Diamond is from Washington state and grew up in a small town outside of Seattle called Maple Valley. He blames the rain for his style of writing. Through all of the music he writes, Mark hopes to help those similar to him, giving them a moment to quiet their busy minds, even if its just for a moment.
Dark Matter
Mark Diamond Lyrics
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He tells me I've gotta leave
Leave it all behind
The devil don't speak to me when you're here
The devil don't speak to me when you're here
Oh fight the darkness, be the starlight
I sleep with a head full and find
My heart in a cosmic war
Fleeding towards a hole in the sky
Oh be the light
The devil don't speak to me when you're here
The devil don't speal to me when you're here
Oh fight the darkness, be the starlight
Dark matter waves pull me out Ito the current
The glow of your heart keeps me warm
Above the surface
My shadow looms
Am I my own devil
Fight the darkness, be the starlight
Fight the darkness, be the starlight
The lyrics to Mark Diamond's song Dark Matter describe a struggle with inner turmoil and darkness. The opening line speaks to a conversation with the devil, who tells the singer that they need to leave everything behind. The following lines reveal that the devil doesn't speak when the person is with someone else, indicating that this inner turmoil may be related to feelings of loneliness or isolation. The chorus urges the listener to fight the darkness and be the starlight, suggesting that they can overcome these negative emotions and be a positive force in the world.
The second verse continues with references to cosmic and celestial imagery. The singer describes their mind as being full and their heart engaged in a cosmic war, perhaps alluding to a personal struggle with mental health. They also mention being pulled into the current of dark matter waves, but finding warmth and light from someone else's heart. The final lines pose an existential question, wondering if the person's own shadow is their own devil.
Overall, the lyrics of Dark Matter are introspective and poetic, exploring themes of darkness, light, and personal struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I speak to the devil at night
I have personal struggles that I face at night when no one else is around. These struggles come in my thoughts and give me a negative feeling about life.
He tells me I've gotta leave
My negative thoughts tell me to get out of the current situation and give up on everything.
Leave it all behind
My negative thoughts dictate that I abandon everything around me and embark on a new journey.
The devil don't speak to me when you're here
When I'm with you, my negative thoughts disappear, and I'm at peace with myself. Your presence is a source of comfort that shields me from my negative thoughts.
Oh fight the darkness, be the starlight
Despite having negative thoughts, I want to overcome them and become a source of positivity to others. I want to be the light that will guide others out of their darkness.
I sleep with a head full and find
When I sleep, my mind is still preoccupied with negative thoughts.
My heart in a cosmic war
My innermost desires are in conflict with the negative thoughts that plague me, leading to emotional turmoil.
Fleeding towards a hole in the sky
Despite trying to escape my negative thoughts, I feel like I'm slowly losing the battle, with my thoughts leading me towards hopelessness and despair.
The devil don't speak to me when you're here
Your presence causes me to feel like I am protected and free from the negative thoughts that haunt me.
The devil don't speal to me when you're here
Your presence causes me to feel like I am protected and free from the negative thoughts that haunt me.
Oh fight the darkness, be the starlight
Despite having negative thoughts, I want to overcome them and become a source of positivity to others. I want to be the light that will guide others out of their darkness.
Dark matter waves pull me out Ito the current
The cosmic forces in life make me feel like I'm being pulled in multiple directions, with no control over my situation.
The glow of your heart keeps me warm
Your kind and caring heart is something that brings me comfort and solace whenever I'm feeling down.
Above the surface
Despite facing many struggles and negative thoughts that haunt me, I always try to remain optimistic and move forward.
My shadow looms
There is a dark side to me that is always present, and it follows me wherever I go.
Am I my own devil
I often wonder if the negative thoughts inside of me are something I created myself, and if I'm the only one who can overcome them.
Fight the darkness, be the starlight
Despite having negative thoughts, I want to overcome them and become a source of positivity to others. I want to be the light that will guide others out of their darkness.
Fight the darkness, be the starlight
Despite having negative thoughts, I want to overcome them and become a source of positivity to others. I want to be the light that will guide others out of their darkness.
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aziq Hafizi
Good song Mark. You have amazing talent. Your The Man Who Can't Be Moved cover are so good. Keep it up man. 😊
Mark Diamond
Thank you for sharing! Appreciate it!
Stella Jackson
You are so amazing. Your music has great messages and lyrics. Me and my sister both love you and everything you do <3
Maj Love
This is such a great song! Can't stop repeating it xx
Mark Diamond
Maj Love thank you xx ❤️
This Life
Dude how are you not bigger. Your music is some of the most original I’ve heard in such a long time
Dxrbv
I love this song, I can not stop listening to this song. <3
Mark Diamond
Thank you so much!
Mangel Cantillo
OMG. You're amazing. Loved your voice. <3
Mark Diamond
All the love! ❤️