Diamond
Sebastian Lyrics


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I get up on my feet and run
It's the usual beginning
Of a workday neverending
I would like to get my washing done

But there's always something urgent
And I ain't got no detergent
At the end of the week I'll get my pay
But it takes a million to make my day

Honey's got a diamond
's got it in her eye

Honey's got a diamond
's got it in her eye
Honey's got a diamond
's got me runnin, high

I get into my car and drive
Got a rusty little sedan
With a dent and broken heating
Watching others as they pass me by
They will move from rags to riches
With a company that matches
And I know I'll always be in the rear
They can buy me out but I have no fear

Honey's got a diamond
's got it in her eye

Honey's got a diamond
's got it in her eye
Honey's got a diamond
's got me runnin, high

It's a way to get by
It keeps a man alive
It's a way to get high
I get into my bed and sleep
With the world upon my shoulders
And a TV dinner older
Well at least I won't be counting sheep
And as long as I can wake up
And look into her eyes
Yeah, I've got all I need

Honey's got a diamond
's got it in her eye

Honey's got a diamond
's got it in her eye
Honey's got a diamond
's got me runnin, high





It's a way to get by

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sebastian's song "Diamond" are a poignant tale of the daily struggles and desires of the working class. The song opens with the familiar scenario of rushing to get ready for work, with the added frustration of not having enough time to do laundry due to constant demands and lack of resources. The lyrics paint a picture of a life filled with urgency and perpetual financial strain. Despite the difficulties, the song suggests that there is hope in the form of a loved one. The refrain of "Honey's got a diamond, 's got it in her eye" hints at a partner who brings joy and appreciation to life. The diamond symbolizes a shining and valuable object of beauty that brings happiness and comfort.


The second verse shifts the focus to a rusty car and the feeling of being left behind as others move ahead in their careers. The lines "They can buy me out but I have no fear" suggest a resilience and autonomy found in the main character. The chorus serves as a bridge, reiterating the importance of the diamond and the high it brings to the singer's life.


The final verse brings the song full circle with the singer returning home to his loved one. Despite the challenges of the day, he finds solace in her presence and the assurance that he has everything he needs. The song celebrates the simple joys of companionship and love that can sustain and add richness to an otherwise difficult and mundane life.


Line by Line Meaning

I get up on my feet and run
I start my day and go to work, as usual.


It's the usual beginning
My day always starts like this, with nothing new or exciting.


Of a workday neverending
My work schedule seems to stretch endlessly into the future.


I would like to get my washing done
I have tasks at home that I would like to accomplish, but work demands my attention.


But there's always something urgent
I am constantly pulled away from my personal tasks by pressing work concerns.


And I ain't got no detergent
I don't have what I need to handle the laundry right now.


At the end of the week I'll get my pay
I'll be compensated for my work on Friday.


But it takes a million to make my day
Even my paycheck can't solve all my problems or make me truly happy.


Honey's got a diamond
My significant other has a diamond ring.


's got it in her eye
She's showing it off, and the sparkle is catching my attention.


's got me runnin, high
Seeing her wear the diamond makes me feel really good, almost euphoric.


I get into my car and drive
I leave work and start my commute home.


Got a rusty little sedan
My car is old and not in great condition.


With a dent and broken heating
My car has physical damage and the heating system doesn't work right.


Watching others as they pass me by
I note that other drivers seem to be doing better than I am on the road.


They will move from rags to riches
Others will find success and wealth in their lives.


With a company that matches
Their work for a good company is helping them succeed.


And I know I'll always be in the rear
I'm stuck in a cycle of poverty and can't seem to catch up to those around me.


They can buy me out but I have no fear
Others might be able to purchase my possessions or influence me, but I remain confident in myself.


It's a way to get by
I'm just trying to survive, and my outdated car is part of that equation.


Honey's got a diamond
My significant other still has that diamond ring.


's got it in her eye
She's still showing it off and catching my attention.


's got me runnin, high
Seeing her wear the diamond still brings me euphoria.


It keeps a man alive
My job is helping me survive, even if it doesn't bring me great satisfaction.


