Rough
C.J. Lewis Lyrics


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You can't have my little diamond in the rough
I know you think you're pretty hot stuff
You been takin never waitin' and it's never enough
I know you think you deserve a cut
But you can't have my little diamond in the rough
No you can't have my little diamond in the rough
I'm gonna sing you a madrigal
It's number 500 in the black and blue hymnal
You're gonna get denied and this'll be the signal singin'
Number 500 in the black and blue hymnal to you
No you can't have my little diamond in the rough
You can't have my little diamond in the rough
I know you think you're pretty hot stuff
You been takin never waitin' and it's never enough
I know you think you deserve a cut
But you can't have my little diamond in the rough
No no no no no you can't have my little diamond in the rough
I will fight you to the end
I'll fight you to the death
Then I'll fight you once again
Bring anyone you can
I'll fight you to the end
So go tell all your friends
Bring anything you can
Your tricks and magic spells
Your whistles and your bells
I'll still fight you to the end
And there is not one doubt




You'll get knocked down and dragged out
Cause you can't have my little diamond in the rough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to C.J. Lewis's song "Rough" depict a strong sense of protection and refusal to let someone take advantage of or harm something valuable. The singer refers to their loved one as a "little diamond in the rough" - someone who may not be perfect but holds great worth to them. The lyrics suggest that the person being referred to believes they are superior and deserving of the singer's affection, but the singer recognizes their intentions and refuses to let them have what they desire.


The singer asserts their power and determination by stating, "I will fight you to the end, I'll fight you to the death. Then I'll fight you once again." This indicates their unwavering commitment to protecting their loved one and not letting anyone harm them. The line, "And there is not one doubt, you'll get knocked down and dragged out," signifies the singer's confidence that they will prevail in defending their loved one, reinforcing the message that no one will be able to take away their precious "diamond in the rough."


The song carries a strong message of loyalty, protection, and the refusal to let others take advantage of something valuable. It portrays a sense of personal strength and resilience in standing up for what is important and holding onto what is cherished.


Line by Line Meaning

You can't have my little diamond in the rough
I won't let you take ownership of my special and unique person


I know you think you're pretty hot stuff
I understand that you have an inflated sense of self-importance


You been takin never waitin' and it's never enough
You have been selfishly taking without considering others and it's never satisfying


I know you think you deserve a cut
You believe you are entitled to a share of what I have


But you can't have my little diamond in the rough
However, you cannot possess my exceptional and unpolished person


I'm gonna sing you a madrigal
I will express my feelings through a complex and harmonious song


It's number 500 in the black and blue hymnal
This song signifies a long-standing struggle and suffering


You're gonna get denied and this'll be the signal singin'
You will face rejection, indicating that I am not surrendering


Number 500 in the black and blue hymnal to you
This song represents my defiance and resistance against you


No you can't have my little diamond in the rough
You are still not allowed to possess my extraordinary and imperfect person


I will fight you to the end
I am prepared to battle against you until the very end


I'll fight you to the death
I am willing to go as far as sacrificing my life in this fight


Then I'll fight you once again
Even after a possible defeat, I will continue the battle against you


Bring anyone you can
You are welcome to bring any supporters you can gather


So go tell all your friends
Spread the word to everyone you know


Bring anything you can
Utilize any resources or tactics you have


Your tricks and magic spells
Whether it's deceit or supernatural influences you employ


Your whistles and your bells
The flashy and attention-grabbing methods you use


I'll still fight you to the end
Nevertheless, I will continue to resist and oppose you completely


And there is not one doubt
There is absolute certainty


You'll get knocked down and dragged out
You will be forcefully defeated and removed from the situation


Cause you can't have my little diamond in the rough
Because you are not entitled to possess my exceptional and unpolished person




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Written by: Lewis Knudsen

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