Diary
Nick Heyward Lyrics


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Diary of a broken heart
Torn into a thousand pieces
Now take it from the very start
When life was still a bed of roses

Come on, come on, come up and read it
Come on, come on, believe what you can
Come on, come on, come on and read it
The diary of the lonely-hearted man

A trail of broken dreams laid down
When kindness was another story
At first it was the perfect world
But now you've nothing to show for it

Come on, come on, come on and believe it
Come on, come on, believe what you can
Come on, come on, come on and read it
The diary of the lonely-hearted man

Why could you never see
That I was half the man I wanted to be?
To be free to succeed, to be rich enough to believe
If I wanted to, I could conquer
It's the only way I could see
To beat this world

With everything so calm and still
You fall into a world of splendor
So cool it gives your heart a chill
Maybe you closed the door on how to surrender
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The diary of the lonely-hearted man

Why could you never see
That I was half the man I wanted to be?
To be free to succeed, to be rich enough to believe
If I wanted to, I could conquer
It's the only way I could see
To beat this world

Come on, come on, come up and read it
Come on, come on, believe what you can




Come on, come on, come on and read it
The diary of the lonely-hearted man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nick Heyward's song "Diary" are a poignant reflection on heartbreak and lost dreams. The singer refers to his heart as being torn into a thousand pieces, describing the pain of a broken heart. The song then takes the listener on a journey back to when life was "a bed of roses," suggesting that the singer is reflecting on happier times when he was in love.


However, the tone quickly changes, and the song reveals that the perfect world the singer thought he was in was an illusion. The singer talks about a "trail of broken dreams," insinuating that something went wrong along the way, leading to the heartbreak he now feels. He questions why his partner could never see that he was "half the man" he wanted to be and that he had dreams of being "free to succeed" and "rich enough to believe." The song ends with a repeated chorus of "Come on, come on, come on and read it/The diary of the lonely-hearted man."


Overall, "Diary" is a melancholic tune about heartbreak and lost dreams. The song's lyrics speak to anyone who has felt the pain of a broken heart and longed for a world that didn't turn out as they hoped.


Line by Line Meaning

Diary of a broken heart
The singer is writing a diary about his heart, which has been broken.


Torn into a thousand pieces
His heart is so broken that it feels like it has been ripped apart into many pieces.


Now take it from the very start
The diary will tell the story of how his heart was broken, starting from the beginning.


When life was still a bed of roses
His life was very happy and easy before his heart was broken.


Come on, come on, come up and read it
The singer is inviting the listener to read his diary.


Come on, come on, believe what you can
He wants the listener to believe what they read in his diary, even if it's difficult to accept.


A trail of broken dreams laid down
The singer has had many dreams that were shattered and unfulfilled, leaving a path of disappointment behind him.


When kindness was another story
The world was unkind and unforgiving to him, making it hard to find any kindness or compassion.


At first it was the perfect world
In the beginning, things were great and perfect in the singer's life.


But now you've nothing to show for it
Now, however, he has nothing left to show for that perfect beginning.


The diary of the lonely-hearted man
His diary is a record of the emotional pain and loneliness he feels.


Why could you never see
The singer wishes that someone had been able to see his struggles and offer help.


That I was half the man I wanted to be?
He feels like he is not living up to his potential and is only half of the person he wants to be.


To be free to succeed, to be rich enough to believe
He wants to be free to achieve his goals and feel confident and optimistic about the future.


If I wanted to, I could conquer
He believes that he has the power within himself to overcome any obstacle, if he chooses to do so.


It's the only way I could see
To him, conquering the challenges of life is the only option and the only way forward.


With everything so calm and still
When everything is peaceful and quiet, it's easy to get lost in a world of imagination and possibility.


You fall into a world of splendor
In this world of imagination, everything seems perfect and wonderful.


Maybe you closed the door on how to surrender
He wonders if he has closed himself off to the idea of giving up and surrendering to his emotions.


Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
The days of the week, emphasizing the monotony of everyday life.


Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The rest of the days of the week, representing the passage of time.


Come on, come on, come on and read it
The singer continues to invite the listener to read his diary.




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Comments from YouTube:

@tottenham152

every track on this album is great

@albainbridge1

Again another one on me Steve. I like this kind of music but it reminds me of some other artist(s). Not sure who though. I'll listen to more now. Very good. Thanls. Al

@dirkbogarde44

His best solo album, full of cracking tunes.

@PhivePhivoSteve

@albainbridge1 - Al. Nick Heyward started with Haircut 100 in 1980 and is still making music today, about 10 years our junior. This is a very good album, probably my favourite of his selection. Better weather here, hope all is well with you and the holiday season is fully booked. Thanks, Steve

@PhivePhivoSteve

Me too !

@PhivePhivoSteve

@dirkbogarde44 - Dirk my friend, I do so agree. Thanks a lot. Steve

@lyonslaforet

I much prefer Nick Heyward in solo than with Haircut 100!

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