The Diamond Sea
Sonic Youth Lyrics
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And how does your mirror grow
You better watch yourself when you jump into it
Cause the mirror's gonna steal your soul
I wonder how it came to be my friend
That someone just like you has come again
You'll never, never know how close you came
Throw all his trash away
Look out he's here to stay
Your mirror's gonna crack when he breaks into it
And you'll never never be the same
Look into his eyes and you can see
Why all the little kids are dressed in dreams
I wonder how he's gonna make it back
When he sees that you just know it's make-belief
Blood crystallized as sand
And now I hope you'll understand
You reflected into his looking glass soul
And now the mirror is your only friend
Look into his eyes and you will see
That men are not alone on the diamond sea
Sail into the heart of the lonely storm
And tell her that you'll love her eternally
Time takes its crazy toll
Mirror fallin' off the wall
You better look out for the looking glass girl
Cause she's gonna take you for a fall
Look into his eyes and you shall see
Why everything is quiet and nothing's free
I wonder how he's gonna make her smile
When love is running wild on the diamond sea
The Diamond Sea by Sonic Youth explores the idea of love and identity as a reflection of self-discovery. The opening lines suggest the passage of time and its influence on the self - how it can change and distort one's identity over time. The mention of a mirror as a metaphor suggests that our perception of ourselves is not always accurate and can be deceptive. The idea that the mirror can steal our soul implies that we should be careful about how we perceive ourselves and avoid becoming too consumed by our own reflection.
The song then transitions into a narrative about a person who has fallen in love with someone they see as similar to themselves. The imagery of diamond rain suggests that the love is something special and rare, while the line "your mirror's gonna crack when he breaks into it" implies that the relationship will shatter their previous perception of themselves, forcing them to face their true identity.
The second half of the song explores the idea of love as a transformative force that can change a person's perception of reality. The lyrics suggest that love can transcend boundaries and connect people on a deeper level. The final line "when love is running wild on the diamond sea" implies that the power of love can overcome any obstacle and bring fulfillment to our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Time takes its crazy toll
The passage of time can have a profound impact on a person's life.
And how does your mirror grow
What you see when you look in the mirror can change over time.
You better watch yourself when you jump into it
Be careful not to become too fixated on your own reflection.
Cause the mirror's gonna steal your soul
If you become too focused on your appearance, you risk losing sight of who you truly are.
I wonder how it came to be my friend
I am curious about the circumstances that led to our friendship.
That someone just like you has come again
It is remarkable to have found someone so similar to myself.
You'll never, never know how close you came
You may never fully realize how close you were to finding true love.
Until you fall in love with the diamond rain
Until you experience the intense emotions that come with true love.
Throw all his trash away
Get rid of anything that may be holding you back from experiencing true love.
Look out he's here to stay
Be prepared for the intensity of true love to change your life.
Your mirror's gonna crack when he breaks into it
True love will shatter your existing perceptions of yourself.
And you'll never never be the same
The experience of true love will fundamentally change who you are.
Look into his eyes and you can see
By looking into his eyes, you can see the depth of his soul.
Why all the little kids are dressed in dreams
Children have limitless imaginations and can dream up anything they desire.
I wonder how he's gonna make it back
I am curious if he will be able to return to his former self after experiencing true love.
When he sees that you just know it's make-belief
When he realizes that his former life was not truly fulfilling.
Blood crystallized as sand
The passage of time can make memories seem more distant and less real.
And now I hope you'll understand
I hope that you will be able to understand the intensity of true love.
You reflected into his looking glass soul
You have become a part of his innermost self.
And now the mirror is your only friend
After experiencing true love, you may feel like your own reflection is the only one who truly understands you.
That men are not alone on the diamond sea
Even when feeling isolated, there are others who share your experiences.
Sail into the heart of the lonely storm
Embrace the difficult emotions that come with love and loss.
And tell her that you'll love her eternally
Promise to love her forever, even though life and emotions are unpredictable.
Mirror fallin' off the wall
Your perception of yourself may shift and change as you grow and change.
You better look out for the looking glass girl
Beware of becoming too focused on your appearance.
Cause she's gonna take you for a fall
If you become too obsessed with your reflection, you may lose sight of what truly matters in life.
Why everything is quiet and nothing's free
When you are consumed by love, it can be difficult to focus on anything else.
I wonder how he's gonna make her smile
I am curious if he will be able to continue to bring joy to her life after experiencing true love.
When love is running wild on the diamond sea
When you are consumed by love, it can feel like everything else in life is fading away.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, STEVEN JAY SHELLEY, THURSTON JOSEPH MOORE
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@andysings
Mark,
Sending all the love and healing to you and all who knew your friend.
