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
THINKING OF YOU
Diners Lyrics
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Don't tell me that the night is almost over
And still I think of you
As though your heads still rested on my shoulder
Taking my time
Dreaming away
I told them it's cool
Thinking of you
Thinking while the thinking's come and go
At home
Another melody I've fallen into
Tired eyes convince me to get ready
Body is tired
Mind is awake
Im brushing my teeth
And looking in the mirror
Moments go by
I've decided that i'm okay looking strange
Taking my time
Dreaming away
They ask me whats wrong
I told them not much
I'm just thinking of you
Thinking while the thinking's come and go
I'm just thinking of you
Thinking while the thinking's come and go.
The lyrics to Diners' "Thinking of You" speaks to the feeling of missing someone deeply and being unable to shake that feeling, even when one is supposed to be moving on. The first verse sets the scene of a night coming to an end, but the singer is still thinking of the person they miss. The imagery of their head resting on the singer's shoulder emphasizes the emotional weight of the missed connection. The second verse hints at a routine that the singer has adopted to cope with their feeling of loss, but it is clear that they are still not over it. They are tired physically, but their mind is alert and consumed by thoughts of the person they miss.
The chorus brings everything together, noting that the singer is constantly thinking about this person, no matter where they are or what they are doing. The line "Thinking while the thinking's come and go" perhaps suggests that the singer feels like they are trapped in this loop of missing this person - they are always thinking about them, but the thoughts themselves are fleeting and never quite resolved.
Overall, the song's bittersweet sentiment coupled with its lo-fi indie sound creates an emotional soundscape that is relatable to anyone who has experienced a deep sense of longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait
Hold on a moment
Don't tell me that the night is almost over
I don't want to hear that the night is ending
And still I think of you
Despite the passing time, you're still on my mind
As though your heads still rested on my shoulder
It feels like you're still right here with me
Taking my time
Moving slowly
Dreaming away
Getting lost in my thoughts
They ask me whats wrong
People are wondering what's bothering me
I told them it's cool
I reassured them that everything is okay
Thinking of you
Thinking about you, my thoughts consumed by you
Thinking while the thinking's come and go
Reflecting on our relationship as thoughts ebb and flow
At home
In my own space
Another melody I've fallen into
I've found myself lost in another song
Tired eyes convince me to get ready
My fatigue makes me want to get ready for bed
Body is tired
I'm physically exhausted
Mind is awake
But mentally I'm still alert
I'm brushing my teeth
I'm performing my nightly routine
And looking in the mirror
I'm taking a moment to check my appearance
Moments go by
Time passes
I've decided that i'm okay looking strange
I've come to terms with looking odd or different
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics Now!:
I am sitting in the morning at the diner on the corner
I am waiting at the counter for the man to pour the coffee
And he fills it only halfway, and before I even argue
He is looking out the window at somebody coming in
"It is always nice to see you"
Says the man behind the counter to the woman who was coming
She is shaking her umbrella
And I look the other way, as they are kissing their hello's
And I'm pretending not to see them
And instead I pour the milk
Oh, no
It is always nice to see you
It is always nice to see you
It is always nice to see you
It is always nice to see you
It is al-al-always nice (al-al-always nice)
It is always nice to see you
Always nice to see you
It is al-al-always nice
Oh, it is al-al-always nice
Oh, it is always nice to see you
Always nice
It is always nice to see you
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