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The Amazing World of Gumball

The Amazing World of Gumball is a British-American animated television series created by Ben Bocquelet for Cartoon Network. Produced primarily by Cartoon Network Development Studio Europe, it first aired on May 3, 2011 and ended on June 24, 2019. Two miniseries, Darwin’s Yearbook and The Gumball Chronicles aired after the shows cancellation. The former aired from December 14, 2019 to December 28, 2019, and the latter from October 20, 2020 to June 20, 2021. The series revolves around the life of Gumball Watterson, a 12-year-old cat who attends middle school in the fictional city of Elmore. Accompanied by his adoptive goldfish brother Darwin Watterson, he frequently finds himself involved in various shenanigans around the city, during which he interacts with his other family members—sister Anais and parents Nicole and Richard and an extended supporting cast of characters.

## Plot

No, this animated series is not about anthropomorphic chewing gum, it's about a young cat named Gumball Watterson. Gumball has a penchant for getting into trouble, often resulting from schemes he comes up with, but he never seems to learn his lesson. Gumball's best friend is a fish named Darwin, who used to be the family pet until he grew legs and became part of the family. Gumball resents his younger sister, Anais, because she is the smartest member of the family. Gumball's mother is the breadwinner in the family, working long hours at the rainbow factory, and his father stays at home watching TV and playing video games.

## Videos

Tell Me Your Secret - Gumball - Cartoon NetworkEver Wondered What It's Like To Be A Fly? - The Dream - Gumball - Cartoon NetworkRichard Still Gets Bullied - The Cycle - Gumball - Cartoon Network
Crank It Up!

"**Crank It Up!**" is a song by Diamond Herrings, from the album Death of The Enemy. It was released as a single on June 3, 2021.

## Crank It Up!

### Released

June 3, 2021 (single); June 25, 2021 (album)

## Background

"Crank It Up!" starts off with a chainsaw sound effect (get it, crank it up), and then turns into an upbeat dance song about having fun at a club. The song was first written as a song for Heyoo, Johnny Blan's first musical project, in 2013. This version of the song was originally going to be about 6 minutes long to have more of an "epic" feeling, but was ultimately trimmed down to 3:44.

## Lyrics

(1, 2, 3, 4) Went to a club on a Saturday night Everyone was dancing, lights were everywhere I really have the urge to bust out a move So what if I dance crazily, I don’t care I admit that I’m a little scared to be here tonight But I know that now there’s just no turning back I’d be dancing ‘til I felt like I was gonna faint But you know what? Forget those heart attacks **(Chorus) I’m singin’ pow, pow, digga-digga-digga-digga Pow, pow, digga-digga-digga-digga Pow, pow, digga-digga-digga-digga Pow, pow, digga-digga (do the) crank it up!** Thought all the flashing lights would give me a seizure But right now, who cares about stinkin’ seizures? Party’s lasting from 6 PM to 6 AM Now’s the time for action, and not for leisure Drank gallons and gallons of wine and booze To make me as hyper as a runner is I arrived on a Saturday and I’ll leave on a Sunday The amount of booze I drank is none of your ‘biz Party! Dance! Dance like there’s no tomorrow! Party! Dance! Dance like your hair’s on fire! Party! Dance! Dance like nobody’s watching! YEAH!!! (Chorus)

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lXnKlQdwJ0
Baby Looney Tunes

Baby Looney Tunes is an American animated television series depicting toddler versions of Looney Tunes characters. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation. The series focused on real world problems and morals that children could relate to such as sharing, understanding emotions, and playing with others. The Looney Tunes babies first live with Granny, but starting in the fourth season, were cared for by baby-sitter Floyd, Granny's nephew.

## Plot

The characters of Looney Tunes are all babies and live with Granny.

## Videos

Baby Looney Tunes - How to Tell Time - Cartoonito UK 🇬🇧Baby Looney Tunes - Skipping Nap Time - Cartoonito UK 🇬🇧Baby Looney Tunes - ACME Ices - CartoonitoBaby Looney Tunes - Puff n Pops Pile-Up - Cartoonito
Parking Lot

"**Parking Lot**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the 3rd track on First Album!

## Background

The song is about how it's hard to come up with an original idea without someone taking it. It uses the metaphor of life being a "parking lot" because there's never enough room for everyone.

## Lyrics

You want to get a spot, but then someone comes along and takes it They don't even look back at you - just position their car until they make it You want to go all crazy and mad and ram your car into theirs But you'd go to jail if you did that, so pretend you don't care **(Chorus:) Stuff happens, don't you know? You want to go fast, but the whole world goes slow Nothing's original anymore You just gotta face it / Just try to face it: life is a parking lot** We're all human beings, so we can't do anything new without copying someone else's work I don't care how old you are, child or adult, we're all good people, so let's try to avoid those jerks (Chorus) Plug your ears like there's no tomorrow Drive your car away from the parking lot Listen to Diamond Herrings, we're really good We got something for you, alright Something for you, alright Something for you, alright (Chorus) That's alright

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVcvXZHugTI
Some Friend

"**Some Friend**" is a song by Diamond Herrings, and is another one of their biggest hits. It is the 4th track on First Album! It was released as the third single from the album on November 16, 2017.

