Girl in a Coma formed when best friends Jenn Alva and Phanie Diaz met in Jr-high school art class over a mutual love of the Smiths, Nirvana, and skipping school. All they needed was a singer. Enter Nina Diaz, Phanie’s little sister. Nina blew them away with her mesmerizing vocals, a powerful voice some critics have compared to Bjork, Patsy Cline, and the band’s hero, Morrissey himself. The trio practiced for three years, gigged at local punk rock clubs, played a High School talent show, one kid’s birthday party, and then hit the road, building up a solid and loyal fan base across the country.
In 2006, the Girls played for Joan Jett and long-time songwriting partner and producer, Kenny Laguna, at New York’s Knitting Factory as part of a cable TV show featuring unknown bands. Jett and Laguna were so impressed with the band that they signed GIAC to their label, Blackheart Records, on the spot.
The band’s 2007 debut album, Both Before I’m Gone, was a critical hit with raves from Alternative Press Magazine, the LA Weekly, Bust magazine, among many others, with the album reaching No. 23 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and No. 21 on iTunes. “Clumsy Sky,” the band’s first single, won a 2007 Independent Music Award.
In 2009, the band released their follow up album, Trio B.C. The album is a unique amalgamation of eclectic influences: oldies, rockabilly, 90s alternative, and contemporary bands both indie and mainstream.
Just a year later, the band recorded a companion piece to Trio B.C. Produced by Grammy-award winning producer Greg Collins (U2 and Gwen Stefani), Adventures in Coverland. features reinterpretations of songs and artists who have impacted the band. The songs range from a punked out version of Selena’s “Si Una Vez” to a stripped down version of Joy Division’s “Transmission.”
In early 2011, new material was piling up and the band was ready to head back into the studio to work on their upcoming album, Exits & All the Rest.
From sharing stages with their heroes to experiencing Arizona’s controversial laws firsthand, the album was born in an especially intense period for the band. The Girls headed a few miles north to Austin and recorded with producer Mike McCarthy (Spoon, Trail of Dead). It was the band’s first time working on analog tape and all the basic tracks were laid down live. The recording process seemed to help the band capture some of the raw energy and power that they are known for in their live shows.
She Had a Plan
Girl in a Coma Lyrics
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and tonight just began
you sit there in your corner and wish it was the end
but listen here my friend
the story never starts until you break your heart
i know there was a plan beneath the story, too slow
there was a plan beneath the story
but do you know just what it’s like?
to fall asleep and no one there to tell you everything is alright
two souls
one of us let go
too bold
one of us let go
when yesterday is over
Girl in a Coma's She Had a Plan is a song that explores the emotions and thoughts of an individual who has suffered a heartbreak. The song opens with the lines "when yesterday is over, and tonight just began," which highlights the pain and uncertainty associated with moving on from a difficult situation. The individual is portrayed as sitting in a corner, wishing for the end, which highlights the intensity of their emotions.
However, the chorus delivers a message of hope, emphasizing that "the story never starts until you break your heart." This suggests that sometimes the most difficult moments in life can empower an individual to take a new direction, leading them to new and exciting experiences. Additionally, the lyrics "there was a plan beneath the story, too slow, there was a plan beneath the story" suggest that there may have been some hidden motivation and purpose behind the heartbreak, and that in time, the individual may come to understand and appreciate this.
The song also explores the idea of loneliness, as illustrated in the lines "to fall asleep and no one there to tell you everything is alright." This highlights the feeling of abandonment and isolation the individual may be experiencing, and the struggle they face to come to terms with this.
Overall, She Had A Plan is a powerful and emotive song that explores the complexities of emotion and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
when yesterday is over
When the past is gone and done with
and tonight just began
And the present has just started
you sit there in your corner and wish it was the end
You feel stuck and wish it was all over
but listen here my friend
But pay attention to what I'm about to say
the story never starts until you break your heart
The journey of life and personal growth doesn't begin until you experience heartbreak
i know there was a plan beneath the story, too slow
I know there was a hidden plan, but it was unfolding too slowly
there was a plan beneath the story
There was a hidden plan within the situation
but do you know just what it’s like?
But do you truly understand what it's like?
to fall asleep and no one there to tell you everything is alright
To go to sleep feeling alone and unsure of your circumstances
two souls
Two individuals
one of us let go
One of us gave up on the relationship/friendship
too bold
Too confident or daring
one of us let go
One of us gave up on the relationship/friendship
Contributed by Thomas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.