Diamonds from Sierra Leone
Kanya West;Kanye West Lyrics

Diamonds are forever
Diamonds hold a lasting value and will never lose their worth over time.

They won't leave in the night
The value of diamonds is secure, they will never vanish or lose their value overnight.

I've no fear that they might
Because of their secure value, I don't worry that my diamonds will disappear or lose their worth unexpectedly.

Desert me
Diamonds will never abandon or betray me, they will always hold their value and remain with me.

Throw your diamonds in the sky if you feel the vibe
If you understand the enduring value of diamonds, then show your appreciation by raising them high as a symbol of their significance.

The Roc is still alive every time I rhyme
The record label, Roc-A-Fella Records, continues to thrive every time I create music.

Close your eyes and imagine, feel the magic
Picture the enchantment and splendor of diamonds in your mind to experience their wonder and allure.

Vegas on acid, seen through Yves St. Laurent glasses
Viewing diamonds is like experiencing the excitement of Las Vegas while under the influence of drugs and with the stylish touch of designer Yves St. Laurent.

And I've realized that I've arrived
I've come to the realization that I've achieved success and recognition in the music industry.

Cause it take more than a magazine to kill my vibe
Negative press or criticism does not affect my positive attitude and motivation.

Does he write his own rhymes, well sort of, I think 'em
I don't necessarily write my own lyrics, but I come up with the ideas and concepts behind them.

Damn, is he really that caught up?
Is he truly that invested in his music and his craft?

I ask if you talked about classics, do my name get brought up?
When discussing classic music, is my name mentioned in those conversations?

It's for yourself, that's important
Regardless of fame or success, it's important to stay true to oneself and pursue personal fulfillment.

If your stripper name 'Porscha' and you get tips from many men
If your profession is stripping and your stage name is Porscha, you receive currency from multiple people.

Then your fat friend, her nickname is 'Minivan'
Your overweight friend's nickname is Minivan, adding a humorous and lighthearted tone.

Excuse me, that's just the Henny, man
The previous remarks were made while under the influence of Hennessy, so take them with a grain of salt.

I smoke, I drink, I'm supposed to stop, I can't because
Despite supposed expectations to refrain from smoking and drinking, I can't stop because of the pleasure and stress relief that they provide.

I was sick about awards, couldn't nobody cure me
I was upset about not receiving certain awards, and there was nothing that could make me feel better.

Only playa that got robbed but kept all his jewelry
I experienced unfair treatment, yet I held onto my valuable possessions, including my jewelry.

Alicia Keys tried to talk some sense in him
Alicia Keys attempted to reason with me and provide some perspective.

30 minutes later sein' there's no convincin' him
Despite Alicia Keys' efforts, I remained unconvinced and unshaken in my views.

What more could you ask for? The international asshole
As an accomplished artist known around the world, what more could you desire? I am not regarded as the most likable or humble person, hence the term 'asshole'.

Who complain about what he is owed?
I am criticized for complaining about what I am entitled to receive.

And throw a tantrum like he is 3 years old
Some may view my passionate outbursts as immature or childish, like a 3-year-old throwing a tantrum.

You gotta love it though somebody still speaks from his soul
Despite any perceived flaws, people appreciate and admire my music because I genuinely speak from my heart and soul.

When he came in the game, he made his own lane
Upon entering the music industry, I carved out my own unique style and approach.

Now all I need is y'all to pronounce my name
Although I've accomplished a lot, I still long for recognition and proper pronunciation of my name.

It's Kanye, but some of my plaques, they still say Kayne
My name is Kanye, but some of my awards and accomplishments display the incorrect spelling of 'Kayne'.

Got family in the D, Kin-folk from Motown
I have relatives in Detroit and family connections to the famous Motown music scene.

Back in the Chi, them Folks ain't from Moe Town
In my hometown of Chicago, certain individuals may not understand or appreciate the history of Motown music.

Life movin' too fast I need to slow down
I feel like my life is moving too quickly, and I need to take a step back and slow down.

Girl ain't give me no ass, ya need to go down
A woman refused my advances, so she should get down on her knees and perform oral sex.

My father been said I need Jesus
My father has told me multiple times that I require salvation through the figure of Jesus Christ.

So he took me to church and let the water wash over my caesar
My father brought me to church to be baptized, and the symbolic water flowed over my hair, styled in a popular haircut called a caesar.

The preacher said we need leaders
The religious leader emphasized the significance of having strong, effective leaders in our society.

Right then my body got still like a paraplegic
At that moment, I was deeply moved and overwhelmed by the message, as if my body was frozen and incapable of movement like a paraplegic.

You know who you call, you got a message, then leave it
If you need to get in touch with me, you know who to contact, and if you leave a message, I will respond accordingly.

The Roc stand tall and you would never believe it
Roc-A-Fella Records remains strong and prosperous, even though some people may doubt its success and longevity.

Take your diamonds and throw 'em up like you bulimic
Raise your precious diamonds high, as if throwing them up, to celebrate their value and significance.

Yeah, the beat cold but the flow is anemic
The instrumental track is excellent, but the rap delivery lacks energy and vigor.

After debris settles and the dust get swept off
After all the chaos and turmoil subside, and things return to normal.

Big K pick up where young Hov left off
Referencing himself as Big K, continuing the work left behind by Jay-Z when he was still young and building his career.

Right when magazines wrote Kanye West off
At the precise moment when some publications and media outlets underestimated my potential and chances of success.

I dropped my new shit, it sound like the best of
When I released my latest music, it sounded like the greatest hits of my career.

A&R's lookin' like, 'Pssh, we messed up'
The artists and repertoire staff members who previously doubted me were now realizing their mistake and embraced my talent.

Grammy night, damn right, we got dressed up
At the highly anticipated Grammy Awards ceremony, we dressed our best and were confident in our talents.

Bottle after bottle till we got messed up
We consumed drink after drink until we were heavily intoxicated.

In the studio, with Really Doe, yeah, he next up
While recording music in the studio, I was joined by Really Doe, an artist on the rise and someone to look out for in the future.

People askin' me if I'm gon' give my chain back
Individuals inquire if I will return or relinquish ownership of my chain or jewelry pieces.

That'll be the same day I give the game back
I will surrender my possessions when I quit the music industry and no longer 'play the game'.

You know the next question dog: 'Yo, where Dame at?'
After making certain statements or actions, people inquire about my former business partner and collaborator, Damon Dash.

This track the Indian dance to bring our reign back
This particular song, when played, prompts fans to perform an Indian dance that will symbolize a restoration of our musical reign and dominance.

'What's up with you and Jay, man, are y'all ok man?'
People wonder about the status of my friendship and working relationship with Jay-Z.

They pray for the death of our dynasty like 'Amen'
Some individuals hope for the downfall or failure of our collaborative success, like a prayer for death or misfortune.

R-r-r-r-right here stands a man
In this moment, I am standing here as a successful and talented artist.

With the power to make a diamond with his bare hands
I have the skills and ingenuity to create something as valuable and precious as a diamond with only my bare hands.