A post-hardcore band from Louisville, Ky.
Were known as She Asked For It and With Hearts Like Trumpets.
Current lineup:
Vocals-Blake Hester
Drums-Jared Barron
Guitar-Dustin Pring
Bass-Chase Terry
Guitar & Vocals-Brent Mills (formerly of Man About Town)
They are currently signed to Little Heart Records
Diamonds
Aesthetics Versus Architecture Lyrics
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When we liked it
When everything was fine
It’s not the same as it was when we started out
I wanna give you everything I never gave you but I can’t afford the world
I wanna give you everything I never gave you but I…
Your salty lips kiss tragedy
Just to spite me your salty lips kiss calamity
But, they won't rid me of these things
Straight to the guillotine
It’s not the same as it was when we started out
When we liked it
When everything was fine
It’s not the same as it was when we started out
I wanna give you everything I never gave you but I can’t afford the world
I wanna give you everything I never gave you but I…
I was once a king
People exclaimed my name
They cleared the streets for me
But I will be known for the fires I start and the wars I cause
I was a king
It’s not the same as it was when we started out
When we liked it
When everything was fine
It’s not the same as it was when we started out
I wanna give you everything I never gave you but I can’t afford the world
I wanna give you everything I never gave but I…
Tell me what it takes to breathe ‘cause I can’t define it
Tell me what it takes to breathe ‘cause I can’t define it
The lyrics to the song "Diamonds" by Aesthetics Versus Architecture reflect a sense of disillusionment and loss, as the singer reflects on how things have changed since they first began a relationship with someone they care about. The singer says that things are not the same as they were when they first started out, when everything was fine and they liked it. The singer expresses a desire to give the other person everything they never gave them, but they feel that they cannot afford the world. This line can be interpreted as a sense of regret, as the singer realizes that they have not always been able to provide for their loved one.
The next lines of the song introduce a contrasting image, as the singer describes the other person's "salty lips" kissing tragedy and calamity, as if they are deliberately seeking out pain and chaos. This could suggest that the relationship has become difficult or dysfunctional, with both parties experiencing pain and frustration.
The final lines of the song introduce an image of the singer as a former king, who once had power and glory but is now known only for the destruction they have caused. This image reinforces the sense of loss and regret that permeates the rest of the song, suggesting that both the singer and the other person have lost something precious over time.
Overall, the lyrics to "Diamonds" paint a complex picture of a relationship that has changed over time, as the singer reflects on the things they have lost and the feelings of regret and disillusionment that characterize their current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s not the same as it was when we started out
Things have changed since we began
When we liked it
We enjoyed things back then
When everything was fine
Everything was going well
I wanna give you everything I never gave you but I can’t afford the world
I want to provide you with everything I never could, but I lack the resources
I wanna give you everything I never gave you but I…
I wish to give you my all but cannot
Your salty lips kiss tragedy
You kiss misfortune and sorrow
Just to spite me your salty lips kiss calamity
To spite me, you kiss disaster
Straight to the gallows
Sentenced to death
But, they won't rid me of these things
Death will not erase my memories
Straight to the guillotine
Condemned to beheadment
I was once a king
I used to have power and dominance
People exclaimed my name
My name was revered
They cleared the streets for me
They made way for me to pass
But I will be known for the fires I start and the wars I cause
My legacy will be one of destruction and conflict
Tell me what it takes to breathe ‘cause I can’t define it
I don't know what it means to truly live
Contributed by Carson V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
beasterbunny217
Ok Isaac and everyone else, THIS IS SICK! -Sage