Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994.… Read Full Bio ↴Useless ID is a four-piece punk-rock band formed in Haifa, Israel in 1994. Like any other band, they started playing shows in their country. However, it wasn't until they started flying to California to play shows when they began to get international recognition. They created their own record label called Falafel Records, named after their favorite food. Eventually The Ataris came to hear of Useless ID's material. They liked it and offered to do a split EP under their previous record label, Kung Fu Records. Useless ID eventually got signed under Kung Fu Records themselves and have released three more subsequent records on that label. One of their songs, called "State of Fear", is featured in the Rock Against Bush, Vol. 2 compilation. In 2008, Suburban Home Records put out "The Lost Broken Bones", a solid 12 track album that hearkens back to the glory days of pop-punk, although it was darker, heavier and more aggressive than any of the band's previous efforts. Since 2011, the band has been signed to Fat Wreck Chords.

Band members:
* Yotam Ben Horin - Bass, Lead Vocals
* Ishay Berger - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
* Guy Carmel - Rhythm Guitar, Backup Vocals
* Yonatan Harpak - Drums, Percussion

Diary
Useless ID Lyrics

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It's a weekday and I cleaned my room again,
Of endless moments I thought we once shared.
An open book, read every single page.
Naive enough to think that help is on the way.
Rise and shine a day awaits,
Watching clear skies turn to grey.
It's a dead end road and I want out.
There's no return.

Let me know when will it end?
If only you were my only friend, Id be fine.
A direction split right from the start.
I'm picking up the pieces to this broken heart.
Move over and make room for someone else.
Mabye a smile will find itself right on your face agian.
Another empty sleeping bag. A broken speaker plays out loud.
An Elliot Smith song for those who can't move on and on.

A tour to write you home about of how I'm doing. Pretty sad.
You're not here and all my letters are lost in the mailbox for good

Overall Meaning

The song "Diary" by Useless ID explores the feelings of loneliness, heartbreak, and despair. The opening lines describe the singer cleaning his room, trying to erase all memories of the moments he shared with the person he loved. The reference to an open book suggests that he has exposed everything to this person, but despite his vulnerability, they were unable to save the relationship. The lines "naive enough to think that help is on the way" show that the singer held onto hope, but eventually learned that there was no rescue in sight. The next lines paint a picture of a mundane day, where the sky turns grey, and he can't see any hope for the future. The chorus then reveals the ultimate truth that he is stuck in a dead-end road with no way out.

The second verse begins with a reference to a "direction split," suggesting a conflicting path taken by the two parties. The singer then speaks of picking up the pieces of his broken heart and moving on, even if it means someone else takes his place in their life. While the lines "Maybe a smile will find itself right on your face again" show that he still cares about this person's happiness, they also indicate that he is committed to moving forward. The next lines allude to sleeping bags and broken speakers, which might be reference to the loneliness he feels as he remembers better times. Finally, he talks about sending letters, but they all go to the mailbox, emphasizing that the person he loves is not in his life anymore, and all he can do is write letters that will never be received.

Line by Line Meaning

It's a weekday and I cleaned my room again,
I still can't deal with my emotions so instead, I clean my room

Of endless moments I thought we once shared.
I keep replaying all the memories I have of us, over and over again.

An open book, read every single page.
I was completely honest and transparent with you but now I feel like you didn't even care or appreciate it

Naive enough to think that help is on the way.
I kept hoping and waiting for things to get better or for someone to help me through the pain

Rise and shine a day awaits,
Another day without you begins

Watching clear skies turn to grey.
The beauty of the world is fading without you in it

It's a dead end road and I want out.
I feel trapped in this never-ending cycle of love and heartbreak and I can't take it anymore

There's no return.
I know deep down that we can't go back to how things used to be

Let me know when will it end?
I'm tired of feeling this pain and wish it would just go away

If only you were my only friend, Id be fine.
If I still had you in my life, I wouldn't need anyone else.

A direction split right from the start.
Our paths were never meant to align forever

I'm picking up the pieces to this broken heart.
I'm doing my best to move on and heal from the hurt you caused me

Move over and make room for someone else.
I need to accept the fact that you're no longer a part of my life and make room for someone new

Maybe a smile will find itself right on your face again.
I hope you find happiness and joy again someday

Another empty sleeping bag. A broken speaker plays out loud.
My bed is empty without you and even my favorite music can't fill the void

An Elliot Smith song for those who can't move on and on.
Elliot Smith's music is a reminder for those of us who can't seem to let go of the past

A tour to write you home about of how I'm doing. Pretty sad.
I wish I could tell you about all the amazing experiences I'm having, but the truth is, I'm still struggling to cope

You're not here and all my letters are lost in the mailbox for good
I keep trying to reach out but I know deep down that you've moved on and my messages will never reach you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd.
Written by: BEN HORIN YOTAM, BERGER ISHAY, CARMEL GUY

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