Diamond Dave
Lena Lyrics


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When I was a child
You captured my devotion
I spent so many hours
Exploring mixed emotions

All of the ways you spoke to me
All of the things you provoked in me
I'll always love you

Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave, I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame

When you left the band
I couldn't understand it
But I've forgiven you
Now that you've recommitted

All of the time you spent away from me
All of the missed opportunity
I'll always love you

Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave, I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame

Come on, Dave
Show me what you got
I can take it
I'll always love you

Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave, I'll always remember

Diamond Dave, I'll always remember




Pretty Dave, I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame

Overall Meaning

The song "Diamond Dave" by Lena is an ode to David Lee Roth, the flamboyant and charismatic frontman of the band Van Halen. The lyrics describe the singer's childhood fascination with Roth and her continued admiration for him as an adult. She acknowledges that his departure from the band was difficult for her to understand, but she forgives him and is grateful that he has recommitted to his musical career.


The chorus of the song, "Diamond Dave, no one can hold a candle, nothing else is quite the same, pretty Dave, I'll always remember, I still carry such a flame," expresses the singer's deep admiration and affection for Roth. The repeated reference to him as "Diamond Dave" speaks to his larger-than-life persona and the enduring impact he has had on the music industry.


Overall, the lyrics of "Diamond Dave" are a tribute to the power of music and the profound influence that certain artists can have on their fans. Lena's emotional connection to David Lee Roth serves as a reminder of the lasting impact that music can have on our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

When I was a child
I was a child when I first became devoted to you


You captured my devotion
You inspired my devotion to you


I spent so many hours Exploring mixed emotions
I spent a lot of time exploring complex emotions because of you


All of the ways you spoke to me All of the things you provoked in me I'll always love you
I'll always love you for all the ways you spoke to me and the things you provoked in me


Diamond Dave No one can hold a candle Nothing else is quite the same Pretty Dave, I'll always remember I still carry such a flame
You are unique and no one can compare to you, I'll always remember and love you passionately


When you left the band I couldn't understand it But I've forgiven you Now that you've recommitted
When you left the band, I was confused, but I've forgiven you now that you've come back


All of the time you spent away from me All of the missed opportunity I'll always love you
Even though you were away from me and we missed opportunities, I'll always love you


Come on, Dave Show me what you got I can take it I'll always love you
I want you to show me what you've got, I can handle it and I'll always love you


Diamond Dave No one can hold a candle Nothing else is quite the same Pretty Dave, I'll always remember
You are still unique and no one can compare to you, I'll always remember you


Diamond Dave, I'll always remember Pretty Dave, I'll always remember I still carry such a flame
I'll always remember and love you passionately, you still hold a special place in my heart




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