2013: Coolbeanz[edit]
Bizu won an open mic night competition in February 2013 winning over the crowd, which included Emeli Sande and Naughty Boy, who were in attendance.[1] She released her first independent EP Coolbeanz in September 2013 debuting at number 3 on the iTunes Soul and RnB Chart and selling 50,000 copies.[12] The EP’s lead single "White Tiger" was also chosen as Zane Lowe’s ‘Next Hype’.[13] In October 2013 she supported Sam Smith on his UK tour[14] and in November Jamie Cullum handpicked her to open for him at The Roundhouse in London.[15]
2014–16: A Moment of Madness[edit]
In June 2014, Bizu was selected by BBC Introducing[14] to perform at Glastonbury Festival.[16] In July 2014, she signed to Epic Records UK.[2]A year later, she released the first singles from her debut album, Adam & Eve and Diamond which enjoyed support from BBC Radio 1,[17] Radio 2[18] and 1Xtra.[4] and performed at Glastonbury for the second time.[19] In September 2015, following the release of her single Give Me Love, she also made her TV debut on Later with Jools Holland.[20] Bizu supported both Rudimental[5] and Foxes[6] on their UK headline tours. In November 2015, Bizu was shortlisted for a Brit Critics' Choice award.[7] Her debut album A Moment of Madness is due for release on 2 September 2016.[21]
In April 2016, Bizu recorded (with the BBC Concert Orchestra) an uptempo, updated version of the Edith Piaf 1957 hit "La Foule" as the theme music for the BBC's coverage of the Euro 2016 Football Tournament.
Bizu has described herself as a fan of jazz-fusion mixes and a lover of squat parties and warehouse raves. She grew up listening to Ella Fitzgerald, Bettye Swann and James Brown[9] and draws on these influences alongside newer influences such as Amy Winehouse and Adele to create a fusion of soul, funk, jazz and pop.[22] She lists The Black Keys, Diana Ross, Grammatics and Sam Cooke among her other influences.[23]
Diamond
Izzy Bizu Lyrics
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Unleash me, why am I standing here
Yeah I really do believe that
There's more than just this universe, than you and me
Back up in the corner
She telling me, telling me
Don't you cross the border
You're a diamond in the rough
I can't fight the feeling
You're a diamond I can't touch
I can't fight the dreaming
You're a diamond in the rough, ooh
You're a diamond in the rough, ooh-ooh-ooh
Prince among thieves
You're a needle in a haystack
Please follow me
I won't ever dare go back
She begging on the phone
But I'm done with all that
Prince among thieves
You're a needle in a haystack
Back up in the corner
She telling me, telling me
Don't you cross the border
She stopping me, blocking me
You're a diamond in the rough
I can't fight the feeling
You're a diamond I can't touch
I can't stop the dreaming
You're a diamond in the rough, ooh
You're a diamond in the rough, ooh-ooh-ooh
You're the type that never rust, ooh-ooh-ooh
You're more than just gold dust, ah, ah, ah
You're a diamond in the rough
I can't fight the feeling
You're a diamond I can't touch
I can't fight the dreaming
You're a diamond in the rough, ooh
You're a diamond in the rough
You're a diamond in the rough, oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Izzy Bizu's song Diamond seem to be about a person who is searching for something more. The verse begins with the lyrics "Take me to the promised land, Unleash me, why am I standing here." The person is looking for something beyond what is currently in front of them. They believe that there is more to the universe than just themselves, and they are trying to find it. The person is also described as a "diamond in the rough." This description implies that they have the potential to be something great, but they are not quite there yet. The rest of the lyrics express how the singer is drawn to this person, but they also cannot have them. The lyrics "You're a diamond in the rough, I can't fight the feeling, You're a diamond I can't touch, I can't fight the dreaming" suggest that the person may be unattainable or out of reach.
The chorus of the song repeats the description of the person as a diamond in the rough. The lyrics "You're a diamond in the rough, ooh, You're a diamond in the rough, ooh-ooh-ooh" show that the singer is attracted to the potential that the person has. The second verse continues with the idea of the person being a prince among thieves and a needle in a haystack. This person is unique and special, but the singer cannot take them back to where they came from. The lyrics "She begging on the phone, But I'm done with all that, Prince among thieves, You're a needle in a haystack" suggest that the singer has tried to be with this person before but it did not work out.
