Pedro the Lion is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. David Bazan … Read Full Bio ↴Pedro the Lion is an indie rock band from Seattle, Washington. David Bazan formed the band in 1995 and represented its main creative force, backed by a varying rotation of collaborating musicians. After a shifting lineup, Pedro the Lion finally eventually became a one-man outfit. That man is David Bazan. A Seattle native, Bazan cut his teeth playing in hardcore bands before forming Pedro in 1995, taking the band's name from a character he made up for a possible children's book. Under the moniker of Pedro the Lion, Bazan creates melodic pop in the vein of Bedhead, Hayden, and Sebadoh, with a lyrical focus on relationships -- with both other people and God.

Diamond Ring
Pedro the Lion Lyrics

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You said that you would not love me last summer
And you said that you would not love me last spring
But I hoped that you would change your mind by autumn
Especially when I bought that diamond ring

But you still said no
You wouldn't have me
You still said no, no, no

I heard that you've been sleeping with your old friends
And I heard when each one left, and broke your heart
I told you then that I would never leave you
And I told you that I loved you from the start

You still said no
You would not have me
You still said no, no, no

And even though you haven't any answers
You still think that you don't need anyone
To save you from the mess that you've created
And even when I gave my only son

You still said no

You wouldn't have me
You still said no, no, no

Overall Meaning

The song "Diamond Ring" by Pedro the Lion is about unrequited love and the hopelessness that comes with it. The lyrics are about a narrator who is desperately in love with someone who has repeatedly rejected them. The singer has bought a diamond ring, hoping it will persuade their crush to finally reciprocate their feelings. However, this is all in vain, as the crush still refuses to love the singer. The song explores the different emotions that come with unrequited love, such as the frustration, the painful rejection, and the feeling of being stuck in a never-ending cycle of denial.

The lyrics suggest that while the singer is still in love, their crush has moved on and is now sleeping with others, which adds another layer of heartache. Despite all this, the singer cannot bring themselves to let go of their feelings and even offers their "only son" in hopes of changing their crush's mind. However, it is all to no avail, and the song ends with the singer still being rejected.

Overall, "Diamond Ring" is a poignant and honest depiction of unrequited love, with its lyrics highlighting the different emotions that come with it. The song resonates with anyone who has ever been in a similar situation, where they have loved someone who did not feel the same way.

Line by Line Meaning

You said that you would not love me last summer
You explicitly stated that you would not love me during the summer.

And you said that you would not love me last spring
You explicitly stated that you would not love me during the spring.

But I hoped that you would change your mind by autumn
I had confidence that you would alter your point of view during the autumn.

Especially when I bought that diamond ring
My anticipation increased once I bought the diamond ring for you.

But you still said no
You maintained your negative answer.

You wouldn't have me
You declined my offer to be in a romantic relationship with me.

You still said no, no, no
You continued to refuse me repeatedly and insistently.

I heard that you've been sleeping with your old friends
I found out that you have been engaging in sexual activity with your past platonic companions.

And I heard when each one left, and broke your heart
I acquired knowledge of each friend departing from your life and leaving you feeling heartbroken.

I told you then that I would never leave you
At that moment, I professed that I would never abandon you.

And I told you that I loved you from the start
I also conveyed my love for you from the beginning.

And even though you haven't any answers
Even though you are uncertain and do not have any solutions.

You still think that you don't need anyone
You still believe that you can handle everything alone and do not require anyone's help.

To save you from the mess that you've created
To rescue you from the predicament that you have caused.

And even when I gave my only son
Despite the fact that I sacrificed my only child.

You still said no
You persisted in your refusal.

You wouldn't have me
You refused my romantic advances.

You still said no, no, no
You continued to reject me repeatedly and insistently.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID SHANNON BAZAN

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Comments from YouTube:

John Notmylastname

5y↑2

One of Bazan’s most beautiful songs. It’s heartbreakingly beautiful not only because it’s written from the point of view of Christ but also because the writer no longer holds the same thoughts.

Stephen Wilder

45w

I remember going to a really small Say hi to your mom show and David Bazan was playing too. Once I realized who he was it made me sad that something in him had changed.