Diamonds
Howard Ben Lyrics


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All I am is the bones you made for me so garishly clean
White as the horses, they carry me away
And all my demons, you said, come and go with a haze
I might as well took a
I'll grow old in my way just like you do

Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear
Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
So be clear, just to be clear
So be clear, be clear

All I am is the bones you made for me
Just driftwood for the sea
Heavy as the horses, that carry me away
That carry me away

Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear
Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
So be clear, be clear

Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
Oh oh oh ain't no darkness that I fear
Oh oh oh ain't no way to say I love you more
So be clear, just to be clear
So be clear, be clear

Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
No there ain't no darkness that I fear




Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
So be clear, be clear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Howard Ben's song "Diamonds" are very introspective and emotional. The main theme of the song seems to be about accepting one's own mortality and the inevitability of growing old. The first line "All I am is the bones you made for me so garishly clean" suggests a sense of detachment from one's own body or physical form. The next line, "White as the horses, they carry me away," furthers this idea of separation from oneself, as it evokes a funeral procession.


The next few lines talk about the idea of one's inner demons coming and going like a haze. This could be interpreted as a reference to the fleeting nature of our own thoughts and emotions. The idea that "there ain't no diamonds" in the boredom or darkness, suggests that there is no value or beauty in these negative experiences, but rather they are simply part of the human experience. The chorus, "So be clear, just to be clear," seems to emphasize the importance of truth and honesty, as well as a sense of directness in communication.


Overall, the song seems to have a somewhat melancholy tone, but also a sense of acceptance and peace that comes with realizing one's own mortality.


Line by Line Meaning

All I am is the bones you made for me so garishly clean
I am nothing but a creation of yours, sculpted with meticulous precision.


White as the horses, they carry me away
I am taken away to somewhere better, somewhere pure and free from corruption.


And all my demons, you said, come and go with a haze
You told me that my inner demons are temporary and that they will disappear eventually.


I might as well took a
This line seems incomplete and is difficult to interpret by itself.


I'll grow old in my way just like you do
I will age and become older just like you, but in my own unique way.


Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
There is no treasure or meaning to be found in a mundane, uneventful life.


Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear
There is nothing in this world that I am afraid of and consider to be truly scary.


Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
Love cannot be quantified or expressed through words alone.


So be clear, just to be clear
Be certain and specific with your thoughts and intentions.


All I am is the bones you made for me
I am nothing but a creation of yours, sculpted with meticulous precision.


Just driftwood for the sea
I am but a small, insignificant piece of wood in the vast ocean of life.


Heavy as the horses, that carry me away
Despite my small size, I carry weight and significance in my journey towards a better future.


Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
There is no treasure or meaning to be found in a mundane, uneventful life.


Oh there ain't no darkness that I fear
There is nothing in this world that I am afraid of and consider to be truly scary.


Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
Love cannot be quantified or expressed through words alone.


So be clear, be clear
Be certain and specific with your thoughts and intentions.


Oh there ain't no diamonds in the boredom
There is no treasure or meaning to be found in a mundane, uneventful life.


No there ain't no darkness that I fear
There is nothing in this world that I am afraid of and consider to be truly scary.


Oh there ain't no way to say I love you more
Love cannot be quantified or expressed through words alone.


So be clear, be clear
Be certain and specific with your thoughts and intentions.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN JOHN HOWARD

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Guadalupe Batana

Such a beautiful song ❤️

Alice Wheatley

Love this song and all the songs on this album so much! Diamonds is so soulful and I could listen to it all day! :)

Randy Butternubs

So much better all around than normal crap we're forced to listen too, so happy he's getting recognition for genuine talent instead of all the fake auto-tune artists

dinnersat630

very touching music. glad I came across this guy. brilliant singer/songwriter. love music that makes you feel something.

WeridPotato9

I can't help but just love this guy he's so genuine. His music has a soulful and honest quality to it.

Binary Sudoku

This is so catchy, its been stuck in my head for hours!

Redstar Cat

It really is😁

Wesselized

Usually i don't listen to this kind of music, but there is just something about his music. Love it!

Andrea3604

This is the coolest sounding song. I love when he goes into the deeper registers. <3

Niki S

deeply in love with this young man and his perfect voice.

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