Based out of Sacramento and featuring the talents of Josh Doty (vocals), Austen Butler (drums), Elliot Polokoff (guitar/producer) and Jesse Mancillas (lead guitar), the quartet came together in 2003, but instead of hitting the road, they honed their chops in the studio, amassing a huge arsenal of songs. In early 2016 the band's single "Fake Love" caught the attention of Mikey Flom, the son of Lava founder Jason Flom, resulting in a record deal with the Universal Music Group imprint. The band's eponymous debut EP dropped later that year.
Diamonds
Cemetery Sun Lyrics
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With all the time and the space to roam
I said sorry way too much
Hide in the light, 'cause darkness isn't enough
So watch me on your TV screen
I'll be the dream that you can make believe
You're prisoner to your beliefs
Nobody sees what's behind the scenes
Cause I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
You can't set me free
I don't believe in a thing called love
It's just my point of view
Maybe my city turned me into rust
Ashes to ashes we pay
Without a care as I breath in the dust
Haven't you open your eyes?
Haven't you read all the lies?
Isn't enough enough?
I'm feeling so sick inside, below the surface
We all self destruct
No you won't get the best of me
Cause I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
You can't set me free
I don't believe in a thing called love
No you won't get the best of me
Cause I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
You can't set me free
I don't believe in a thing called love
I said sorry way too much
Hide in the light, 'cause darkness isn't enough
Yeah I said sorry way to much
But I don't believe in a thing called love
I don't believe in a thing called love
I don't believe in a thing called love
No you won't get the best of me
Cause I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
You can't set me free
I don't believe in a thing called love
No you won't get the best of me
Cause I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
You can't set me free
I don't believe in a thing called love
The lyrics of Cemetery Sun's song Diamonds convey a sense of disillusionment towards the world, love, and beliefs. The song begins with the singer admitting he is leaving home to roam and that he often apologizes excessively. He is tired of hiding in the light, and the darkness is not enough to provide the clarity he needs. The narrative changes as he insists that he won't be a prisoner of his beliefs, and nobody sees what goes on behind the scenes.
The chorus reflects the central theme of the song, as the singer proclaims his disbelief in diamonds in the rough and a thing called love. He is immune to the allure of such abstract concepts and seeks material truth instead. The song continues with the singer's frustration towards the people around him, who refuse to open their eyes or acknowledge the lies that surround them. He feels sick below the surface, and we all self-destruct.
Towards the ending of the song, the singer repeats that he said sorry too much but doesn't believe in a thing called love. He is unwilling to compromise his beliefs and chooses to walk away from anything that doesn't align with his values.
Overall, the lyrics of Diamonds are a commentary on societal norms, disillusionment, and individualism.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm headed far away from home
I am leaving home and going to a distant place
With all the time and the space to roam
I have plenty of time and freedom to travel around
I said sorry way too much
I apologize too often
Hide in the light, 'cause darkness isn't enough
I conceal myself in plain sight because being in darkness is not sufficient
So watch me on your TV screen
You can see me on your television screen
I'll be the dream that you can make believe
I am the fantasy that you can imagine
You're prisoner to your beliefs
You are confined by your convictions
Nobody sees what's behind the scenes
No one knows what goes on behind the scenes
No you won't get the best of me
You will not overpower me
Cause I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
I do not believe that hidden potential exists within people
You can't set me free
You cannot release me from confinement
I don't believe in a thing called love
I do not believe in the concept of love
It's just my point of view
It is solely my opinion
Maybe my city turned me into rust
Perhaps my city caused me to deteriorate
Ashes to ashes we pay
We ultimately face death
Without a care as I breath in the dust
I inhale the dust without any concern
Haven't you open your eyes?
Have you not become aware yet?
Haven't you read all the lies?
Have you not discovered all the falsehoods yet?
Isn't enough enough?
Hasn't the situation become unbearable?
I'm feeling so sick inside, below the surface
I am unwell internally, beneath the exterior
We all self destruct
We all succumb to our own destruction
Yeah I said sorry way to much
Yes, I apologize excessively
But I don't believe in a thing called love
However, I do not believe in the idea of love
No you won't get the best of me
You will not conquer me
I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
I do not believe in the concept of hidden potential within people
You can't set me free
You cannot release me from confinement
I don't believe in a thing called love
I do not believe in the idea of love
I said sorry way too much
I apologize excessively
Hide in the light, 'cause darkness isn't enough
I hide in plain sight because being in darkness is not sufficient
No you won't get the best of me
You will not overpower me
Cause I don't believe in diamonds in the rough
I do not believe in the concept of hidden potential within people
You can't set me free
You cannot release me from confinement
I don't believe in a thing called love
I do not believe in the idea of love
Writer(s): Jesse Mancillas, Elliot Polokoff, Matthew Scarpelli, Joshua Doty, Austen Butler
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