Graziano started playing violin and singing at a very young age. In 1997 she first joined Italy's female pop group, Salsaruba. She has since participated in several projects of various artists in Italy including the album, FLUX, with DJ Miele in 2002.
After her studies in a painting school, she took an opportunity to leave Italy for London.
Ilaria was credited for vocals of Where Does This Ocean Go, Velveteen and Monochrome (モノクローム). Few months later, she performed the words and vocals with Kanno for the Wolf's Rain O.S.T. track 14 Valse de la Lune. She also appears on Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex O.S.T. 2 (I Can't Be Cool, I Do).
In 2003 she joined the live band called Rainbow 4et, with Francesco Forni on guitar, Sergio Quagliarella on drums, and Fulvio di Nocera on upright bass.
Recent work includes performing songs for the new release of Stand Alone Complex O.S.T. 3 (featuring Christmas in the Silent Forest, Dew). Graziano has also performed songs for the recent 2005 Cowboy Bebop soundtrack, Tank! THE! BEST!.
She is currently working on a solo project in London where she resides.
Diamonds
Ilaria Graziano Lyrics
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i really can't explain
the way you make me smile
the way you make me love you
when you're shining...
diamonds don't make promises or decieve me
they don't lie
stars up in the sky
i see them in your eyes
can i see them now?
yes, i see them now
little diamonds
please don't go away
let me love you
can i keep you near?
let me hold you dear ever more
don't know what it is
your magic sparkle kiss
little diamonds
i'm yours
twinkling like a melody in the twilight
ever clear, made in heaven, some are cold
and some are perfect cuts
while some are in the rough
all so beautiful
you're so beautiful
little diamonds
don't you go away
let me love you
can i keep you near?
let me hold you dear for all time
don't know what it is
your sparkle with a kiss
little diamonds
little diamonds
be mine
The lyrics to Ilaria Graziano's song, DIAMONDS describe a feeling that the singer has towards a person that they can't quite explain. This person makes her smile and feel loved in a way that's difficult to quantify. The lyrics also make comparisons between this person and diamonds. The comparison is used to highlight the pure and honest nature of diamonds; they don't lie or deceive, they only shine brightly. The singer sees the same qualities in this person's eyes, describing them as little diamonds. The lyrics express a desire to keep these qualities close and cherish them forever.
The poetic nature of the lyrics invites interpretation, and one can find several ways to read the song's meaning. One possible interpretation could be that the song is about finding something rare and precious in a person, like diamonds in the rough. The singer sees the beauty and sparkle in this person and wants to hold on to it. Another interpretation could be that the song is about finding pure, unadulterated love that shines brightly like diamonds. The singer wants to hold on to that love and never let it go.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of hopefulness, joy, and appreciation for the qualities that this person possesses. It's a beautiful and romantic song with a deep message that can resonate with many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Something that you do
There is something about you that I cannot put into words
i really can't explain
I am unable to express it fully
the way you make me smile
You make me happy in a way that no one else can
the way you make me love you
You inspire my deep love for you
when you're shining...
Whenever you are radiant and luminous
diamonds don't make promises or deceive me
The precious stones do not make commitments or mislead me
they don't lie
They are always truthful
all they do shine like the sun
Their only purpose is to glitter and glow like the celestial body
stars up in the sky
Like the celestial bodies far above us
i see them in your eyes
I see a reflection of them illuminating in your eyes
can i see them now?
May I observe them at this moment?
yes, i see them now
Yes, I can perceive them presently
little diamonds
My terms of endearment for you
please don't go away
Please do not leave me
let me love you
Allow me to shower you with love
can i keep you near?
May I hold you close?
let me hold you dear evermore
Let me cherish you indefinitely
don't know what it is
I do not comprehend what it is
your magic sparkle kiss
The luminous embrace of your lips
little diamonds
My precious and beloved one
i'm yours
I belong to you
twinkling like a melody in the twilight
Sparking and glittering like a musical refrain in the dusky light
ever clear, made in heaven, some are cold
Pure and perfect, as if crafted by the divine, some can be frigid
and some are perfect cuts
Some are flawlessly shaped
while some are in the rough
While others are still raw and unpolished
all so beautiful
All are stunning in their own way
you're so beautiful
You are stunning in your own way
little diamonds
My precious beloved one
don't you go away
Do not leave my sight
be mine
Be my cherished person
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ilaria Graziano
this is also one of Yoko's songs that i loved to sing most! :)
Luciano Gaston Pendino Pedetti
You are magic
Sir Kaxo IV
it´s beautiful
Nyctitropist
Her voice is one of my favorites. You can subscribe to her page, and show her some love. She has a new project she's working on called "From Bedlam To Lenane" currently touring Italy.
crazyaxebeaver
I have to say as a guy who listens to this kind of music a lot, this is execellent and very relaxing. Great vocals, good band in the backround, 10/10. I'm going to have to listen to more of her.
MysteryFanGirl
I Love how Old Hollywood this song sounds!
KittyWillCutYou
makes me think of 'Big O' and oddly enough, 'Charlie Brown'. Beautiful.
Angain Gnana
beautiful
Nyctitropist
That would be amazing! I would definitely come to hear you. Orlando, Florida is where you should come by the way :)
Ilaria Graziano
i'll be in Rome on thuesday the 31th of may with my new project From Bedlam To Lenane..and then all over italy :)