Diamonds
Tapemasters Inc. & Kanye West Lyrics

Diamonds are forever
Diamonds, which are commonly associated with engagement rings as a symbol of eternal love, are indestructible and permanent.

They won't leave in the night
Diamonds are a reliable and constant presence, unlike people or emotions that can change unpredictably.

I've no fear that they might
The singer feels confident that the diamonds will not betray or abandon him.

Desert me
To leave someone that you have previously promised to stay with, usually in a difficult situation.

Throw your diamonds in the sky if you feel the vibe
If you are feeling the energy and excitement present in the room, then you should show it by raising your diamonds in the air.

The Roc is still alive every time I rhyme
The Roc, a label founded by Jay-Z, continues to thrive and be relevant because of the singer's music and lyrics.

Close your eyes and imagine, feel the magic
Picture something vivid and magical in your mind and try to feel the emotions it brings up.

Vegas on acid, seen through Yves St. Laurent glasses
The artist is describing a surreal and glamorous experience, like being in Las Vegas while under the influence of LSD and seeing it through designer glasses.

And I've realized that I've arrived
The artist has attained the level of success he has been striving for and is fulfilled by it.

Cause it takes more than a magazine to kill my Vibe
The artist's confidence cannot be shaken by negative press or criticism from those who are not on his level.

Does he write his own rhymes, well sort of, I think 'em
The singer has a unique process for creating lyrics, which involves conceptualizing them in his mind rather than writing them down.

That mean I forgot better shit than you ever thought of
The artist's level of creativity is so high that he has already come up with better ideas than what most people could even imagine.

Damn, is he really that caught up?
Others may perceive the singer as obsessed with his own success and fame.

I ask if you talked about classics, do my name get brought up?
The singer is trying to establish that he is an influential artist with works that will stand the test of time.

Life movin' too fast I need to slow down
The singer is recognizing that the fast-paced lifestyle he leads can take a toll on his mental and emotional well-being, and that he needs to make time to relax and take care of himself.

Girl ain't give me no ass, ya need to go down
The artist is expressing frustration that a woman he is interested in is not reciprocating his advances.

You know who you call, you got a message, then leave it
The artist is asserting that he is in control of his own life and that others should not try to interfere with his decisions or direction.

Take your diamonds and throw 'em up like you bulimic
The singer is encouraging listeners to celebrate their success and throw their diamonds in the air, comparing it to the behavior of someone with bulimia who vomits their food.

Yeah, the beat cold but the flow is anemic
The instrumental is impressive, but the singer's delivery lacks the energy and intensity of his usual style.

Right when magazines wrote Kanye West off
At a point when the media had given up on the artist, he surprised them with a new project that exceeded their expectations.

Bottle after bottle till we got messed up
The artist and his friends drank excessively until they were intoxicated.

In the studio, with Really Doe, yeah, he next up
The artist is with another up-and-coming artist named Really Doe who he believes will be successful soon.

People askin' me if I'm gon' give my chain back
Others are questioning whether the singer will return a piece of jewelry he was previously gifted.

That'll be the same day I give the game back
The artist will only stop participating in the rap game when he physically returns his jewelry, a symbol of his success.

You know the next question dog: "Yo, where Dame at?"
People are curious about the singer's former business partner, Dame Dash, and his whereabouts.

This track the Indian dance to bring our reign back
The singer believes that this song will be highly successful and will help to re-establish his dominance in the music industry.

"What's up with you and Jay, man, are y'all ok man?"
Others are questioning what is going on with the singer's relationship with Jay-Z, his former mentor and business partner.

They pray for the death of our dynasty like "Amen"
The media and other observers are hoping that the artist and Jay-Z's successful business partnership and friendship will come to an end.

R-r-r-r-right here stands a man
The artist is confident and proud of who he is and what he has accomplished.

With the power to make a diamond with his bare hands
The singer's level of success is so high that he metaphorically possesses the ability to create something that is rare, valuable, and beautiful by sheer force of will.