The Diary of Jane

Breaking Benjamin

About The Diary of Jane

"The Diary of Jane" is a song by American rock band Breaking Benjamin. It was released in June 2006 as the lead single from their third album, Phobia. The song, one of their most notable and successful, is the fastest added single ever in the history of Hollywood Records. It gained a massive amount of radio play throughout the United States and reached number one under three rock charts. The single was certified 3× Platinum in the United States on September 5, 2019, and is their most successful single in terms of sales based on this in their home country.  


Year:
2006
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If I had to I would put myself right beside you
So let me ask you,
Would ya like that? Would ya like that?
And I don't mind If you say
This love is the last time
So now I'll ask,
Do ya like that? Do ya like that?
No

Something's getting in the way
Something's just about to break
I will try to find my place
In the diary of Jane
So, tell me
How it should be?

Try to find out
What makes you tick As I lie down
Sore and sick
Do ya like that, Do ya like that?
There's a fine line
Between love and hate
And I don't mind
Just let me say,
That I like that, I like that

Something's getting in the way
Something's just about to break
I will try to find my place
In the diary of Jane
As I burn another page
As I look the other way
I still try to find my place
In the diary of Jane
So tell me
How it should be?

Desperate I will crawl
Waiting for so long
No love, there's no love
Die for anyone
What have I become?

Something's getting in the way
Something's just about to break
I will try to find my place
In the diary of Jane
As I burn another page
As I look the other way
I still try to find my place
In the diary of Jane

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Breaking Benjamin

Breaking Benjamin is an American alternative metal band from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, currently consisting of Benjamin Burnley and Chad Szeliga. The band has released four studio albums and a greatest hits album. It took an indefinite hiatus due to frontman Burnley's recurring illnesses and inability to tour in mid-2010. Further complications arose in August 2011, when Mark Klepaski and Aaron Fink were fired from the band. more »

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Written by: BENJAMIN BURNLEY, AARON C FINCKE, MARK JAMES KLEPASKI

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Diary of Jane" by Breaking Benjamin was officially released on June 6, 2006.
Album Facts
The song is the lead single from the band's third studio album, "Phobia."
Chart Facts
"The Diary of Jane" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and number 4 on the Alternative Songs chart.
Song Theme
The song depicts a relationship that's struggling to survive, where the singer is trying to understand his partner, represented as 'Jane.'
Gold Certification
In November 2015, "The Diary of Jane" was certified Double Platinum by the RIAA.
Music Video
The music video for the song features a woman named Jane, who is depicted dead in a bathtub. It's been inferred that she committed suicide although it's never explicitly stated.
Songwriting Facts
Both Benjamin Burnley, the lead vocalist, and Aaron Fink co-wrote the song.
Live Performance Popularity
The song remains a fan favorite and is consistently performed at Breaking Benjamin concerts.
Cover Versions
"The Diary of Jane" has been covered by several artists and bands, including the metal band, Saint Asonia.
Commercial Success
The song helped push the album "Phobia" to debut at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews, with critics particularly praising its catchy melody and compelling lyrics.
Related Facts
The song also figures in the soundtrack of the video game NHL 07 by EA Sports.
Pop Culture References
An acoustic version of "The Diary of Jane" is available on the deluxe version of "Phobia," and was also included in the compilation "Shallow Bay: The Best of Breaking Benjamin."
Fan Theories
Fans have come up with several theories to explain the meaning behind the song's cryptic lyrics, which has made the song a popular topic for discussions on music forums.
Digital Sales
The song continues to be successful in digital sales and streaming, more than a decade after its initial release.

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