Overall, the lyrics to Diamond seem to be about a person who is looking for something more but cannot quite attain it. The person they are attracted to is described as a diamond in the rough, implying that they have the potential to be something great. However, the singer cannot have them, and they are left dreaming about what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to the promised land
I want to go to a better place where everything is perfect
Unleash me, why am I standing here
Let me be free, why am I stuck here?
Yeah I really do believe that
I truly believe in what I am saying
There's more than just this universe, than you and me
There is an endless realm beyond just us and our world
Back up in the corner
I am feeling trapped and helpless
She telling me, telling me
Someone is warning me and advising me
Don't you cross the border
Don't go beyond this limit, don't break the rules
She stopping me, blocking me
This person is standing in my way and not letting me move forward
You're a diamond in the rough
You are a rare and special gem hidden amongst the ordinary
I can't fight the feeling
I can't help but feel a certain way
You're a diamond I can't touch
You are too valuable and unattainable for me to possess
I can't fight the dreaming
I can't resist the temptation to keep dreaming and wishing for you
Prince among thieves
You are noble and outstanding, despite the bad company you keep
You're a needle in a haystack
You are incredibly unique and rare, making you hard to find
Please follow me
Come with me and let me take care of you
I won't ever dare go back
I will never return to my old life, now that I have found you
She begging on the phone
Someone is pleading with me over the phone
But I'm done with all that
I am finished with this old way of life
You're the type that never rust
You are someone who will never diminish in value over time
You're more than just gold dust
You hold more worth than just a fleeting and fragile substance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ISOBEL BEARDSHAW, IAN BARTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rebbull2200
Mmmm...Take me to the promise land, Unleash me, why am I standing here
Yeah I really do believe that, There's more than just this universe,than you and meBack up in the corner, She telling me - telling me
Don't you cross the boarder, She stopping me - blocking meYou're a diamond in the rough, I can't fight the feeling
you're a diamond i can't touch, I can't fight the dreamingYou're a diamond in the rough, Prince among thieves
You're a needle a haystack, Please follow me
I won't ever dare go back, She begging on the phone
But I'm done with all that, Prince among thieves
You're a needle in a haystackBack up in the corner, She telling me telling me
Don't you cross the boarder, She stopping me blocking meYou're a diamond in the rough, I can't fight the feeling
You're a diamond I can't touch, I can't stop the dreaming
You're a diamond in the rough, You're the type that never rust
You're more than just gold dust
@amourlashai
Heard this on the radio & instantly fell in love. Beautiful.
@josephdellaselva484
Heard it on 02/01/2018 while driving on I-85 through Virginia listening to Virginia State University college radio station......had to look it up. Wonderful song!!
@bailaconmiga
amourlashai me too then had to remember it real quick n immediately go to YouTube ! Sweet !
@bailaconmiga
divaquana I have no idea ! It seems she's been around for a minute too....
@audreylester7184
me too
@leonardobraynen1524
amourlashai same babe! I HAD to listen to her voice...took me awhile to arrive here cuz there are like so many songs with this same name!!!
@LifesUncertainJourney
This song speaks to me. They are the words I heard about my husband when he was struggling so hard to get his footing and everyone was dismissing him. I called him my diamond in the rough. I still have that diamond! I feel another book coming on. thank you for sharing your gift.
@leonardobraynen1524
Nadine Davis Rock on Nadine! Glad to see you stuck with your diamond in the rough. I'm still searching for my diamond in the rough- i hope i can find her someday!
Hopefully in the future, you can give me tips on how to write and publish a book. Much thanks to you!
@sagewhunder642
Nadine Davis Spoken like a REAL WOMAN!!! There is only 1 way to love...UNCONDITIONALLY!!! I know you are sooo happy that you did not give up on your man during his struggle!!! God bless you both!!!💯💪💕💕💕💯
@fuckenmanny
Thats really touching and inspiring. As a young man trying to get back on my feet as well its really motivating you had those words for your lover.