There are multiple artists who operate under the moniker of Exile:

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#1 A curently 14 member big JPop-boygroup that debuted in the year 2001 under the name of J Soul Brothers. They changed their name in 2003 into EXILE and switched to a label called LDH (Love, Dream, Happiness), wich was founded by former member Hiro (better known as EXILE HIRO).

The group originaly consisted out of 5 member. At it's hight the group used to have a total of 15 member (19 when counting the original member that have left the group). In 2011 EXILE was merged into EXILE TRIBE as it's first group (or seen as unit).

In 2020 member Atsushi (better known as EXILE ATSUSHI) decided to leave the group and in 2022 member Keiji also decided to leave the group.

In December of 2022 Atsushi announce to have returned to EXILE.

#2 The American hip-hop producer, DJ and occassional MC, Exile (real name Aleksander Manfredi), began his career as a member of hip-hop duo Emanon along with Aloe Blacc. He has released several solo beat albums, most notably Dirty Science (2006) and Radio (2009). He is best known for the album Below the Heavens (2007) by Blu & Exile. He also produced Fashawn's album Boy Meets World (2009) and has released another Blu & Exile album, Give Me Flowers While I Can Smell Them (2011). On top of this, he has been a guest producer for several notable acts, such as Ghostface Killah, Jurassic 5, Mobb Deep and Kardinall Offishall.

#3 The American country rock group Exile formed in 1963 by singer/guitarist J.P. Pennington as the Exiles. They produced a number of minor hits, as well as the #1 charting pop hit Kiss You All Over. After a few years, lead singer Jimmy Stokely left the group and was replaced by Les Taylor, who helped reshape the group into its present country rock form. While they did find some new success in this form, they eventually disbanded in 1993. By 1996, Pennington and Taylor reformed the band with a new lineup; it includes guitarists/singers Pennington and Taylor, bassist/vocalist Sonny LeMaire, keyboard player Marlon Hargis and drummer Steve Goetzman.

#4 The Bulgarian black metal band EXILE was formed in spring 2004 by Erilyne (vocals & guitars) in Sandanski, Bulgaria. Exile starts as one-man project. The first records - "The Nightcoming 1" was maded at the same time by Erilyne. Musically this first demo is focused on old-school black metal with some epic elements. To continue Exile's activities as a project and for some steps forward, Erilyne decide to invite other musicians. After two months Vassil (guitars) joined Exile as a guitarist and Leidolf (drums) as a drummer. The Nightcoming 1" was released as a part of the split CD EXILE vs. BOLG (Acclaim Records). In summer 2004 was recorded the second demo - "Restless Soul" - most raw than "The Nightcoming 1". Talmor joined Exile as a bassist in 2005 and leaved the band in the beginning of 2006. "The Nightcoming 2" was succeed recorded in may 2005. This album was recorded and composed for one week. In this album Exile focused mainly on the aggression, the clean and powerful sound. For a first time without any keys, this album is the most real face of Exile.

#5 Exile is a black metal band from Turkey and it is a side project of Moribund Oblivion.The band released a demo(2004) and an album(2007):"Exile is Eternal"(both with the same name)

#6 Tim Exile is the recording alias of Tim Shaw, a producer and performer of electronic music spanning drum and bass, IDM, breakcore and gabber.

#7 Exile is a metal band from Cornwall, England. The band consists of Dom Cardell - Vocals; Alex Goodrich - Lead guitar; Brad Baker - Rhythm guitar; Fabian - Bass; Josh Hawke - Drums/Backup vocals. They were formed in 2009 and have just recorded their first demo. They can be found on myspace.

#8 Exile is an alternative rock band from The Netherlands (Schijndel). They blend their sound such that it fagile and spherical heavy at the same time. Exile formed in Schijndel, The Netherlands in 2004. The lineup consisted of Tomas Mathijsen - (Lead vocals, guitar) Guus Arts - (Guitar) Bram van Paridon - (Bass), Florian Verhagen - (Keys) Cas Mathijsen - (Drums).
Influences: Radiohead, Millionaire, The Beatles, Patrick Watson, Eels, Grizzly Bear, Coldplay, Headphone, Coparck, Woost, Muse, dEUS, Soulwax, Disney, The Doors, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, De Staat, Gabriel Rios, Michael Giacchino, John Williams, Thomas Newman.
They can be found on myspace and on hyves.

#11 Exile, now operating under the name Izrael, is a Zambian musician and rapper best known for songs Awuwe and Efindingile.

#12 Exile is an Australian Deathcore band formed in 2009. Since 2009 they have released 2 EPs and 1 Full length. Their lyrical theme mainly focus on Evil and Darkess. Since the formation they have toured with a lot of bands like Aversions Crown, Thy Art Is Murder, A Night In Texas etc.

The band has made a few line up changes over the time. Brandon Lees, Jack and Sorenson are the orginal members of the band. In 2015 they replaced their original frontman Luke Hodges with Joel Taylor.