## Some Friend

### Released

April 14, 2017 (album); November 16, 2017 (single)

## Background

After "*Shy*," this song was only the second Diamond Herrings song to have ever been recorded. It is an upbeat pop rock song for the most part, though it has a dance breakdown in the middle. Lyrically it is about ending a friendship with a person who has been a terrible friend.

## Lyrics

**(Chorus:) You throw me in the fire and you leave me in the rain You let me take a shower just so you can pull the drain And now I'm really wondering how we got here on par Some friend** you are You say I'm your friend, but you just don't know any better You lie, groan, and complain all for your own pleasure You don't know me, and I don't think I know you as well Maybe I should just ignore you, and you can go to... your home **You think about just yourself, not anyone else or me You can open a door, I can't, but you have the key You beat me up, at least emotionally Why can't you see?** Even if you're not like anyone else, show some respect Let me get on with my life and you can get on with your own Ohh... (Bridge:) Dance, dance, party in your pants Forget about the things someone said by chance If you can't move on, move on harder Try it, try it, try it (repeat x2) **You take forever in front of me, because you can't just go And when it comes to understanding my life, you're so slow So next time you say something dumb to me, I'll just say no No friends, I know You lour me into the street, then you hit me with a car You expect the world to go close, but it keeps going far And now I'm really wondering how we got here on par Some friend you are** Some friend you are Some friend you are Some friend you are **You throw a bunch of trash at me like I'm a trash can You expect me to pick it up when you clearly And I don't even like you, I'll ignore what you say So go away (Repeat first chorus)** Some friend you are Some friend you are Some friend you are

## Trivia

* This is one of the only Diamond Herrings songs with a constantly changing chorus.
* There was originally a single cover of this song. It depicted the words "*Diamond Herrings - Some Friend*" in the rain, but the cover was scrapped.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL2S5eKfwh4&t=70s
Watching The Fireworks

"**Watching The Fireworks**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the opening track on Death of The Enemy.

## Watching The Fireworks

### Previous

Only Human (Alternate Version) (stand-alone single)

## Background

The song is about... well, 2020. And all of the horrible things that happened in 2020. The singer uses "watching the fireworks" as a metaphor to describe how chaotic the year was. It's about the pandemic, political drama, and many other unfortunate things all in one. The song uses lots of electronic sounds and a bass-heavy chorus.

## Lyrics

I’ve been to hell and back I’ve had a number of panic attacks It feels way too hard to relax I’m sitting here watching the fireworks This year so far has really hurt I can’t seem to find just what it’s worth **(Chorus): We’ve got so many awful people on this planet So many awful disasters, and I can’t stand it It’s completely normal to break down and cry The world’s been falling apart before my very eyes** I thought the worst was over now If the world ends soon, this could be how Trump is a contrarian and an orange cow You thought things couldn’t get worse, well they do I’m through and there’s not much else to lose For my own sanity I gotta avoid the news (Chorus) We’ve been creating a rift between us and them Sometimes it’s way too hard just to be Zen We’re digging our own grave, and unless we stop We’ll reach the bottom and drop out of sight (Oooh...) (Chorus)

## Trivia

* This is Diamond Herrings' second protest song, after Unprecedented. It's also their first political song since Flying Bullets.
* The sounds in the beginning are taken from a corrupted version of the video game Rhythm Heaven Fever.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keW849tBmrM
Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama

Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama is a Japanese anime television series animated by OLM, Inc., based on both the series of toys and Media Franchise created by Bandai Namco Holdings.

## Plot

Kokoro Yotsuba is a fifth-grader who lives on the seaside town of Aozora, who is clumsy yet also takes good care of her belongings. Living alongside her brother, she once understood what her grandmother said to her, regarding that "everything has a soul" and that things should be cherished. One day, a strange egg was born from her colored pencil she cherished the most, revealing to as Luckytama, a Cocotama. However, he is found by Kokoro after returning from school and for him to exist, he asks Kokoro to sign a "Secret Contract" on which she cannot reveal the secret of the Cocotamas to the world and also must take care of him with great love and care. Now with Luckytama living with his new human friend, Kokoro must make sure she never reveal not tell their secret while meeting other Cocotamas who either befriend her or cause her trouble.

## Videos

كرتون كوكوتاما الحلقة 10 مساعدة أميكرتون كوكوتاما الحلقة 18 بدون موسيقى HD
Another One Bites The Dust

"**Another One Bites The Dust**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is a cover of Queen. It is included on the deluxe edition of "Death of The Enemy" and is track 20 on the album.

## Background

The song is a cover of the iconic hit song from 1980 by Queen. It was originally uploaded to YouTube as an unreleased track in late September 2021, but was later officially released as a bonus track on Death of The Enemy.

