On 11 March 2018 the band announced, via a heartfelt email to fans, that David Jakes would be leaving for mental health reasons. In August 2018, he was subsequently replaced by Jack Bennett. In April 2020 the band released their first material with Bennett on Easy Life Records; the single “Bound” was premiered on BBC Radio One.
Members
Current
Mark Trotter (lead guitar/backing vocals)
Gavin Edgeley (drums/backing vocals)
Andrew Bushen (bass guitar)
Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar/backing vocals)
Jack Bennett (lead vocals)
Former
Joel Mason (rhythm guitar)
David Jakes (lead vocals)
Diamond Days
Lonely The Brave Lyrics
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Cause the last thing forward was the last thing said
And the calm in the lake is making me stare
And I will wait for those diamond days
There's the hole in the night we see out there
Some kind of calm, so we don't care
So we did go down the spiral stairs
For those diamond days
Diamond days
For those diamond days
Diamond days
We did go down the spiral stairs
And we did keep this last one saved
Oh, we did go down the spiral stairs
And we did keep this last one saved
For those diamond days
Diamond days
For those diamond days
Diamond days
Here truth is found
Down on its knees
We're the war inside
We're the last one in
Here truth is found
Under the stream
We're the spiral stairs
We're the last one in
Here truth is found
Down on its knees
We're the war inside
We're the last one in
Here truth is found
Under the stream
We're the spiral stairs
We're the last one in
The song Diamond Days by Lonely the Brave is a song about seeking comfort in the midst of difficult times. The opening line, "We'd better take a walk down Misery Lane" sets the tone for the song, as the singer suggests that they need to face their troubles head-on. The line "Cause the last thing forward was the last thing said" underscores the idea that sometimes we need to look back in order to move forward.
The second verse brings a sense of calm to the song as the singer describes staring at the lake. This is juxtaposed with the lines "There's the hole in the night we see out there/Some kind of calm, so we don't care." The idea of finding calm in the midst of chaos is a recurring theme throughout the song. The repeated refrain of "For those diamond days" further emphasizes the idea that we need to hold on to the good times, especially during difficult times.
The final verse brings a sense of resolution to the song as the singer suggests that truth is found through a willingness to face one's own inner turmoil. The line "We're the last one in" underscores the idea that facing one's problems can be a lonely journey, but is ultimately necessary for growth and healing.
Overall, Diamond Days is a song that encourages listeners to face their problems head-on, even when it feels difficult or uncomfortable. The repeated refrain of "For those diamond days" reminds us that there is always something worth holding on to, even in the midst of challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
We'd better take a walk down Misery Lane
Let's confront our current state of sadness and hopelessness
Cause the last thing forward was the last thing said
We need to let go of the past and move forward
And the calm in the lake is making me stare
The peacefulness of nature is distracting me from my troubles
And I will wait for those diamond days
I'll hold on and hope for better times ahead
There's the hole in the night we see out there
We can see through the darkness and feel the emptiness of our current situation
Some kind of calm, so we don't care
Despite the chaos and uncertainty, we're finding a way to stay calm and apathetic
Here truth is found
We're searching for honesty and clarity in our lives
Down on its knees
We're humbling ourselves and lowering our expectations
We're the war inside
Our internal struggles are weighing us down and causing conflict
We're the last one in
We feel isolated and alone in our struggles
Under the stream
We're searching for answers and hope in unexpected places
We're the spiral stairs
Our journey through life is twisting and turning, with no clear path up or down
For those diamond days
We're holding onto the hope of a better future
Diamond days
We long for a life filled with love and prosperity
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marcusereliosAGB4L
People really need to stand up and take notice of this band......
@hennareytutorials
the harmonies are just extroardinary in this song. They are more in the foreground in this live version which makes this song even better. Can't get enough of this band atm!
@tysondean8553
So grateful I found these gents on Spotify a few years back. Cheers from Ft Worth TX USA.
❤️🤘🏻
@tsy0704
Lads, you had one of the best vocalists I have heard in a long time...hope he comes back.
@tbavitek
I miss him big-time.
@BrokenBaculum
Better than the album recording. This is tight.
@Honeybadgerrs
I'm completely obsessed with you guys. so pumped for the new album!
@brentonkilbourne4269
I'm right there with you awesome!
@PM-Thepowerofmusic
shared this on the Facebook page of 10:11 PM - The power of music!
@stutottenham
another superb track, roll on next Friday 👌