Broderick came up through Phoenix's D.I.Y. scene in the early 2010s, writing thoughtful, breezy bedroom pop songs whose lo-fi feel often belied their subtle sophistication. A multi-instrumentalist, they alternately played all the parts themself or maintained a fluid lineup of friends and collaborators to join them on their recordings, which they released under the alias Diners. Amid a scattering of smaller releases, Diners issued the full-length albums Throw Me a Ten and Always Room in 2012 and 2014, respectively.
In 2016, Broderick enjoyed somewhat of a breakthrough, releasing Diners' third album, three, on California indie Asian Man Records. A lusher and more complex release, it contained the single "Fifteen on a Skateboard," which racked up more than a million streams and significantly expanded their audience. An EP, A Soft Day, appeared early the next year, followed by more heavy touring. Returning in early 2020, this time on Lauren Records, Broderick's fourth Diners album, Leisure World, was a tonally eclectic set with an easygoing feel. Produced by Broderick and Matty Terrones, the like-minded Four Wheels and the Truth followed in 2022 and included contributions from, among others, Chris Farren and Shinobu's Bob Vielma.
Following a relocation to Los Angeles, and with a new sense of freedom inspired by coming out as transgender, Broderick ramped up the energy, volume, and crunchy guitar tones without sacrificing any tunefulness or amiability on their next album, 2023's DOMINO. Produced by Mo Troper, it marked Diners' debut for Bar/None Records.
Biography by Timothy Monger for ALLMUSIC
Could Be Real
Diners Lyrics
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mystery who could've known.
Turn to a melody
seen it in my dreams
Run to the overhead
playing back the scene.
Feels like it could be real.
Song so sweet
felt your warmth inside a dream,
about you.
Turn to a melody
seen it in my dreams
Run to the overhead
playing back the scene.
Feels like it could be real.
The lyrics of Diners' song Could Be Real seems to talk about a heartwarming feeling that the singer is experiencing. The opening lines "heart of gold, mystery who could've known" could be alluding to the fact that the singer has found someone who possesses a kind and genuine heart that was previously unknown to them. The singer might be surprised and amazed by the level of warmth and love that they have found in this person.
The following lines "turn to a melody seen it in my dreams, run to the overhead playing back the scene" seems to suggest that the singer has a musical interpretation of the relationship they have found. They have a clear picture of what this relationship means to them, and they replay it in their mind like a beautiful melody. The lines "feels like it could be real" emphasize that the feeling is so strong that it borders on the surreal.
The next verse continues the theme of the singer turning their feelings into a melody. The lyrics "song so sweet, felt your warmth inside a dream, about you" suggest that the singer is so in tune with the relationship that they have found that it feels like a beautiful song. It is so sweet that it warms their heart even in their dreams. The song ends with the same lines of the chorus, once again emphasizing the almost unreal feeling that this relationship provides him.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart of gold
The person being referred to has a kind and generous nature
Mystery who could've known
There is an air of mystery surrounding the person and their true identity is unknown
Turn to a melody
The thought of this person has transformed into a musical tune
Seen it in my dreams
The person has been present in the singer's dreams
Run to the overhead
The singer is replaying the dream sequence in their head
Playing back the scene
The singer is trying to remember and relive the moment from their dream
Feels like it could be real
The vividness of the dream has caused the singer to question whether it was real or not
Song so sweet
The melody that represents the person is a beautiful and pleasant tune
Felt your warmth inside a dream
The singer felt a sense of comfort and affection while dreaming about this person
About you
The song is specifically about this person who has captured the singer's imagination
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.