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
No Tears
Diorama Lyrics
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I'm not part of this
go on get absorbed
I'm not part of this
black hole triggering
at the back of your head
something is pouring out
at the back of your head
take it easy my friend
take a spoonful of that
with your vitamins
take a spoonful of that
maybe it speeds up
the way you come apart
in your captivating style
the way you come apart
as the rhythm flows
no tears no tears no word too much
walk on walk on
with all the things
that you've achieved
in the cold of the night
you're replaying it
a hundred thousand times
you're replaying it
you fail to see the flaw
put your pen away
the drama writes itself
put your pen away
and let it happen...
no tears no tears no word too much
walk on walk on
with all the things
that you've achieved
the sand is trickling
the sand is trickling
down the hourglass
the sand is trickling
the sand is trickling
down the hourglass
down down down the hourglass
The song "No Tears" by Diorama is a contemplative and introspective piece thematically focused on the idea of accepting one’s fate, even if it is unpleasant. The opening lines of the song, "I won't stand in your way, I'm not part of this, go on get absorbed, I'm not part of this," can be seen as a speaker stepping aside from a situation, acknowledging their inability or unwillingness to be involved. The lyrics then shift to the imagery of a “black hole” at the back of the head, a metaphorical expression of a destructive or corruptive force.
As the song progresses, the singer encourages the listener to "take it easy my friend, take a spoonful of that, with your vitamins," asserting that acceptance or resignation may be the most positive response to a problematic situation, however unknown or uncomfortable. The idea of taking a spoonful of something that "speeds up the way you come apart" is presented, positing the possibility that facing reality or one’s emotions could be a cathartic experience.
The repeated refrain of "no tears, no tears, no word too much, walk on, walk on with all the things that you've achieved" emphasizes and underlines this central message of acceptance and moving forward, without looking back with regret. The ticking of the hourglass is used to represent time passing, and the chorus lines, "the sand is trickling, down, down, down,” drives home the sense of impermanence and the limited time we have in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't stand in your way
I won't be an obstacle for you
I'm not part of this
I'm not involved in this situation
go on get absorbed
continue to be completely immersed in what you're doing
black hole triggering
something in your mind is causing a sense of emptiness and despair
at the back of your head
deep in your thoughts and emotions
something is pouring out
a lot of emotions are being expressed
floodgates open wide
a lot of emotions and thoughts are being released suddenly
take it easy my friend
relax and calm down, my friend
take a spoonful of that
take a small amount of that substance
with your vitamins
along with your usual daily vitamins
maybe it speeds up
perhaps it accelerates
the way you come apart
the way you break down emotionally
in your captivating style
in the way that you enthrall and fascinate others
no tears no tears no word too much
there's no need to cry, no need to talk excessively
walk on walk on
keep moving forward
with all the things that you've achieved
with all the accomplishments you've made thus far
in the cold of the night
late at night when everything is quiet and still
you're replaying it
you're repeatedly going over the same thing in your mind
a hundred thousand times
countless times
you fail to see the flaw
you can't see the imperfection, the mistake
put your pen away
stop writing, stop trying to control the situation
the drama writes itself
let the situation unfold naturally
and let it happen...
allow events to unfold without intervention
the sand is trickling
time is running out
down the hourglass
as the sand falls through the hourglass
down down down the hourglass
time is passing by quickly
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.