Diamonds
Cornelius SA Lyrics
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In vertigo
Fading in the atmosphere
Colliding
With hopes and fears
Feel the very soul of me
Future
Endless horizons
Can you refine it
You, ou
Future
I’m wasting diamonds
If you keep hiding
You, ou
Future
Endless horizons
Can you refine it
You, ou
Future
You’re wasting diamonds
If you keep hiding
You, ou
Future
Endless horizons
Can you refine it
You, ou
Future
You’re wasting diamonds
If you keep hiding
The lyrics to Cornelius SA's song 'Diamonds' are introspective and emotive. The opening lines depict a state of confusion and disconnection from the world as the singer feels lost and directionless. The repetition of the word 'mindless' reinforces the feeling of being disconnected and disoriented. The subsequent lines of 'fading in the atmosphere' and 'colliding with hopes and fears' suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed by life, unable to find one's place in it.
The chorus takes on a more optimistic tone as the singer looks towards the future. The use of the metaphor of 'diamonds' suggests that the individual has something precious and valuable to offer, but it is being wasted by hiding away. The repetition of 'you, ou' could suggest that the singer is addressing themselves or someone else, urging them to step out of the shadows and show the world what they're made of. The repeated line of 'endless horizons, can you refine it' shows a desire to improve and better oneself, striving towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
We're mindless
We are unaware of our own thoughts and emotions
In vertigo
In a state of dizziness and confusion
Fading in the atmosphere
Slowly falling apart and losing oneself in the world around us
Colliding
Coming into conflict or contradiction
With hopes and fears
With our aspirations and anxieties
Feel the very soul of me
Feel the most essential part of myself
You, ou
Future
Endless horizons
Can you refine it
Looking to the future with limitless possibilities and wondering if we can improve upon it
You, ou
Future
I’m wasting diamonds
If you keep hiding
I am wasting my precious resources trying to find you if you continue to conceal yourself
You, ou
Future
You’re wasting diamonds
If you keep hiding
You too are wasting your valuable resources if you keep evading me
You, ou
Future
Endless horizons
Can you refine it
Once again, considering the vast possibilities of the future and whether we can perfect it
You, ou
Future
You’re wasting diamonds
If you keep hiding
Reiterating that hiding from each other is futile and only leads to the loss of our own resources
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CORNELIUS MASHILANE, FONS HERDER, FREEK VAN DER HEIDE, JEROEN SJOERS
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