Diamonds
A-Sides Lyrics

Diamonds in my piece of chain
The singer is wearing a chain adorned with diamonds.

Diamond diamonds in my piece of chain
The singer is emphasizing the diamonds in their chain.

Yea
An exclamation of agreement.

This shit right here (whats up)
The artist is introducing their song and asking for a response from the listener.

For all my niggas in the south (OK)
The song is dedicated to and celebrates the affluence of Black people in southern U.S. cities.

Making big dough (know what I'm talking bout)
The singer is referring to the wealth that can be made through illegal activities in southern U.S. cities.

Making big long dollars
A slang term for accumulating wealth through illegal activities.

All my niggas in H-Town New Orleans, Dallas Texas Mississippi All over the south Shit of course the ATL (All over the south)
The artist is calling out to all the cities in the southern United States where black people have accumulated wealth through illegal activities.

All my niggas rocking those diamonds and pieces in there chains
The artist is pointing out that diamonds and gold pieces in chains are a status symbol for Black people in the south who have acquired wealth through illegal activities.

Now we done talked about the pinky ring
The artist is bringing up another popular accessory among wealthy Black people.

And talked about the gold grill
The singer is bringing up another popular accessory among wealthy Black people.

So tell me
The artist is changing topics and asking a question to the listener.

What's left to give really yo spine a cold chill
The singer claims that the accumulation of wealth through illegal activities is the ultimate symbol of status and power.

We call some call em diamonds We call em ice
The singer is describing the slang terms used to describe diamonds in the Black community.

It varies in the sizes the shape The color and the price
The singer is pointing out that there is a wide variety of diamonds with different characteristics and values.

From canary yellow, ruby red to baby blue One stone or maybe two
The artist is emphasizing the variety of diamond colors and sizes.

Fuck it cause we all can't be babies fool
The artist is acknowledging that not everyone can afford the most valuable diamonds.

Some of its jazzy Some of it can't be real Nigga say its sitting platinum Knowing its stainless steel shit
The singer is pointing out that not all jewelry that appears to be diamond-encrusted is genuine. Some pieces may simply be steel coated with a metallic film to give the appearance of platinum or white gold.

I seen all kinds of medallions On the necks of rappers Drug dealers, Marks, ball players and stallions
The singer is pointing out that diamonds and other flashy jewelry are favored by individuals with wealth gained through a variety of activities, including music, drug sales, and professional sports.

? shit they buy them hoes by the dozen O.G. nigga get a new piece Pass the old down to his cousin
The artist is highlighting that the accumulation of diamonds and jewelry is sometimes done as a means of impressing women or passing along wealth within a family.

Spell out your name, your corner, your clique
The artist is pointing out that some pieces of jewelry are customized with personal details or insignia to promote one's affiliation and reputation.

I know a pimp that got a piece with a bitch sucking his dick
The artist is giving an extreme example of how diamonds and jewelry can be used to impress others and exert power.

So what you waiting for you shy men?
The singer is urging the listener to join the ranks of those flaunting their wealth with diamonds and jewelry.

Come join the fly men That'll push like hymens for (diamonds) With perfect timing
The artist is calling on those who aspire to join the ranks of wealthy Black people to do so by accruing wealth through illegal activities and exchanging it for diamonds and other symbols of wealth.

Some folks'll kill to have a real diamond
The singer acknowledges that diamonds are highly valued and worth a lot of money.

You get some grade A rocks and in 20years they still shining
The singer is pointing out that diamonds are long-lasting and retain their value over time.

No need to worry, women will find em
The singer believes that diamonds will always be perceived as valuable and impressive to women.

But if they gaze at yo carrots for to long it will blind em
The artist is exaggerating the perceived impressiveness of diamonds by claiming that it can be harmful to stare at them.

Cubic Zirconia helped the whole hood fine
The artist is pointing out that fake diamonds, such as cubic zirconia, have helped to make diamond-like jewelry more accessible to people in lower-income areas.

Now that everybody can bling we having good times I'm writing clever rhymes feeling like forever grinding A diamond in the rough Buff me up and hear me shine
The singer is celebrating the fact that diamonds are no longer exclusively for the wealthy and that even those from lower-income areas can now acquire them. The singer also uses the metaphor of diamonds to describe their own rise to fame and success as a rapper.

I used to hit these streets and slang Hustling in these peoples game Now its just for piece n' thang
The singer is describing their past life of dealing drugs and participating in illegal activities to make money. Now, however, they claim to only participate in these activities as a means of acquiring jewelry.

I ain't tryin' to preach you man I ain't tryin' to heat your flame I just wanna teach your brain
The artist is suggesting that their song is meant to educate and enlighten the listener about the role of diamonds and jewelry in Black culture, rather than to provoke them to action or to criticize them.

I'm so full of flavor I'm give some to the weak and blang M-J- fucking G Touch me I'm in reaching range
The artist is confident in their own abilities and reputation, and claims that they can impart their power and skill onto others simply by being near them.

Lets hit the beach and hang For pimping ill be the blame A ? dropping this knowledge will help me explain About my Diamonds, my pimping and my piece of chain
The artist is inviting others to join them in relaxing on the beach and is confident in their ability to lead and take responsibility for the success of the group. The artist is also pointing out that their knowledge about diamonds and jewelry is what makes them so impressive and valuable in the eyes of others.

Bitch I'm coming down Coming down tough
The singer is asserting their confidence and power.

Bitch I'm coming down with them diamonds I'm my cup
The artist is asserting their wealth and status through the possession of diamonds.

I'm shining so hard My pinky ring done Ruby in the middle Got yo baby mama frozen
The singer is boasting about the impressive qualities of their pinky ring, which includes a ruby and is so flashy that it impresses the listener's partner.

25 carrots in the BME piece To many carrots in my mother fucking teeth
The singer is lamenting that they have so many diamonds and flashy jewelry that they don't know what to do with them.

In my chain Them things Big like boulders My rocks cutting up like Taliban soldier
The singer is boasting about the impressive size and quality of their diamonds, including the fact that they cut like a sharp weapon.

Cause down in the dirty it ain't no drama or no beef Its all about them diamonds in yo piece I guarantee
The artist is pointing out that, in their world of crime and illegal activity, the ultimate symbol of success is the possession of diamonds and other flashy jewelry.

Man I know a nigga wit a mouth full of gold On the top he had the south And on the bottom like wha
The artist is pointing out that even gold teeth, which are available to people with much lower incomes, can also signal wealth and success in the Black community.

Big Sam with 36 off in my chain 4? off in my wood a woodgrain And my piece I'm bout to precious cut them things With 200 thousand to make that hoe blang blang
The singer is simply boasting about their own possessions, which include a chain and a car with diamonds installed into the wood grain, and describing their current plans to make their piece of jewelry even more impressive with newfound wealth.

Chorus (2xs)
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song as a way of reinforcing the central message of the song: that diamonds and flashy jewelry are the ultimate symbol of status and power among Black people in the south who have gained their wealth through illegal activities.