Give That Girl A Diamond
Chris Rea Lyrics

Time to get up
The singer is now ready to express his feelings about his lover

She shines her light where just before
The lover's presence illuminates the singer's life

There was only
Prior to the lover's presence, the singer's life wasn't complete

A cold wind blowing
The artist's life was dull, lifeless, and empty

She understands what makes me smile
The lover is perceptive and knows what brings joy to the artist's life

And lets me know that
The lover's supportive nature allows the singer to feel comfortable sharing his emotions

Without showing
The lover's actions don't require an external display for fulfillment

I need to tell her, need to show her
The artist feels a deep urge to express his feelings and appreciation for his lover

How deep she goes
The lover has impacted the artist's life in a profound, meaningful way that can't be quantified

Inside of me
The lover's influence is internal, and the artist carries their presence with him wherever he goes

She is the stone that breaks the hard shell
The lover's support has enabled the singer to be vulnerable and expressive in ways he never has before

And rings out the loudest bell
The artist's love for his lover is incredibly loud and proud - he wants the whole world to know how much she means to him

With whispered words that scream out
The singer is effusive in his praise for the lover, but he doesn't need to be grandiose in his gestures - the little things mean just as much

All the peace in me
The lover has brought a sense of calm and stillness to the singer's life

Give that girl a diamond
The singer believes his lover deserves a grand, tangible gesture to show his appreciation

Yeah give that girl a diamond
The artist is emphatic in his belief that the lover deserves the best of the best

And say it's from me
The artist wants to make sure the lover knows that the gift is from his heart

A blue reflected light
The gift will reflect the love and warmth the singer has for his lover

Way past the darkest place
The gift will symbolize a bright light that will shine on even the darkest of days

My only private night
The gift is an intimate gesture, something shared between the two of them only

Of fearful dreams
The artist has had moments of worry and anxiety, but his lover's presence has always been a comfort

She is the stone that stabs my shield of steel
The lover's support has been powerful enough to penetrate even the artist's most hardened defenses

The peace that she makes me feel
The lover brings a sense of calm and wholeness to the singer's life

With whispered words
The little things the lover says and does are enough to make the artist feel loved

I need to tell her
The singer feels an urgency to express his appreciation and love for his lover

Need to show her
The singer wants to demonstrate his love in tangible, meaningful ways

How deep she goes
The singer wants the lover to know just how profoundly she has impacted his life

Inside of me
The lover's presence is internal and will remain with the artist always

Give that girl a diamond
The artist is insistent that his lover deserves the very best

Give that girl a diamond
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes just how important the gesture is to the singer

And say it's from me
The singer wants to make sure his lover knows that the gift is a symbol of his deep appreciation and love