Diamonds
Produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, "Diamonds" boasts soaring vocals and… Read Full Bio ↴Produced by Stargate and Benny Blanco, "Diamonds" boasts soaring vocals and an undeniable hook. The Diamonds Songfacts reports the song was premiered on September 26, 2012 during Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and was made available for digital download an hour later. On the Billboard Hot 100 chart, dated December 1, 2012, released on Thanksgiving day of 2012, "Diamonds" became Rihanna's twelfth number one single on the chart, tying her with Madonna and The Supremes in fifth place for artists with the most number one hits. It also tied her for second place with Madonna for female artists with the same feat. Only Mariah Carey has more, with eighteen number ones. Rihanna also became the female artist to get twelve number one hits the fastest.

“You’re not sad or dancing. You’re happy and hippie. It’s laid-back, but it’s hopeful,” Rihanna told Elvis Duran. “It gives me such a great feeling when I listen to it. The lyrics are very hopeful and positive, but it’s about love and the gears are a little different from what people would expect. I’m excited to surprise them sonically.”

Aussie songwriter Sia penned the lyrics, which reference various drugs. “Palms rise to the universe/ As we, moonshine and molly/ Feel the warmth, we’ll never die/ We’re like diamonds in the sky,” sings the Bajan babe, who will launch her “Diamonds World Tour” in March.

Diamonds
Rihanna Lyrics


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Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond

Find light in the beautiful sea, I choose to be happy
You and I, you and I, we're like diamonds in the sky
You're a shooting star I see, a vision of ecstasy
When you hold me, I'm alive
We're like diamonds in the sky

I knew that we'd become one right away
Oh, right away
At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays
I saw the life inside your eyes

So shine bright tonight
You and I
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Eye to eye
So alive
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Palms rise to the universe, as we moonshine and molly
Feel the warmth, we'll never die
We're like diamonds in the sky





You're a shooting star I see, a vision of ecstasy
When you hold me, I'm alive
We're like diamonds in the sky
At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays
I saw the life inside your eyes

So shine bright
Tonight
You and I
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Eye to eye
So alive
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond

So shine bright
Tonight
You and I
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Eye to eye
So alive
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond, oh yeah

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond

Shine bright like a diamond

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rihanna's "Diamonds" largely serve as a tribute to the beauty of life and love, with a focus on the enduring qualities of diamonds. The song opens with the repeated line "Shine bright like a diamond," which sets the tone for the whole song, as Rihanna sings about the joy and optimism that comes from love and the beauty of the natural world. She encourages the listener to find "light in the beautiful sea" and to choose happiness, positioning herself as a kind of guide or mentor on the journey towards finding love and joy.


The chorus of the song is a celebration of being with someone you love and feeling like you're both shining like diamonds in the sky. This is represented through the lines "You and I, you and I, we're like diamonds in the sky / You're a shooting star I see, a vision of ecstasy / When you hold me, I'm alive / We're like diamonds in the sky." The imagery creates a sense of wonder and magic, as the two lovers become like celestial objects, shining in the heavens together.


Overall, "Diamonds" is a song about the beauty of the world and the love we share within it. It's a tribute to the enduring qualities of strong relationships and the hope that comes from finding joy in life's experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Shine bright like a diamond
Be brilliant, vibrant, and dazzling, like a precious diamond.


Find light in the beautiful sea, I choose to be happy
I prioritize finding positivity and joy in the world around me.


You and I, you and I, we're like diamonds in the sky
Our connection is strong and valuable, like beautiful diamonds shining in the sky.


You're a shooting star I see, a vision of ecstasy
I see you as a fast-rising, beautiful celestial object and a very happy feeling.


When you hold me, I'm alive
The warmth and love of your embrace makes me feel fully alive and present.


I knew that we'd become one right away Oh, right away
From the moment we met, I had a strong sense that we were meant to be together.


At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays I saw the life inside your eyes
When I first saw you, I sensed your positive, radiant energy and saw the depth and vibrancy in your eyes.


Palms rise to the universe, as we moonshine and molly Feel the warmth, we'll never die
Our bodies and spirits are lifted up to the universe as we celebrate and enjoy life, never fading away.


So shine bright tonight You and I We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky Eye to eye So alive
Let's be our best selves tonight and shine like precious, beautiful diamonds. We are connected and fully alive.


Shine bright like a diamond Shine bright like a diamond Shining bright like a diamond We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Reiterating that we should shine brilliantly like diamonds and bask in our beauty and connection.




Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sia Furler, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Benjamin Levine

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Diamond
Lyric:
Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond

Find light in the beautiful sea, I choose to be happy
You and I, you and I, we're like diamonds in the sky
You're a shooting star I see, a vision of ecstasy
When you hold me, I'm alive, we're like diamonds in the sky

I knew that we'd become one right away
Oh, right away
At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays
I saw the life inside your eyes

So shine bright, tonight, you and I
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Eye to eye, so alive
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Palms rise to the universe as we moonshine and molly
Feel the warmth, we'll never die, we're like diamonds in the sky
You're a shooting star I see, a vision of ecstasy
When you hold me, I'm alive, we're like diamonds in the sky

At first sight I felt the energy of sun rays
I saw the life inside your eyes

So shine bright, tonight, you and I
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Eye to eye, so alive
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shining bright like a diamond
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond

So shine bright, tonight, you and I
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky
Eye to eye, so alive
We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky

Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond, oh-oh, yeah
Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond (whoa)
Shine bright like a diamond
Shine bright like a diamond



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