The song has a direct link with ben burnley, and while many believe its about his grandfathers death, or that hes gotten sober, i personally believe dear agony tells somewhat of a story, and. Memoryi asked one of my friends about this song, and she said it sounded like someone wanting to commit suicide. Ashes of eden by breaking benjamin song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. I am justin bonitzhungry covers, and this is a video of me doing a realtime vocal cover of breaking benjamin s diary of jane. This lineup released two albums, saturate 2002 and we are not alone 2004, before hummel. The diary of jane is my favourite breaking benjamin song. His most popular songs are so cold, sooner or later, the diary of jane, i will not bow, and blow me away. Breaking benjamin the diary of jane lyrics meaning. The song the diary of jane is the new single from breaking benjamin, on their album phobia, due for release august 8th, 2006. Check out our cover of apcs judith on alexs channel here. What does the song diary of jane by breaking benjamin mean.
Watch the video for diary of jane by breaking benjamin for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It pans me to see this close to perfect song at fourth place. At the time it was released, breaking benjamin s 2006 single the diary of jane became the fastest added single ever in hollywood records history. Say goodbye, as we dance with the devil tonightdont you dare look at him in the eye, as we dance with the devil tonight is saying that the singer is trying to help the one whos committed suicide fight off death as the devil usually represents death, evil, hell, ect. And i dont mind if you say this love is the last time so now ill ask, do you like that. I listened to this after that, i was convinced that she was right. The name of the title character was inspired by jane bryan as seen in the official music video. Interested in the deeper meanings of breaking benjamin songs. And when ben says take the photograph, it will be the last he is saying im going to take drugs and this might be the last time you see me. It gained a massive amount of radio play throughout the united states and reached number one under three rock charts.
The song is one of their most notable and successful, it is the fastest added single ever in the history of hollywood records. Breaking benjamin the diary of jane acoustic lyrics. General commentwow, i cant believe nobody has commented yet, well this is one of my favorite songs because i have tried to do this, this song is about two people, him and another person, whether that person is a man or woman i dont know but i do know that at the beginning he was trying to help this person, help fix himher, but he is done pretending that there is something left. Jun 12, 20 the band breaking benjamin who wrote the song diary of jane are an american alternative rock group, whos music video for this chosen song, shows connotations of alternative rock music as well as stereotypical conventions of music videos, used successfully to create an overall effective music video as shown at the bottom of this post. This is a rare and candid behind the scenes clip from breaking benjamin s latest music video the diary of jane off the album phobia that hit the streets august 8th 2006. I am not proud, coldblooded fake hes saying hes not one of. I think the lyrics mean he wants drugs in his life to go away as bad refearing to rain so when ben say rain, rain go away he is trying to say get drugs away from me and take them away. For music credits, visit music downloads not rated by the esrb. Jane s name is mentioned in the song, so i believe its about unrequited love. Again, this is all my interpretation, but i feel that when ben is singing the verses, he is mostly addressing himself, as if he is looking in the mirror while singing. I have lost the will to change hes not going to change himself and his image. First, diary of jane is referring to a diary of a fictitious woman named jane.
Breaking benjamin artistfacts song meanings at songfacts. The diary of jane single version by breaking benjamin on. Breaking benjamin song meanings lyric interpretations. Jun 06, 2006 check out the diary of jane single version by breaking benjamin on amazon music.
Breaking benjamin dance with the devil lyrics meaning. Lyrically it seems to be about armageddon and judgment day, however frontman ben burnley remains coy about the songs meaning. Phobia was released on august 8, 2006, and quickly sold out at major retail chains such as best buy and target. The album sold 1,000 copies in its first week, which made it the fastest selling and highest charting breaking benjamin album until 2015s dark before dawn, hitting number two on the us billboard 200. This is the first studio album chad szeliga recorded with. Breaking benjamin the diary of jane lyrics genius lyrics.
Carry me under, make me abandoned show me whats left, show me whats left beautiful anger, breaking the pattern show me whats left, show me whats left take the colour from your eyes i bleed for you, i bleed for you bring the broken back to life well make it through, well make it through empty and perfect, shattered and worthless show me whats left, show me whats left. She doesnt even know who she is or how she feels about the guy and keeps pushing him away and its killing him. Breaking benjamin the diary of jane 2006, cd discogs. The song is said to be written about 30s and 40s film star jane bryan, who starred in a movie called we are not alone which the band also chose as an album title. What is the song diary of jane by breaking benjamin. Desperate, i will crawl waiting for so long no love, there is no love. What is the song diary of jane by breaking benjamin talking. Diary of jane is about a guy trying to get a girls attention find my place in the diary of jane. The diary of jane by breaking benjamin on amazon music. What is the meaning behind the song without you by. It really conveys the feeling of a man in pain in a relationship that has gone so wrong which i can relate to. Breaking benjamin song meanings and interpretations with user discussion.
What is the meaning behind the song unknown soldier by. What breaking benjamin songs are featured in movies answers. The diary of jane if i had to i would put myself right beside you so let me ask, would you like that. The name of the title character was inspired by jane bryan as seen in the official music. Phobia was reissued that fall with additional bonus tracks.
