Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) and English singer Alison Moyet (vocals) and signed to Mute Records in the United Kingdom.
Their debut single "Only You" was released on 15 March 1982 and rose to number 2 on the UK charts. They also released two studio albums: Upstairs at Eric's in 1982 and You and Me Both in 1983.
Shortly after the release of the second album, Moyet and Clarke decided to break up. Moyet pursued a solo career while Clarke first founded (the short lived) The Assembly followed by the successful Erasure.
Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet briefly reunited in 2008 and toured Europe and the United States as Yazoo for the first time in twenty-five years. Also in 2008, their record company issued a 4-disc box set called In Your Room; containing remastered editions of both of their original albums, a disc of b-sides and remixes (imaginitively titled B-Sides and Remixes) and a DVD containing promotional videos, interviews etc.
Official website is at: www.yazooinfo.com
Nobody's Diary
Yazoo Lyrics
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I know I'll forget what I came here for,
My head was so full of things to say,
But as I open my lips all my words slip away
And anyway,
I can't believe you want to turn the page,
And move your life onto another stage,
You can change the chapter you can change the book,
[Chorus:]
For the times we've had I don't want to be, a page in your diary babe,
For the good, the bad I don't want to see, a page in your diary babe,
For the happy, the sad, I don't want to be another page in your diary.
Perhaps if I held you I could win again,
I could take your hands we'd talk and maybe then,
That look in your eyes I always recognize,
Would tell me everything is gonna be fine,
You're gonna be mine
For a long time
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Yazoo's song "Nobody's Diary" seem to be about a relationship that is over or on the brink of ending. The singer of the song is struggling to find the right words to say to their partner in an attempt to salvage the relationship. However, every time they try to speak, their words fail them, leaving them at a loss for what to do.
The chorus of the song reveals the singer's desire to not be just a page in their partner's diary, implying that they want their relationship to be more meaningful and lasting. They want to be able to work through the bad times as well as the good, and not be easily discarded by their partner when things get tough. The hope is that if they could just hold their partner and talk things through, they could win them back and keep them by their side for a long time.
The lyrics of "Nobody's Diary" suggest a sense of desperation and a longing to hold onto something that is slipping away. It's a beautiful and poignant representation of the heartache of a failed relationship and the struggle to communicate what needs to be said before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
If I wait for just a second more,
I feel like I'm forgetting something important but I can't remember what it is.
I know I'll forget what I came here for,
I'm worried I'm going to miss out on a big opportunity if I don't act quickly.
My head was so full of things to say,
I have a lot on my mind and I want to express myself.
But as I open my lips all my words slip away
Every time I try to speak, I lose my courage and my words fail me.
And anyway,
Despite all of this, I know I need to move on.
I can't believe you want to turn the page,
It's hard to accept that you're ready to move on from our relationship.
And move your life onto another stage,
You're ready for a new chapter in your life, without me.
You can change the chapter you can change the book,
You have the power to start fresh and make big changes in your life.
But the story remains the same if you'd take a look.
No matter what you do, our story together will always be a part of your past.
For the times we've had I don't want to be, a page in your diary babe,
I don't want to be reduced to a memory or a footnote in your life story.
For the good, the bad I don't want to see, a page in your diary babe,
I want to move on from the happy times and the bad times we shared together.
For the happy, the sad, I don't want to be another page in your diary.
I want to be remembered for who I was, not just as a character in your past.
Perhaps if I held you I could win again,
I wonder if there's a chance to rebuild what we had by reconnecting with you emotionally.
I could take your hands we'd talk and maybe then,
Maybe if we spent time together and talked, we could rekindle our relationship.
That look in your eyes I always recognize,
I still see the spark of love in your eyes, and I want to fan that flame.
Would tell me everything is gonna be fine,
I want to believe that we can make things work if we're both willing to try.
You're gonna be mine
I hope that we can work out our differences and be together again.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ALISON MOYET
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@bertie_magoo
57 years old....this still gives me goosebumps. Quite possibly the best female voice I've ever heard. Whose still listening in 2024.
@stevenbrown8857
51 me too
@martinclark7122
58 years old, takes me back to Great Yarmouth Art college sharing a house with 5 girls from the fashion course, such great memories and still listen to it.😘
@Lyraxhaze
53... ❤❤❤❤
@user-ji5op3cl1x
56,,,still listening fantastic
@leefurniss
51 this year and heard this on the radio this week at 4;30 In the morning while traveling down the M1 and thought... Why is't this played more🙂guess I'm getting old😅
@bluecat798
Alison's voice is so underrated. I'm 64 now and this takes me back to the 80s!❤
@karenkasulke2294
Absolutely one of the most underrated female singers ever!
@charlieoscar09
Stupid.......She was highly rated everywhere.
@AdoniaTT
For sure!