Diamonds
david banner feat. twista & sean paul Lyrics

Oh, that's that smooth shit
The song's beginning is smooth and sets the tone for what follows.

Ha ha, cocaine in the flesh
The singer is comparing himself to cocaine, as he has been in the rap game since the days of Brand Nubian and has endured through different musical trends.

Been in the game since Brand Nubian was spittin', reign of the tec'
The artist has been in the rap game since the days of Brand Nubian, who were pioneers in the hip-hop industry.

I done spit lyrics for DJ Jam Master Jay and Kid Capri
The artist has worked with influential DJs such as Jam Master Jay and Kid Capri.

Now it's DJ Drama, now you all on the dick lil' mama?
The artist is questioning the loyalty and motives of people who are only interested in him since he has achieved success with DJ Drama.

Where the fuck was you at when a nigga was on the block? (where you at?)
The singer is questioning the loyalty of people who were not there for him during the struggles of his early life on the block.

When the nigga was drivin' dirty Nike's with no knot (where you at?)
The artist is reflecting on a time in his life when he was wearing cheap, dirty Nike shoes and had no money; he is questioning where these people were during that time.

Before the Billboard number one spot
The artist has achieved great success, including a Billboard number one spot, but is acknowledging that there was a time before this when things were much tougher for him.

It was so hard to get a bitch to get down and suck on a cock
The rapper is reflecting on the difficulties of his early life when he had to struggle to get a woman to engage in sexual activity with him.

Before rockin' the Bentley and I got so popular
The artist is referencing his success and how he was able to obtain luxurious possessions, such as a Bentley car, after gaining notoriety.

Thuggin' with the G.D.'s you wouldn't see me even with binoculars
The rapper is referencing his former lifestyle, which involved being a part of a gang and living a violent way of life.

Steady actin' like you ain't been ran through
The artist is expressing disappointment with women who have now become fans of his music and pretend as if they haven't slept with multiple partners in their past.

Never gave a nigga no pussy now you sweatin' and talkin' 'bout you a fan too
The artist is questioning the loyalty of people who didn't give him the time of day before he became successful and now want to be his fan after seeing his new-found fortune.

Tell me where was you at when the nigga needed a couple of dollars
The rapper is questioning where the people who claim to be his fans were when he needed financial support before his success.

I remember her off the block, now I can't fuck with lil' mama
The singer is reflecting on a time when he knew a certain woman, but now that he has achieved success, he no longer wants to be associated with her.

Spend the rest of the life in the trap bein' grimy (oh yeah)
The artist is expressing the difficulty of leaving behind his previous lifestyle of crime and living a gritty life in the trap.

On the grind tryin' to stay out the county (oh)
The artist is trying to avoid being sent to prison and is doing everything he can to stay out of trouble.

Limit ties when I ain't had no money (oh yeah)
The rapper is referencing a time in his life when he had to limit his connections and network because he was broke and had no money to give in return.

Got bread now, these bitches all on me
The artist has gained success and is now being pursued by women who see him as an attractive partner because of his newfound wealth.

Cause underneath all the cars and clothes (cars and clothes)
The artist is acknowledging that even though he has acquired luxurious possessions, these possessions do not define him as a person.

The lights, the bling, and oh
The candy-coated possessions are attractive, but they are not the important thing in life.

Oh oh oh, diamonds and gold
The rapper is referring to the superficial things in life that people often place too much emphasis on.

Underneath all the diamonds still cold, yeah
Even though the singer has achieved great success and has many shiny possessions, he still often feels alone and cold inside.

Bitches used to say "ugh," now I got pull
The artist is referencing how women did not find him attractive before his success, but now they do.

My life like Ace, from "Paid in Full"
The artist is referencing a movie that follows the life of a successful drug dealer, suggesting that his own life has followed a similar path.

Low like a turtle, my queen mad fertile
This line is a reference to having a relaxed lifestyle and a partner who is able to bear children.

