Diary
Bread
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I found her diary underneath a tree. And started reading about me The words she's written took me by surprise You'd never read them in her eyes. They said that she had found the love she waited for. Wouldn't you know it, she wouldn't show it. When she confronted with the writing there, Simply pretended not to care. I passed it off as just in keeping with Her total disconcerting air And though she tried to hide The love that she denied, Wouldn't you know it, she wouldn't show it. And as I go through my life, I will give to her my wife All the sweet things that I can find. I found her diary underneath a tree. And started reading about me. The words began stick and tears to flow. Her meaning now was clear to see. The love she'd waited for was someone else not me Wouldn't you know it, she wouldn't show it. And as I go through my life, I will wish for her his wife All the sweet things that she can find All the sweet things they can find
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Written by: David Gates
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Diary" is a song that features on the popular 1972 album "Baby I'm-a Want You" by the American rock band, Bread. This was their fourth studio album.
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Chart PerformanceIt was one of the three songs from the album, along with "Baby I'm-A Want You" and "Everything I Own", which were top hits on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. "Diary" peaked at number 15.
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Solo PerformanceThe song was written and sung by David Gates, who was a member of the band and served as its primary songwriter and vocalist.
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Instrument PlayingApart from singing, Gates also played every instrument on this track - a testament to his versatility and musical talent.
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Song StorylineThe song features a unique narrative - the lyrics tell the story of a man who discovers his girlfriend's diary and realizes she is in love with someone else. But, the twist is that the 'other man' she's expressing love for turns out to be the man reading the diary.
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Song InspirationAccording to some claims, this song may have been inspired by true events in David Gates' life, though this is more speculative than confirmed fact.
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Cover VersionsThere are covers of "Diary" by numerous artists, demonstrating its popularity and broad appeal. The Filipino singer, Ariel Rivera, covered the song in his 1995 album "Simple Lang."
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Popularity in Asia"Diary" is especially popular in Asia; it was frequently used in karaoke bars, signifying its widespread acceptance across different cultures.
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Cult StatusDespite not reaching number one upon its release, "Diary" has since earned a cult status among fans of the soft rock genre.
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Typical StyleLike most of Bread's discography, "Diary" is characterized by soft melodies, layered harmonies, and sentimental lyrics - this became Bread's signature music style.
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Emotional Impact"Diary" is considered one of the band's most emotionally resonant songs, its poignant story enhanced by Gates' moving performance. This has helped it to remain a beloved classic hit among fans of the band.
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Songs Like LettersDavid Gates has frequently suggested that many of his songs, including "Diary", are like letters directed at specific individuals. This deeply personal songwriting approach is one of the reasons why Bread's music has such strong emotional resonance.
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