About The Song
“Diana” is a classic love song written and first performed by Paul Anka in 1957. Anka was inspired by a girl named Diana Ayoub, whom he had met at his church and community events, and had developed a crush on. This original version of the song was recorded at Don Costa’s studio in New York City. It reached the top position on the R&B Best Sellers In Stores chart in the United States for two weeks and peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top 100 chart. The song reportedly sold over nine million copies.
The song expresses the youthful longing of the singer for his beloved, despite the age difference. The lyrics express his determination to be free with Diana, just like the birds. The lyrics in “Diana” express the joy the young boy feels whenever he is in her presence. In the chorus, Anka makes a heartfelt plea for her affection, yearning for a future where they could be together.
Lyrics
I'm so young and you're so old
This, my darling, I've been told
I don't care just what they say
'Cause forever I will pray
You and I will be as free
As the birds up in the trees
Oh, please stay by me, Diana
Thrills I get when you hold me close
Oh, my darling, you're the most
I love you but do you love me?
Oh, Diana, can't you see?
I love you with all my heart
And I hope we will never part
Oh, please stay with me, Diana
Oh, my darlin', oh, my lover
Tell me that there is no other
I love you with my heart
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Only you can-a take my heart
Only you can-a tear it apart
When you hold me in your loving arms
I can feel you givin' all your charms
Hold me, darling, hold me tight
Squeeze me baby with all your might
Oh, please stay with me, Diana
Oh, please, Diana
Oh, please, Diana
Oh, please, Diana
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