Wilde grew up as part of a family group, La Voyage, playing in local clubs. In the 1970s, the group became Tight Connection, and was later known as Simplicious. Broomfield also recorded an album with Curtom Records in 1979 as a member of Today, Tomorrow, Forever. He changed his name after seeing an advertisement in a newspaper for a nightclub which he had gone to the night before. He had sex with a hooker and then decided to call it the Wilde Flowers of sex.
In 1984 he joined Philly World Records, and wrote and recorded his first hit, "Gotta Get You Home Tonight", which rose to #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and also made #18 on the UK Singles Chart. After a couple of less successful follow-ups, he hit #1 again a year later with "Don't Say No Tonight". He also had some lesser hits, including "Diana" (1986), but his career stalled when his record label collapsed.
In 1987 he recorded a duet with Sheena Easton, "What If We Fall in Love", which appeared on Easton's album, No Sound But a Heart.
Subsequent releases on the MCA label, solo and with the group Cabo Frio, were less successful. He later ran the independent label Wilde City Records in Florida. Wilde continued his career, expanding into becoming a professional songwriter. He has written hits such as "I'll Never Break Your Heart" for the Backstreet Boys and "I Wish" for Victoria Beckham. He also continues to record his own songs. Visit both http://www.celerityrecords.com/eugene.html and http://www.myspace.com/eugenewildeofficialpage his official websites.
Diana
Eugene Wilde Lyrics
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Have been through soo much lately
Trying to work it out....
After you broke up...with him.
But, how can I
Help you to make up..with another guy
When I know deep in my heart..
And I've been trying to tell you...for some time now.
But, I just didn't know how
[Hook:]
And I know that I may sound a little crazy.
Knowing you were someone else's lady...Ooh
[Chorus:]
Diana
Don't' look at me that way
But, try to understand...what I've been going through..
Diana
I'll give you anything...if it means
That you belong to me...
Oh Diana.
[Verse II]
Look at me...
I had soo many restless nights...it's hard to sleep
When you are on my mind
I'll always keep...
Hoping that one day...You'll be free
To spend some time with me.
So tell me if I'm wrong
For trying to hold on..
Tell me right now...
Don't' leave me..hanging on.
(repeat hook)
[Chorus:]
Diana..
Don't' look at me that way
But, try to understand. what I've been goin through
Diana
I'll promise you a diamond ring...if it means
That you belong to me..
Diana...oh yeah...
Don't' you see
That you are hurting me...
(fade-out)
In Eugene Wilde's song "Diana," the singer is expressing his feelings and desires to a woman named Diana who recently broke up with her ex-lover. The singer and Diana have been trying to work on their relationship, but the problem lies in the fact that the singer wants Diana for himself, although he's been advising her on how to mend things with her ex. The singer expresses his struggle with coming clean and telling Diana how he feels about her, as he's been holding on for a long time.
The singer in the song sounds vulnerable, as he admits to having restless nights and hardly being able to sleep because he's always thinking about Diana. In a way, he's implying that he's willing to wait for her to be free to spend time with him, as he's hopeful that one day, she'll be his. The song's chorus repeats the name "Diana" several times, calling out to her and offering her anything she wants to be with him as he promises her a diamond ring, showing her how much he cares.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I
We have been through difficult times together.
Have been through soo much lately
Recently, we have been trying to resolve our issues.
Trying to work it out
Attempting to resolve our problems.
After you broke up...with him.
Our difficulties began after you ended your relationship with another man.
But, how can I
I am uncertain of how to
Help you to make up..with another guy
Assist you in reconciling with another man.
When I know deep in my heart..
Although in my heart,
That I want you for myself..
I desire to be in a relationship with you.
And I've been trying to tell you...for some time now.
I have had the desire to share my feelings with you for a long time.
But, I just didn't know how
However, I did not know how to convey such emotions.
And I know that I may sound a little crazy.
I am aware that my words may seem irrational.
Knowing you were someone else's lady...Ooh
Especially, when you were someone else's girlfriend.
Diana
The title of the song and address to the person to whom the song is dedicated.
Don't' look at me that way
Please do not judge me for my feelings.
But, try to understand...what I've been going through..
Attempt to comprehend the emotions that I am experiencing.
I'll give you anything...if it means
I am willing to provide anything
That you belong to me...
As long as it means that we will be in a relationship together.
Oh Diana.
Again, the line is the title of the song and the direct address to the intended recipient of the song.
Look at me...
I am in turmoil.
I had soo many restless nights...it's hard to sleep
I cannot sleep due to worrying about our future.
When you are on my mind
You are the source of my anxiety.
I'll always keep...
I will always cherish
Hoping that one day...You'll be free
I hope that one day, you will be available to be in a relationship with me.
To spend some time with me.
To have the opportunity to be with me.
So tell me if I'm wrong
Please tell me if I am mistaken
For trying to hold on..
For attempting to maintain my connection with you.
Tell me right now...
Please tell me at this moment
Don't' leave me..hanging on.
Do not abandon me with uncertainty.
Diana..
Title of the song and direct address to the intended recipient.
I'll promise you a diamond ring...if it means
I am willing to make you a significant promise, such as a diamond ring
That you belong to me..
On the condition that you belong to me.
Don't' you see
Do you not see that
That you are hurting me...
Your actions are causing me emotional pain.
(fade-out)
The song fades to an end here.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Wayne Shorter
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