From Elsewhere comes Free the Robots, A balance of everything that is music… Read Full Bio ↴From Elsewhere comes Free the Robots, A balance of everything that is music. The Robot sound pays homage to the past with a drive for the future blending elements of Jazz, Hip Hop, Electronica, Bossanova, Experimental, Soul, Psychedelic, Rock, etc...

In a musical world where anything that has a guitar can be called "rock," it's difficult to find music that is really creative. It's even harder to find a band that is willing to take risks, and expand their art. But those things can be found in Free the Robots."
-Indie Music Project

Diary
Free the Robots Lyrics

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Dear diary, what a day it's been
Dear diary, it's been just like a dream

Dear diary, what a day it's been
Dear diary, it's been just like a dream

(it's been just like a dream)

(it's been just like a dream)

what a day it's been
it's been just like a dream

what a day it's been
it's been just like a dream

Dear diary, what a day it's been
Dear diary, it's been just like a dream

Dear diary, what a day it's been
Dear diary, it's been just like a dream

(it's been just like a dream)

(it's been just like a dream)

Dear diary

Dear diary, what a day it's been
Dear diary, it's been just like a dream

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Free the Robots's song Diary suggest that the singer is writing a diary entry about an exceptional day that has just ended, one that was so good it felt like a dream. The repetition of the phrase "Dear diary" reinforces the idea that this is a personal reflection. The use of a diary as a lyrical device lends an intimate, introspective quality to the song. These lyrics could refer to a good day that was significant because it was anticipated or maybe it was unexpected. The dream-like quality of the day could reflect a feeling that it was magical or surreal. The song has a chilled and upbeat sound and coupling with the tone of the lyrics, conveys a reflective, positive mood.

The phrase "Dear diary" is a literary technique that is used to provide insight into one's innermost thoughts and feelings. Diary writing is often associated with introspection and self-reflection, which captures the essence of the song. The song's repetitive structure and minimal lyrics are reminiscent of mantras and meditative practice, which is further reinforced by the relaxed feel of the music.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear diary, what a day it's been
The writer is expressing their thoughts and emotions about the day's events and wants to document it in their diary.

Dear diary, it's been just like a dream
The day's experiences were so surreal and fantastical that the writer feels like they were living in a dream.

(it's been just like a dream)
The writer continues to emphasize this feeling of living in a dream and wanting to capture it in their diary.

what a day it's been
The writer is still in awe of the day's events and can't believe how much has happened.

it's been just like a dream
Once again, the writer reiterates their astonishment and disbelief at the surreal nature of the day's experiences.

Dear diary
The writer addresses their diary again, as if it is a confidant and trusted friend.

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