It's a way to get high
Seeing my significant other happy and wearing that diamond makes me feel really good.


I get into my bed and sleep
I end the day exhausted and ready for rest.


With the world upon my shoulders
I feel bogged down and weighed down by my responsibilities and worries.


And a TV dinner older
I eat a cheap, bland meal as I wind down for the night.


Well at least I won't be counting sheep
I'll be able to fall asleep easily.


And as long as I can wake up
At least I've made it through another day and lived to see another morning.


And look into her eyes
Seeing my significant other and her diamond ring will make me feel good at the start of my new day.


Yeah, I've got all I need
Despite my struggles, I have the love of someone special and that is enough to keep me going.




Writer(s): Peter Sven Kvint Copyright: Kvintsongs

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

David Emanuel Arroyo Portacio

otras curiosidades esque que probablemente no conoscan.

1. Mcqueen le tiene miedo a los payasos y esto tiene que ver que en cars 2 hiba a haber una introduccion de la copa piston donde unos pities payasos le tiran pasteles en la carrera unos genios los de pixar XD.

2. Mcqueen se le ve que en cars 2 tiene luces y en los cortos posteriores a Cars 2 tambien solo que se quita el patrocinio del WGP pero lo que pasa aqui esque este volvio a tener sus rayos de la suerte pero nunca dice Ku chow en cars 3 donde ni siquiera en los trailers se acordaron de ponerla frase.

3. Los diseños canonicos que usa mcqueen en las peliculas o cortos se les hicieron repintados en cars fast as lightning y cars 2 el video juego un ejemplo es el rayo todo terreno que aparece en uno de los ya mencionados que tiene un rayo verde al ser creado en navidad y otro más es el rayo temerario que este aparecio en el segundo juego con el aleron de cars 2 en vez de cohetes.

4. El diseño de cars 2 alparecer siempre estuvo basado en otras variaciones como el rayo dragon o el rayo de race o rama los cuales existieron mucho antes del ya mencionado puede que se basaran en esos para hacer el diseño del rayo tomando de base el rayo clasico de cars 1.



Hernández Campos Esteban Joel

Ojo nadie habla que McQueen pudo haber roto el récord de velocidad de un nascar

(332.6 km/h conseguido por el campeón
Bill Elliot )

De hecho alomejor McQueen no tenía restricción de potencia a diferencia de los nascar reales :0

(Si, en la nascar limitan la potencia :v)

Y ojo que también existe dale JR en cars, por lo que sí existen los campeones como Jimmy Jhonson y dale ernhard padre significa que McQueen es el 4° piloto más exitoso de la nascar



All comments from YouTube:

Diego Osorio Baños

Desde que vi al Rayo Mcqueen en el primer avance de cars 1 pensaba que iba a ser un corredor de carreras simpático y gracioso 😂 la verdad fue triste que en ninguna película de cars se haya visto al Rayo Mcqueen ganar una copa pistón

Catod0_

si es cierto no se le vio ganar una copa 🤯

Estrupa24

gano 7

Toño ඞ

​@Estrupa24dice que en las películas no se ve cuando las gana solo se dice que las gano

Carlos Gaston Montenegro

Es verdad nunca se ve que el rayo gana la Copa piston pero en la 2 rayo anuncia que gano las 4 copa piston

TITAN CAMERAMAN

​@Carlos Gaston Montenegrocierto pero para la 3 ya tiene 7

JC

4:34 es curioso porque las pistas de noche en Cars 3 por alguna razón se ven demasiado oscuras a pesar de tener luz, no se compara en la primera carrera de Cars 1, esa pista estaba muy bien iluminada

Kiff Chatterley 🐿️🐰

Me parece algo raro que McQueen no haya dicho Kachow en Cars 3 ;-;

PedroTMC

Eso solo la hace mas triste😿

spino(fan)

Creo que es porque le da vergüenza porque en una parte de la película cuando recuerda cuando decia: "soy veloz" dijo: " enserió decía eso?" Por lo tanto es como que le de vergüenza y bueno me imagino que es lo mismo con el Kuchaw

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