Diane
Hüsker Dü * Track #6 On Metal Circus [EP]
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Diane by Hüsker Dü
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Hüsker DüWrited by
Grant HartAbout
This song is based on the murder of Diane Edwards by Joseph Ture, Jr.
According to a 1984 interview with guitarist Bob Mould, drummer Grant Hart knew Edwards:
It’s based on a true story. There was this girl Diane Edwards who Grant knew sort of vaguely. She was working at the Perkins Restaurant, wh...
Diane Lyrics
Hey, little girl, do you need a ride?
Well, I've got room in my wagon, why don't you hop inside?
We could cruise down Robert Street all night long
But I think I'll just rape you and kill you instead
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
I heard there's a party down at Lake Cove
It would be so much easier if I drove
We could check it out, we could go and see
Oh, won't you come and take a ride with me
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
We could lay in the weeds for a little while
I'll put your clothes in a nice, neat little pile
You're the cutest girl I've ever seen in my life
It's all over now, and with my knife
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane, Diane, Diane, Diane
Diane Q&A
Who wrote Diane's ?
Diane was written by Grant Hart.
What did Hüsker Dü say about "Diane"?
From a 1984 interview with guitarist Bob Mould:
Yeah, it’s through the rapist’s eyes. It’s anything but pro-rape. I feel sorry for people who take these things at face value, but you take that risk anytime you’re dealing with printed or spoken expression, I guess. People want things made easy.