## Lyrics

Oh! Let's go! Steve walks warily down the street With the brim pulled way down low Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet Machine guns ready to go Are you ready, hey, are you ready for this? Are you hanging on the edge of your seat? Out of the doorway the bullets rip To the sound of the beat **(Chorus): Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone, and another one gone Another one bites the dust Hey, I'm gonna get you, too Another one bites the dust** How do you think I'm gonna get along Without you when you're gone? You took me for everything that I had And kicked me out on my own Are you happy, are you satisfied? How long can you stand the heat? Out of the doorway the bullets rip To the sound of the beat Look out! (Chorus) Hey! Oh, take it Bite the dust Bite the dust, yeah Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust Shout! There are plenty of ways that you can hurt a man And bring him to the ground You can beat him, you can cheat him You can treat him bad and leave him when he's down But I'm ready, yes, I'm ready for you I'm standing on my own two feet Out of the doorway the bullets rip Repeating to the sound of the beat, yeah (Chorus)

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TKxa0PItp4
Locodol

Locodol (ろこどる, Rokodoru), short for Futsū no Joshikōsei ga Locodol Yattemita (普通の女子校生が【ろこどる】やってみた。, "Ordinary High School Girls Tried Being Locodols"), is a Japanese four-panel manga series written and illustrated by Kōtarō Kosugi.

## Plot

In the town of Nagarekawa, Nanako Usami, an ordinary high school girl, is approached by her uncle to become a local idol or "Locodol," partnering with upperclassman Yukari Kohinata to form the idol unit, Nagarekawa Girls. As the girls use their talent to promote Nagarekawa and their businesses, they are joined by Yui Mikoze, who acts as the local mascot, and Mirai Nazukari, who serves as Yui's substitute.
Zipline

"**Zipline**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the 12th track on New Recruits.

## Background

The song is about feeling like life is going too fast, using being "caught in a zipline" as a metaphor. An early version of this song was recorded in 2018 for World of Vibes, but was scrapped. However, the final version of the song still features Blan's 2018 vocals since he did not feel like he had to re-record them. The song features a trap-like beat.

## Lyrics

I already told you I wouldn't go there You'd listen to me if you cared There's been too much going on for me to bear You know, life's been going way too fast for me I sure wish that you could see It's not the way any life should be I wanna make the most of my life, but sometimes it's hard **(Chorus:) I'm caught in a zipline Zipline, wasting all of my time I try and I try to shake it out But if I did, I'd fall and be bruised a shout Stuck in a zipline Yeah** Sometimes I just want to live my life I don't need your advice It's because I am my own self, alright? Not everything's metaphorical Sometimes your questions are rhetorical So stop arguing with me and don't torture my soul (Chorus) And I take it, take it, take it in And yeah, I take it, take it, take it out And I take it, take it, take it in And yeah, I take it, take it, take it out (Chorus)

## Trivia

* The middle of the song contains a sound clip from the Steven Universe episode "Change Your Mind," which Johnny Blan did to showcase the importance of being yourself, a major theme in the series. A sound clip from the series was also briefly present in the song *World of Vibes*.
* The song starts intentionally skipping at the end to represent "being stuck."

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuGwNL14Cog
Something Here Is Not Right

"**Something Here Is Not Right**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the eighth track on Death of The Enemy.

## Background

The song is about how the singer feels like something in his life is out of balance. It mostly talks about anxiety, overanalyzing, and trouble sleeping. The song has a soft piano intro before turning into an upbeat rock song.

## Lyrics

(Alright, listen up! These lyrics are the truth!) I’ve got a lot to learn, and I’ll never stop developing But I know that every day feels like the same damn thing I’ve gone through so many nights with having slept terribly Something in my life’s way out of balance, and it should be clear to see **(Chorus:) Something here is not right, but I just don’t know what Something here is not right, but I’m not sure what / but you're telling me what** I’m so scared at night thinking about deep thoughts that won’t stop (won’t stop!) I’ll figure out life’s deepest questions when the time comes, but now it’s not (it’s not!) The world sometimes has a heart colder than the Arctic Circle to me Though I’m always able to make sure my demons slow down eventually (Chorus) No matter what the future has in store I vow I’m never gonna sell my soul But something here is not right It’s not right I can’t believe what’s happened to me, and I can’t unsee all these terrible things (x4) Reincarnation after reinvention I’ll start again with good intentions Lost my inspiration and my patience I just can’t stop my mind from a-racing Can someone please tell me why my grip On the concept of purpose always slips I need someone to tell me I’m important I’ll die one day, and I can’t ignore it Waving the white flag is no longer an option I’m fighting a war while my demons are talkin’ Wish I could figure out what’s going on But that’d be too much to say in one song Every day I pray for the horizon I can almost see the line rising No matter what I’ll keep singing this song If you think I’ll lose the war, you’re wrong I guess all I’m trying to say here is... (Chorus)

## Trivia

* This is the 4th Diamond Herrings song to feature a tempo change. The other three are It's Okay, The Cobbler, and Kill The Lights.
* The rap breakdown in the middle was inspired from a fan-made Twenty One Pilots song Johnny saw.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odOFPMWKYxY
Stuff Happens - Get Over It!

