Diamonds
Fabolous feat. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne Lyrics


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Diamonds in my damn chain!
It ain't hard to tell!

[Chorus:]
(Diamonds in my damn chain)
(Diamonds in my damn chain)
I'm like, oh daddy, I see you do the damn thing
Got my vote, I'm feelin' ya campaign
I like you, but I really like your damn chain
(Diamonds in my damn chain)
(Diamonds in my damn chain)
It kinda explains the way she be actin'
She liked my necklace so she started relaxin'
Now, that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction

[Fabolous]
Yo, you think they like me now, wait until the light hit me
I bet the house somebody's girl spend the night with me
They gotta love it, if not, then I guess they haters
This kinda necklace turn on the investigators
They ain't got one problem with this
Square face watch look like sponge bob on the wrist
One white, one gold, one nice, untold
You could look, but don't touch, guns might unload, now
I respect them thugs who get they jackin' on
But we squeeze to every slug that we be packin', son
Ya boy got the drug money we be stackin' on
Lotta carrots, not the one's Bugs Bunny snackin' on
Got 'em gettin' close, and lookin' like a scooped-up
The titanic chain from the bottom of the ocean
I play them diamonds well when I got that jewelery on
They should call me Carat Jeter, maybe Canary Bonds

[Chorus]

[Young Jeezy]
Oh, she actin' real reckless right now
Let me at this bitch, man, let's go
Damn, what happened? He blinded everybody
It must be Jeezy, outshinin' everybody
Yeah, I'm fretted for the show
You could call me the light man
(Diamonds in my damn chain)
You could call me the bright man
Yeah, I don't do bright links, I do AP's
Yeah, I spit cheese on all these VV's
Blow an old G, yeah, I got it from home
Twenty carat pinky ring, shit, I got it robbin'
(Break yourself, nigga) We have to step it up a notch
Iced-out ski-mask, placed in the projects to hide my weed stash
Dominican shit, shit, I got it from fans
Yo, the stone is in my chain, so I call it the cab

[Chorus]

[Fabolous]
Yo, maybe it's them VV's 'cause they sets susters
Sit on the next bus like the show on MTV
The wings on the chain make a nigga fly
Like the wings on a plane when you sittin' in between 'em
They hittin' when you clean 'em, glitterin' when you seen 'em
Beemin' through the tints when I'm sittin' in the "Phenom"
Oops, I mean Phantom; my words got tangled, man
But this tiger stripe watch make this bitch a Bengals fan
We all know Jacob; check the shit he did
He spent more time making the band than Diddy did
You feel my campaign, then drop your old spouse
I'm out in DC at the white and gold house
Wanna convince me, love? Secret service me with some of that Lewinsky love
She saw the chain, gave me brain, no strain ever since
Now that's what I call a real chain of events, nigga

[Chorus]





Diamonds on my damn chain!
It ain't hard to tell!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fabolous Young Jeezy's song "Diamonds" essentially revolve around the symbolism and value associated with diamond jewelry, especially diamond chains. The song's title serves as a recurring motif, with each of the rappers discussing the significance of their own diamond chains, which they use to symbolize their status and wealth. The chorus declares the prevalence and appeal of diamonds in general, suggesting that even those who may not otherwise be impressed by a person will be drawn in by their diamond jewelry.


Fabolous begins his verse by proclaiming that anyone who likes him now will be even more enamored once they see his diamond necklace sparkle in the light. He follows this up by bragging about his square-faced watch, which he suggests is so extravagant that it may draw attention from the police. Young Jeezy then enters and boasts about his own diamond-accented accessories, particularly his pinky ring, which he claims to have gotten through theft. Together, the two rappers reinforce the idea that diamond chains and other jewelry are not only a sign of prestige but also potentially illegal activity.


Overall, the song seems to suggest that diamonds, particularly those in the form of chains and watches, are not only a source of pride and power but also a way to intimidate others. The repetitive chorus and lyrical content create an atmosphere of exclusivity and dominance, reinforcing the idea that those who possess diamond jewelry are a cut above the rest.


Line by Line Meaning

Diamonds in my damn chain!
I have expensive diamonds on my chain


It ain't hard to tell!
It's easy to see that my chain has diamonds


I'm like, oh daddy, I see you do the damn thing
I am impressed by the way you carry yourself


Got my vote, I'm feelin' ya campaign
I support you and your image


I like you, but I really like your damn chain
I like you as a person, but I am more interested in your expensive chain


It kinda explains the way she be actin'
My expensive chain seems to be the reason why this woman is attracted to me


She liked my necklace so she started relaxin'
The woman found my necklace attractive and became more comfortable around me


Now, that's what the fuck I call a chain reaction
My necklace caused a series of events that led to the woman relaxing around me


Yo, you think they like me now, wait until the light hit me
People will like me even more when my diamonds shine in the light


They gotta love it, if not, then I guess they haters
People will appreciate my diamonds, and if not, they are just jealous


