Diamonds
Hard Rain London Lyrics
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and strip you of your skin
so I can see
without from within you
I believe, yes I believe
if I was certain
in this place
in the air
mmm to reach it out and grab it.
I'm not there
but I still see you
I thought you were a friend
and I still see those diamonds in your eyes
if I could see them sparkle one more time
but now I know that you can never hide
your foolish pride away
Time will tell
mmm which one of us was wrong
I'm telling you
oh that something's got to change
and I believe
well I'm not certain
but I heard you calling
and I still see those diamonds in your eyes
if I could see them sparkle one more time
but now I know that you can never hide
your foolish pride away
I said I hear you
and I still see those diamonds in your eyes
if I could see them sparkle one more time
but now I now that you can never hide
your foolish pride away
and I still see those diamonds in your eyes
if I could see them sparkle one more time
but now I now that you can never hide
your foolish pride away
The lyrics to "Diamonds" by Hard Rain London convey a story of a broken friendship or relationship. The singer is singing about someone who they once thought was a friend, but now they see them quite differently. The line "If looks could kill and strip you of your skin so I can see without from within you" suggests that the singer wishes they could see into this person's true character and motivations. They believe that this person has foolish pride that they will not be able to hide, but they still see the "diamonds in their eyes," the good qualities that initially drew them to this person. The singer acknowledges that they might be wrong, but they are holding out hope that their friend will change and that they can salvage their relationship.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I still see those diamonds in your eyes, if I could see them sparkle one more time, but now I know that you can never hide your foolish pride away," emphasizing the theme of holding onto hope for someone's better qualities while also recognizing their flaws. The singer is acknowledging that they cannot force this person to change or even know for sure if they will, but they are still choosing to hold onto the good they once saw in them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Diamonds" capture the complicated emotions of a relationship falling apart, while also acknowledging the complexity of human nature and the possibility of change.
Line by Line Meaning
If looks could kill
If a glance from someone's eyes could cause death
and strip you of your skin
And leaving you vulnerable and exposed
so I can see
So that I can understand your true self
without from within you
Without any barriers or façades
I believe, yes I believe
I have faith in something, not yet certain
if I was certain
If I knew for sure
in this place
In this situation, circumstance or moment
I feel the sense of something
I sense that something is present
in the air
Around me or in the atmosphere
mmm to reach it out and grab it.
Wanting to attain or possess it
I'm not there
Not physically present
but I still see you
But I am aware of your actions
I thought you were a friend
I trusted you and believed you to be a companion
and I still see those diamonds in your eyes
I still see the shining beauty within you
if I could see them sparkle one more time
If I could witness your inner beauty again
but now I know that you can never hide
But I realize that you cannot conceal
your foolish pride away
Your unreasonable attachment to ego and vanity
Time will tell
Only time will reveal the truth
mmm which one of us was wrong
Who was mistaken or misguided
I'm telling you
I'm saying it to you
oh that something's got to change
That something has to be altered or improved
and I believe
I have faith in something
well I'm not certain
Although I'm not completely sure
but I heard you calling
But I heard your voice or message
and I still see those diamonds in your eyes
I am still able to observe your genuine beauty
if I could see them sparkle one more time
I wish to witness it again
but now I now that you can never hide
But now, I know that concealing your true self is difficult
your foolish pride away
Your unhealthy attachment to your self-image
I said I hear you
I am paying attention to you and willing to listen
and I still see those diamonds in your eyes
Your true beauty is still present within you
if I could see them sparkle one more time
If I could see your genuine and beautiful self again
but now I now that you can never hide
But now I understand that you cannot disguise your real character
your foolish pride away
Your insecurities and self-absorption
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francesc
One of the best songs ever...!!!
Emilio Ballesteros
Simplemente acojonante
Gabho Aviña
Chingonsisima, undergraund .