"**Stuff Happens - Get Over It!**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the 7th track on First Album!

## Background

The song, as the title suggests, is about how life isn't always fair. But it's never all bad either. The song starts with a simple piano intro, before changing into an upbeat rock song with a side of Diamond Herrings-y attitude.

## Lyrics

Ever heard that life isn't fair? I have, but I don't really care Everyone says it the same way Not to sound like an inexperienced kid, but try to stay happ-ay But even when you're trying to enjoy your awful-joyful life There'll still be obstacles out in your way **(Chorus:) Stuff happens, get over it Carry on and have a great life Stuff happens, get over it Won't you go and get a life?** You get yelled at or attitude Recall what I'm singing 'bout Sometimes people relate to you Others support the people you hate I want to move to Washington Or some place like that But there's always good where you are Focus on that, it's not that hard Stuff happens, stuff happens You're just gonna have to get over it Stuff happens, stuff happens Get over it, I said get over it Our lives will someday end Another Big Bang's coming 'round the bend We can't stop it, so enjoy it while it lasts It's your choice, will it be a blast?

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJp-2vqFar0
Moment of Truth

**Moment of Truth** is a song by Diamond Herrings, from the album New Recruits. It is one of the band's most popular songs. It was released as a single on May 21, 2020.

## Moment of Truth

### Released

March 6, 2020 (album); May 21, 2020 (single)

## Background

The song is a power ballad-type song about the importance of being in the moment. It was originally written when Johnny Blan was in 8th grade, but was recorded officially for New Recruits in early 2020. It contains a big, electronic inspired instrumental.

## Lyrics

Come out to play Most everyday And you will not regret your stay Your life is short Be a good sport And please just don't be a worrywart Every moment in life rocks You just might be shocked **(Chorus:) The moment of truth is all the time The moment of truth is all the time (The moment of truth is the time to shine) Be happy, 24/7, all the time The moment of truth is all the time** You're really cool Every molecule I would not dare say you're a fool Even if you're sick Your life is quick So enjoying it should do the trick (Chorus) Dance, dance until the sun rises It's never not the moment of truth, so be fine Dance, dance until the sun rises Only you can decide when to build vibes (Chorus)

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOuFNvl1RiQ
Sissy

Sissy as a warrior cat

**Sissy** is an adult cat who will be the main protagonist (one of them) of the film "Warrior Cats'.

## Personality

Sissy is seen as a careful cat who is aware of her surroundings and doesn’t want to get hurt. She tries to defend her clan by being its queen. Though her plans somewhat fail, she is always there for her friend Nosey.

## Appearance

Sissy has light fur, with white pelt. She wears a red collar, and a red harness.
Flying Bullets

"**Flying Bullets**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the sixth track on New Recruits.

## Background

The song is a political song about trying to prevent gun violence. It features a simple, colorful instrumental.

## Lyrics

Don't want to wait 'til the morning I want to say this tonight We can all be better people Dreams come true every night Why are we so obsessed with guns? They cost us so many lives This is becoming a huge problem But we can stop it 'for we all die **(Chorus:) Flying bullets, flying bullets Coming from a gun, coming from a gun Flying bullets, flying bullets Yeah you'd better run, yeah you'd better run Yeah you'd better run, yeah you'd better** run Don't want to wait 'til the morning The USA's not alright You prefer guns over butter That's fine, but I prefer lives The Second Amendment's wearing thin These shootings should be out of sight But half our country doesn't give a shit They're too busy hunting tonight (Chorus) La-la, la-la-la, la-la, la-la-la Do-do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do-do AK-47, are you listening to me? You think you're all this and all that? You ain't nothing to me You're just a tool used by a psycho killing freak Without you or some of their physical strength, they'd be weak **Flying bullets, flying bullets Coming from a gun, coming from a gun Flying bullets, flying bullets Yeah you'd better run, yeah you'd better run They think that there's no need to run, but there's need to run**

## Trivia

* This is one of the first Diamond Herrings songs to use profanity. Swearing is also present in Mind Control, Wrong, and Pain.
* An early version of this song was written in early 2019, but was scrapped because Johnny Blan hated it.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK1LBqpwxpk
But

"**But**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the 11th track on Death of The Enemy.

## Background

The song is about the importance of the word "but," and how it can be used in a positive or negative way if it is used in real life. The singer goes on about how this word can be used if you are going through a rough time as a reminder that no bad thing is ever all bad. (Ex. "I'm sick, **but** I don't have to go to school") The song is a gentle, mellow song with bell chimes in the background. Johnny Blan made it as an experiment to see if he could write such a song, and it was a success. It is a major departure from Diamond Herrings' typical sound, although a guitar comes in at the end like in Amusement Park.

