THE A-SIDES ARE:
Jon Barthmus – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Mike Flemin… Read Full Bio ↴THE A-SIDES ARE:
Jon Barthmus – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keys
Mike Fleming – Lead Bass, Backing Vocals
Patrick Marsceill – Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Charlie Cottone – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Christopher Doyle – Keys, Guitar, Percussion

THE A-SIDES “SILVER STORMS” was released September 2007

The A-Sides are a five piece band based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who formed in 2002. Their demo caught the attention of a label from Scranton, PA called Prison Jazz Records, who put out the band’s first release, a 7 inch single. They went into the studio and recorded their first full length album entitled Hello, Hello under the production of Brian McTear (Mazarin, Matt Pond PA, Capitol Years, Hail Social, etc.) The album is filled with vaguely familiar-sounding pop anthems with influences that bounce around from the Beach Boys to My Bloody Valentine, Phil Spector to XTC. It's densely layered pop brilliance for the 21st century.
Since the album's release in April of 2005, The A-Sides have been racking up excellent on-line and print reviews, including multi-page spreads in Philadelphia Weekly and an article in Magnet Magazine. Their music is being played on alternative rock/college radio stations across the country and is in daily rotation on XM and Sirius Satellite radio. One of their songs appears on a Cornerstone compilation CD alongside such bands as Oasis, The Tears and Louis XIV.
The A-Sides have had licensing companies clamoring to use their music on TV and in films, including a spot on Vans’/Hard Rock “Let it Ride BMX Jam,” as well as usage on the global Adidas website. They have also penned a blanket licensing agreement with MTV, landing their songs on several shows, on the 2006 MTV Movie Awards and earning them a profile on MTV.com.
The band has played live extensively and toured; performing with acts such as British Sea Power, The National, Enon, Phosphorescent, Islands, We Are Scientists, Mazarin, Man Man, Doug Gillard (from Guided by Voices), and The French Kicks. The band has also played sold out shows at venues such as The Mercury Lounge in NYC and the Khyber and Trocadero in Philadelphia. They have also recently been hand picked to open for Cheap Trick, the Flaming Lips and Phoenix.
Adding members and exploring territory that no one short of the musicians themselves would have guessed, The A-Sides have morphed into a 3-ring circus of melodic rock goodness. What does the future hold for The A-Sides? The boys have big plans for your ears — including a new album entitled “Silver Storms” released in September 2007 and lots of new tour dates to be announced this fall.

Diamonds
The A-Sides Lyrics

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[Chorus]
Diamonds in my piece of chain
Diamonds in my piece of
Diamond diamonds in my piece of chain
Diamonds in my piece of
Diamonds diamonds in my piece of chain
Diamonds in my piece of
Diamond diamonds in my piece of chain

Diamonds in my piece of chain

[Lil Jon]
Yea
This shit right here (whats up)
For all my niggas in the south (OK)
Making big dough (know what I'm talking bout)
Making big long dollars
All my niggas in H-Town
New Orleans, Dallas Texas
Mississippi All over the south
Shit of course the ATL (All over the south)
All my niggas rocking those diamonds and pieces in there chains

[MJG]
Now we done talked about the pinky ring
And talked about the gold grill
So tell me
What's left to give really yo spine a cold chill
We call some call em diamonds
We call em ice
It varies in the sizes the shape
The color and the price
From canary yellow, ruby red to baby blue
One stone or maybe two
Fuck it cause we all can't be babies fool
Some of its jazzy
Some of it can't be real
Nigga say its sitting platinum
Knowing its stainless steel shit
I seen all kinds of medallions
On the necks of rappers
Drug dealers, Marks, ball players and stallions
? shit they buy them hoes by the dozen
O.G. nigga get a new piece
Pass the old down to his cousin
Spell out your name, your corner, your clique
I know a pimp that got a piece with a bitch sucking his dick
So what you waiting for you shy men?
Come join the fly men
That'll push like hymens for (diamonds)
With perfect timing

[Chorus: x2]

[Bun B.]
Some folks'll kill to have a real diamond
You get some grade A rocks and in 20years they still shining
No need to worry, women will find em
But if they gaze at yo carrots for to long it will blind em
Cubic Zirconia helped the whole hood fine
Now that everybody can bling we having good times
I'm writing clever rhymes feeling like forever grinding
A diamond in the rough
Buff me up and hear me shine
I used to hit these streets and slang
Hustling in these peoples game
Now its just for piece n' thang
I ain't tryin' to preach you man
I ain't tryin' to heat your flame
I just wanna teach your brain
I'm so full of flavor I'm give some to the weak and blang
M-J- fucking G
Touch me I'm in reaching range
Lets hit the beach and hang
For pimping ill be the blame
A ? dropping this knowledge will help me explain
About my Diamonds, my pimping and my piece of chain

