Diamond's musical journey began in 2012 when she met GFOTY through a mutual friend. GFOTY then introduced her to A.G. Cook, a pivotal figure in the PC Music label. Their collaboration began when a scheduled vocalist failed to appear for a recording session with Cook. In the same year, they worked on Diamond's first solo song titled "Attachment", although her debut single became "Pink and Blue" in October 2013. This song introduced Diamond's unique style, characterized by a synthetic, lullaby-like quality. The attention garnered by "Pink and Blue" not only marked the start of her music career but also helped bring attention to the emerging PC Music label.
In January 2014, Diamond featured on A.G. Cook's "Keri Baby". Diamond made her live debut in April 2014 at Basement in London. She released "Attachment" as her second single later that month. This melancholic ballad explored modern relationships and showcased her distinctive high-pitched melody with farcical harmonies.
Her third solo single, "Every Night," arrived in November 2014. "Every Night" addressed themes of desire and exhibited a bolder personality compared to her earlier work. Her childlike, staccato vocals were supported by catchy harmonies, and the song received nearly 200,000 plays on SoundCloud within two weeks, and it became Diamond's first song to appear on a Billboard chart, reaching 28th on the Emerging Artists chart.
In March 2015, Diamond performed at the PC Music showcase during the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, where her performance received positive reviews. She continued to make strides in her career, performing as part of a PC Music show in Brooklyn, New York, in May 2015.
Diamond's musical evolution included the release of her song "Hi" in November 2015, accompanied by a music video produced in collaboration with i-D magazine. After having the resources to produce her first music video, she selected "Hi" as a "way of tying up my older material, and a good way of introducing my next phase".
February 2016 saw Hannah Diamond collaborate with Charli XCX on a track titled "Paradise". In October that year, Diamond released the new single "Fade Away" with a lyric video via PC Music. On 22 December 2016, Diamond released a free single, "Make Believe", which was produced by easyFun and A.G. Cook.
On 13 December 2017, she released a new mix, "Soon I won't see you at all", which contains three new tracks, one of which is a cover of "Concrete Angel" by Gareth Emery. It was made available on YouTube for streaming with a download link.
On 16 November 2018, Diamond released "True". On 17 September 2019, Diamond released the song "Part of Me" with Danny L Harle. Just over a month later, on 30 October, Diamond released the single "Invisible" with its accompanying music video. On 13 November, Diamond released another single titled "Love Goes On". The song was released with an accompanying music video.
Throughout her journey, Diamond had been working on a full-length album, originally planned for release in 2015. The debut studio album, titled 'Reflections,' was eventually released in November 2019, prior to "The Invisible Tour" that began on 4 December 2019.
On 5 February 2020, she announced that she will be the opening act in 4 shows for Carly Rae Jepsenβs Dedicated Tour. The Reflections remix album was released in April 2020.
In 2020, Diamond featured on the remix for 100 gecs' "xXXi_wud_nvrstΓΈp_ΓXXx" alongside Estonian rapper Tommy Cash, and appeared on A. G. Cook's two 2020 albums 7G and Apple. In 2021, Diamond appeared on the Danny L Harle single, "Boing Beat", from his debut album Harlecore, and featured on the remix for A. G. Cook's "The Darkness", alongside Sarah Bonito of Kero Kero Bonito. She appeared on labelmate Namasenda's debut Unlimited Ammo mixtape in October 2021, and designed much of the project's single and album artwork.
Diamond released the single "Staring at the Ceiling" on 24 February 2022. A year later, she released "Affirmations" as the second single from her then upcoming album. "Perfect Picture" was released as the third single on August 17. The same day, her second album with the same name was announced for release on October 6. The fourth single, "Poster Girl", was released on 14 September. Her upcoming second studio album, Perfect Picture, is set to be released on 6 October 2023.
Pink and Blue
Hannah Diamond Lyrics
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just a guy who likes me too
and I think I like you maybe
I know that you're so unavailable
but you call me all the time
and you know I got you on my mind
We look good in pink and blue
You say baby how are you?
I'm ok, how about you?
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say baby how are you?
I'm ok, how about you?
I'm waiting for you to make up your mind
If you take me for a ride...
do you think I'll be your girlfriend?
I don't wanna wake up and still feel like I'm dreaming
All I wanna do is tell the world how I'm feeling
You know, it's true
Me and you
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say baby how are you?
I'm ok, how about you?
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say baby how are you?
I'm ok, how about you?
Hey! why don't you pick me up?
I know you got time
So come and pick me up
You know you want to
So why don't you pick me up?
I know you got time
So come and pick me up
You know you want to
Hey! why don't you pick me up?
I know you got time
So come and pick me up
You know you want to
So why don't you pick me up?
