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
Stuckkato
Diorama Lyrics
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You say you're the art I'll bow to your commands
You're wiping me out, you're wiping me out
With every stroke of your brush
With every layer
I'm getting less, less, less
I'm going up in smoke into endless white
What the hell is going on outside?
My sweet mistake my bitter regret
I'm trying to connect I'm trying to forget
I promise not to take the party drug again
I'd promise anything just to come to my sense
Just to come to my sense
Just to come to my sense
I'm in the monkey cage
What the hell is going on outside?
…
I'm in the monkey cage
What the hell is going on outside?
… into endless white
The lyrics to Diorama's "Stuckkato" explore the dynamics of a relationship where one partner is in control and the other is being manipulated or dominated. The first verse sets this up by having the singer, who is seemingly subservient or subordinate, note that the other person is the artist and that they will do whatever the other commands. However, there is a sense of getting wiped out, which happens "with every stroke of your brush/with every layer." This suggests that the other person is exerting a lot of power or influence over the singer and that they may not be happy about it.
The second verse sees the singer revealing that they made a mistake by taking a drug (presumably a party drug) and is promising not to do it again so they can "come to their senses." This could be interpreted in a few different ways, but one possibility is that the singer feels like they are out of control or not able to make rational decisions because of the drug or the other person's influence. The repeated refrain of "I'm in the monkey cage/what the hell is going on outside?" underscores this sense of being trapped or powerless.
Overall, "Stuckkato" is a reflection on relationships where one person has more power than the other and how that can lead to feelings of confusion, frustration, and being stuck in a situation that is hard to escape.
Line by Line Meaning
I say you're the artist choose your colour range
I acknowledge that you have complete control over this situation and I trust your decisions.
You say you're the art I'll bow to your commands
You claim to be the art piece, and I will comply with whatever you demand of me.
You're wiping me out, you're wiping me out
Your constant modifications to the situation are exhausting me and I feel drained.
With every stroke of your brush
Each adjustment you make contributes to my exhaustion and confusion.
With every layer
Your constant modifications are adding to my confusion and making it progressively worse.
I'm getting less, less, less
I'm losing myself more and more with each change you make.
I'm going up in smoke into endless white
I'm beginning to lose my sense of self and feel like I'm blending into the background.
I'm in the monkey cage
I feel trapped and like I'm being observed by others.
What the hell is going on outside?
I'm confused and uncertain about what's happening outside of my immediate environment.
My sweet mistake my bitter regret
I made a mistake that seemed appealing at first, but now I regret it deeply.
I'm trying to connect I'm trying to forget
I'm attempting to form a connection with others while simultaneously trying to forget the mistake I made.
I promise not to take the party drug again
I vow to avoid repeating the mistake I made by using substances to escape reality.
I'd promise anything just to come to my sense
I'll make any promise necessary in order to regain my sense of self and clarity of mind.
Just to come to my sense
My goal is to regain my sense of self and clarity of mind.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.