According to their Myspace Profile "Greg and Inara met a few years ago. Discovered a common love of jazz standards...nerded out for a couple of hours playing every song they knew...and then wrote and recorded a record together."
Diamond Dave
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics
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You captured my devotion
I spent so many hours
Exploring mixed emotions
All of the ways you spoke to me
All of the things you provoked in me
I'll always love you
Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame
When you left the band
I couldn't understand it
But I've forgiven you
Now that you've recommitted
All of the time you spent away from me
All of the missed opportunity
I'll always love you
Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame
Come on, Dave
Show me what you got
I can take it
I'll always love you
Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
Diamond Dave
I'll always remember
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame
The lyrics of The Bird and The Bee's song Diamond Dave speak to the intense admiration and devotion the singer has for Diamond David Lee Roth, the former lead singer of Van Halen. The song reminisces about the singer's childhood and how they spent many hours exploring mixed emotions and the ways Roth spoke and provoked them. Despite his departure from the band, the singer forgives him, mentioning how all the missed opportunities and time spent away from them did not affect the deep love they have for him.
The lyrics are filled with nostalgia, admiration, and awe, constructed in a way that enables the audience to feel the singer's intense admiration for this rock icon. For fans of Van Halen, Diamond Dave is undoubtedly a tribute to one of the greatest rock frontmen of all time. The song speaks to the connection music creates among individuals and how the artistry of a particular artist can inspire and provoke emotions in profound ways. The chorus repeats, "I'll always love you, Diamond Dave," conveying a strong message of respect and admiration for the legendary musician.
Fact 1: Diamond Dave is a tribute to David Lee Roth, the iconic lead singer of Van Halen.
Fact 2: The song was released in 2009 as a part of The Bird and the Bee's album Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future.
Fact 3: The Bird and the Bee is an American indie-pop band formed by Inara George and Greg Kurstin in Los Angeles, California, in 2005.
Fact 4: Greg Kurstin has worked with several commercially successful artists, including Adele, Sia, and Pink.
Fact 5: Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2010.
Fact 6: Diamond Dave was listed by Entertainment Weekly as one of the best songs of 2009.
Fact 7: The Bird and the Bee once performed Diamond Dave live with Roth.
Fact 8: The song also appeared in a television series called Men of a Certain Age.
Fact 9: The lyrics of Diamond Dave have Roth's signature rockstar twang, and they have inspired many younger musicians in their own work.
Fact 10: The song acknowledges how Roth's departure from Van Halen did not affect the profound connection he had with his fans.
Chords (capo on the third fret):
Verse: Am, G, F, E
Chorus: C, G, F, E
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a child,
In my childhood, you caught my attention and admiration.
You captured my devotion
You gained my loyalty and commitment.
I spent so many hours
I invested a lot of time
Exploring mixed emotions
Trying to understand and process complex feelings.
All of the ways you spoke to me
Your words left a lasting impact.
All of the things you provoked in me
You inspired deep emotions and thoughts within me.
I'll always love you
My love and admiration for you continues to this day.
Diamond Dave
You are special and unique, like a diamond.
No one can hold a candle
No one else compares or can match your greatness.
Nothing else is quite the same
There is nothing else that can replace you.
Pretty Dave
You are not only great, but also attractive.
I'll always remember
Your memory will always stay in my mind.
When you left the band
When you decided to move on from your music career.
I couldn't understand it
I was confused and upset by your departure.
But I've forgiven you
I have let go of my grudges and anger towards you.
Now that you've recommitted
Now that you have returned and committed to your art again.
All of the time you spent away from me
The time you spent apart from me.
All of the missed opportunity
All the potential moments that we could have shared but didn't.
Come on, Dave
Encouraging and urging Dave to take action.
Show me what you got
Demonstrate your talent and ability to me.
I can take it
I am ready and open to see what you can do.
I still carry such a flame
My passion for you remains strong and unwavering.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG KURSTIN, GREGORY KURSTIN, INARA GEORGE
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Lyrics:
When I was a child,
You captured my devotion
I spent so many hours
Exploring mixed emotions
All of the ways you spoke to me
All of the things you provoked in me
I'll always love you
Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame
When you left the band
I couldn't understand it
But I've forgiven you
Now that you've recommitted
All of the time you spent away from me
All of the missed opportunity
I'll always love you
Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame
Come on, Dave
Show me what you got
I can take it
I'll always love you
Diamond Dave
No one can hold a candle
Nothing else is quite the same
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
Diamond Dave
I'll always remember
Pretty Dave
I'll always remember
I still carry such a flame
@Magicmountainguy
This is so far, my personal FAVORITE of all of the Bird and the Bee songs! Truly wonderful vocals, everything about it is catchy, fun, it just sticks with you.. I was playing this song all day today in my head as I was at work. Fun video here too. GREAT JOB to The Bird and the Bee!!!!
@VINGgirl1
She's singing about the same thing I was feeling as a teen. I will always love him! He was so special. I hated when he wasn't with VH. Great song and voice.
@TheReasonWhyGuy
The Bird And The Bee+Tim and Eric=Great Job!
@MoviesTubeYou0675
Oh, man! Inara George is so damn sweetly beautiful! Such a soft, angelic voice to go w/ that as well! This is a cute tune.
@HAMWICH90
Wow. I didn't realize that ALL the Daves were famous when I first watched this video. But I recognize all of them from different shows now!
Ken Jeong (The Hangover)
Eric Wereheim (Tim and Eric Awesome Show)
Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory)
I think my favorite Dave is Ken Jeong. :)
@jt2698
Just found out about the bird and the bee this past year.
Where have they been my whole life??
@AmericanRX
+J T Only found them now....so....yeah.
@Rod_I._Rigo
I saw a video of a girl playing this song in the background and I thought...THAT sounds pretty cool! But, I didn't know who they were or what the name of the song was so, a buddy of mine used a song identifying ap and the rest, as they say, is history! Love This Song!!!
@linainverse4349
I feel your pain 😞
@AllAmericanBeaner68
JC Penny evidently. That's where I found them!