Diane Lyrics
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Lyrics
Diane's got everything, a helicopter and a submarine
Yeah man you're just what this world needs
Diane lives in a sanctuary
She swears to Jesus she'll never marry
Yeah man you're everything to me
Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane is everywhere pretending that she just don't care
Diane I hear you're just nineteen
Diane's a superstar, she's everything you hoped you were
Diane you're all these things to me
Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane
She's got everything she wants in the world, Diane
Pretending to be some kind of calendar girl
Well I'll pull you out and pin you down, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
Song & Lyrics Facts
Diane is a song written and performed by the British rock band The Kinks, released on their 1968 album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society. It was composed by lead singer Ray Davies and featured him singing lead vocals with backing from brother Dave Davies, Pete Quaife, Mick Avory and John Dalton.
The song is an upbeat folk-rock tune that tells of a man's love for Diane, who has left him despite his pleas to stay. The lyrics reflect Davies' own personal experience in dealing with heartbreak. The song has been praised for its simplicity and catchiness, as well as its clever use of wordplay and imagery. It remains one of the most beloved songs from The Kinks' catalogue, and continues to be covered by many artists today.