Coal Makes Diamonds
Blue October Lyrics

If I'm a desert my face is the wind
I may feel empty and barren, like a vast desert, but I am still constantly buffeted by the winds of change and challenge.

I know where I'm going and I know where I've been
Despite the winds of change, I remain grounded in my sense of direction and my understanding of my past experiences.

You're the horizon and the wide open space
You are the limitless possibility and potential that lies ahead of me, stretching out as far as the eye can see.

And I surround you caressing your face
I draw strength and comfort from my connection to you, seeking to support and nurture you even as you inspire and energize me.

There's not a limit to the things that I'd do
I am willing to go to great lengths and take great risks to achieve my goals and fulfill my desires.

I'd give you stars but the stars wouldn't do
My love for you is so deep and profound that even the vast expanse of the cosmos cannot contain or convey it.

You're like the lava burning buried below
Your passion and intensity are like the fiery molten core of the earth, hidden but powerful and constantly driving you forward.

An eruption but too early to show
You may feel like you are about to burst forth with great energy and force, but are still in the early stages of releasing that power.

We are islands I hear our sirens
We may feel isolated and alone, but we are both attuned to the signals and messages of the world around us, always looking for connections and opportunities to grow.

And so we wait (wait, down, put it right in front of me)
We are biding our time, remaining patient even as we prepare ourselves to seize the chance that comes our way.

'Cause when pressure heightens
When we face challenges and obstacles, and the stakes are raised, we rise to the occasion and reveal ourselves to be stronger and more resilient than we thought possible.

Our coal makes diamonds
We possess an inner strength and fortitude that allows us to transform adversity into something beautiful and valuable.

With the flood comes shifting the soil
The changes and turbulence of life can upend our plans and priorities, but they also have the power to reveal new opportunities and ways of being.

Our blood runs thicker than oil
Our connection to each other is deep and strong, unlike the superficial ties that often bind others together.

It's like erosion cutting straight to the core
The trials and tribulations we face can wear us down, but they also strip away our facades and reveal our true selves and deepest desires.

No human nature ever felt this before
Our experiences and emotions are unique and profound, and connect us to something greater than ourselves.

And we become an unbreakable vow
Our bond and commitment to each other is so strong that nothing can sever it or weaken it.

I wanna hold you up, higher than most
I want to support and bolster you, raising you up to your full potential and greatness.

Because it feels like flying out
Being able to lift you up and help you soar gives me a sense of exhilaration and liberation.

Wait, down, in front of me
We continue to be patient and steadfast, looking for whatever opportunities and challenges might lie ahead.