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
Pale
Diorama Lyrics
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suffocated by air
escaped from your grasping
I couldn’t stay there
one single day longer
now that I had
exposed what your facades
Talking by glances
people stay dumb
hostile words getting
even meaner like this
Attracted by wisdom
and seductive psalms
I followed your footsteps
wherever I was
your lap offered comfort
deliverance your touch
divine and indulgent
you hurt me so much
I woke up but it was
already too late
I said if I shall die
please never here
Leaving I may be
while knowing for sure
Soon I will be with you...
...again
The lyrics to Diorama's song "Pale" describe a tumultuous relationship in which the singer has escaped from the grasp of the other person. The singer expresses a feeling of suffocation, indicating that they were not able to be themselves while in the relationship, and they felt trapped like there was no air to breathe. They made the decision to leave, exposed their partner for who they really were, and wished to never return.
The singer touches on the idea that communication in their relationship was strained, with "talking by glances" and "hostile words getting even meaner." Despite this, they were drawn to their partner's "wisdom and seductive psalms," which allowed them to overlook the negative aspects of the relationship. The singer also mentions physical touch from their partner, which brought comfort, but also caused them harm.
The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note, with the singer indicating that they may leave again but they will eventually return to their partner. This final line is open to interpretation and leaves the listener to wonder if the singer is willingly returning to a toxic relationship or if they are unable to break free from their past.
Line by Line Meaning
speechless and fearful
Overwhelmed with emotions of silence and anxiety.
suffocated by air
Feeling the weight of unspoken words heavy in the atmosphere.
escaped from your grasping
I managed to break free from your hold on me.
I couldn’t stay there
I had to leave that place to protect myself.
one single day longer
I couldn't tolerate being in that situation any longer.
now that I had
After I discovered the truth.
exposed what your facades
I saw through the false fronts that you put up.
and walls didn’t say
I saw what you were trying to hide from me.
Talking by glances
Communicating through shared looks and gestures.
people stay dumb
People choose to remain silent instead of speaking up.
hostile words getting
Negative words exchanged between people escalating in severity.
even meaner like this
Growing more vicious as time goes on.
Attracted by wisdom
Drawn in by intelligence and knowledge.
and seductive psalms
And alluring words and promises.
I followed your footsteps
I mimicked your actions and choices.
wherever I was
No matter where I went.
your lap offered comfort
Finding solace in the embrace that you provided.
deliverance your touch
Feeling a sense of escape from the troubles of the world through your touch.
divine and indulgent
Offering both pure and excessive enjoyment.
you hurt me so much
You caused immense pain and suffering.
I woke up but it was
I became aware of the situation, but it was already too late.
already too late
The damage had already been done.
I said if I shall die
I made a promise in case of my own death.
please never here
To never let my soul be in that place again after death.
Leaving I may be
I might be leaving your presence now.
while knowing for sure
But I am certain that one day we will meet again.
Soon I will be with you...
I look forward to the day when we will reunite.
...again
As we have crossed paths before.
Contributed by Aaron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.