I know what your experiencing, my friend and old drummer passed in 2015, only now I'm starting to truly face it (not that it'll take you that long :) my mum also passed a few months later so i truly experienced loss of my reality...
Music, oh beautiful, powerful moosic!
I don't have to really say anything to a fellow sound shaper :)
Just remember what you had together and eventually you'll be able to listen to the songs, play them again and have tears of happiness that you even have the memories and their love, over the sadness you most probably are still holding.
Only another musician can "get" what it's like to have a friend who you also go traveling in different dimensions together with Every time you hold or sit/stand behind your instrument together ∆¥∆
And if one's never played music with another or doesn't play - they know what just listening to music does - it reconnects you to a higher truth, and to our soul.
Our individual and of the collective.
Wherever you are in our realm brother, it's a Tuesday am (can't say that word anymore, as it's never a good one!) here in australia.
It's winter, i live in my campervan with my guitars and art supplies and a wide open heart - which is sending a big hug, much love and peace of heart for you.
Now go pick up your instrument and be inspired.
Peace,
andria
You've a cool girl! Say hi from me :p
@burgosoropeza8134
Time takes its crazy toll
And how does your mirror grow?
You better watch yourself when you jump into it
'Cause the mirror's gonna steal your soul
I wonder how it came to be my friend
That someone just like you has come again
You'll never, never know how close you came
Until you fall in love with the diamond rain
Throw all his trash away
Look out, he's here to stay
Your mirror's gonna crack when he breaks into it
And you'll never, never be the same
Look into his eyes and you can see
Why all the little kids are dressed in dreams
I wonder how he's gonna make it back
When he sees that you just know it's make belief
Blood crystallized as sand
And now I hope you'll understand
You reflected into his looking glass soul
And now the mirror is your only friend
Look into his eyes and you will see
That men are not alone on the diamond sea
Sail into the heart of the lonely storm
And tell her that you'll love her eternally
Time takes its crazy toll
Mirror fallin' off the wall
You better look out for the looking glass girl
'Cause she's gonna take you for a fall
Look into his eyes and you shall see
Why everything is quiet and nothing's free
I wonder how he's gonna make her smile
When love is running wild on the diamond sea
@gmjunky87
This is one of those songs that you can just turn out the lights, lay down and close your eyes and just let your mind drift away.
@SP-li7wn
Thank Goodness 💕
@Duke_Togo_G13
Especially the long album version
@ozanyapisan5965
I've never listened to the Sonic Youth in my life, just sumbled upon this, but my mind drifted away just as you said!
@sugmintub
@@ozanyapisan5965 So many great songs for you discover!
@ozanyapisan5965
@@sugmintub Looking forward to it and am very, very open to recommendations.
@rachaelthomason9299
I remeber being I was 11 or 12 and I went to the washing machine tour. Kim saw me after the show and invited me into their tour bus. She, Thurston and the rest of the band ordered me pizza and had me hang out with them for about an hour or 2. They were so nice! Kim gave me her email and was so blown away at how young I was and really into their music. I was too shy to email her, but it was one of the greatest nights of my life!!
@jameslong9921
I could see how that would be a memory to cherish, one of those serendipitous moments in life, it's a great story.
@markbarrett4440
My girlfriend bought me this album in an attempt to lift my spirits when my best friend and bandmate died suddenly, bless her. This song seemed to encapsulate best how I felt about him, rest in peace brother.
@andysings
Mark,
Sending all the love and healing to you and all who knew your friend.
I know what your experiencing, my friend and old drummer passed in 2015, only now I'm starting to truly face it (not that it'll take you that long :) my mum also passed a few months later so i truly experienced loss of my reality...
Music, oh beautiful, powerful moosic!
I don't have to really say anything to a fellow sound shaper :)
Just remember what you had together and eventually you'll be able to listen to the songs, play them again and have tears of happiness that you even have the memories and their love, over the sadness you most probably are still holding.
Only another musician can "get" what it's like to have a friend who you also go traveling in different dimensions together with Every time you hold or sit/stand behind your instrument together ∆¥∆
And if one's never played music with another or doesn't play - they know what just listening to music does - it reconnects you to a higher truth, and to our soul.
Our individual and of the collective.
Wherever you are in our realm brother, it's a Tuesday am (can't say that word anymore, as it's never a good one!) here in australia.
It's winter, i live in my campervan with my guitars and art supplies and a wide open heart - which is sending a big hug, much love and peace of heart for you.
Now go pick up your instrument and be inspired.
Peace,
andria
You've a cool girl! Say hi from me :p