Diamonds
Ben Howard/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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White as the horses, they carry me away
And all my demons, you said, come and go with a haze
I might as well took a
I'll grow old in my way just like you do
Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear
So be clear, just to be clear
So be clear, be clear
All I am is the bones you made for me
Just driftwood for the sea
Heavy as the horses, that carry me away
That carry me away
Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear
Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
So be clear, be clear
Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
Oh oh oh ain't no darkness that I fear
Oh oh oh ain't no way to say I love you more
So be clear, just to be clear
So be clear, be clear
Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
No there ain't no darkness that I fear
Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
So be clear, be clear
The lyrics to Ben Howard's "Diamonds" appear to be about the complexities that exist within the character's emotions and relationships. The opening line, "All I am is the bones you made for me so garishly clean" suggests that the character may have been molded or shaped by someone else, possibly a lover or close friend. The following line, "White as the horses, they carry me away" further reinforces this idea that someone else is responsible for the direction the character's life has taken thus far.
The chorus repeats the line, "Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom," which is a powerful statement about the mundane nature of daily life. This line suggests that the character craves excitement and adventure, but so far has found none. This feeling is further underscored by the line, "Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear," which suggests that the character is not afraid to take risks or step outside their comfort zone.
The final lines of the song, "Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more / So be clear, be clear," suggest that the character may be struggling with expressing their emotions or feelings to someone close to them. The repetition of the phrase "be clear" reinforces this idea and implies that the character wants to communicate more effectively but is struggling to find the right words.
Line by Line Meaning
All I am is the bones you made for me so garishly clean
I am just a product of the standards you set for me, appearing perfect on the outside, but ultimately hollow and lifeless
White as the horses, they carry me away
Pale and lifeless, being taken away symbolically like the dead
And all my demons, you said, come and go with a haze
You have dismissed my internal struggles and emotions as fleeting and insignificant
I might as well took a
This line is ambiguous and does not have a clear meaning, potentially implying a sense of resignation or apathy towards the situation
I'll grow old in my way just like you do
I will live my life on my own terms, despite the expectations and standards you have set for me
Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
The monotony of everyday life does not hold any significant or valuable experiences
Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear
I am not afraid of the unknown or the potential negative outcomes that may arise
Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
There is no way to express my love for you further, as it has already been fully conveyed
So be clear, just to be clear
I am emphasizing the need for clear communication and understanding in our relationship
All I am is the bones you made for me
I am a product of your control and manipulation, lacking true individuality and autonomy
Just driftwood for the sea
Without my own agency, I am being carried along aimlessly by external forces
Heavy as the horses, that carry me away
The burden of this lack of autonomy weighs heavily on me, even as I am being taken away
No there ain't no darkness that I fear
I am not scared of any potential negative outcomes or consequences of my actions
So be clear, be clear
Emphasizing the need for clear communication and understanding in our relationship once again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOHN HOWARD
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Николай Юрьевич
Супер!👍
Bogdan Szewczyk
really good
Hugo Canto
c'est beau sa hey
ynos rage
Witcher 3, best song for that game