Diana
One Direction - Midnight Memories (Deluxe) Lyrics
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The front pages are your pictures
They make you look so smart
How could someone not miss you at all? (Oh-ah-oh)
I never would mistreat ya
I'm not a criminal
Diana, let me be the one to
Light a fire inside those eyes
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
But I can feel you crying
Diana, let me be the one to
Lift your heart up and save your life
I don't think you even realize
Baby you'll be saving mine
Diana, it's only been four months but
You've fallen down so far
How could someone mislead you at all? (Oh ah oh)
I wanna reach out for you
I wanna break these walls
I speak a different language but I still hear you call
Diana, let me be the one to
Light a fire inside those eyes
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
But I can feel you crying
Diana, let me be the one to
Lift your heart up and save your life
I don't think you even realize
Baby you'll be saving mine
We all need something
This can't be over now
If I could hold ya
Swear I'd never put you down
Diana, let me be the one to
Light a fire inside those eyes
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
But I can feel you crying
Diana, let me be the one to
Lift your heart up and save your life
I don't think you even realize
Baby you'll be saving mine
(Oh ah oh) Diana
(Oh ah oh oh oh oh oh oh) Diana, baby you'd be saving mine
(Oh ah oh) Diana
(Oh ah oh oh oh oh oh oh) Diana, baby you'd be saving mine
The song "Diana" by One Direction seems to be a plea to a girl named Diana who has fallen on hard times. The opening lines suggest that Diana has been in the public eye, as her pictures are on the front pages of newspapers, making her appear intelligent. However, the writer believes she has been misled or mistreated, and he wants to reach out to her as he can sense her pain. Despite speaking a different language, he can still hear her call and wants to be the one to lift her up out of her loneliness and save her life. Ultimately, he believes she will be saving his life as well.
It seems like the writer of the song is trying to connect with a girl named Diana who may be feeling secluded and misunderstood despite her high public profile. He seems to be extending an empathetic hand to her and believes that he can help her climb out of the difficulties she's facing. The lyrics seem to be an attempt to communicate that he understands her situation and wants to save her life.
Line by Line Meaning
The front pages are your pictures
You are famous, your pictures are everywhere
They make you look so smart
You look intelligent in those pictures
How could someone not miss you at all? (Oh-ah-oh)
You are so famous that it's hard to believe someone could ignore you completely
I never would mistreat ya
I would never treat you badly
I'm not a criminal
I am not a bad person
I speak a different language but I still hear your call
Even though we come from different backgrounds, I can sense your pain
Diana, let me be the one to
I want to help you
Light a fire inside those eyes
Inspire you and make you passionate again
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
You feel isolated and I am a stranger to you
But I can feel you crying
But I can sense your sadness and want to help
Lift your heart up and save your life
I want to make you happy again and improve your life
I don't think you even realize
You may not understand how much you mean to me
Baby you'll be saving mine
By letting me help you, you will be improving my life too
It's only been four months but
It hasn't been long since I first noticed you
You've fallen down so far
You have hit a low point in your life
How could someone mislead you at all? (Oh ah oh)
It's hard to understand how someone could deceive you
I wanna reach out for you
I want to help you and be there for you
I wanna break these walls
I want to break down the emotional barriers keeping you from feeling happy
We all need something
Everyone needs something or someone to rely on
This can't be over now
We can't give up yet
If I could hold ya
If I could be there for you physically
Swear I'd never put you down
I promise to always be there for you and never let you down
(Oh ah oh) Diana
A repetition of her name, conveying the singer's dedication and desire to help her
(Oh ah oh oh oh oh oh oh) Diana, baby you'd be saving mine
A repetition of the chorus, emphasizing how helping Diana would also be beneficial to the singer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Erika F Nuri, Matthew Bach Squire, Louis William Tomlinson, Liam James Payne, Julian Colin Bunetta, John Ryan, Shane Stevens, Jamie Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kelvinarg3793
Diana
The front pages are your pictures
They make you look so smart
How could someone not miss you at all? (Oh-ah-oh)
I never would mistreat ya
I'm not a criminal
I speak a different language but I still hear your call
Diana, let me be the one to
Light a fire inside those eyes
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
But I can feel you crying
Diana, let me be the one to
Lift your heart up and save your life
I don't think you even realize
Baby you'll be saving mine
Diana, it's only been four months but
You've fallen down so far
How could someone mislead you at all? (Oh ah oh)
I wanna reach out for you
I wanna break these walls
I speak a different language but I still hear you call
Diana, let me be the one to
Light a fire inside those eyes
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
But I can feel you crying
Diana, let me be the one to
Lift your heart up and save your life
I don't think you even realize
Baby you'll be saving mine
We all need something
This can't be over now
If I could hold ya
Swear I'd never put you down
Diana, let me be the one to
Light a fire inside those eyes
You've been lonely, you don't even know me
But I can feel you crying
Diana, let me be the one to
Lift your heart up and save your life
I don't think you even realize
Baby you'll be saving mine
Diana
(Oh ah oh oh oh oh oh oh) Diana, baby you'd be saving mine
(Oh ah oh) Diana
(Oh ah oh oh oh oh oh oh) Diana, baby you'd be saving mine
@SalamiHoopz
Whoever is Reading this:
Your skin isn't a paper don't cut it
Your body isn't a book don't judge it
Your heart isn't a door don't lock it
Your life isn't a movie don't end it it
You're beautiful
Be you.. Stay safe
(by the way I’m also a small youtuber looking for your support )
I didn't create this quote
Just wanna spread positivty❣️Plzzz
@user-gy5xj6mi4w
1D was really ruling the world when this album came out
@seyidmichael988
FACTS! ♥♥♥♥
GOOD OLD DAYS! ♥
@AbidHussain-eb4rm
They are still ruling..... AHHHH WHEN WILL THEY COME BACK TOGETHER!
@funnyusername7097
Ikr, it was their world and we were living in it... we still are
@lucaleblanc5046
Thank god for the king Louis Tomlinson!🙌
@000_azwadzaman4
Yessss
@amandayulo866
the fact that the boys wrote this song for their fans that have depression :"))
@moonlight-kind
ok im crying
@laksmilunn1523
😭
@karisjoy5348
Wasn't it written after q fan named Diana who had depression sent them a letter idk that just what I heard