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
Said but True
Diorama Lyrics
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And if you offer everything you have
I still want more
Face and body lacking relevance
I still get bored
Cleft in frozen lakes I'm sailing on
Try to reach me way too short your chains
Bound as you are
What an honest kind of lie
To the final answer I dare to ask you for
You took me this far
You made me need to change
Could you ever think I'd give
Attention to the true effect of your words
Of your disease
Uninfected I remain
Insensible immune and deaf
Untouchable like clouds
You took me this far
You made me need to change
You took me this far
I never will return
The lyrics to Diorama's song "Said But True" delve into the complexity of human desires and the difficulty in realizing true fulfillment. The opening lines, "And if you offer everything you have, I still want more," express the insatiable nature of our cravings and how material possessions, physical appearance or temporary pleasure can never provide long-lasting satisfaction. The next line, "Face and body lacking relevance, I still get bored," highlights how superficial characteristics often fail to provide depth and substance.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more abstract and metaphorical, with lines such as "Cleft in frozen lakes I'm sailing on, ancient scar" suggesting a sense of solitude and emotional pain. The lines "Try to reach me way too short your chains, bound as you are" touch on the idea of limitations and how our own fears and insecurities can restrict our ability to connect with others and fulfill our potential. The chorus, "You took me this far, you made me need to change, I never will return," indicates a transformation or realization that has taken place, possibly as a result of the experiences and emotions expressed throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
And if you offer everything you have
Even if you give all that you have,
I still want more
I'll still want more than what you're offering.
Face and body lacking relevance
Your looks don't matter to me,
I still get bored
I'll still get bored of you.
Cleft in frozen lakes I'm sailing on
I feel lost and alone in this cold, isolated world.
Ancient scar
An old wound that still haunts me.
Try to reach me way too short your chains
You're trying to hold me back, but your power over me is weak.
Bound as you are
You're stuck in your own limitations, and it's holding both of us back.
What an honest kind of lie
You're deceiving me with your honesty, and I'm aware of it.
To the final answer I dare to ask you for
I'm brave enough to demand the ultimate truth from you.
You took me this far
You've helped me grow and progress in life so far,
You made me need to change
But now I no longer need you to change or grow.
Could you ever think I'd give
Do you honestly believe that I'm capable of giving you anything?
Attention to the true effect of your words
Do you truly believe that I care about what you're saying?
Of your disease
I'm immune to the negativity and toxicity that you carry.
Uninfected I remain
I'm still pure and untainted by your presence in my life.
Insensible immune and deaf
I'm immune to your attempts to hurt me and I'm not listening to your lies.
Untouchable like clouds
You can't reach me or have any influence over me anymore.
You never will return
You're a part of my past, and you will never be able to return to my life.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
vyhodnaja
Просто роскошная группа! I love it, magnificent band!
pille juks
i just discovered new great band, amazing voice
Todd West
Love Diorama! Girls? YES!
Simon Whitehouse
Just come across this band ,brilliant sound.
Iris Ferreira
Amo esta canción... ❤
Jordan2Delta
This song is not super but absolute masterpiece and a jewel among all the gems! Great lyrics sung beautifully and with feeling by Torben! Great music...Here I feel the spirit of the master A.Hates and DoD, who is a master of itself...and so this is what happens when a student is diligent and closely following his master to become his equal...making his total individuality and bringing something of his own how beautiful...
Böcklin`s Kitten
still great - class Music and great voice, will love this band forever
PerceptionVsReality
Agreed 100%
Christie Exists
This is my favorite song by Diorama! 😍
Rant Therapist
What a voice, what a voice.