[Chorus (2xs)]

[Lil Jon]
Yea Yea
Yeeeaah
Bitch I'm coming down
Coming down tough
Bitch I'm coming down with them diamonds I'm my cup
I'm shining so hard
My pinky ring done
Ruby in the middle
Got yo baby mama frozen
25 carrots in the BME piece
To many carrots in my mother fucking teeth
In my chain
Them things
Big like boulders
My rocks cutting up like Taliban soldier

[Big Sam]
Cause down in the dirty it ain't no drama or no beef
Its all about them diamonds in yo piece I guarantee
Man I know a nigga wit a mouth full of gold
On the top he had the south
And on the bottom like wha
Big Sam with 36 off in my chain
4? off in my wood a woodgrain
And my piece I'm bout to precious cut them things
With 200 thousand to make that hoe blang blang

[Chorus: x5]

Overall Meaning

The A-Sides's song Diamonds is a rap song that glorifies the possession of diamonds and its significance in the southern culture of the United States. The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as a tribute to the lifestyle of flamboyance, assertiveness, and the pursuit of financial success. The song has a catchy chorus that emphasizes the presence of diamonds in the artist's piece of chains. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song to give it a significant presence.

The verses of the song are performed by Lil Jon, MJG, Bun B, and Big Sam. The verses reflect the culture of the southern states and how diamonds are important not only for their monetary value but also as a symbol of success and style. The artists emphasize the diversity of diamonds in terms of size, shape, and color. MJG mentions that diamonds are of different types and categories from canary yellow, ruby red to baby blue. He also points out that diamonds are symbols of luxury and style.

Bun B's verse has a unique perspective that focuses on the significance of diamonds as having cultural and historical value. He argues that diamonds are a symbol of status and wealth, and owning one is a dream for many people. As highlighted throughout the song, the possession of diamonds is a form of social validation in the southern states of America, particularly in Houston and Atlanta. The song's message is clear that owning diamonds is a necessity in the southern culture, and its absence may imply that one is not successful, fashionable or significant.

Line by Line Meaning

Diamonds in my piece of chain
I have diamonds embedded in my chain

Diamond diamonds in my piece of chain
I have multiple diamonds embedded in my chain

Yea
Expression of agreement or acknowledgment

This shit right here (whats up)
Talking about the topic at hand

For all my niggas in the south (OK)
Referring to people in southern states of America

Making big dough (know what I'm talking bout)
Making a lot of money

Making big long dollars
Making large amounts of money over time

All my niggas in H-Town
Referring to people in Houston, Texas

New Orleans, Dallas Texas
Referring to people in New Orleans and Dallas, Texas

Mississippi All over the south
Referring to people from Mississippi and throughout the southern United States

Shit of course the ATL (All over the south)
Referring to people in Atlanta, Georgia and throughout the southern United States

All my niggas rocking those diamonds and pieces in there chains
Referring to people who wear diamond-embedded jewelry

Now we done talked about the pinky ring
Previous discussion about a type of ring worn on the pinky finger

And talked about the gold grill
Previous discussion about gold teeth or dental accessories

So tell me
Asking a question

What's left to give really yo spine a cold chill
Asking what else can be done to impress people and make them feel intimidated

We call some call em diamonds
Referring to diamonds

We call em ice
Referring to diamonds in a slang term of ice

It varies in the sizes the shape
Diamonds come in different sizes and shapes

The color and the price
Diamonds come in different colors and have varying price ranges

From canary yellow, ruby red to baby blue
Naming some common colors for diamonds

One stone or maybe two
Referring to diamonds in pieces of jewelry that may have one or two stones

Fuck it cause we all can't be babies fool
Suggesting that not everyone can afford the most expensive diamonds

Some of its jazzy
Referring to diamonds that are stylish or flashy

Some of it can't be real
Not all diamonds are real or authentic

Nigga say its sitting platinum
Some people claim their jewelry is made of platinum

Knowing its stainless steel shit
Implying that some people are lying about the quality of their jewelry