I know you got time
... how about you?
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say baby how are you?
I'm ok, how about you?
The song "Pink and Blue" by Hannah DiAmond is about the hope and expectation of a romantic relationship. The lyrics express the feeling of waiting for a person who is not fully available but still expresses interest. The singer describes her desire to be with this person, the possibility of being in a relationship, and the hope that the person chooses her. The color pink and blue is used as a metaphor to represent the two individuals and how well they look together. The lyrics also express the vulnerability of the singer by having the courage to reveal her feelings and the fear of being rejected or hurt.
The chorus of the song is catchy and repetitive, highlighting the central message of the song. The lyrics are simple but effective and create a sense of relatability to the listener. The use of call and response in the verses enhances the catchy nature of the song.
In terms of the structure of the song, the verses and chorus complement each other by creating a sense of back and forth, which adds to the overall flow of the song. The bridge of the song successfully adds a level of urgency to the song by the repetition of "Why don't you pick me up?" and creates a sense of hope and eagerness.
Overall, "Pink and Blue" is a relatable song with catchy lyrics that effectively express the hopes and fears of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I waited for so long for a guy like you
I've been waiting for someone like you for a long time
just a guy who likes me too
someone who likes me back
and I think I like you maybe
but I'm not sure if I like you back
I know that you're so unavailable
I know that you're not ready for a relationship
but you call me all the time
but you keep calling me
and you know I got you on my mind
and I can't stop thinking about you
We look good in pink and blue
we look good together
You love me, maybe it's true
you might love me
You say baby how are you?
how are you doing?
I'm ok, how about you?
I'm doing fine, what about you?
I'm waiting for you to make up your mind
I'm waiting for you to decide if you want to be with me or not
If you take me for a ride...
if you decide to be with me
do you think I'll be your girlfriend?
will you make me your girlfriend?
I don't wanna wake up and still feel like I'm dreaming
I don't want this to feel like a dream that's too good to be true
All I wanna do is tell the world how I'm feeling
I just want to express my feelings to everyone
Hey! why don't you pick me up?
hey, why don't you come pick me up?
I know you got time
I know you're not busy
So come and pick me up
so come get me
You know you want to
I know you want to
... how about you?
what about you?
Contributed by Lucy Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Franco MatΓas
[Verse 1]
I waited for so long for a guy like you
This guy who likes me too, and I think I like you maybe
I know that you're so unavailable
But you call me all the time, and you know I've got you on my mind
[Chorus]
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say, "Baby, how are you?"
I'm okay, how about you?
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say, "Baby, how are you?"
I'm okay, how about you?
[Verse 2]
I'm waiting for you to make up your mind
If you take me for a ride, do you think I'll be your girlfriend?
I don't wanna wake up and still feel like I'm dreaming
All I wanna do is tell the world how I'm feeling
You know it's true
Me and you
[Chorus]
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say, "Baby, how are you?"
I'm okay, how about you?
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say, "Baby, how are you?"
I'm okay, how about you?
[Bridge]
Hey, why don't you hit me up?
I know you've got time, so come and pick me up
You know you want to, so, why don't you hit me up?
I know you've got time, so come and pick me up
You know you want to hang, why don't you hit me up?
I know you've got time, so come and pick me up
You know you want to, so, why don't you hit me up?
I know you've got time, how about you?
[Chorus]
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say, "Baby, how are you?"
I'm okay, how about you?
We look good in pink and blue
You love me, maybe it's true
You say, "Baby, how are you?"
I'm okay, how about you?
nedprime
This overproduction gives a feeling like there's more to it than cheesy pop music. This shit is calculated and well crafted. The cyberpunk-vaporwave girl pop aesthetic is tuned to perfection here. The lyrics sound like the diary of a 12 year old from the 80's, which only adds to the careful details. The simple, yet hypnotic chords only increase the existential crisis this is bound to cause in many people.
John Doe
Chresy neckbeard
dingle berry
@β Official sources say this comment is false howβs that coping
β Official sources say this comment is false
@Jimmy TheBold cope
Jimmy TheBold
no such thing as 'overproduction'.
Axolotl
it's funny how this song was the first song produced and written in part by the pioneer of hyperpop, which also makes me think about how much the genre has evolved over the years and how you can hear similarities between this pre-hyperpop pop and modern hyperpop
Mijc Osis
Its just bubblegum electro. Also, Teddyloid exists.
Rooster128
i am so tempted to like this ironically but the truth is i like it seriously
E W
@Rooster128 where have they ever said it was parody? Listen to an interview A.G. Cook, he takes himself and his influences pretty seriously.
Rooster128
@E W so if you realize its parody and you're a fan, does that make it like tongue-in-cheek fandom? lol