## Lyrics

**(Chorus:) Take a leap of faith You’ll never know what surprises await today Don’t worry all day Everything really is gonna be OK** Woke up feeling troubled again And it sucks, because anxiety’s not my friend Some days it feels like nothing goes right And others make me want to vanish out of sight Although, there’s a certain three-letter word That can really help or hurt you; this is how it’s heard: B-U-T, it’s the word called “but” It can show you nothing’s all bad if you’re in a rut (Chorus) Nothing’s all good, but nothing’s all bad This is a reminder if you’re feeling sad Good things in life can’t happen without bad too And I’m drawing a line in the sand ‘cause I’m through Nothing’s all bad, but nothing’s all good If I could make the world more positive, I would This time in my life is like a bad habit And I want to relearn things so I can break it Things will get better They will get better I won’t lose my faith Better things, better things (x2) (Chorus)

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yOKO6oy04U
Getaway

"**Getaway**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is a bonus track on Death of The Enemy, and track 18 on the album as a whole.

## Background

The song is about trying to escape difficult times. It has a doo-wop inspired instrumental provided by Johnny Blan's own voice. It is a remake of a song that was on World of Vibes back when it was an album.

## Lyrics

**(Chorus): I've been working on a getaway Just been working on a mean, mean time, won't you say? I just can't seem to get away From all of the hard times that are making my pain All I want to do is get away Something just to help me out and brighten my day If you wanna help me get away All you have to is give me something to gain, hey hey hey** Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do If you want to make a getaway We can get out of this darn place we've been stuck in Ever since I told you that we can, So don't tell me that we can't, just try not to give in We can go work on getaway If you want to, we can get out of this here place It's not hard to do a getaway It's the best way I can think of just to save face, hey hey hey Do you want to make a getaway? If this happens, we can be in trouble, baby With my thoughts telling me what to do If you're listening, then depression, that means you I don't even know how to get out I tried to be complex, but I've gone too far for now And if these thoughts are what will be next I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get to it **I've been working on a getaway Just been working on a mean, mean time, won't you say? I just can't seem to get away But we'll break out of this sometime later today, hey hey hey** (Spoken:) I don't even know how to solve your problems. If I'm not good enough, go listen to some emo band, or something, or whatever.

## Trivia

* This is one of the few Diamond Herrings songs with a changing chorus.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqTb1X1VyME
Mind Control

"**Mind Control**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It was released as the first single from the album Death of The Enemy on April 12, 2021. It is the fifth track on the album.

## Mind Control

### Released

April 12, 2021 (single); June 25, 2021 (album)

## Background

The song is an emo rap-rock song about dealing with depression, unwanted thoughts, and trying to manage other powerful negative emotions. It's also the first single from Diamond Herrings to contain swearing.

## Lyrics

Throw your sticks and throw your stones, you can’t control me anymo’ You’ve kept me down for way too long, I’ll get back up and sing this song You’ve beaten me up a lot in the past, but your control over me don’t last Some days I’ve just wanted to quit, but guess what? You can’t tell me shit I’m overwhelmed, but that’s okay. Sometimes we just have bad days Some days done felt like 100, others flew by once I done ‘em But I can control myself now - I don’t need you to show me how Scream all you want – it doesn’t matter. I’m comin’ at you hard like a rapper **(Chorus:) I’m human, but I mean I’ve always been And I’ve learned better ways to attack my sins And I’m in control of my mind and life again So fuck your mind control, take it somewhere else, my friend** Nothing’s just anything unless I say it is You keep hurting me ‘cause you a stupid bitch I’d rather be doing better things with my time Like watching MLP on Netflix or building vibes But you don’t make me calm or happy, with you I only felt crappy Everything you say means nothing, and you’ve really had it coming I can see right through your bullshit. Don’t you know I can ignore it? I’m the only me I am, and you will never be my friend (Chorus) I’m not under your spell I’m not gonna wish you well I know what had an impact on my life So you can just go to hell (x2) (Chorus)

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gakjaXsbWa4&t=42s
Empire Builders

"**Empire Builders**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the 13th track on New Recruits.

## Background

The song is a piano ballad that slows the pace of the album down before the big finale. It is about graduating high school, and the uncertainty of what will happen afterwards.

## Lyrics

I've been told that some major changes are coming, but are we even ready? Whatever the world throws at us, we can face it if we keep our minds steady **(Chorus:) Some people will go off straight to Harvard Some people will stay at home Some people will be off building empires But they will never do it alone** School will soon become life, and all those years of education will pay off So you should make good choices during this change, and like a kite, may you stay aloft (Chorus)

## Trivia

* This is one of the only Diamond Herrings songs that does not say the title, at least not directly.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYzigCpnUPg
Key to Success

"**Key to Success**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the third track on New Recruits.

## Background

The song was originally recorded in October 2017, a few years before it was even released. However, Johnny Blan spent a lot of time remixing it because he was not happy with the original version of it because he thought it had too many cymbals, even for Diamond Herrings. The sound of the final version is a lot more clean and easier on the ears. The song is about finding a person or something in life that can motivate you to do something, or just make you happy, that you can keep with you all your life, no matter how rough things get. It starts with the sound of a fire alarm, and the rhythm of the song is built on top of it.