The diary of jane seems to describe a lovestarved individual on the brink of a mental breakdown. There is no name for the male counterpart in the song, but we can probably assume it is lead singer benjamin burnley. Diary of jane refers to this girls perfect person and thats what he strives so hard to be try to find out. The last name was obscured, but in the second episode of the bands podcast. This lineup released two albums, saturate 2002 and we are not alone 2004, before hummel was replaced by chad. Its about a guy who is in love with a girl, jane obviously. What movie is diary of jane by breaking benjamin on answers. It was released in june 2006 as the lead single from their third album, phobia.
The music video ends with ben closing a diary on jane s tombstone. It isnt up to us, when i write, i try to inspire people to relate and come up with their own meaning. The diary of jane is a song by american rock band breaking benjamin. Breaking benjamin the diary of jane lyrics lyricsfreak. Jane is not the name he used in his recounting, but i was instantly reminded of the song diary of jane by breaking benjamin and so, the female character instantly became jane. The name jane means god is gracious and is of english origin. This story idea came to me from a fan who emailed me a summary of his story that is the basis of the diaries of jane. The guy loves the girl but the girl is depressed and lost. It rapidly became breaking benjamin s hit song off the phobia album and would eventually become their most recognizable song. Jul 25, 2006 the diary of jane seems to describe a lovestarved individual on the brink of a mental breakdown. In the diary of jane again, something is always screwing up and hes still trying to be everything that shes ever wanted. The album featured new drummer chad szeliga and was spearheaded by the single the diary of jane, which gained radio airplay and helped the album debut at number two on the billboard charts. The diary of jane breaking benjamin lyrics, mp3, video.
Somethings getting in the way somethings just about to break i will try to find my place in the diary of jane. Check out the diary of jane by breaking benjamin on amazon music. I just finished my first play through of the new album and i gotta say, i cant relate to any of the lyrics. To me its just a bunch of random phrases that i cant bring together to the story of the song. Jane means gods grace or god is gracious in hebrew. Music video by breaking benjamin performing the diary of jane. Milk it for all its worth make sure you get there first the apple of your eye the rotten core inside we are all prisoners things couldnt get much worse. The diary of jane tab by breaking benjamin rhythm guitar. Oct 07, 2016 the diary is literal, it shows in the music video. I still try to find my place in the diary of jane i got to the. Music on june 21, 2006, after originally being scheduled for release on june 16. Breaking benjamin the diary of jane official video. Benjamin burnley once said in an interview, we dont have a set meaning behind a song.
The meaning behind diary of jane released on june 6, 2006, diary of jane instantly became a fan favorite and soared up the rock n roll record charts. The scream at the beginning is chilling, and the guitar work on this song is just divine. The song, one of their most notable and successful, is the fastest added single ever in the history of hollywood records. The song is so intense and the aggression is amazing. The first lineup of the band also included guitarist aaron fink and bassist mark klepaski. Breaking benjamin is an american rock band from wilkesbarre, pennsylvania, formed in 1999 by lead singer and guitarist benjamin burnley and drummer jeremy hummel.
Oct, 2006 the diary of jane acoustic is the bonus track that appears on the best buy exclusive, japanese and phobia collectors edition dvd versions of breaking benjamins third fulllength studio. The diary of jane, breaking benjamin testo, traduzione e video. I think the diary of jane is the best breaking benjamin song, with i will not bow as a close second. Aug 04, 2006 this is a rare and candid behind the scenes clip from breaking benjamin s latest music video the diary of jane off the album phobia that hit the streets august 8th 2006. This ballad offers a stylistic reprieve from dark before dawns hard rock. Breath by breaking benjamin song meanings at songfacts. The diary of jane guitar tab by breaking benjamin with free online tab player. Jane is a name thats been used by parents who are considering baby names for girls. Ive come up musically listening to nirvana and i absolutely idolized kurt cobain, and he always. It was 1 of the two first songs which i heard by the band and which i downloaded onto my mp3 player. Diary of jane is the song featured on the video game nascar 2007, by breaking benjamin.
The video features a woman named jane, played by sarah mather from season 4 of american idol. I see nothing in your eyes and the more i see the less i like he notices that when she looks at him, she doesnt have that look of love for him. About the diary of jane the diary of jane is a song by american rock band breaking benjamin. What do you think the songs mean to you in dark before dawn. The diary of jane tab by breaking benjamin lead guitar. Breath by breaking benjamin song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Add the diary of jane by breaking benjamin to your rock band song library. Breaking benjamin has composed four albums and many singles. Jane is a great name, its classic, old and unmoveable. It seems so bad right now that i just want it all to end.
Buy the diary of jane breaking benjamin microsoft store. A woman named jane is strong, old fashioned, and clever. So lets take a moment to analyze this song and to find the hidden meaning behind the lyrics. Breaking benjamin diary of jane vocal cover youtube. Jane volturi, member of the volturi in the book series the twilight saga hazy jane nick drake jane bennet, the eldest in s and prejudice jane burnham, daughter in american beauty, protrayed by thora birch jane eyre, in brontes book by the same name miss jane marple, an elderly spinster detective in a series of novels by agatha christie. May 12, 2007 music video by breaking benjamin performing the diary of jane. The video for the diary of jane featured sarah mather from. What is the meaning behind the song here we are by. I will not bow, i will not break just as hes about to fall for it, he demands them to eff off from his band. The name of the title character was inspired by jane. He wants to find out more about the girl, the main thing is trying to find his place in her life. Breaking benjamin issued their third album, phobia, in august 2006 before heading out on a nationwide headlining trek.
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