Diamonds
Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass Lyrics


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You tell me you love me
You tell me you care
But when I'm around you
It's like I'm not there
I need a reminder
Something I can see
Something on my finger
Shining so brightly

Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's best friend?
When you go, they stay with me until the end
Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's best, best friend?
When you go, they stay with me until the end

Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free
Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free

You sent me some roses
But roses do die
You gave me some candy
It melted, nice try
I'm not that demanding
I have simple taste
I just want a token
That can't go to waste
Diamonds

(Da, da-da-da-da)
(Woo, ha)
(Uh)
(Herbie blow, huh)

(Da, da-da, da-da, da-da)

Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free
Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free

Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's best friend?
When you go, they stay with me until the end
Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's best, best friend?
When you go, they stay with me until the end

Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free
Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free

Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free





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Wait a minute, let's do the next song, next

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Diamonds" by Herb Alpert tell a story about a woman who is not feeling loved and appreciated by her partner. She is looking for something that will remind her that she is loved, something that she can hold onto and cherish forever. In her mind, the perfect symbol of love and devotion is a diamond, which she sees as a girl's best friend. She is not interested in material possessions or gifts that will eventually fade away, but rather something that will last a lifetime. In essence, the song is about the importance of showing your love and appreciation for your partner and the value of a gesture that will last forever.


The chorus of the song repeats the idea that diamonds are a girl's best friend, and emphasizes that diamonds will stay with her until the end. The singer is essentially telling her partner that she wants something that will be a constant reminder of their love, and not just a fleeting gift that will eventually lose its meaning. The verse about roses and candy represents the impermanence of material possessions, and how they cannot compare to the value of something that will never fade away.


Overall, the lyrics to "Diamonds" are a plea for something meaningful and lasting. It is a reminder that love and devotion are not just words, but actions that need to be shown and proved over time. The message of the song is universal and timeless, as it speaks to the universal desire for a love that will never fade away.


Line by Line Meaning

You tell me you love me
You claim to have feelings for me


You tell me you care
You claim to care for my wellbeing


But when I'm around you
However, when I am near you


It's like I'm not there
It feels as if I do not exist


I need a reminder
I require a symbol or item


Something you can see
A visual representation


Something on my finger
A piece of jewelry worn on my finger


Shining so brightly
That gleams and catches the eye


Don't you know
Are you not aware


Diamonds are a
That diamonds serve as a


Girl's best friend
Woman's most adored possession


When you go, they stay
Even when you leave, they remain


With me until the end
Until the very end of my life


Don't want your money
I do not desire your cash


Don't want your key
I do not require access to your property


Diamonds
What I want


Love don't come for free
True love requires effort and sacrifice


You sent me some roses
You gifted me some flowers


But roses do die
However, roses have a limited lifespan


You gave me some candy
You presented me with sweets


It melted, nice try
But the candy melted, it was not a success


I'm not that demanding
I am not difficult to please


I have simple taste
My preferences are modest


I just want a token
All I desire is a symbol


That can't go to waste
That will not lose its value




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Harris, Terry Lewis

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@justmeonthebeach

You tell me you love me
You tell me you care
But when I'm around you
It's like I'm not there
I need a reminder
Something you can see
Something on my finger
Shining so brightly
Don't you know
Diamonds are a
Girl's best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end
Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's
Best, best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end
Don't want your money
Don't want your key
Diamonds
Love don't come for free
You sent me some roses
But roses do die
You gave me some candy
It melted, nice try
I'm not that demanding
I have simple taste
I just want a token
That can't go to waste
Diamonds
Don't you know
Diamonds are a
Girl's best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end
Don't you know
Diamonds are a girl's
Best, best friend
When you go, they stay
With me until the end



All comments from YouTube:

@mannyg.forever5730

I miss the days of going to the club and just dancing all night being free! The 80s were so much fun!

@garfieldlomax5213

Preach on!!! It's not what it used to be!!!

@brendaamata9233

I hear you ❤

@skiburnski7543

I just heard this song in a department store today. I don't think I've heard this song in at least 30 years! Why doesn't anyone ever play this? This song is a classic!❤

@brendaamata9233

Great song❤

@TheSecurityCamChannel

The sight of the little Janet Jackson still brings a smile to my face.

@user-kd4wy8iq2i

That was Jody Watley filling in for Janet!

@KeepOnChasingLights5

I freaked when Janet performed this at her together again Atlanta show🥹🔥!!! One of my most favorite songs ever.

@TheSphinx65

The beat, the fashion, the hair, the moves, the attitude!…don’t you just miss the 80’s?!

@michaeljohnson5684

Very Dearly 🙌🏾

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