## Lyrics

(Let's go!) I can't sleep I'm thinking About you Every day I can't think Not clearly I want to be With you, but since I don't see you very much anymore, I can't do that **(Chorus:) And the key to success And you got yourself looking, and you got yourself feeling like the best Unless You deny yourself, don't deny yourself Of the key to success And you got yourself looking, and you got yourself feeling like the best Unless Don't deny yourself, don't deny yourself, you're the best** I can't sleep (and you know) No siree (no I don't) I can't speak But that's why I sing/rap/scream (Chorus) Bridge: Let's go, let's go! Yeah! Whoa-oa, whoa-oa

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct5f0Bq69Zg
The Road Ahead

"**The Road Ahead**" is a song by Diamond Herrings, from their first album. It was released as a single on February 2, 2017, making it their second single.

## The Road Ahead

### Released

February 2, 2017 (single); April 14, 2017 (album)

## Background

The song is a Southern rock-esque song about the uncertainty of the future and growing up. It also includes several disses from Johnny Blan to people that have tried to make growing up harder.

## Lyrics

**(Chorus:) Wish me luck on the road ahead I'll need it because I know ahead Of time life will be a little hard You won't always have a bodyguard** I don't hate you, I might need you More than I think I do I don't hate you, I might need you To help me get through my life And this road's longer Than it looks at first Life isn't that short to you (oh no) Some people say that And it's not all that true But it could end real soon You only worry about one thing That means nothing How even old are you? You think you're so mature But you're a spineless jerk Who do you think I am? (I'm a human being, and this is an important part of my long life, idiot.) You won't always have a BODYGUARD

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJOOSJ7ZDZw
Bench Press

"**Bench Press**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It is the second track on New Recruits.

## Background

This song is about meeting someone that you love and how you would be willing to do anything for them, even if it makes you uncomfortable. The singer sarcastically uses bench pressing as an example of this, something he doesn't like in real life. The vocals in the intro of the song are created with a vocal effect in Audacity.

## Lyrics

Da da da da da da, da da da Da da, da da da da da, da da- Going all around Walking through my town Trying to find a voice If I have a choice But now I'm getting sleepy Those sounds out there are eerie And now I'm getting sleepy at the door Everybody's singing And now my ears are ringing Just like they were once before **(Chorus:) I don't even know you But I far from hate you Walking all around the street I'll try to be brave for you Anything to save you Or maybe get something good to eat... or bench press** Well, nothing's the same Ever since you came But you're making me happy Because you're helping me (Chorus) **All I really need is you You're better than tissues You help me out with my needs** I just wanted to say this, but it was a really good feeling when you found me And saved me from all the crazy problems and things going on inside my head I don't want to sound redundant, considering how that's the message of this song But life is short, and this rap verse is too, so I hope that I, too, can help you (Chorus)

## Trivia

* The song was originally going to be released as a single, but Johnny Blan decided not to because he didn't think it was good enough to be one.
* Like *Some Friend*, this is another Diamond Herrings song with a changing chorus.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhSxcJ76zEI
Katie & Sadie

**Katie & Sadie** were a houseguests on BBCAN 2

## Player History - *Big Brother Canada 2*

### Biography

Katie and Sadie were the first main twists of the season. They were viewed as an incredible threat socially, but they were not feared physically or strategically. They most notably had a close connection with Kitty. Originally they were supposed to compete in the HTR competition, but after telling Cody that getting them out would be a wasted HOH, he kept them safe. They slid along the first 2 weeks nearly undetected, appearing like they had a good chance of getting to the end phase of the game. However during week 4, Kitty, the girls' closest ally, won HOH. Katie & Sadie were happy as they thought they could work closely with Kitty. However Kitty shocked the whole house when she put up Katie and Sadie for eviction. Despite the house's sympathy for being brutally betrayed, the girls were sent home the following eviction in a 6-3 vote.

## Competition History

### Voting History

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New Recruits

**New Recruits** is the second studio album by Diamond Herrings. It was released on March 6, 2020.

### Recorded

December 2017-July 2018 ; December 2019-February 2020

## Background

The first song that was recorded for the album was "Key to Success" in December 2017, but most of the album was recorded in late 2019 or early 2020. The title *New Recruits* is a metaphor for how when high school ends, everyone becomes a "new recruit" for the secret agency that is life. (Blan graduated in 2020, and even though there was a global pandemic that year, everyone goes through changes after graduating high school anyway.) The album is more melodic than the band's previous releases and most of its instrumentals were made in an online sequencer. The album was announced on February 10, 2020.

## Singles

The only single that was released prior to the album's released was "World of Vibes," which was released on February 10, 2020. The song "Moment of Truth" was also released as a single on May 21, 2020. The final single was "Love Love," which was released on August 14, 2020.

While not on the album, there was also an alternate version of "Only Human" that was released on September 14.

## Track listing

All songs are written by Johnny Blan.

\*This song ends at 5:19, but is then followed by a moment of silence. A hidden track, "Cool Dude," starts at 5:37.

