Diamond Rings followed suit in 2010 with two more vinyl singles and corresponding videos: a 7" for the song "Wait & See" on German-based label Tomlab in February, and a 12" single for "Show Me Your Stuff" as the first-ever release on Toronto-based One Big Silence.
Diamond Rings signed to Montreal-based Secret City Records in mid-2010 and issued a fourth vinyl single/video for the song "Something Else" in September 2010, in advance of his debut-full length Special Affections. In addition to "Something Else" Special Affections includes the previous singles "All Yr Songs" and "Wait & See," and was released in North America on October 25, 2010 by Secret City.
His second full length album, Free Dimensional, was released on 23 October, 2012.
Give It Up
Diamond Rings Lyrics
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Be the hangman in my moon
Feel my scar in a burned out car
Breathing in petrol perfume
Put me down in a one horse town
Be the poison in my veins
Break my fall in a washroom stall
Wear that phrase like a longing gaze
Be the gum under my shoes
Cut my hair in a kitchen chair
In a kitchen full of booze
Let me live underneath your bridge
Be the cloud covering sun
Take my hand into your command
And ill grab that loaded gun
I'll rise a bonfire burning bright across a dying nation
Two broken windows open to a soul lay bare for taking
Consigned to spend all time alone in quiet desperation
So shine your sign upon me if you believe I'm worth saving
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Five it up to get it tonight
Hear me out 'til there is no doubt
Be the hawk inside my chest
Give me truth in a pay phone booth
Even if I'll set the best
Take your place in an empty space
Be the means unto my end
Pierce my skin with the safety pin
'Cause i've nothing to defend
I'll rise a bonfire burning bright across a dying nation
Two broken windows open to a soul lay bare for taking
Consigned to spend all time alone in quiet desperation
So shine your sign upon me if you believe I'm worth saving
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
Give it up to get it tonight
The lyrics of Diamond Rings's song Give It Up speak of the singer's desire for an intense and sometimes destructive relationship. He lays out a series of scenarios in which he wants his lover to be the catalyst for his downfall, to be the poison in his veins and the hangman in his moon. He describes a life of desperation, with broken windows and quiet desperation, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to be with this person even if it leads to his death.
The imagery throughout the song is powerful, from the burned out car and petrol perfume to the empty space where his lover could take her place. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "Give it up to get it tonight" emphasizes the idea that the singer is willing to give everything up in order to be with his lover, even if it means his own destruction.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea of how humans can be drawn to relationships that are toxic and ultimately destructive, whether they consciously realize it or not. The singer’s desperation for love is so strong that he is willing to give up anything in order to experience it, even if it means his own destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrap your breath round my own neck
Closely hold onto me and never let go
Be the hangman in my moon
Be my dark side and help me face my fears
Feel my scar in a burned out car
Understand my pain and scars from past traumas
Breathing in petrol perfume
The danger of our love is exhilarating
Put me down in a one horse town
Take me away from the chaos of city life
Be the poison in my veins
Our love is toxic but irresistible
Break my fall in a washroom stall
Come to my rescue when I'm at my lowest
When I call you out by name
Be there for me when I need you the most
Wear that phrase like a longing gaze
Show your love for me in obvious ways
Be the gum under my shoes
Stick by me through thick and thin
Cut my hair in a kitchen chair
Be intimate with me in our shared space
In a kitchen full of booze
Our love is often fueled by alcohol
Let me live underneath your bridge
Give me a place to belong and call home
Be the cloud covering sun
Protect me from the harsh realities of life
Take my hand into your command
Guide me through life and be my leader
And ill grab that loaded gun
I'll have your back in any situation
Hear me out 'til there is no doubt
Listen to me and understand me completely
Be the hawk inside my chest
Live within me and share my passions
Give me truth in a pay phone booth
Be honest with me even when it's difficult
Even if I'll set the best
Even if it hurts me in the process
Take your place in an empty space
Fill the void in my life and don't leave me alone
Be the means unto my end
Be my reason for living and my motivation
Pierce my skin with the safety pin
Be daring and spontaneous with me
'Cause I've nothing to defend
I trust you completely and have no reservations
I'll rise a bonfire burning bright across a dying nation
I'll thrive and shine even in difficult times
Two broken windows open to a soul lay bare for taking
I'm vulnerable and exposed, ready for love
Consigned to spend all time alone in quiet desperation
Without you, my life is empty and meaningless
So shine your sign upon me if you believe I'm worth saving
If you believe in our love, show it to the world
Give it up to get it tonight
Sacrifice and take risks for our love tonight
Five it up to get it tonight
Give everything for our love to succeed tonight
Contributed by Nolan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
johnnyatab
You lyrics really get me. Love your style.
~poddy~
fuacking loving it! good show!
TheLaughingOut
@pithw I challenge.