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 Jepsen’s Dedicated Tour. The Reflections remix album was released in April 2020.
In 2020, Diamond featured on the remix for 100 gecs' "xXXi_wud_nvrstøp_ÜXXx" 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.
True
Hannah Diamond Lyrics
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So when I looked
I wouldn't see
For a while
I saw the signs
Bright flashing lights
I closed my eyes
For a while
Didn't see you at my show
Never told me yes or no
I look in your eyes
I see right through
I know that you've found someone new
Why would you lie?
What should I do?
Now I know it's not true
Like a diamond being crushed
You've turned my heart to dust
You say the words but your face doesn't match up
I checked in, you're checking out
Holding up lies so we can make out
I look in your eyes
I see right through
I know that you've found someone new
Why would you lie?
What should I do?
Now I know it's not true
Now that I know it's not true
Now that you've found someone new
Now that I know what to do
I don't need you (don't need you)
No I don't (no I don't)
Now I know it's not true
No epiphanies
No, "Believe in me's"
No more chances wasted on nobodies
Every time you lie
You become that guy
There's no point, there's no time
Maybe you'll treat her right
No, it's not true
I always knew (always knew)
But now I know it's not true
Not true
In Hannah Diamond's song True, the lyrics tell the story of a breakup where the singer discovers that their partner has been lying to them about the state of their relationship. Throughout the song, the singer hints at signs they picked up on that their partner was not being honest, such as bright flashing lights that they closed their eyes to, and the partner not showing up to their shows or giving a clear answer about their feelings. The chorus emphasizes the singer's ultimate realization that their partner has moved on to someone new, and they are left feeling heartbroken and betrayed. The song contains a powerful message about the importance of honesty and communication in relationships, as well as the pain that comes with being lied to and deceived by someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
The risks you took
I knew you were taking risks and behaving recklessly but chose to ignore it.
So when I looked
Despite my suspicions, I tried to look the other way.
I wouldn't see
I deliberately chose to ignore the warning signs I saw.
For a while
I remained oblivious to your actions for some time.
I saw the signs
Eventually, I started noticing the signs of your betrayal.
Bright flashing lights
The signs were clear and obvious, impossible to miss.
I closed my eyes
But I still chose to ignore them and turn a blind eye.
For a while
I kept pretending that everything was okay and didn't confront the truth.
Didn't see you at my show
You didn't show up to support me even though I expected you to be there.
Never told me yes or no
You never made a clear commitment to me.
I look in your eyes
I try to see the truth in your eyes and read your emotions.
I see right through
I can see that you're lying and not being truthful.
I know that you've found someone new
I'm aware that you've moved on and found someone else.
Why would you lie?
I'm puzzled as to why you would deceive me.
What should I do?
I'm unsure how to handle the situation or respond to your lies.
Now I know it's not true
I have finally acknowledged the reality and confronted the fact that your intentions were not genuine.
Like a diamond being crushed
Your actions have destroyed my heart and crushed my emotions like a precious diamond.
You've turned my heart to dust
Your betrayal has shattered my heart and reduced it to dust.
You say the words but your face doesn't match up
You try to convince me with your words, but I can see through the facade by looking at your face.
I checked in, you're checking out
I tried to connect with you, but you are already distancing yourself from me.
Holding up lies so we can make out
You are holding onto lies to maintain the relationship and continue being intimate.
No epiphanies
I haven't had any sudden realizations or moments of profound insight.
No, "Believe in me's"
I don't want to hear any more empty promises or pleas for trust.
No more chances wasted on nobodies
I won't give any more chances or opportunities to people who don't deserve them.
Every time you lie
Each lie you tell further damages my trust and faith in you.
You become that guy
You are turning into the type of person who habitually deceives and hurts others.
There's no point, there's no time
There's no purpose or justification for continuing this relationship and I shouldn't waste any more time on it.
Maybe you'll treat her right
Perhaps, in the future, you will learn from your mistakes and be more honest and loyal to others.
No, it's not true
I no longer believe your lies and deceit.
I always knew (always knew)
Deep down, I always suspected that you were dishonest and unfaithful.
But now I know it's not true
But now I have proof and confirmation that my suspicions were correct.
Not true
Your claims and promises were not genuine or truthful.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: A.G. Cook, Hannah Diamond
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
aspargos problemáticos
Verdadeiro
Os riscos que você tomou
Para que quando eu olhasse
Eu não pudesse ver por um tempo
Eu vi os sinais
Luzes brilhantes
Eu fechei meus olhos por um tempo
Não te vi no meu show
Nunca me disse sim ou não
Eu olho em seus olhos, vejo claramente
Eu sei que você encontrou alguém novo
Por que você mentiria? O que devo fazer?
Agora eu sei que não é verdadeiro
Como um diamante sendo esmagado, você transformou meu coração em pó
Você diz as palavras, mas o seu rosto não combina
Eu estou entrando, você está saindo
Segurando mentiras para que possamos ficar juntos
Eu olho em seus olhos, vejo claramente
Eu sei que você encontrou alguém novo
Por que você mentiria? O que devo fazer?
Agora eu sei que não é verdadeiro
Agora que eu sei que não é verdadeiro
Agora que você encontrou alguém novo
Agora que eu sei o que fazer
Eu não preciso de você (não preciso de você)
Não, eu não preciso (não, eu não preciso)
Agora eu sei que não é verdadeiro
Sem epifanias
Sem acredite em mim
Sem mais chances desperdiçadas em ninguém
Toda vez que você mente, você se torna aquele cara
Não há sentido, não há tempo
Talvez você a trate bem
Não, não é verdadeiro
Eu sempre soube (sempre soube)
Mas agora eu sei que não é verdadeiro
Não é verdadeiro
kinesthetiac 2
She been the best most solid part of PC Music since the start
Jalen Ward
Acne cleared
Depression cured
Winter served...must be an HD comeback.
solaria
Haha I've heard this before multiple times lol with the face cleared haha only you could have said that
asdf
i don't think anyone else could perform this song the way hannah does. it's one thing to apply the production stylings of pc music to a vocalist, but this is really something else entirely. not sure i can articulate it properly in a youtube comment
Extended Warrant
Love the “2008 windows movie maker lyrics video” inspired visuals
Brad Maxwell
Hannah Diamond has been making depressing christmas music for 2 years straight now wtf its not even christmas
Keith Cayden
@Jayce Kyrie Happy to help =)
Rex Juelz
@Bennett Asa Thank you, signed up and it seems to work :D I really appreciate it !!
Jayce Kyrie
I guess it's pretty off topic but does anybody know a good place to watch newly released movies online ?
Marcos F Maciel
the genius in Hannah's work is making uncanny valley-y art that legitimately sounds and looks good