I seen all kinds of medallions
Referring to various types of pieces of jewelry

On the necks of rappers
Referring to jewelry worn by famous musicians

Drug dealers, Marks, ball players and stallions
Referring to various types of people who wear jewelry

? shit they buy them hoes by the dozen
Suggesting that people buy jewelry in bulk or large quantities

O.G. nigga get a new piece
Referring to an older, experienced man getting a new piece of jewelry

Pass the old down to his cousin
Referring to the tradition of giving older jewelry to family members

Spell out your name, your corner, your clique
Implying that some people put their name or affiliation in their jewelry

I know a pimp that got a piece with a bitch sucking his dick
Telling a story about a pimp who has an inappropriate piece of jewelry

So what you waiting for you shy men?
Encouraging people to buy more jewelry

Come join the fly men
Joining other people who wear diamonds in their jewelry

That'll push like hymens for (diamonds)
Diamonds can make one feel powerful and confident

Some folks'll kill to have a real diamond
Some people value diamonds so much that they would do anything to own one

You get some grade A rocks and in 20years they still shining
Good quality diamonds can last a long time and maintain their brilliance

No need to worry, women will find em
Implying that women will be attracted to diamonds

But if they gaze at yo carrots for to long it will blind em
Women may become blinded by the brilliance of diamonds

Cubic Zirconia helped the whole hood fine
Referring to a synthetic diamond substitute that is more affordable

Now that everybody can bling we having good times
More people are able to afford diamond-embedded jewelry and it's a fun trend

I'm writing clever rhymes feeling like forever grinding
Working hard to create good music lyrics

A diamond in the rough
Referring to a person who has potential to be great, but needs some refining

Buff me up and hear me shine
Polish me up and let me shine

I used to hit these streets and slang
Referring to selling drugs

Hustling in these peoples game
Working hard in the game or industry

Now its just for piece n' thang
Now it's just for style or fashion

I ain't tryin' to preach you man
Not trying to lecture or preach

I ain't tryin' to heat your flame
Not trying to make anyone angry or upset

I just wanna teach your brain
Wanting to educate people

I'm so full of flavor I'm give some to the weak and blang
Referring to having a lot of style or flair and sharing it with others

M-J- fucking G
Referring to the artist name

Touch me I'm in reaching range
Suggesting that the artist is accessible

Lets hit the beach and hang
Suggesting going to the beach for relaxation

For pimping ill be the blame
A reference to the artist's persona or brand

A ? dropping this knowledge will help me explain
Implied that dropping this knowledge or information will help explain something

Cause down in the dirty it ain't no drama or no beef
Referring to a place where there is no conflict or trouble

Its all about them diamonds in yo piece I guarantee
Stating that diamonds are the focus and important in the culture

Man I know a nigga wit a mouth full of gold
Referring to someone with gold teeth

On the top he had the south
Referring to someone with regional pride in their dental accessories

And on the bottom like wha
Continuing to describe someone with gold teeth

Big Sam with 36 off in my chain
Talking about the artist's jewelry

4? off in my wood a woodgrain
Referring to more of the artist's jewelry

And my piece I'm bout to precious cut them things
Referring to something the artist will do with their jewelry

With 200 thousand to make that hoe blang blang
Referring to how expensive the artist's jewelry is

Bitch I'm coming down
Referring to the artist coming down from a high or drug effect

Coming down tough
Referring to the intensity of the coming down effect

Bitch I'm coming down with them diamonds I'm my cup
Referring to the artist's jewelry

I'm shining so hard
Referring to the brilliance of the artist's jewelry

My pinky ring done
Referring to a type of ring worn on the pinky finger

Ruby in the middle
Referring to a type of gemstone in the ring

Got yo baby mama frozen
Suggesting that someone's significant other is impressed or obsessed with the artist's jewelry

25 carrots in the BME piece
Referring to the size and quality of the artist's jewelry

To many carrots in my mother fucking teeth
Referring to the amount of diamonds or other gemstones in their teeth

In my chain
Referring to their jewelry piece called their chain

Them things
Referring to the diamonds or other gemstones in their chain

Big like boulders
Referring to the size of the diamonds or other gemstones in their chain

My rocks cutting up like Taliban soldier
Suggesting that the diamonds or other gemstones in their jewelry are sharp or stand out

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Bernard Freeman, Craig Love, James Phillips, Jonathan Smith, LaMarquis Jefferson, Marlon Goodwin, Sammie Norris

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