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Ph.D. is a British group that managed a UK Top 10 hit with "I Won't Let You Down" in April 1982, although the song had been a hit the previous year throughout Europe. The band took its name from the initial letters of its three members' surnames; Phillips, Hymas and Diamond.
Singer Jim Diamond formed the group with former Jeff Beck Group members Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips in the early 1980s. Their self-titled début album, originally released in 1981, spawned a hit with their ballad "I Won't Let You Down" which peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart in 1982 and number five in Australia. Following the single's success the album was re-issued and finally entered the UK Albums Chart.
Their video for "Little Suzi's on the Up" was notable for being the fifth video shown on MTV's first broadcasting day, being 1 August 1981 in parts of the U.S. The song is about a young woman who will strive to be a winner no matter how much she gets put down. The music video for the song is quite comical and features fast motion at times.
They came out with their second album Is It Safe? in 1983. The first single, "I Didn't Know," failed to make the UK Top 40, but did well in Europe. The albums have not been released officially on CD until recently, except for the first one in Japan in 1997.
A short time later Diamond contracted hepatitis. Prevented from touring, by Diamond's illness, the group disbanded. Diamond would come back some time later as a solo artist and score a UK #1 single in November 1984 with I Should Have Known Better.
In 1986, hard rock band Tesla would cover "Little Suzi's On The Up" and re-badge it "Little Suzi" giving the song a new audience through American radio airplay.
Hymas would appear on Diamond's 1988 album.
Diamond has recently confirmed that the two studio albums may be added to iTunes. Reissues of the first two albums, will be released by Voiceprint Records. The label also released Three on 2 February 2009.
They are not to be confused with the rap duo PhD.
Band members
Jim Diamond - vocals, guitar (1981–1983, 2006–present)
Tony Hymas - keyboards (1981–1983, 2006–present)
[edit] Former members
Simon Phillips - drums (1981–1983)
I Didn't Know
Ph.D Lyrics
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So afraid
You were a child again inside
And he sured had me fooled
Playing his games making you cry
One day his queen
Next day some broken shard of toy
No sharing of his dreams
I didn't know that your heart was breaking
I didn't know your love he was taking
I didn't know
No I didn't know
His love was a lie he broke your heart
Left you standing, making her alone
With no one near
To turn your grey skies blue
And oh, what a friend
I should have known
Telephoned you
Said that it's going to be ok
Got years ahead my friend
I didn't know that your heart was breaking
I didn't know your love he was taking
I didn't know, no I didn't know
Oh, playing his games making you cry
One day his queen
Next day some broken shard of toy
No sharing of his dreams
I didn't know that your heart was breaking
I didn't know your love he was taking
I didn't know
I just didn't know
The song "I didn't know" by Ph.D is a heartfelt song that tells a story of someone who feels regret for not having been there for a friend during their tough times. The song starts by acknowledging the wrong that was done by a man who let go of the singer's friend. The man was afraid, and his childish games made the friend cry, leaving her heartbroken. The singer expresses how he didn't know about the pain his friend was going through, and he wishes he had been there for her, especially when she needed him the most.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "I didn't know that your heart was breaking, I didn't know your love he was taking, I didn't know," driving home the theme of the pain of inaction. The singer acknowledges that his friend's heart was being broken, her love was being taken, and he didn't know.
The song's second verse further expresses the pain and sadness of the friend's situation. She was left standing alone, with no one near to turn her grey skies blue. The singer acknowledges that he could have been a better friend, calling and checking on her, and letting her know that it's going to be ok. The verse ends with the singer expressing how he hopes his friend's future holds happier days.
In summary, the song "I didn't know" by Ph.D is a heartfelt song that expresses regret for not having been there for a friend in her tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
He was so wrong letting you go
He made a big mistake by leaving you
So afraid
He was scared of something
You were a child again inside
You felt like a kid again emotionally
And he sured had me fooled
He tricked me
Playing his games making you cry
He enjoyed manipulating you and making you upset
One day his queen
At one point you were his top priority
Next day some broken shard of toy
He treated you like a broken plaything that wasn't worth anything
No sharing of his dreams
He didn't include you in his aspirations and goals
I didn't know that your heart was breaking
I had no idea that you were hurting emotionally
I didn't know your love he was taking
I was unaware that he was stealing your love from you
I didn't know
I was ignorant of the situation
His love was a lie he broke your heart
He didn't truly love you and he hurt you
Left you standing, making her alone
He left you by yourself and feeling lonely
With no one near
You didn't have anyone around you
To turn your grey skies blue
No one was there to make you feel happy or hopeful
And oh, what a friend
I realized too late that I wasn't there for you
I should have known
I feel like I should have been aware of what was going on
Telephoned you
I should have called you
Said that it's going to be okay
I should have reassured you that things would get better
Got years ahead my friend
We have a lot of time left to be there for each other
I just didn't know
I wasn't informed of the facts
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@liviocordellina4696
Chi ha vissuto, come me, quei tempi magici , può realmente sapere cosa erano per noi certe musiche "lente" come questa. Quante emozioni, sensazioni, farfalle allo stomaco......ti ricordo ancora Cristina.
@luisfabianvergarafeliu-mt3hy
Cantava lindo Jin Diamond casi parecido jon anderson
@paolopicco7885
Una canzone meravigliosa, con una grande interpretazione canora. Ogni volta che l'ascolto, non ce la faccio a non commuovermi.
@mariagraziaguidi6388
Grande voce,meraviglioso ricordo degli anni 80 ❤️
@fabiobrovelli7136
È un vero peccato che i giovani di oggi non possono sentire quel vortice di emozioni che queste canzoni fanno sentire, solo chi ha vissuto questi magici anni può capire 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@ugogen
Bellissimo registrato direttamente dal 45 giri con il classico fruscio…. Mitico!!!
@ildico1
La straordinaria voce di Jim Diamond.❤
@MrHeavyrock
Super ! Rip Jim Diamond !
@fabioturlon8006
ricordi, sensazioni e percezioni indecifrabili, anni verdi.......cavolo....un nodo alla gola
@alessandrotibaldi1273
aveva una voce stupenda, peccato non sia più tra noi.