Big Blue Diamand
Gene Summers Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Big diamond, big blue diamonds on her finger
Instead of that little band of gold
Big diamond, big blue diamonds tell a story
Of a love that no one man could ever hold

[Chorus]
She wanted more than I had money to buy
So she left me for a stranger I've been told
Big diamond, big blue diamonds now she'd trade them
For the love behind that little band of gold

Big diamond, big blue diamonds how they sparkle
But what can they do to warm your soul
When you're lonesome in the moonlight and need some lovin'
Big diamond, big blue diamonds are so cold





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gene Summers's song "Big Blue Diamond" tell a story of a failed relationship where the woman chose material wealth over true love. The singer describes the big blue diamonds on her finger, emphasizing the contrast between them and the little band of gold that they replaced. The diamonds, as grand as they are, tell a sad story of a love that was not strong enough to withstand the allure of wealth. The chorus reveals the underlying issue: the woman wanted more than the singer could provide financially, leading her to leave him for another man. Now she would trade those expensive diamonds for the love behind the little band of gold, but it's too late.


The second verse uses vivid imagery to convey the emptiness of material wealth. The diamonds might sparkle, but they cannot warm the soul of someone who is lonely and in need of love. The repetition of "big diamond, big blue diamond" reminds the listener of the stark contrast between what the woman has now and what she used to have, and what she traded it for.


Overall, the song paints a picture of what happens when wealth is valued over love. The big blue diamonds may be visually stunning, but they are ultimately as cold as the relationships built solely on them.


Line by Line Meaning

Big diamond, big blue diamonds on her finger
She has big blue diamonds instead of a gold ring on her finger


Instead of that little band of gold
She opted for something grander than the traditional gold band


Big diamond, big blue diamonds tell a story
The size and color of the diamonds represent a history of a love that no single man could ever possess


Of a love that no one man could ever hold
Her story is one of an unattainable love that transcends the capacity of any single individual


She wanted more than I had money to buy
The woman desired a luxury that was beyond the financial means of her partner


So she left me for a stranger I've been told
She subsequently left her partner for someone who could provide her with the materialistic items she desired


Big diamond, big blue diamonds now she'd trade them
She now realizes that love is more valuable than the diamonds she possesses


For the love behind that little band of gold
The traditional gold ring that represents love is now more sought after than the extravagant diamonds she owns


Big diamond, big blue diamonds how they sparkle
The diamonds may shine brightly, but their materialistic worth fails to compensate for true affection


But what can they do to warm your soul
Despite their splendor, the diamonds hold no sentimental warmth or value


When you're lonesome in the moonlight and need some lovin'
During times when one longs for affection and intimacy, no amount of material wealth can fulfill those needs


Big diamond, big blue diamonds are so cold
In contrast to love, the diamonds remain indifferent and emotionless




Lyrics Β© CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: EARL JENNINGS CARLSON, EARL JENNINGS CARSON

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Richard Gill

Sad news...Gene Summers passed away earlier this year. He is missed.

juha vesanen

πŸ•΅πŸΌβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜₯

Andres Andres

He was 82

Len Drury

Great version of a classic song by little willie John

Dawn Vaughn Court

So sad. He was great. I knew him when he and his family lived on Tulane Dr. in Garland TX.

juha vesanen

β€οΈπŸ‘πŸΏ

Thinking

Thanks Starday....just gold.

Urcel Myers

Cottage Lounge

More Versions