DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER
The Soho Strings 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 lyrics to The Soho Strings' song "Diamonds Are Forever" present the perspective of someone who values material wealth, specifically diamonds, more than anything else, even love. The opening line, "Diamonds are forever, they are all I need to please me," highlights this mindset. The singer sees diamonds as something that can stimulate and tease, but most importantly, as something that won't leave them in the night or desert them. On the other hand, love is deemed useless: "I don't need love, for what good will love do me?" The character believes that diamonds are much more reliable than love, and that they will "luster" on even after love is gone.
The lyrics also explore the relationship between humans and diamonds. The singer holds up a diamond and admires it: "Hold one up and then caress it/Touch it, stroke it and undress it." They see nothing hidden in the diamond's "heart" that could hurt them. In contrast, people are described as "mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for." Ultimately, the singer values diamonds for their permanence and consistency, believing that they will always be there to please and comfort them.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamonds are forever, they are all I need to please me
The singer feels that they only need diamonds to satisfy them forever.
They can stimulate and tease me
The singer finds the beauty and allure of diamonds exciting.
They won't leave in the night
The singer trusts that diamonds will always be there, even in times of loneliness or despair.
I've no fear that they might desert me
The singer is confident that diamonds will never abandon or hurt them.
Hold one up and then caress it
The singer enjoys admiring the physical beauty of diamonds.
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
The singer takes pleasure in exploring every facet of diamonds' beauty.
I can see ev'ry part, nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
The singer feels that diamonds are transparent and risk-free, unlike human emotions that can be deceitful and painful.
I don't need love, for what good will love do me?
The singer believes that love is pointless and cannot compare to the satisfaction that diamonds bring.
Diamonds never lie to me
The singer trusts that diamonds are genuine and cannot betray them like humans.
For when love's gone, they'll luster on
The singer believes that diamonds' beauty will never fade, unlike human love that can disappear.
Sparkling round my little finger
The singer takes pride in showing off their diamonds on their finger.
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
The singer contrasts the fleeting nature of men to the everlasting beauty of diamonds.
Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for
The singer devalues human relationships and sees them as unimportant.
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
The singer emphasizes the everlasting quality of diamonds and their importance in their life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Barry, Don Black
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