## Trivia

* "Flying Bullets" is the first Diamond Herrings songs to use profanity.
* This is currently the longest Diamond Herrings album in length, not counting the deluxe edition of *Death of The Enemy*.
* There were plans to release "Show For You Tonight" as a single, but it never was.
* This is the album that took the longest time to record, partly because several of the songs were considered for the scrapped *World of Vibes* album.
Naomi Baker

Naomi Baker is a member of Clan Tremere, and the Primogen of the Tremere clan amongst the Ottawa Camarilla.

Naomi Baker is the grandchilde (i.e. two "generations" higher) of Alan Howell, the Sheriff of the Toronto Camarilla. She took over from her sire (Alan Howell's childe) who went to the main Tremere "chantry" in Europe (presumably a chantry is some sort of Tremere corporate headquarters.

It is possible she was removed from her position as Tremere Primogen.

-interesting news from Jax about Tremere primogen

-last night at Court, there was one less chair at the primogen table

-the Tremere primogen may have been suspended

-Prince and Seneschal and Sheriff and the former/would-be Tremere primogen

-Tremere all sitting in the corner together

-this is not normal

-apparently, since the Nosferatu anarch Rat walked into Elysium, there was tension amongst the Ottawa Camarilla between Clan Ventrue and Clan Tremere.
Goodbye

"**Goodbye**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It appears on *First Album!* as the 12th and final track.

## Background

The song is the finale to First Album! It summarizes a lot of the themes in the album, such as navigating daily challenges, dealing with change, and having insecurities or doubts. The song essentially says "goodbye" to not just the listener, but also to many of these things as the protagonist works on trying to manage them.

## Lyrics

You hurt me Treat me like a slave I'm smarter than you, so just go your own way You aren't even real But we would all hate you You're just an illusion In my mind But even when I yell at you and tell you to stop You won't go away, you just won't go away **(Chorus:) All you are is just nothing but an old, dried-up well You tried to be good, but we all know how that worked out No matter what, you just won't go away What do you even want me to say? All you are is just nothing but an angel from Hell** I think you're the source of everything bad right now So many things ending, and so many tragedies Our new president, Trump, he kinda sucks And so many rich white guys, so many bucks (Chorus) Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na Na-na-na-na-na-na-na-nothing's worse than you All you are is just - (remixing) Nothing but an angel from Hell, angel from Hell Is it just me, or does it seem like it's the end of an era? I want to turn back time, but if I did I'd lose all of the experiences I've perfected over the years, and become naive and not as smart as I am And that's bad I think the real world is a harsh and scary place Some people are unrealistic by repeatedly saying that life isn't fair If life isn't fair, then why do people say "life is good?" I don't know, but I should One day, I'll live in a dream land, but for now I'll say: Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye

## Trivia

* There was going to be a hidden track after this song, but it was scrapped. But it might leak online one day.
* The original title for this song was "Angel From Hell."

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdzkVwNfiNg
World of Vibes

**World of Vibes** is a scrapped album by Diamond Herrings. It was intended to be released on November 23, 2018, as the band's second album.

### Released

Unreleased (was intended for November 23, 2018)

## Background

The first song to have been recorded from the album was "Key to Success," in December 2017, although most of it was recorded later. It was eventually scrapped because Johnny Blan was not satisfied with many of the songs that were originally on it, because a lot of them lacked a tune or felt too "emo." Many of these songs were reworked and included on the band's second album, "New Recruits".

The album contained a slightly cleaner sound than "First Album!" with less cymbal sounds and the addition of an electronic bass.

## Track listing

The intended track list for *World of Vibes* was:

1. Sole Survivor
2. Everybody
3. Bench Press
4. Bomb Shelter
5. World of Vibes
6. Top of The Mountain
7. Getaway
8. All In My Head
9. The Wind in My Soul (Relax)
10. Key to Success
11. Not Easy
12. The Long Way Home
13. Quality Over Quantity *(Bonus Track)*
14. New Years Day (Yay) *(Bonus Track)*
15. I Wanna Get Stuck In The Good ol' Days *(Bonus Track)*

## Trivia

* The cover of the EP depicts a hotel that Blan and his family went to for one of their trips, which Blan did to capture the nostalgic theme of the EP.
* There were two other songs called "Last Resort" and "Zipline" that were written for the album, but were scrapped as well. A re-recorded version of "Zipline" appears on *New Recruits*.
* It was originally going to be called "Sole Survivor" after the song of the same name.
Blanket

"**Blanket**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It was released as a stand-alone single on April 14, 2020.

## Background

The song is (obviously) about the COVID-19 Pandemic, and it was written just when the United States went on lockdown, just a few weeks after the release of *New Recruits*. The single cover shows a closeup of a COVID molecule, with the hashtag "#StopCovid19." The lyrics call for encouragement, saying that people should try to fight the virus or it'll "cover us like a blanket." Despite not being on an album, it is one of Diamond Herrings' most well-known songs.

