Thousand Faces
Don Diablo Lyrics


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There's a thousand faces but you're not around
Would I make, would I make you proud if you could see me now?

I still remember when I was young
I'd sit in the backseat while you played your songs
Some days when I'm lonely, I still put them on
And there in those moments, it's like you're not gone
I've come so far but once in a while it breaks me
I tried twice as hard to be half the man you made me

There's a thousand faces but you're not around
Would I make, would I make you proud if you could see me now?
There's a thousand voices in an endless crowd
But I'd give it away, it away if it meant I could see you now?

If it meant I could see you now
(If it meant I could see you now, see you now)

And pictures can't capture the light in your eyes
Even there at your lowest, you could still make me smile
You fought like a lion and you loved 'til the end
And I have you to thank for the person I am

I've come so far but once in a while it breaks me
I tried twice as hard to be half the man you made me

There's a thousand faces but you're not around
Would I make, would I make you proud if you could see me now?
There's a thousand voices in an endless crowd
But I'd give it away, it away if it meant I could see you now?

If it meant I could see you now
(If it meant I could see you now, see you now)
If it meant I could see you now

There's a thousand faces but you're not around
Would I make, would I make you proud if you could see me now?




There's a thousand voices in an endless crowd
But I'd give it away, it away if it meant I could see you now?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Thousand Faces" by Don Diablo speak about the singer's longing for a loved one who has passed away. The song reflects on how the memories of this person still linger and how they continue to influence the singer's life. The first verse talks about the face of the person who is absent from the singer's life. The the singer questions whether they would make them proud if they could see them now. The second verse speaks about the memories the singer holds dear. The memory of sitting in the backseat while the loved one played their songs is still vivid in the singer's mind. The singer feels that the loved one never left, especially in moments when the songs are playing.


The pre-chorus acknowledges the fact that the singer has come far but sometimes feels overwhelmed by the absence of the loved one. The singer tries to measure up to the person's expectations and become half the man that they were. The chorus again brings back the longing for the loved one, who is absent in a sea of faces. The singer wants to know if they would make them proud if they were still alive. The singer is then willing to give it all away if it meant getting a chance to see the loved one again.


Overall, the lyrics are powerful and sentimental. They touch on the inevitability of death and passing on, while celebrating a life that has been lived to the fullest, and the impact a person can have on those they leave behind.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a thousand faces but you're not around
There are many people in this world, but you are not here with me.


Would I make, would I make you proud if you could see me now?
I wonder if you would be proud of who I have become if you were here to see me now.


I still remember when I was young
I have clear memories of my childhood.


I'd sit in the backseat while you played your song
I would sit behind you while you sang your favorite songs.


Some days when I'm lonely, I still put them on
On some days when I am feeling lonely, I listen to those same songs.


And there in those moments, it's like you're not gone
During those moments when I am listening to your songs, it feels like you are still with me.


I've come so far but once in a while it breaks me
I have made a lot of progress but sometimes my emotions get the best of me.


I tried twice as hard to be half the man you made me
I have tried my best to live up to the example you set for me.


There's a thousand voices in an endless crowd
There are many people speaking but their voices blend together.


But I'd give it away, it away if it meant I could see you now?
I would give up everything to have you back with me just for a moment.


And pictures can't capture the light in your eyes
Photos don't do justice to the way you used to light up a room.


Even there at your lowest, you could still make me smile
Even when times were hard, you still managed to make me happy.


You fought like a lion and you loved 'til the end
You were a strong and loving person until the very end.


And I have you to thank for the person I am
I owe who I am today to you and the way you raised me.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Don Schipper, Molly Kate Kestner, Phil Bentley

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Don Diablo

Sending some extra love to you if you are missing someone in your life right now. Happy Fathersday everyone ❤️

phanny Aguirre

Beautiful song

Rahman Shaik

Hi Don ❤ from 🇮🇳

Javier Jalal

Love U
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Dann Hernandez

Simplemente un increíble trabajo!!! Trasmite sentimientos ❤️🤯😪

Matt Malyj

June song 2020

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Daan Drost

Hi Don, I don't know if this will ever reach you, but my father died 8 years ago. The last few years everything was ok, but this Song has hit me right into my heart. i see my own father walking around, being proud of me and my Sisters. I'm a big fan of your songs, but this one..... this one has something Real special. Thanks man.

Yorben D W

100% sure your dad's proud 🫂

Ankit Pendro

This song keeps me going through tough times and never let me feel weak. I hope my family always feel the grace of God.

AirwaveMusicTV

This song and the story behind it so lovely. It reminds us to always take care of our family and tell our parents, brothers and sisters how much we love them. Happy Fathersday everyone! ❤️❤️

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