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
Out of the Blue
Diners Lyrics
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I was thinking about you in this time.
How does it happen,
how does it happen that you pop into my mind.
Was thinkin' about you,
when you called me up out of the blue.
How does it happen,
"yeah!"
Let's stay connected!
In Diners's song "Out of the Blue," the singer is confessing that they cannot stop thinking about a certain person. The lyrics start with the singer pondering their thoughts about that one special person who has been occupying their mind, questioning how it is happening that they can't stop thinking about them. The feeling is so strong that the singer is unable to shake them off their mind. The person seems to be constantly present in their thoughts and memories, and the singer is trying to understand why it is happening.
Later in the song, the person whom the singer is thinking about calls them unexpectedly. The singer notes the coincidence that the person called at that exact moment when they were already thinking about them. The lyrics indicate that the singer is elated to receive the call, and the words "yeah!" expresses the excitement that the caller has made contact with them out of the blue. The song ends with an invitation from the singer to stay connected as if accepting the fact that this person, whoever they might be, has become an integral part of their life.
Overall, "Out of the Blue" is a catchy, upbeat pop song that captures the excitement and rush of unexpected romance. It's a relatable theme for anyone who's ever found themselves unable to stop thinking about someone they've just met or had their interest piqued by, making it a universal song.
Line by Line Meaning
Was thinkin' about you,
At this particular moment, I had nothing else to talk about except you.
I was thinking about you in this time.
You were the only person who occupied my mind at that point in time.
How does it happen,
I am wondering how I could not think about you even for a second.
how does it happen that you pop into my mind.
I am trying to comprehend how and why your thoughts keep coming back to me without any effort on my part.
Was thinkin' about you,
Once again, your thoughts were the only ones filling up my mind.
when you called me up out of the blue.
You surprised me by calling me when I was thinking about you and didn't expect to be in touch so soon.
How does it happen,
Once again, I am trying to understand how our thoughts align without any spoken communication
you called me up when I was thinking about you.
I had to believe it was destiny that brought us together at this moment, this connection we share.
"yeah!"
Excitement! The excitement of feeling like things are going in the right direction.
Let's stay connected!
We made a connection, and let's try to maintain it to give each other a chance to know more about each other.
Contributed by Chase R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.