Diamonds
Charli XCX Giorgio Moroder Lyrics


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(Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds)

Cut out with scissors made of starlight, it is
Alright 'cause you're glowing through the limelight now, it's (diamonds)
Hold tight, we collide into the satellite
Hot right, yeah, we're sleeping with the city tonight (diamonds)

This tastes like
We love like (diamonds)

On my hand, on my head, on my chest
I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend (diamonds)
In my heart, in my room, in my bed
You're shining like you're one of them-them-them (diamonds)
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh, you're like
Diamonds

Lost in your spectrum and your colors, you are (diamonds)
Alright, no, you're nothing like the others, but it's (diamonds)
Don't touch when you're laced up in the velvet rope (diamonds)
I melt when you kiss me, yeah, you cling to my throat (diamonds)

This tastes like
We love like (diamonds)

On my hand, on my head, on my chest
I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend (diamonds)
In my heart, in my room, in my bed
You're shining like you're one of them-them-them (diamonds)
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh, you're like, diamonds

Yeah you're shining like the Cartier
You're the rough-cut boy at the party, babe
I heard you cost a million dollars by the champagne you swallow
You'll be icing out my pockets, babe
100% Carbon shape up
Straight up
Crystals in the garden
We love like

On my hand, on my head, on my chest
I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend (diamonds)
In my heart, in my room, in my bed
You're shining like you're one of them-them-them (diamonds)
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh, you're like
Diamonds

On my hand, on my head, on my chest
I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend (diamonds)
In my heart, in my room, in my bed
You're shining like you're one of them-them-them (diamonds)
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh




Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh, you're like
Diamonds

Overall Meaning

"Diamonds" is a song by Italian musician, Giorgio Moroder featuring Charli XCX. The song is a representation of how valuable a lover is to the singer. The use of "diamonds" as a metaphor for the lover and the things that make them special in the lyrics epitomizes the worth placed on this relationship.


The lyrics convey the idea of the beauty and rarity of the relationship by the use of the word 'diamonds.' The opening lyrics "Cut out with scissors made of starlight, it is Alright 'cause you're glowing through the limelight now, it's (diamonds)" presents the imagery of the beauty of the relationship. The singer is willing to collide with the satellite to get this love, while in the chorus she talks about how her lover is shining like "diamonds."


Charli XCX uses her voice to amplify the theme of the song while also adding to the overall pleasure that scores the melody. With "Diamond's" slow, sensual and electronic sound, the song is a delightful mix of synth-pop and 80's electropop-inspired pop.


Line by Line Meaning

Cut out with scissors made of starlight, it is Alright 'cause you're glowing through the limelight now, it's (diamonds)
The diamonds are so brilliantly cut, it seems like they were made with scissors of starlight. The person who possesses them is now shining in the limelight, making the diamonds even more radiant.


Hold tight, we collide into the satellite Hot right, yeah, we're sleeping with the city tonight (diamonds)
The person holding the diamonds is so desirable that others are drawn to them like a satellite being pulled in by gravity, and they are confidently engaging in the city's nightlife with the diamonds as their accessory.


This tastes like We love like (diamonds)
The love between the person owning the diamonds and their partner is as precious and valuable as diamonds themselves.


On my hand, on my head, on my chest I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend (diamonds)
The person owning the diamonds is so adorned with them that they are literally dressed up like a girl's best friend, as diamonds are often referred to as 'a girl's best friend.'


In my heart, in my room, in my bed You're shining like you're one of them-them-them (diamonds)
The person's love interest is shining so brightly with charisma and charm that they are being compared to the radiance of diamonds, even when alone in their heart, room, or bed.


Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh, you're like Diamonds
The chorus repeats the comparison of the person holding the diamonds to the shining radiance of diamonds.


Lost in your spectrum and your colors, you are (diamonds)
The person holding the diamonds is so mesmerized by the various colors and reflections of light that they feel lost, as if they are holding a magnificent display of a spectrum of colors, like diamonds.


Alright, no, you're nothing like the others, but it's (diamonds)
The person owning the diamonds feels like their love interest is unique and one-of-a-kind, like the rarity of diamonds.


Don't touch when you're laced up in the velvet rope (diamonds)
The person owning the diamonds warns others to not touch them when they are at events where access is restricted and they are wearing luxury velvet outfits, to avoid any potential damage to the diamonds or outfits.


I melt when you kiss me, yeah, you cling to my throat (diamonds)
The person owning the diamonds is so enamored with their love interest that they feel like they are being suffocated in the best way possible when they kiss and cling to them, much like the overwhelming and intense feeling of being surrounded by diamonds.


Yeah you're shining like the Cartier You're the rough-cut boy at the party, babe I heard you cost a million dollars by the champagne you swallow You'll be icing out my pockets, babe 100% Carbon shape up Straight up Crystals in the garden We love like
These lines describe the high value of the person owning the diamonds and their love interest, comparing them to expensive jewelry brands like Cartier and referencing the lavish lifestyle they lead. Their love is pure and authentic like a natural diamond, symbolizing their deep connection despite their influential status.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLOTTE AITCHISON, JOCKE AHLUND

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Lm-yr4fb

Cut out with scissors made of starlight it is
Alright cause you're glowing through the limelight now it's
Hold tight we collide into the satellite
Heart right yeah we're sleeping with the city tonight

This tastes like
We love like

On my hand, on my head, on my chest
I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend
In my heart, in my room, in my bed
You're shining like you're one of them
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh you're like

Lost in your spectrum and your colors you are
Alright no you're nothing like the other's but it's
Don't touch when you're laced up in the velvet rope
I melt when you kiss me yeah you cling to my throat

This tastes like
We love like

On my hand, on my head, on my chest
I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend
In my heart, in my room, in my bed
You're shining like you're one of them
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh you're like

Yeah you're shining like the cartier
You're the rough cut boy at the party babe
I heard you cost a million dollars by the champagne you swallow
You'll be icing out my pockets wave

100% carbon shape up
Straight up
Crystals in the garden
We love like

On my hand, on my head, on my chest
I'm dressed up like a girl's best friend
In my heart, in my room, in my bed
You're shining like you're one of them
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh you're like



All comments from YouTube:

@jimpatterson9526

Think this is the best cut on the album, which is a very strong outing for someone for whom 74 is the new 24. I'm on board with this entire album. But, this cut is my absolute favorite. Congratulations, Giorgio Morodor. Was hoping there would be extra remixes of this one. I'd jump on them. DIAMONDS! Nice introduction to Charli XCX for me, too. I know. Well, if 74 is the new 24, maybe my age 65 is the new 15? I'll go with that for now. LOVE THIS TUNE!

@DanielQuijano4

I love this! glad you're meeting charli xcx, for me she's the future of pop

@CasualRicer

Founding father of electronic music, conforming to modern standards and making it sound better.

@DJ-kf3qx

Who else is listening in 2022?! Just gets better with time

@iamdrewyoung

I'm not even kidding this is one of the best songs I've ever heard. I just discovered it last month and I've played it everyday since. I may be over-dramatic but I'm obsessed with it! Charli xcx's ability to write pop masterpieces mixed with Giorgio's production is perfection.

@angelam8742

Drew Young ..

@angelam8742

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@CHARLIXCXFANS

fun fact: charli wrote this song on the same writing trip she wrote 'i love it' in sweden

@viniciushosni5679

she said she wrote it when she was 15

@talithahanner5730

Vroom Vroom O so sweet fact!

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