DIAMOND
Exile Lyrics

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Saikin sukoshi ochikondari myou ni genki ga nai yoto
Minna ni iwarete kangaete mitanda

Ureshii kotoba ni sae itsushika
Kokoro ga hibika naku natteta
Hontou wa chigau yo jibun ni kiitemita...

Mata kyou mo boku wo yuukiduketekureru minna

Jishin wo motte motto yume wo daku yo

Kanarazu kanau to iu sono tsuyoi
Ishi dake ga motsu hateshi nai power
Ima yume wo jitsugen saseru nakama ga iru kara
Kono yorokobi mo zutto wakachi aeru
Sore ga kitto bokura no shiawase sa
Itsu no hi ka kitto sora ni niji ga kakaru hazu da yo
Shiawase ni nareru no sa

Hare watatta aoi sora ni yume wo nosete hashiri dasu yo
Jishin nante nai dare datte onaji sa

Jibun hitori sura mitomete agerare nakatta
Sonna boku to wa kyou de wakare tsugeru

Kanarazu kanaeru toiu omoi to sore wo kimeta jibun wo shinjite
Wasureteta jibunjishin mou ichido tori modosu
Boku ga kokoro no naka ni motte iru DIAMONDO wa itsumo kagayaku
Yogorete mo kumotte mo kitto mata kagayaku yo Kagayaki ni kaeru no sa

Kanarazu kanau to iu sono tsuyoi
Ishi dake ga motsu hateshi nai power
Ima yume wo jitsugen saseru nakama ga iru kara
Kono yorokobi mo zutto wakachi aeru
Sore ga kitto bokura no shiawase sa

Itsu no hi ka kitto sora ni niji ga kakaru hazu da yo
Shiawase ni nareru no sa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "DIAMOND" by Exile are about the struggles and doubts that the singer faces in his life. He feels a bit down lately, and when his friends try to cheer him up with kind words, he realizes that his heart is no longer resonating with those positive messages. His true feelings are different from what he's letting others know. He's tried listening to himself in the past, but things didn't work out as expected.

However, his friends' encouragement help him conquer his self-doubt, and he finally feels a sense of belonging. The singer talks about the importance of having some strong will or belief that helps people achieve their goals. He believes that everyone can make their dreams come true if they believe in themselves and have the support of their friends. The lyrics are about how hope, confidence, and friendship can turn everything around and bring light into anyone's life.

Overall, The song DIAMOND is a hopeful and inspiring song that encourages the listener to follow their dreams and always remember that they are never alone in times of hardship.

Line by Line Meaning

Saikin sukoshi ochikondari myou ni genki ga nai yoto
Lately, I've been feeling a little down and lacking in energy.

Minna ni iwarete kangaete mitanda
I listened to what everyone had to say and tried to think about it.

Ureshii kotoba ni sae itsushika
Even happy words started ringing hollow.

Kokoro ga hibika naku natteta
My heart had stopped resonating with them.

Hontou wa chigau yo jibun ni kiitemita...
The truth is, I tried listening to myself instead...

Mata kyou mo boku wo yuukiduketekureru minna
Today again, everyone encouraged me.

Jishin wo motte motto yume wo daku yo
I hold onto my confidence and embrace my dreams even more.

Kanarazu kanau to iu sono tsuyoi
That strong belief that it will definitely come true,

Ishi dake ga motsu hateshi nai power
Is the power that only comes from our own determination.

Ima yume wo jitsugen saseru nakama ga iru kara
Because I have friends who help me make my dreams a reality now,

Kono yorokobi mo zutto wakachi aeru
We can always share this joy together,

Sore ga kitto bokura no shiawase sa
That is definitely our happiness.

Itsu no hi ka kitto sora ni niji ga kakaru hazu da yo
Sometime in the future, there should be a rainbow in the sky too.

Shiawase ni nareru no sa
We'll be able to achieve happiness.

Hare watatta aoi sora ni yume wo nosete hashiri dasu yo
I'll run with my dreams painted onto the clear blue sky.

Jishin nante nai dare datte onaji sa
There's no one without self-doubts, we're all the same in that sense.

Jibun hitori sura mitomete agerare nakatta
I couldn't even accept myself alone.

Sonna boku to wa kyou de wakare tsugeru
I say farewell to such a past self today.

Kanarazu kanaeru toiu omoi to sore wo kimeta jibun wo shinjite
Believing in the self that decided on this thought to definitely make it come true,

Wasureteta jibunjishin mou ichido tori modosu
I'll take back the self I'd forgotten once again

Boku ga kokoro no naka ni motte iru DIAMONDO wa itsumo kagayaku
The diamond I carry inside my heart always shines,

Yogorete mo kumotte mo kitto mata kagayaku yo Kagayaki ni kaeru no sa
Even if it becomes dirty or cloudy, it will surely shine again. It will transform into radiance.

Sore ga kitto bokura no shiawase sa
That is definitely our happiness.

Itsu no hi ka kitto sora ni niji ga kakaru hazu da yo
Sometime in the future, there should be a rainbow in the sky too.

Shiawase ni nareru no sa
We'll be able to achieve happiness.

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