## Lyrics

Everyone try to stay healthy during these times We'll find a way out of this soon and everything will be fine Anyone who denies this is obviously hiding from the truth This will be hard if self-quarantining isn't your strong suit **(Chorus:) This pandemic is really improbable But we can fight it 'cause we're unstoppable Don't try to run away, don't try to run away We can do it, nothing is impossible Life will just be different for a while though Don't try to run away Don't try to run away or it'll cover us like a blanket** Everyone will have to keep social-distancing until this stops I hope I'll be able to graduate school before that opportunity is lost (Chorus) I will not let a tiny virus spread ruin my life So always listen to your doctors and tell the government to take a hike (Chorus)

## Trivia

* The song was originally going to be track #2 on *Death of The Enemy*, but was instead forgone for Virtual Love. This was because Johnny Blan thought that most people would want to move on from the pandemic, and that the album wouldn't age well if the song was on it. However, despite this, COVID-19 is still mentioned on the song The Gauntlet.

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzFa2YjIiq8
Johnny Blan

**Johnny Blan** (born January 3, 2002) is an American singer-songwriter and writer, whose real name is Noah Silvola. He is the lead singer and only member of Diamond Herrings.

## Background

Noah Silvola started Diamond Herrings on November 18, 2016. He wanted to go by the stage name Johnny Blan to be more anonymous, although he considered one day using his real name. Johnny Blan was the name of a book character he and his friend created as kids. His friend made several animated videos in Vyond featuring the character that he posted on his (now inactive) YouTube channel. Nowadays Silvola's biggest pastimes are writing stories, drawing, and making projects, and he hopes to publish an animated TV show one day.

## Heyoo

When he was a kid in 2009, Noah Silvola started a music project called Heyoo. Songs by Heyoo consisted of him casually playing the piano with no set melody or written lyrics, and recorded them with a tape recorder. Despite how amateur it was, he liked a lot of his songs. Some Heyoo songs would later be worked into Diamond Herrings songs, such as Crank It Up!, Cool Dude, and Virtual Love. He would do this project until 2016, although it started to lose its charm and the quality of the tape recorder got worse over time. All of Heyoo's albums are named after colors. Silvola knowingly named the last album he would do as Heyoo "The Rainbow Album" because a rainbow is made of all visible colors. Their albums are, as follows:

## Trivia

* He has Asperger's Syndrome and Sensory Processing Disorder.
Light The Night

"**Light The Night**" is a song by Diamond Herrings. It was released as a single on May 17, 2022. It is the opening track on the Light The Night EP and Yesterdays.

## Background

The song begins with a dramatic intro before shifting into an intentionally lighthearted electropop song. The song is built around the themes of positivity and self-love.

## Lyrics

Take a walk on the wild side If you’re lost, let the stars be your guide It’s time to leave all your worries behind From here on out, we’re all feeling fine **(Chorus): Baby, now it’s time to light the night, light the night That’s a fact and I don’t wanna fight, wanna fight Don’t make big deals over little things, little things Throw your cares out the window and just sing, and just sing** Everybody’s got troubles sometimes But for now it’s time to put them aside We all gotta do whatever makes us good If you know how to make things better, you should **(Chorus)** Life is short, and this is a fact that which it’s hard to disagree So enjoy it while you have it, and you’ll start to see what I mean **(Chorus)**

## Light The Night EP

The *Light The Night EP* was released on June 3, 2022.

Track Listing

## External Links

* The song on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8oFl4lr8Qs
Yesterdays

**Yesterdays** is the fourth studio album by Diamond Herrings. It was released on November 18, 2022.

## Background

The album has a more optimistic approach than the band's previous releases, with few exceptions. It deals with themes such as looking back on the past and trying to find happiness in the present, as well as moving forward. Like Diamond Herrings' previous work, the album uses instrumentals created with an online sequencer, which were then put together in VideoPad and Audacity, with Blan's vocals added. The album cover depicts a silhouetted figure looking out on a city skyline, and there is a sign in the foreground that reads "Diamond Herrings - Yesterdays" along with the DH logo. In the background several cars, roads, and buildings (one which is on fire) can be seen, plus a glowing star, which symbolizes hope. The album cover has a purple border around it. Some songs on this album, such as "Light The Night" and "The Train" were already included on the Light The Night EP, while it also includes new songs such as "Enough For Today".

## Singles

Light The Night is the lead single from the album, which was released as a single in May 2022 along with "The Train" and "Your Way". Spur of The Moment was released as a promotional single on September 28, 2022. The album was announced that same day. The next single, Time Is Up, was released on October 19, 2022.

## Track Listing

All tracks are written by Johnny Blan.

\* = Explicit lyrics

## Trivia

* On YouTube, Johnny Blan teased that the album might be his last for a while, but also said that one of the songs would be the "biggest" he's ever recorded. (He was referring to "Utopia", which is 10 minutes long. The song is long to symbolize a monotonous, repetitive life and deciding to do something about it.)
* The album was going to be released on November 4, 2022, but Johnny Blan delayed it to November 18 so he would have more time to work on it.
* The front and back covers of the album are both pictures of the city skyline in northern Virginia.
* The first letter of every track spells out the phrase "Lest, It Was You". This was originally going to be the title of the album.