Run a marathon, same time, jumpin' hurdles
The rapper has faced many challenges in his life and has overcome them, just like a runner jumping hurdles in a race.

Put a broad on a plane, brick in her girdle
This line is referencing the process of trafficking drugs using a woman as a mule to transport them via a plane.

Why I'm still here, got my life in gear
The artist is grateful for the success he has achieved and is pleased with the direction his life is going in.

Fuckin' a rich white bitch like Britney Spears
This line is referencing the artist's sexual activity and the perception that he has taken advantage of a financially wealthy white woman.

Runnin' in her hard like a car hit a deer
The rapper is referencing a sexual act and implying that he is hitting it hard like a car hitting a deer at full speed.

Live life no fear, boxed in like a square
The artist is implying that he is living life without fear, despite the challenges and difficulties he has faced in his life.

Two Coronas with lime, sip my beer
The artist is referencing his enjoyment of drinking beer with lime, which is a popular drink combination in Mexico.

My vision's so clear from the front to the rear
The artist is implying that he has clear vision and is able to see things from different perspectives.

That's why I'm reclined in a La-Z-Boy chair
The artist is relaxing in a comfortable chair, indicating that he is content and happy with his life.

Can't see me like I'm air, but I'm there
The artist is implying that even though he may not be visible, he is still present and active in the rap game.

Mean I'm here, like Ray Lewis or Steve McNair
The artist is referencing two famous football players, indicating that he is making his presence known like they did on the football field.

Real Hall-of-Famer, real big gamer
The singer is referencing his success in the rap game and his ability to play the game well.

Semi-automatic or a four-fifth flamer, blaow!
The artist is referencing his proficiency with guns and his willingness to use them if necessary.

It's a blessin' to be still in the game
The artist is grateful for the success he has achieved and the ability to remain relevant in the music industry.

Considerin' where I came from the music changed
The artist is referencing the changing trends in the music industry and how it has affected his career over time.

Some would continue to hang
Despite the changing trends and challenges faced, some people still remain supportive and loyal to the artist and his music.

I'm, right where I oughta be
The singer is content with his current position in life and his level of success.

Whatever obstacle in the way, won't let it bother me
The rapper is confident that he can overcome any obstacle that stands in his way and won't let it affect his success.

Grindin' since the early teens in my dirty jeans
The artist has been working hard since he was a teenager and has experienced many struggles throughout his life.

Now I'm on the scene fulfillin' my worldly dreams
The artist is referencing his success in the rap game and how he has achieved his dreams through hard work and determination.

So get yours, I'll get mine in due time
The artist is encouraging others to work hard and achieve their goals, while he continues to do the same.

We'll be able to survive some lunatic rhymes
The artist is referencing the difficulties of the rap game and how he has survived through different challenges, including making difficult rhymes.

But nowadays you gotta find different ways
The artist is referencing how the music industry has changed and how he has had to adapt his style to stay relevant.

To keep your pockets on fat, who got it? Where it's at?
The singer is referencing the importance of making money in the music industry and the need to seek out different sources of income.

Shit, you gotta go get it
The artist is emphasizing the importance of hard work and determination in order to achieve success.

The road you gotta hit it, the show money's splitted
The rapper is referencing the need to tour and perform in order to make money in the music game, but that the money earned is shared between different parties.

Yeah, and if everybody wit it we can make somethin' happen
The artist is emphasizing the power of collaboration and how working together can lead to greater success.

With the push of these buttons and some cut-cuttin' and scratchin'
The singer is referencing the importance of DJs in the rap game and how they can impact the success of an artist.

I've been rappin for years, and I think I'm gonna
The artist is reflecting on his long career in the rap game and how he has continued to grow and evolve through different musical trends.

Sang or do anything other than slang on the corners
The rapper is referencing the lifestyle he led before his success in the rap game, where he sold drugs on street corners.

I'm gone
The song comes to an end and the artist is done speaking.