In late 2011 Irene began a career move making her way into the music scene playing at various venues around the Los Angeles area, from small coffee shops to eventually playing well known singer songwriter venues such as Room 5 and Hollywood’s House of Blues. In February of 2012 Irene’s song I Love You Madly caught the attention of NPR Alternative Latino’s Jasmine Garsd after by chance opening an email from production company Mucho Music based in L.A. which featured a live video performance. Jasmine Garsd featured the song on her program and said “you can’t fake the soul… Irene is so believable in her emotion.”
In fall of 2012 Irene began the production of her first E.P. titled I Love You Madly. To help fund her project, Irene raised over $10,000 backed by supporters using the website Kickstarter. With the help of these funds, Irene was able to produce and record her E.P., make a music video for Crazy Love, and fund her way to the East Coast for a small tour and to attend the Latin Alternative Music Conference in New York. After attending the conference it was noted by Felix Contreras on NPR’s Alternative Latino segment titled “The Latin Alternative Music Conference 2013: Who Rocked, Who Shocked, Who Killed” that both Jasmine and himself were blown away by Irene Diaz’s voice after she had done an impromptu performance of Crazy Love outside the Press Room. “This year we are (both) blown away by Irene Diaz… Listen to this voice.”
July 31st 2013 release date of “I Love You Madly”, Irene celebrated her CD release party at the classic noir downtown venue The Edison in front of a packed crowd. In August 2013 Irene caught the attention of NPR’s All Things Considered host Don Gonyea, and the interview was aired nationally and presented on Radio Station websites across the United States. In September of 2013 the E.P. was reviewed by Patrick O’ Heffernan for Vents Magazine. “She brings back classical American soul and blues and elevates it to a whole new level for today’s audience…. quite possibly, someday (Irene) could join Ella and Nina and Billie and Rosemary as a queen of torch.”
Irene’s song I Love You Madly was chosen as one of NPR’s 100 Favorite Songs of 2013. “Irene Diaz has one of those voices that touches the pathos we all carry in us,” NPR Staff.
In March of 2014 Irene attended the SXSW Festival in Austin Texas opening on an official showcase with artists Natalia Clavier and Ana Tijoux.
Irene is currently working on the beginnings of her first full length album.
I Love You Madly
Irene Diaz Lyrics
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I've got you on my mind
My chemicals run wild with just the thought of you
Oh, you make me shine
And I love the way you wake me up
You kiss so sweet, can't get enough
With breakfast done, you fill my cup
I love you madly
And you and me were made for fun
We laugh and sing under the sun
The moon shines bright, we get it on
I love you madly
Oh, I love you madly
And baby
Our love is hard to find
It would take a whole lifetime for just a taste of it
Oh, it's one of a kind
And I love the way you say I'm yours
And I love it when we walk on shores
But most of all, it's you I adore
I love you madly
Oh, I love you madly
Times are beautiful, so beautiful, yes they are
Field with honeydew flowers and guitar
And I wrote a song for you to sing how special you are
Oh, you are
And baby
I've got you on my mind
My chemicals run wild with just the thought of you
Oh, I love you madly
Oh, I love you madly
Oh, I love you madly, yeah
Oh, yes I do
Oh, I love you
Madly
In "I Love You Madly" by Irene Diaz, the singer expresses her intense love and admiration for her significant other. The first stanza has the singer thinking about her partner and how the mere thought of them makes her feel alive. She loves the way they wake her up and how sweet their kisses are. She also mentions how they fill her cup after breakfast. This cup can be literal or metaphorical, representing how they make her feel fulfilled and happy.
The second stanza talks about how the singer and her partner were "made for fun" and how they enjoy laughing and singing together under the sun. They also get intimate under the moonlight. The singer realizes how rare and special their love is, and it would take a lifetime to experience just a taste of it. She adores the way her partner claims her as theirs, and how they walk on the shore together.
Overall, the singer is head over heels in love with her partner, and her love is apparent in every line of the song. The way she describes the little moments and details shows how much she cherishes her relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby
Addressing the loved one, the singer speaks about how they are always thinking about them
I've got you on my mind
The singer acknowledges that they are constantly thinking about their significant other
My chemicals run wild with just the thought of you
The singer acknowledges that the mere thought of their significant other causes a rush of emotions and feelings
Oh, you make me shine
The presence of their significant other brings joy and happiness to the singer's life
And I love the way you wake me up
The loved one's actions and presence are appreciated and enjoyed, specifically in the way they wake up in the morning
You kiss so sweet, can't get enough
The singer expresses that they can never get enough of their significant other's affection and love
With breakfast done, you fill my cup
The loved one provides emotional fulfillment and joy, even in the small moments of the day like breakfast
I love you madly
The singer expresses deep and intense feelings of love towards their significant other
And you and me were made for fun
The singer expresses that their relationship is built on having fun and enjoying each other's company
We laugh and sing under the sun
The singer acknowledges the happy moments shared with their significant other, enjoying the outdoors and each other's company
The moon shines bright, we get it on
The singer speaks about intimate moments shared with their significant other, which are special and meaningful
Our love is hard to find
The singer acknowledges how special and unique their love is, as it is difficult to find something similar
It would take a whole lifetime for just a taste of it
The depth and intensity of their love is so great that it would take a lifetime to fully experience and understand it
Oh, it's one of a kind
The singer acknowledges the uniqueness of their love
And I love the way you say I'm yours
The singer expresses joy and appreciation for their significant other's verbal expressions of love and dedication
And I love it when we walk on shores
The singer appreciates and enjoys the simple moments with their significant other, like walking on the beach together
But most of all, it's you I adore
The singer expresses that their significant other is the most important person and feeling in their life
Times are beautiful, so beautiful, yes they are
The singer expresses the beauty and happiness of their life with their significant other
Field with honeydew flowers and guitar
The singer sets a scene of a beautiful outdoor setting, enjoying music together with their significant other
And I wrote a song for you to sing how special you are
The singer expresses their love and admiration for their significant other by writing and singing a special song for them
Oh, you are
The singer acknowledges the specialness and uniqueness of their significant other
Oh, yes I do
The singer reaffirms their love for their significant other
Oh, I love you
The singer repeats their deep and intense feelings of love
Madly
The singer emphasizes the intensity and passion of their love
Contributed by Isaac L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TechV101
Perfect. ❤ nothing in the world as sweet as love.
@joshg2009
This should have 21 million views instead of 21 thousand! WOW!!! Love your voice, the lyrics, and everything about your music.
@fte9000
Wow...amazing voice, wishing you much success bright star!
@BohemianSoulRustlers
Brilliant adding the wonderful Buster Keaton, my fave movie star, with such great singing.
@katherinemooney4396
First time hearing this artist and song! Love love love❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@margogreen8619
Beautiful voice, love this song!
@msvetless
This song is my absolute favorite!!
@musicfridayvideo
Thank you for the lyrics. this song is a classic
@StarOfTheMoon32
Waited long for this...absolutely lovely just as you are Irene❤
@cryptoflamingo5800
Thank you! Thank you for sharing your voice and your talent with us! This is going to be my soon to be husband and I's first dance song! I can't wait.