Rozalla first came on the scene in the 1980s in Zimbabwe, the country she had moved to from her birth country. Her singles charted well in the area and english producer Christopher Sergeant took her to London in 1988. She later started living there and Christopher became her manager. Rozalla's career took off when Everybody's Free (To Feel Good) reached number 6 in the UK charts in 1991. The track soon crossed over to international charts and reached number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year. Her debut album was named after her debut hit and also included her UK Top 20 hits Faith (In the Power of Love) and Are You Ready To Fly. She also worked with Micheal Jackson on his "Dangerous" tour, opening all of his performances.
Rozalla subsequently recorded the theme song to the film Carlito's Way, I Love Music which enjoyed UK Top 20/US Hot 100 success in 1994. Further British hits followed with the songs titled "Baby", "This Time I Found Love" and "You Never Love The Same Way Twice". During 1995 saw the release of her second album "Look No Further".
In 1996 Rozalla released a remix of Everybody's Free, which entered the UK Top 40. Her third album Coming Home was released in 1998. The album had a statesite club hit with its lead single, Don't Go Lose It Baby which, however, failed to make an impact on the UK charts.
In 2002 she enjoyed a surprise German hit single with a remix of Everybody's Free. She re-emerged in 2003 alongside Plastic Boy on the vocal Trance hit single Live Another Life. It peaked at #55 in the UK. In 2005 she released a new version of You Never Love The Same Way Twice and Are You Ready To Fly was remixed by Northernbeat. Her track "All Or Nothing" was a sizable club hit in 2005. It performed better on and appeared on more club/dance music charts in the UK than her previous recordings.
Rozalla released an album entitled Brand New Version on February 2, 2009, under her full name Rozalla Miller. It featured a more mellow jazz/soul sound, with eight new tracks, as well as covers of Paul Weller's "Broken Stones" and Pete Doherty's "For Lovers", as well as a bonus-track jazz-influenced remake of "Everybody's Free". The album received critical acclaim, and was played on a wide range of UK radio stations, including Radio 2, and Jazz FM.
In February 2009, a Global Deejays remix of "Everybody's Free" entered the Top 40 of the Australian charts. It climbed to number 7, making it Rozalla's highest charting and first Top 10 single in Australia.
Rozalla performed as the support act for Billy Ocean on his 41 date tour of the UK in 2009, under her full name, Rozalla Miller, singing material from her new album, backed by her band. She has also performed at the iconic jazz venues The Jazz Cafe, and Pizza on the Park, headlining two nights to rapturous audiences.
In May 2009, Rozalla became a patron of the charity All Star Kids. In 2014, she released the single "Can You Feel The Love". After a protracted silence, Rozalla returned to the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play with "If You Say It Again" in 2015.
Diamonds Are Forever
Rozalla Lyrics
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They can stimulate and tease me
They won't leave in the night
I've no fear that they might desert me
Diamonds are forever, hold one up and then caress it
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
I can see ev'ry part, nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone, they'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever, sparkling round my little finger
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for
I don't need love, for what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone, they'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
The song "Diamonds Are Forever" by Rozalla is a reflection on the power and allure of diamonds. The lyrics suggest that unlike love, which is unpredictable and can leave one feeling hurt and abandoned, diamonds provide a sense of security and permanence. The singer expresses that diamonds are all she needs to please her, as they can stimulate and tease her. She is confident that they won't "leave in the night," which suggests that she is drawn to their predictability and stability.
The singer goes on to describe the process of admiring and interacting with a diamond. She encourages the listener to hold one up and caress it, stroke it and undress it, claiming that she can see every part of it and nothing is hidden to hurt her. The image of undressing the diamond suggests a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, as if the diamond is a lover that can be explored and understood completely. The lyric "nothing hides in the heart to hurt me" suggests that the singer is wary of love because it can be hurtful and unpredictable, while diamonds are straightforward and dependable.
The final verse compares diamonds to men, portraying men as mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for. The singer suggests that men come and go, but diamonds are forever. She reiterates that she doesn't need love because diamonds never lie to her, and when love is gone, they'll still "luster on." This line suggests that the beauty and allure of diamonds will never fade, unlike the ephemeral nature of love.
Overall, "Diamonds Are Forever" is a celebration of the power and allure of diamonds, presenting them as a symbol of security, permanence, and dependability. The lyrics suggest that love is unpredictable and fickle, while diamonds provide a sense of stability and constancy that is highly desirable.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamonds are forever, they are all I need to please me
The singer values diamonds a lot and considers them as the only important thing in life
They can stimulate and tease me
Diamonds can excite and encourage the singer in life
They won't leave in the night
Unlike people, diamonds are permanent and will always be there for the singer
I've no fear that they might desert me
The singer trusts diamonds and believes that they will never abandon her
Hold one up and then caress it
The singer takes pleasure in the physical appearance and sensation of diamonds
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
The singer enjoys the tactile experience of handling diamonds and removing them from their settings
I can see ev'ry part, nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
The singer appreciates the transparency of diamonds and values that she can see every aspect of them
I don't need love, for what good will love do me?
The singer doesn't think love is important and doesn't see what benefit it could bring her
Diamonds never lie to me
The singer trusts the unchangeable and honest nature of diamonds
For when love's gone, they'll lustre on
Pure love may not last forever, but diamonds will always be shining and valuable
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
Diamonds outlast men and don't have the same fleeting nature
Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for
The singer doesn't believe that men are significant or important enough to give her life meaning or purpose.
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
A repetitive emphasis on the timeless and unchanging value of diamonds.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Barry, Don Black
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