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.
Flashback
Mark Diamond Lyrics
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Tell me how you sleep at night
Familiar faces, desired places
Stuck in my mind
And all the lights go out
I hear you breathing on my neck and now
I'm
Having flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby, did you feel that?
Am I alone?
Only you and me, just a dream
Pulling me into the night
Now I'm seeing shadows all around me
Won't you tell me I'll be fine?
And all the lights go down
I hear you breathing on my neck and now
I'm
Having flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone?
I hear your voice now
I feel you on my skin
Is it all real now?
Is this a dream I'm living in?
Tell me how you do it, how you do it, do it
Flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone?
Flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone?
The lyrics of Mark Diamond's song "Flashback" speak to the emotions of longing for someone who is no longer around. The song starts with the singer asking how the other person is able to move on and sleep at night while he is unable to forget about them. He reminisces about the memories they shared, the familiar faces and desired places that are now stuck in his mind. The chorus talks about having flashbacks, reliving the moments they shared before the impact of whatever led to their separation.
As the song progresses, the singer's emotions intensify, and he begins to see shadows all around him, possibly a metaphor for the shadows of his past that are still haunting him. The bridge sees the singer questioning whether it is all real, whether the memories he has are a dream that he is still living in. The song concludes by repeating the chorus, emphasizing the idea that the singer is still stuck in the past, and he is unsure whether he is alone in his feelings or not.
Overall, "Flashback" is a poignant song about the struggles of moving on from someone who was once an essential part of your life. The lyrics capture the feelings of nostalgia, regret, and longing that can accompany such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me how you do it, how you do it
Asking how the person can move on after a traumatic experience.
Tell me how you sleep at night
Asking how the person can find peace and rest after experiencing something traumatic.
Familiar faces, desired places
Memories of people and places tied to the traumatic experience, still present in the mind.
Stuck in my mind
Unable to forget the memories and trauma associated with the experience.
And all the lights go out
Feeling like the world has become dark and hopeless.
I hear you breathing on my neck and now
Remembering the presence of the person who was there during the traumatic experience.
Having flashbacks
Reliving the traumatic experience through memories and vivid images.
Life before the impact
Reflecting on life before the traumatic experience occurred.
You're in my arms
Remembering the comfort and presence of the person during the traumatic experience.
Flashback
A sudden and involuntary memory of a past traumatic event.
Baby, did you feel that?
Asking if the other person experienced the same sense of trauma and intense emotions.
Am I alone?
Feeling isolated and unsure if anyone else can relate to the pain and trauma experienced.
Only you and me, just a dream
Reflecting on the past and questioning if it was all just a dream or if it actually happened.
Pulling me into the night
Feeling the pull of memories and emotions associated with the traumatic experience.
Now I'm seeing shadows all around me
Experiencing anxiety and paranoia triggered by the traumatic experience.
Won't you tell me I'll be fine?
Seeking reassurance and comfort from someone else in the aftermath of trauma.
I hear your voice now
Recalling the voice of the person who was present during the traumatic experience.
I feel you on my skin
Sensory memories and recollections of the physical sensations experienced during the trauma.
Is it all real now?
Questioning the reality of the traumatic experience and struggling to come to terms with what happened.
Is this a dream I'm living in?
Questioning whether the memories and trauma are truly part of reality or just a nightmare.
Writer(s): Calvin Harris
Contributed by Lincoln Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aleksandra Tarbicka
Tell me how you do it, how you do it
Tell me how you sleep at night
Familiar faces, desired places
Stuck in my mind
And all the lights go out
I hear you breathing on my neck and now
I'm
Having flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby, did you feel that?
Am I alone?
Only you and me, just a dream
Pulling me into the night
Now I'm seeing shadows all around me
Won't you tell me I'll be fine?
And all the lights go down
I hear you breathing on my neck and now
I'm
Having flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone?
I hear your voice now
I feel you on my skin
Is it all real now?
Is this a dream I'm living in?
Tell me how you do it, how you do it, do it
Flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone?
Flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone
Aleksandra Tarbicka
Tell me how you do it, how you do it
Tell me how you sleep at night
Familiar faces, desired places
Stuck in my mind
And all the lights go out
I hear you breathing on my neck and now
I'm
Having flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby, did you feel that?
Am I alone?
Only you and me, just a dream
Pulling me into the night
Now I'm seeing shadows all around me
Won't you tell me I'll be fine?
And all the lights go down
I hear you breathing on my neck and now
I'm
Having flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone?
I hear your voice now
I feel you on my skin
Is it all real now?
Is this a dream I'm living in?
Tell me how you do it, how you do it, do it
Flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone?
Flashbacks
Life before the impact
You're in my arms
Flashback
Baby did you feel that?
Am I alone
Jaskierrr Natchio
I would listen to this all the time and not get tired of it
Rainbow Nelson
Your voice is so calm and amazing
Mark Diamond
All the love! ❤️ Thank you so much! 🎶
Jordan Decoteau
Thank you Spotify for leading me to one of the best male vocalists I’ve heard in a quite some time❤️🤞🏻
mr lonely
You are really amazing
Your voice, your lyrics, the music, everything is perfect ❤
Keep on making songs like this one. I'd like to hear more albums like yours ✨
Binal A.
Love it!!! Thank you!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Mark Diamond
😀 Awesome!!! 🙏 Thank you so much for all of your encouragement, comments and support, it means so much to me and is one of the biggest sources of motivation for me to continually create and share my music with everyone!
❤️❤️❤️
stargirlama
I love this song, your voice is perfect 😻👍
morgan mcknight
i love this song your voice is amazing