is on your mind

You know I'm the one
To take it down

Overall Meaning

In Dilba's song "I'll Catch A Star", the lyrics describe the singer's deep affection and reliance on someone they care about. The world around them can be unpredictable and even "crazy", but the person they address represents stability and safety amidst chaos. The singer identifies the addressee as the only one capable of rescuing them during their "darkest hour". This notion is reinforced by the image of the singer's whispered voice being heard by the addressee during times of weakness, and that their presence brings a "small light" in times of hardship.

The chorus of the song amplifies the singer's devotion to the addressee by asserting that they will go to great lengths to make them happy, regardless of the obstacles that may present themselves. In this particular instance, the singer vows to "catch a star" and "bring it down" for their beloved. This metaphorical imagery speaks to the idea of achieving the impossible for someone who means the world to you. Overall, Dilba's "I'll Catch A Star" is an ode to the power of love and the lengths one is willing to go for those they care about.

Line by Line Meaning

If the world would go crazy and
In a world where things are unpredictable,

Play its funny game with me
And things can seem absurd,

Your arm would be the one
You are the one I would turn to,

And only
Because you are the only one I trust.

The only thing to rescue me
Your support and comfort is what I need to get through tough times.

In your darkest hour, only you
I know that in my worst moments, you will be there for me.

If a whisper is heard, that's me
When you hear a soft voice, know that it comes from me.

In your weakest wish
Even in your moments of doubt and fear,

A small light is seen
There is a glimmer of hope that we can hold onto.

I'll catch a star
I will go to great lengths to make your dreams come true,

I'll bring it down baby
And I won't stop until I succeed.