1) Diorama is a darkwave band founded in 1996 in Reutlingen, Germany by Torben Wendt. His music was soon recognized by Adrian Hates of Diary of Dreams, so with his support and the support of Rainer Assmann (Daf/ Fad Gadget), a debut-album “Pale” was released in 1999. It was received very well both by the critics and the audience.
In 2000 Torben’s friend Felix Marc joined Diorama as a keyboard player, co-producer and backing vocalist. The second album “Her Liquid Arms” was released in April 2001. Despite its stronger rhythms and more forceful electronic sounds, the music preserved its distinctive atmosphere, established with the first album. The song “Advance” became one of the leading club hits and the band was becoming increasingly popular. The second album was followed by club-oriented single “Device” (December 2001).
Bassist Bernard Le Sigue joined the band the following year, and together with Torben and Felix saw the release of the third album, named “The Art of Creating Confusing Spirits”, the album was released in October 2002. During November and December of the same year, Diorama supported Diary of Dreams on tour.
After a long break and another addition to the band’s line-up (guitar player Sash Fiddler joining in 2003), the long-awaited fourth album "Amaroid" was released in April 2005. For the promotion of the new album, the band joined VNV Nation, on their “Formation” tour. In October 2005, Diorama released two more albums: A re-release of their first album “Pale”, with three new songs (“Don’t Be There”, “You and Ice” and “Crop of Illusions”); and “Re-Pale” – a collection of new versions of earlier songs, remixes and some previously unreleased songs. At the same time, the band went on their first headline tour throughout Germany.
At the end of 2006, Bernard Le Sigue left the band. On the 23rd of February 2007, a new single was released: “Synthesize Me”, a prelude for the next album, which was released 4 weeks later. “A Different Life” can be characterized as a criticism of the society ruled by artificial, deviant system of values. With his lyrics, Torben portrayed the revolt of the individual against the imposed principles and general degradation of true values and virtues.
"Cubed" is their seventh studio album, released on 19th March 2010. The figurative picture of a cube is the guiding theme of the album - a confined area serving as a living space be it as a stage, as a prison or as a shelter. This concept consequently features throughout the band's artwork and stage setting.
2) Diorama is an Italian folk rock band formed in 2003 by Antonella Colucci, Richard Rhodes and Alexander Sgura. Over the years the line-up has been slightly changed, and so far the band has released three albums. More information can be found on their website: http://www.dioramamusica.it
3) Diorama is a post-rock / math rock band from Peru, formed in 2011. The band invents post-jamming psychedelic landscapes with a math rock feel, very chill and very textured. Official webpages: https://www.facebook.com/DioramaBanda - http://www.youtube.com/user/dioramaband - http://diorama.bandcamp.com
Leaving Hollywood
Diorama Lyrics
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I´m, leaving Hollywood if you don´t care
lost in the twilight of self-consciousness
trying to picture the smile you might wear
Where are the plastic doves ready to kill
the inspiration I try to fulfill
Cry for me sister on Valentine´s day
Spoke to an acolyte coming my way
the weather is fine what a wonderful day
his bloody robe suits him tolerably well
but he can never induce me to stay
Your double-dealing voice hits me so low
but I´m your henchman so I have to go
nobody sees that I´m only your frame
when I left Hollywood they all will know
Someday you gonna crucify me in a black-painted room
you gonna call all your opponents who gonna spit me in the face hit me in the face
and I will laugh about everyone
I´d cover my mug if I could
Emptiness dead-smooth and choking the air
I´m leaving Hollywood if you don´t care
lost in the twilight of self-consciousness
trying to picture the smile you might wear
trying to picture the smile you might wear
trying to picture the smile you might wear
The Diorama song "Leaving Hollywood" is a commentary on the emptiness and superficiality of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. The lyrics create a sense of suffocating emptiness, using words like "choking," "self-consciousness," and "emptiness dead-smooth." The singer of the song is leaving this environment behind, seeking something more meaningful and authentic.
The songwriter invokes a number of different images in the lyrics that add to the overall sense of disorientation and confusion. There are "plastic doves ready to kill," a reference to the artificiality and inauthenticity of Hollywood. The lyrics also mention Valentine's day, adding to the sense of sentimentality and emotionality that underlies many Hollywood productions.
One of the most powerful aspects of "Leaving Hollywood" is the way the lyrics suggest that the singer is caught up in a system that he can't escape from. He's a "henchman" and a "frame" for someone else's ambitions, and everyone around him is complicit in the same system. However, by leaving Hollywood behind, he hopes to break free and finally be seen for who he really is.
Line by Line Meaning
Emptiness dead-smooth and choking the air
The feeling of emptiness is overwhelming and suffocating.
I´m, leaving Hollywood if you don´t care
I am leaving Hollywood and it doesn't matter to you.
lost in the twilight of self-consciousness
I am caught between my own self-awareness and uncertainty.
trying to picture the smile you might wear
I am imagining your reaction to my departure.
Where are the plastic doves ready to kill
Where are the fake symbols of peace that are actually harmful?
the inspiration I try to fulfill
The creative motivation I strive to achieve.
Cry for me sister on Valentine´s day
Feel sad for me on a day that is supposed to be about love.
you´ll find me lying on Hollywood Hills
I will be resting on the hills of Hollywood.
Spoke to an acolyte coming my way
I conversed with a follower who approached me.
the weather is fine what a wonderful day
The weather is nice, it's a beautiful day.
his bloody robe suits him tolerably well
His stained clothing fits him acceptably.
but he can never induce me to stay
He cannot convince me to remain.
Your double-dealing voice hits me so low
Your deceitful words really affect me.
but I´m your henchman so I have to go
I am your follower so I must leave as you command.
nobody sees that I´m only your frame
No one realizes that I am just a pawn for you.
when I left Hollywood they all will know
When I depart from Hollywood, everyone will understand the truth.
Someday you gonna crucify me in a black-painted room
One day you will betray me in a dark setting.
you gonna call all your opponents who gonna spit me in the face hit me in the face
You will gather your enemies to humiliate me.
and I will laugh about everyone
I will find humor in their actions.
I´d cover my mug if I could
I would hide my face if possible.
trying to picture the smile you might wear
I am still imagining your reaction to my departure.
trying to picture the smile you might wear
Once again, I am trying to envision your response.
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fenrisfly
das Lied begleitet mich schon sehr lange. Immer wenn es mal ganz übel kommt, fühle ich mich dadurch angenommen und getröstet
LBC Mary
great song, love DIORAMA; greetings from L.A.
Mimika Spilioti
Beautiful🖤
onlyyesterday1967
Beautiful
Maria M.
🖤✨🖤
Erwin Klement
💕
Lou Cipher
<3
Böcklin`s Kitten
For me this sounds better than the original version, and..........haha...Hollywood is dieing, nothing interestng anymore, so lets keep the sound of Diorama
Fenrisfly
@kmcx danke dir.... aber ich glaube eher nicht... find da auch nix im Netz, vllt war das Quatsch
kmcx
@Fenrisfly I guess they meant Settlers 1 intro song (i.e. generic medieval theme).