the first time i ever heard this song, it brought tears to my eyes.
simply because it hit so close to home.
this interpretation could be totally off, here goes;
"I knew a girl, Her name was truth. She was a horrible liar" --being a bad liar usually signifies that you're a good person, that at some point you may feel obligated to say what people wanna hear but it pains you to do so &&because of this, you're easily given away.
"She couldn't spend one day alone, But she couldn't be satisfied" --to me this line means she's got much to offer, and longs to share this insane amount of love. but she settles for less because she has yet to find someone worthy.
"When you have everything, You have everything to lose" --this line is about materialism, it's about having everything you could ever ask for, [the american dream, if you will] but not having a damn thing to keep you warm at night.
"She made herself a bed of nails, And she's planning on putting it to use" --this line is saying that she creates her own struggles. it means she won't allow herself to be happy because perhaps she doesn't think/know she deserves to be.
"But she had diamonds on the inside.." --this line [also the title], is the simplest yet most significant. diamonds are considered the most beautiful of minerals. it is often times a gift given to express love. to have diamonds on the inside means her true beauty lies beneath. it means that anyone willing to dig, will find it rewarding.
"A candle throws its light into the darkness, In a nasty world so shines a good deed" --this line means that the tiniest of good deeds can bring warmth to a cold world.
"Make sure the fortune that you seek, Is the fortune that you need" --fortune can mean either wealth or good luck. so this line, to me, is saying to pursue happiness &&take every opportunity you're given to get you what you really want in life.
"Tell me why the first to ask, Is the last to give every time" --this line is about selfishness. it's about always wanting but never giving.
"What you say and do not mean, Follows you close behind" --this lines means is a continuation of the whole 'terrible liar' quote, it's about regretting to say the words that are really on your mind
"Like the soldier long standing under fire, Any change comes as a relief" --this line is about struggle, it's about being sticking it out and hoping for the best.
"Let the giver's name remain unspoken, She is just a generous thief" --this line is about giving, while expecting nothing in return. it's saying that she's willing to give it all, if she can steal the right man's heart.
she had diamonds on the inside..
this song is me, hands down.
the first time i ever heard this song, it brought tears to my eyes. simply because it hit so close to home.
this interpretation could be totally off, here goes;
"I knew a girl, Her name was truth. She was a horrible liar" --being a bad liar usually signifies that you're a good person, that at some point you may feel obligated to say what people wanna hear but it pains you to do so &&because of this, you're easily given away.
"She couldn't spend one day alone, But she couldn't be satisfied" --to me this line means she's got much to offer, and longs to share this insane amount of love. but she settles for less because she has yet to find someone worthy.
"When you have everything, You have everything to lose" --this line is about materialism, it's about having everything you could ever ask for, [the american dream, if you will] but not having a damn thing to keep you warm at night.
"She made herself a bed of nails, And she's planning on putting it to use" --this line is saying that she creates her own struggles. it means she won't allow herself to be happy because perhaps she doesn't think/know she deserves to be.
"But she had diamonds on the inside.." --this line [also the title], is the simplest yet most significant. diamonds are considered the most beautiful of minerals. it is often times a gift given to express love. to have diamonds on the inside means her true beauty lies beneath. it means that anyone willing to dig, will find it rewarding.
"A candle throws its light into the darkness, In a nasty world so shines a good deed" --this line means that the tiniest of good deeds can bring warmth to a cold world.
"Make sure the fortune that you seek, Is the fortune that you need" --fortune can mean either wealth or good luck. so this line, to me, is saying to pursue happiness &&take every opportunity you're given to get you what you really want in life.
"Tell me why the first to ask, Is the last to give every time" --this line is about selfishness. it's about always wanting but never giving.
"What you say and do not mean, Follows you close behind" --this lines means is a continuation of the whole 'terrible liar' quote, it's about regretting to say the words that are really on your mind
"Like the soldier long standing under fire, Any change comes as a relief" --this line is about struggle, it's about being sticking it out and hoping for the best.
"Let the giver's name remain unspoken, She is just a generous thief" --this line is about giving, while expecting nothing in return. it's saying that she's willing to give it all, if she can steal the right man's heart.
she had diamonds on the inside.. this song is me, hands down.
@jewels91 beautifully put, thanks :)
@jewels91 beautifully put, thanks :)