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September 25, 2020
Welcome to Music Friday when we bring you brand new songs with jewelry, gemstones or precious metals in the title or lyrics. Today, English singer-songwriter Sam Smith tries to wrap his mind around a bitter breakup in his sensational, new single, “Diamonds.”
Throughout the song, Smith acknowledges that his ex-lover was using him for his money and fame. But, Smith hardly cares that his ex has walked away with “glitter and gold.” What’s most painful is the loss of the thing that is most precious in his world — his love, which is represented in the song as his “diamonds.”
Smith sings, “Material love won’t fool me (Mmm) / When you’re not here, I can’t breathe (Mmm) / Think I always knew / My diamonds leave with you.”
Penned by Smith and Shellback, “Diamonds” was released as the second single from Love Goes, an album that’s scheduled to drop on October 30. Today’s featured song premiered on September 17 and the official music video has become a global sensation, averaging more than a million views per day (8.7 million and counting). The official lyric video has been played more than a half million times.
On his Instagram page, Smith wrote, “I’m extremely happy and overjoyed to announce my third album (I can’t believe I’m saying that) ‘Love Goes’. This album marks a time of experimentation and self discovery in my life. I wrote this from the age of 26-28 and it’s been one hell of a ride. I hope the people who listen to it enjoy it and love it like I have and do.”
Born Samuel Frederick Smith in London in 1992, the velvety-voiced singer developed his love for music in musical theater and youth choirs. As a 20-year-old, he was featured on the Disclosure song, “Latch,” which charted in 15 countries. A year later, he would release his debut album, Lay Me Down.
To date, Smith has captured four Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, three Billboard Music Awards, an American Music Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
Please check out the audio track of Smith performing “Diamonds.” The lyrics are below if you’d like to sing along…
“Diamonds” Written by Sam Smith and Shellback. Performed by Sam Smith.
Have it all, rip our memories off the wall All the special things I bought They mean nothing to me anymore But to you, they were everything we were They meant more than every word Now I know just what you love me for (Mmm)
Take all the money you want from me Hope you become what you want to be Show me how little you care How little you care, how little you care You dream of glitter and gold My hеart’s already been sold Show you how little I care How little I care, how little I care
My diamonds leave with you (Mmm) You’re never gonna hear my heart break (Mmm) Never gonna move in dark ways (Mmm) Baby, you’re so cruel My diamonds leave with you (Mmm) Material love won’t fool me (Mmm) When you’re not here, I can’t breathe (Mmm) Think I always knew My diamonds leave with you (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds)
Shake it off, shake the fear of feeling lost Always me that pays the cost I should never trust so easily You lied to me, lie-lied to me Then left with my heart ’round your chest (Mmm)
Take all the money you want from me Hope you become what you want to be Show me how little you care How little you care, how little you care You dream of glitter and gold My heart’s already been sold Show you how little I care How little I care, how little I care
Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Always knew My diamonds leave with you (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Always knew (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds)
You’re never gonna hear my heart break Never gonna move in dark ways Baby, you’re so cruel My diamonds leave with you Material love won’t fool me When you’re not here, I can’t breathe Think I always knew My diamonds leave with you, oh
You’re never gonna hear my heart break (Mmm) Never gonna move in dark ways (Mmm, oh) Baby, you’re so cruel (So cruel) My diamonds leave with you (Mmm) Material love won’t fool me (Mmm) When you’re not here, I can’t breathe (Mmm) Think I always knew My diamonds leave with you (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds)
Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Always knew My diamonds leave with you (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Woah-oh (Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, diamonds) Always knew My diamonds leave with you
Credit: Photo by marcen27 from Glasgow, UK / CC BY.
