Currently voted the worldโs #7 DJ on the prestigious DJ MAG Top 100, the sought-after producer has collaborated with and remixed a wide range of artists including Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Gucci Mane, Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson, Travis Barker, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Madonna, Ty Dolla $ign, The Chainsmokers, Coldplay and many more. Ever the perfectionist, the last couple of years has seen Don prepare his third studio album FORฮVฮR, released in September 2021. Taking on many forms since its inception, the album has been a labour of love for the perfectionistic Dutchman, marking his ever-evolving sound and ability to approach new genres with familiarity.
A consummate presenter, Don has hosted his hugely popular Hexagon radio show for over six years and is currently broadcast in over 68 countries to millions of listeners. Launched in 2015, his Hexagon record label has given him the perfect platform to champion new talent. Year after year, the label remains one of the most influential imprints in the electronic music sphere.
Mr. Brightside
Don Diablo Lyrics
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And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go (let me go)
And now I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
She's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go (let me go)
And now I just can't look, it's killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it's just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
I never, I never
Expected to be in this situation, the singer is coming out of their cage and feeling fine, but they have to be down because they want everything. The song then shifts to a flashback of a young romance that started with a kiss. While the kiss was nothing out of the norm, it eventually led to the singer feeling left out and sick as the love interest moved on and started to get intimate with someone else. The singer is overcome with jealousy, as he sees his former partner with someone new, and is choking on excuses he's making for their actions. The singer ultimately resolves to embrace the situation and sees himself as the bright side in this negative situation.
The lyrics paint the picture of a bittersweet relationship that ends poorly for the singer, raising themes of infidelity, jealousy, and the internal struggle of moving on. The song is emotional as it shifts from the positivity of leaving one's cage into a regretful, sad contemplation about a broken relationship. The chorus of the song, "Jealousy, turning saints into the sea, swimming through sick lullabies, choking on your alibis," is an example of the powerful emotions that are written into the song - the pain and jealousy turning someone as pure as a saint as imagined "into the sea," swimming through the toxic words and actions of a love that brings nothing but sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming out of my cage
I am breaking free from my current situation.
And I've been doing just fine
Despite my past struggles, I am doing well.
Gotta gotta be down
I need to feel low for a moment to appreciate how far I have come.
Because I want it all
I am willing to work hard to achieve my dreams.
It started out with a kiss
It all began with a simple gesture of affection.
How did it end up like this?
I am questioning how the situation escalated to its current state.
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
The initial action was insignificant and harmless.
Now I'm falling asleep
I am feeling tired and drained from the emotional turmoil.
And she's calling a cab
She is leaving the scene and moving on with her life.
While he's having a smoke
He is taking a moment to reflect or relax after the situation.
And she's taking a drag
She is coping with her emotions through substance use.
Now they're going to bed
They are beginning a new chapter without me.
And my stomach is sick
I am feeling physically ill from the emotional pain.
And it's all in my head
The situation is playing over and over again in my mind.
But she's touching his chest now
She is being intimate with someone else.
He takes off her dress now
They are continuing their intimate moment without me.
Let me go (let me go)
I want to be released from the pain of the situation.
And now I just can't look, it's killing me
I cannot bear to witness the situation anymore, it is causing me great pain.
And taking control
The situation has a hold on me and is controlling my emotions.
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Jealousy can make even the most innocent person act out of character.
Swimming through sick lullabies
I am stuck in a cycle of self-destructive thoughts and emotions.
Choking on your alibis
I am struggling to accept the excuses and reasons for the situation.
But it's just the price I pay
I understand that pain and heartbreak are a component of love and relationships.
Destiny is calling me
I believe that my future holds something better for me.
Open up my eager eyes
I am ready to move on and embrace new opportunities.
'Cause I'm Mr. Brightside
I am choosing to remain positive and hopeful, despite the pain I have experienced.
I never, I never
I refuse to let negativity and pain define me.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Don Diablo
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the rest of the world will discover this masterpiece later, but we, the real fans are here !!!
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