Mocca is an indie pop band from Indonesia.
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Mocca is an Indonesian music band formed in 1997 in Bandung, Indonesia. The band's musical style is inspired by the retro sounds of the 70s, with influences of swing, bossa nova, pop and jazz.

The story began when two best friends: -- Arina and Riko -- got together in a college band. After a year of struggling with the boredom of performing other people's music, they decided to write their own songs.

In 1997 they composed four songs, unfortunately, those songs weren’t well accepted by the other members of the band. After caught up in conflicts and tons of disagreements, the band decided to split up leaving Arina and Riko mystified with their deserted materials.

Their debut album "My Diary" contains 13 songs written from a girl's point of view and her diary entries. The album starts with a Once Upon A Time and is followed by a song telling of a first encounter with her Secret Admirer. Then after much hesitation in Twist Me Around, she decides to go steady with the boy in Me & My Boyfriend. In Telephone they break up, understanding that When the Moonlight Shines, they just weren't meant for each other and thus, Rain Will Fall, Life Keeps On Turning.

From waltz and bossa nova to '70s disco and rock, each song (written in English) has a different beat determined by the girl's mood. When playing live, MOCCA is supported by six additional players on keyboards, guitar, percussion, trumpet, trombone and sax.

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Dear Diary
Mocca Lyrics

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Dear Diary,
Let me tell you about my story,
I know it's rather sad,
But that's the way I feel..

Dear DIary,
I don't if this is right or wrong,
Starting thinking of leaving him,

But I'm afraid it might hurt him..

All I want is for everything in the place,
So everyone is happy,
Is it too much ask for?
All I want is for everything in the place,
So everyone is happy,
Is that too much ask for?

Dear Diary,

Strong is not exactly the right words,
Started thinking of leaving him,
But I'm afraid it might hurt him..

All I want is for everything in the place,
So everyone is happy,
Is it too much ask for?
All I want is for everything in the place,
So everyone is happy,
Is that too much ask for?..

Dear Diary,
Strong is not exactly the right word,

I don't know what to do now,
Confusion is all over.. me...

Overall Meaning

The song "Dear Diary" by Mocca talks about a story of a sad relationship. The singer is pouring their heart out to their diary about their mixed emotions with their partner. The singer reveals that they are contemplating leaving their partner but are hesitant as they fear it would hurt them. The singer desires an environment where everyone is happy and things are in their proper place. The singer seems to be struggling to find the right words to describe their feelings and feels confused about what to do next.

The lyrics "Dear Diary" indicate the singer is opening up to their personal diary as if it were their best friend. It's also a representation of the underlying pain they are holding inside that they can only trust their diary with. The lines "I don't know what to do now, confusion is all over me" reveal the turmoil the singer is going through, which shows how difficult it is to come to a solution in a troubled relationship. The singer's desire for an environment where everyone is happy and things are in place shows how the singer is looking for stability and balance in their relationship but seems to be struggling to find it.

Line by Line Meaning

Dear Diary,
The singer is addressing their diary and preparing to share a story.

Let me tell you about my story,
The singer is about to share their story.

I know it's rather sad,
The singer acknowledges that their story is sad.

But that's the way I feel..
The sadness is genuine and deeply felt.

I don't if this is right or wrong,
The artist is unsure about what they are about to say.

Starting thinking of leaving him,
The singer is considering ending a relationship.

But I'm afraid it might hurt him..
The singer is concerned about the potential impact on their partner.

All I want is for everything in the place,
The artist desires order and stability.

So everyone is happy,
The artist wants everyone to be content.

Is it too much ask for?
The artist questions whether their desires are unreasonable.

Strong is not exactly the right words,
The singer clarifies their feelings about leaving their partner.