This kinda necklace turn on the investigators
My expensive necklace catches the attention of law enforcement


Square face watch look like sponge bob on the wrist
My watch has a square face and looks like Spongebob


One white, one gold, one nice, untold
I have three watches, one white, one gold, and the other is nice and unknown


You could look, but don't touch, guns might unload, now
You can admire my jewelry, but don't touch it, or I might shoot you


I respect them thugs who get they jackin' on
I respect criminals who steal expensive items


But we squeeze to every slug that we be packin', son
We will shoot anyone who tries to steal from us


Ya boy got the drug money we be stackin' on
I have money from selling drugs that I stack on my jewelry


Lotta carrots, not the one's Bugs Bunny snackin' on
My diamonds are high quality and expensive, not the same type that Bugs Bunny eats


Got 'em gettin' close, and lookin' like a scooped-up
People come close to me to admire my jewelry


The titanic chain from the bottom of the ocean
My chain is so big and heavy that it could be mistaken for the Titanic from the ocean floor


I play them diamonds well when I got that jewelery on
I look good when I wear my expensive jewelry


They should call me Carat Jeter, maybe Canary Bonds
I should have a nickname like Derek Jeter or Barry Bonds based on my expensive jewelry


Oh, she actin' real reckless right now
The woman is acting in a wild and careless manner


It must be Jeezy, outshinin' everybody
My jewelry is causing me to stand out and outshine everyone


You could call me the light man
I am like a source of light with my shining jewelry


Yeah, I don't do bright links, I do AP's
I don't wear bright and flashy jewelry, I wear expensive watches


Yeah, I spit cheese on all these VV's
I am showing off and admiring my shiny diamonds


Blow an old G, yeah, I got it from home
I spent a lot of money on my jewelry, but I got some of it from my hometown


Twenty carat pinky ring, shit, I got it robbin'
I got my expensive 20-carat pinky ring from stealing or robbing


(Break yourself, nigga) We have to step it up a notch
We need to be more aggressive and increase our efforts


Iced-out ski-mask, placed in the projects to hide my weed stash
I wear a ski mask with diamonds to hide my drugs in the inner city


Dominican shit, shit, I got it from fans
Some of my expensive jewelry came from fans, including fans from the Dominican Republic


Yo, the stone is in my chain, so I call it the cab
My chain has expensive stones, so I refer to it as a cab or taxi


The wings on the chain make a nigga fly
My chain is so expensive and impressive that it makes me feel like I am flying


Like the wings on a plane when you sittin' in between 'em
My chain is like the wings on a plane that surround and protect me


They hittin' when you clean 'em, glitterin' when you seen 'em
My diamonds are noticeable and shine brightly when they are clean and viewed in person


Beemin' through the tints when I'm sittin' in the "Phenom"
My jewelry is visible and shining while I am sitting in my luxury car


Oops, I mean Phantom; my words got tangled, man
I meant to say I am sitting in a Phantom car, but I got mixed up with my words


But this tiger stripe watch make this bitch a Bengals fan
My tiger striped watch is so impressive that it can even make someone become a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals football team


We all know Jacob; check the shit he did
Jacob is a well-known jeweler, and you should check out the impressive items he makes


He spent more time making the band than Diddy did
Jacob spent more time creating jewelry and bands than Diddy did with his music group


You feel my campaign, then drop your old spouse
If you support me and my image, then you should leave your current partner


I'm out in DC at the white and gold house
I am in Washington DC at a luxurious white and gold house


Wanna convince me, love? Secret service me with some of that Lewinsky love
If you want to convince me to be with you, you should use seduction tactics like Monica Lewinsky did to President Bill Clinton


She saw the chain, gave me brain, no strain ever since
The woman saw my expensive chain and gave me oral sex; we have been together ever since


Now that's what I call a real chain of events, nigga
The series of events that led to me being with this woman thanks to my expensive chain is truly impressive


Diamonds on my damn chain!
I have expensive diamonds on my chain


It ain't hard to tell!
It's easy to see that my chain has diamonds




Lyrics © Roba Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: RAYMOND N DIAZ, JOHN N JACKSON, JAY W. N JENKINS, STEVE MORALES, SHARIF EMIL N SLATER

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@mricecoldproduction

THAT BEAT IS CRAZY

@ggMwaniki

"They should call me Carat Jeter or maybe Canary Bonds"

Beat and flow goes crazy a decade later

@dimendkai

ehh beat didn’t age well today

@subzero308

@@dimendkai knock it off

@jonathanhuerta7715

this beat is crazy I like it

@devan4thepeople

@@dimendkaiSubjective. Beat and song is super fire to me lol.

@odstmsgt

If you here in 2022 you’re probably sad but this perks you up!

@SikhestGamer

I miss the old Fabolous, these songs were tooo sickk

@tangooscar633

Jeesus....2012 was 10 years ago!

@cosmicdarkman8821

Track COLD💯

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