There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Pink was a late 1980s new wave band from Japan. Members included Yutaka Fukuoka (vocals/guitar), Hajime Okano (vocals/bass), Atsunobu Yakabe (vocals/drums), Hoppy Kamiyama (vocal/keyboards), Steve Eto (vocals/percussion), and Hidehiro Shibuya (vocals/guitars) Osamu Sakasai (vocals/guitars).
2) Pink was an alias of Manfred Linzner, a computer game music composer/demoscene artist & co-creator of the AHX tracker format.
1.) The band Pink formed as a collaboration between ビブラトーンズ (Vibratones) member Yutaka Fukuoka and Hero member Hoppy Kamiyama. The two were joined by Hajime Okano, Kamiyama's fellow bandmember in the rock group ショコラータ (Gun Blast). Atsunobu Yakabe, Osamu Skasai, and percussionist and former model Steve Eto rounded out the lineup.
The group released the singles 砂の雫 (Drops of Sand) and プライベートストーリー (Private Story) in 1984. Pink self-produced their first self-titled album, PINK, May 25, 1985 under their "MOON Records" label.
The band went on to release 光の子 (Child of Light) in February 1986 and two more albums, PSYCHO-DELICIOUS and CYBER in 1987.
At this point, the growing popularity of Pink caught the attention of major record labels. Hoppy Kamiyama would land a two-album deal with Toshiba EMI. The deal would end badly for Kamiyama after production of his critically acclaimed work was cut due to low sales. He would then go on to form his own labels, God Mountain (named for the English translation of his Japanese surname) and God Ocean.
It was the British record label, RIME that produced PSYCHO-DELICIOUS. The English-language single, 英語版 (Soul Flight) was also released under RIME.
Sony Epic produced the 1987 album Daydream Tracks.
The band returned to independent production in 1988 for Final Mix. In 1989, Osamu Sakasai took over on guitars for Red & Blue.
Each member of the band was an established musician in their own right and they continued to work on solo projects while involved with Pink. Finally, Steve Eto left the band in 1988 to pursue his own interests, leading to the eventual collapse of Pink and the end of production of new material.
Pink continues to tour today with lineups consisting of varying members of the original group as well as support artists. In March 2002, they released a greatest hits compilation The Best of Pink.
Former members of Pink pursue solo careers and have since joined groups such as Halo, Quadraphonics, Rael, Flesh, Pugs, ONTJ, and マダムピラニア (Madame Piranha). Kamiyama continues to run God Mountain and God Ocean.
2.) Germany-based Manfred Linzner writes music mainly for handheld consoles. He worked in-house at Vicarious Visions.
His work has appeared on such games as the 2000 PC version of Tomb Raider and Spider-Man, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, and the Iridion series of games. His firm Shin'en provides audio outsourcing services for Nintendo WiiWare and Nintendo DS games. They also offer freelance music services for web sites and developers.
Linzner has cited Vince DiCola, composer of the 1986 Transformers The Movie soundtrack, as one of his influences.
Linzner has been known to work under the handle Pink.
Dear Diary
Pink Lyrics
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[Chorus 1]
Dear, dear diary, I want to tell my secrets
Cause you're the only one that I know who'll keep them
Dear, dear diary, I want to tell my secrets
I know you'll keep them, and this is what I've done
I don't know how to change what went wrong
Daddy's little girl when he went away
What did it teach me? That love leaves
[Chorus 1]
I've been down every road you could go
I made some bad choices as you know
Seems I have the whole world cradled in my hands
But its just like me not to understand
[Chorus 2]
Dear, dear diary, I want to tell my secrets
Cause you're the only one that I know who'll keep them
Dear, dear diary, I want to tell my secrets
I've been a bad, bad girl
I learned my lessons
I turned myself around
I've got a guardian angel tattooed on my shoulder
She's been watching over me
[Chorus 2: x2]
I've been a bad, bad girl
Pink's song "Dear Diary" is a musical confessional about a girl who's been a "bad, bad girl for so long", and has made some bad life choices. It is a relatable song, as we all have secrets we keep locked in our hearts, only to eventually come to terms with and find hope and healing. The song features two choruses, each of which starts with an admission of guilt, but ends on a note of hope.
The first chorus finds the singer seeking solace in her diary, confessing her secrets to it, knowing it will keep them locked away from the world. She has been a "bad, bad girl" and doesn't know how to change her ways. The second chorus comes after she's been down every road imaginable and has made poor choices, all while holding the world in her hands. However, this time around, she finds a way to redeem herself, and "learned her lessons" through self-reflection and self-correction. This is a universal message of redemption and hope that can resonate with many.
In summary, "Dear Diary" is a heartfelt song that involves Pink processing her past mistakes, a relatable experience for many of us. The song ultimately chooses hope over despair and encourages us to acknowledge our mistakes, seek accountability and redemption, and move towards healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear, dear diary, I want to tell my secrets
Addressing her diary as a confidant who she can trust, Pink expresses her desire to reveal her secrets.
Cause you're the only one that I know who'll keep them
Pink confides that she trusts her diary more than anyone else because it won't reveal her secrets to anyone else.
I know you'll keep them, and this is what I've done
Assured by the privacy of her diary, Pink feels comfortable sharing her secrets and confesses to bad behavior.
I've been a bad, bad girl for so long
Pink admits to a history of bad behavior, indicating that she feels guilty and remorseful for her past actions.
I don't know how to change what went wrong
Despite her regret, Pink acknowledges her inability to reverse the past.
Daddy's little girl when he went away
Pink reflects on her relationship with her father, possibly implying that his absence had a negative impact on her.
What did it teach me? That love leaves
Pink explains that her father's departure from her life taught her a painful lesson - that love is fleeting and not permanent.
I've been down every road you could go
Pink reveals that she's had a wide range of experiences, both positive and negative, in her life.
I made some bad choices as you know
Acknowledging her poor decision-making abilities, Pink confides in her diary that she's made several wrong choices in life.
Seems I have the whole world cradled in my hands
Despite her faults, Pink admits to having a lot of power and influence at her disposal.
But it's just like me not to understand
Pink realizes that she's not always self-aware and may not fully comprehend the consequences of her actions.
I learned my lessons
Pink implies that she's gained insight and knowledge from her past mistakes.
I turned myself around
Pink has taken steps to amend her ways and improve herself.
I've got a guardian angel tattooed on my shoulder
Pink has a symbol of protection and guidance permanently on her body.
She's been watching over me
Pink believes that her guardian angel has helped her avoid further mistakes and misfortunes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, LINDA PERRY
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