Diamonds
Katy Perry Lyrics

I've got people to see
I have important commitments to keep

Places to go
My schedule is full of necessary appointments

Deadlines to meet
I have responsibilities to fulfill in a timely manner

A reputation to uphold
I have a well-established public image to maintain

Its like a ton of bricks
The weight of my obligations is overwhelming

Breaking on my back
The pressure is becoming unbearable

Its like the force of gravity in full effect
The intensity of the situation is like the pull of gravity

I got money to burn
I am financially fortunate

And I'm on the sake
I am indulging in luxury and excess

They bet their bomb on me
Others have high expectations of me succeeding

Cause I'm their ace of spades
I am seen as an important and valuable asset

I feel the walls getting closer
I sense the pressure mounting and my options narrowing

I'm like a bomb with all red wires
I am under immense pressure and could potentially explode

All this pressure, all this pressure
The strain is increasing and becoming more visible

Maybe it means I'm gonna be a diamond
Perhaps the stress will transform me into something rare and valuable

It won't ever bend, a diamond
Once transformed, I will be unbreakable and resilient

Cause there ladies best friends, a diamond
Diamonds are highly coveted by women and signify strength and beauty

But there, there has to be more than what these pirates are gambling for
There must be greater meaning and purpose beyond mere financial gain

If not for the push, I'd probably be a pebble
Without the challenges and pressure, I may not have grown and developed

If not for the pressure, I'd be forgotten forever
The challenges have shaped me and made me unforgettable

Just another stone skipped upon the water, drowning fast before the other failures
Without the transformation, I would have been just another overlooked failure

I don't wanna be a distant memory on your wall
I don't want to be forgotten or relegated to the past

Just another CD that you burned and never bought
I don't want to be disposable and unimportant

Am I not worth it to you?
Is my value not recognized or appreciated?

After all that drama that we've been through?
After all the challenges and hardships we've faced together?

Ooh oohh diamond, I've gotta be a diamond
The goal is to become a rare and valuable gem

Ohhh ohhh ohhhh, yeah yeah yeah
Sounds of excitement and anticipation

I'm a diamond in the sky with you standing by
Together, we aim to achieve great things

Now catch me if I fall into the arms of a coma
I am taking risks and pushing myself to the limit

I've got pressure, I'm gonna be a diamond baby
Despite the difficulties, I am committed to achieving greatness

You're gonna see, I'm gonna be a diamond
Others will witness the transformation and the success that follows