Warner relocated from Oakland, California, to New York City in mid-2009 to work as a songwriter for hire, after a publishing company scout offered her a deal to write songs for mainstream artists. She soon met producer Peter Wade, and after months of writing with him, he suggested that she release an album under her own name. Warner and Wade uploaded four tracks to Myspace in 2009, which eventually became MNDR's debut EP, E.P.E.
Warner has performed under the moniker MNDR since 2005, around the time she was performing in the Bay Area. The name was given to her by a Fargo friend, who called her "Mandar" while she was still in high school. The spelling and design were inspired by early Detroit techno, early Chicago house, and German techno. Warner explained, "MNDR is a group with Peter Wade in the sense that we make and write all of the music. However, I perform as a solo artist and all that comes with that."
Feed Me Diamonds
MNDR Lyrics
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Come on, dismantle me, do it slowly
My hands, my feet, my voice, take everything
Reduce it all to crystal blackness
Cause blind discipline it's useless
What's the good in being good?
So go ahead, feed me diamonds
Feed me diamonds, diamonds
Feed me diamonds
A look, a glance, a gesture
Can mean everything and nothing
A sediment adrift in crystal blackness
I won't pursue, I want you, but I can't stop
I'll let the world make it's decision
No matter the consequences
What's the good in being good?
So go ahead, feed me diamonds,
Do what you want to,
Feed me diamonds,
Bleed me slowly,
Feed me diamonds,
Feel my heart beating
In love completely,
Feed me diamonds, diamonds
Feed me, feed me diamonds
Why won't you save me?
Feed me diamonds
Oh oh oh oh
Blind discipline it's useless
What's the good in being good?
So go ahead, feed me diamonds,
Do what you want to,
Feed me diamonds,
Bleed me slowly,
Feed me diamonds, diamonds
Feed me diamonds
Feed me diamonds
In "Feed Me Diamonds," MNDR sings about a desire to be broken down and consumed like a crystal. The song's opening lines, "Lie with me, lie to me, come on, dismantle me, do it slowly," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The song explores the idea of giving into someone completely, surrendering control over oneself to another person, almost to the point of self-destruction. The lyrics bring up the question of what the good is in being good when giving into one's desires and the temptation of diamonds and the power they represent is so alluring. The metaphorical lyrics tie in with the vibrant production and electronic beats of the song, creating an ethereal space in which to explore these themes.
Throughout the course of the song, MNDR sings, "Feed me diamonds" repeatedly, emphasizing the addictive nature of the temptation she's describing. She's asking her lover to take what they desire from her, to consume her until she is nothing but crystal blackness. The lyrics are a longing for some kind of control or sense of purpose, which the diamonds represent. The song even ends on the repeated plea, "Why won't you save me? Feed me diamonds."
Overall, MNDR's "Feed Me Diamonds" is a haunting and deeply emotional song, and the lyrics offer a glimpse into the power dynamics of relationships, as well as obsession and temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
Lie with me, lie to me
I want you to be with me, even if it means you have to lie to me.
Come on, dismantle me, do it slowly
Take me apart piece by piece, but don't rush it.
My hands, my feet, my voice, take everything
I want you to have complete control over me, my body and my words.
Reduce it all to crystal blackness
Make me feel nothing, void of emotions.
Cause blind discipline it's useless
Following the rules won't bring me any satisfaction or happiness.
What's the good in being good?
There's no point in being a good, moral person if it doesn't make you happy.
So go ahead, feed me diamonds
Give me something precious to satisfy my desires.
A look, a glance, a gesture
Small actions can have a great impact.
Can mean everything and nothing
These actions can either have a significant meaning or no meaning at all.
A sediment adrift in crystal blackness
The feeling of being lost and directionless.
I won't pursue, I want you, but I can't stop
I desire you, but I can't seem to take action to get you.
I'll let the world make its decision
I'll leave our fate to the universe and see what happens.
No matter the consequences
Even if the outcome is bad, I'll accept it.
Why won't you save me?
I feel like I need saving from my own desires.
Bleed me slowly
Take what you want from me, but do it in a way that isn't too painful or overwhelming.
Feel my heart beating in love completely
My love for you is genuine, and it consumes me.
Feed me, feed me diamonds
My desire for something precious and satisfying is insatiable.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMANDA LUCILLE WARNER, PETER W. KEUSCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@merlianavarro8210
Lie with me, lie to me
Come on, dismantle me, do it slowly
My hands, my feet, my voice, take everything
Reduce it all to crystal blackness
Cause blind discipline it's useless
What's the good in being good?
So go ahead, feed me diamonds
Feed me diamonds
Feed me diamonds, diamonds
Feed me diamonds
A look, a glance, a gesture
Can mean everything and nothing
A sediment adrift in crystal blackness
I won't pursue, I want you, but I can't stop
I'll let the world make it's decision
No matter the consequences
What's the good in being good?
So go ahead, feed me diamonds,
Do what you want to,
Feed me diamonds,
Bleed me slowly,
Feed me diamonds,
Feel my heart beating
In love completely,
Feed me…
@merlianavarro8210
Lie with me, lie to me
Come on, dismantle me, do it slowly
My hands, my feet, my voice, take everything
Reduce it all to crystal blackness
Cause blind discipline it's useless
What's the good in being good?
So go ahead, feed me diamonds
Feed me diamonds
Feed me diamonds, diamonds
Feed me diamonds
A look, a glance, a gesture
Can mean everything and nothing
A sediment adrift in crystal blackness
I won't pursue, I want you, but I can't stop
I'll let the world make it's decision
No matter the consequences
What's the good in being good?
So go ahead, feed me diamonds,
Do what you want to,
Feed me diamonds,
Bleed me slowly,
Feed me diamonds,
Feel my heart beating
In love completely,
Feed me…
@__elise333
Love this song so much. Heard it A LONG TIME AGO and then out of no where it literally just popped in my head like for no reason so here i am again a few years later:)
@gloriousmustache9467
Elise Gehosky I had the exact same thing happened to me. lol Random songs popping out of nowhere. Tbh I didn't remember what was the name of the song but I did remember that it was the same artist with the Kardashian promo song (Kimono). So I did some crazy research shit to get here. hahaha
@safwanosman6329
just happened to me today its a great song nice voice and nice music to go along with it.
@vernslabyrinth9884
Same thing happened to me just now. I remember randomly finding this on soundcloud.
@kynenelvan3558
La mejor versión de todas sin duda🤘🏽⚡🎧🎵💎💎💎💎💎🖤
@Rebecca.Streng
The one thing I love the most about working at Hollister is the music. The Labor day playlist is by far my favorite and the best.
@rac
thanks everybody! glad you like it!
@lifewithmejessiemarie2570
They play this at work all the time!!! Love it!!!
@OWAR667
This sounds better than the original for me :0