Lyrics
I've been looking for the king of diamonds
I've been searching for something valuable and significant, represented by the "king of diamonds."
But I guess the queen will do
Accepting a substitute, possibly implying compromise or settling for something less than ideal ("the queen will do").
I've been looking for the king of diamonds
Reiteration of the desire for the elusive "king of diamonds."
Till the dealer gave me you
Meeting someone unexpected ("you") in the process of searching for the ideal ("dealer gave me you").
You've got everything together
Describing positive qualities or attributes possessed by the person found ("everything together").
You've got everything I want
Expressing admiration for the completeness of the person ("everything I want").
You've got sharp & sparkling pleasure
Highlighting appealing and attractive qualities, likened to a sharp and sparkling pleasure.
Even from the middle of your card
Appreciating the attractiveness of the person even from an unconventional or unexpected perspective ("middle of your card").
I've been looking for the king of diamonds
Reiterating the ongoing search for the elusive "king of diamonds."
You know I've got the other three
Acknowledging having three other significant elements but still seeking completeness.
Spades and clubs they just ain't shining
Expressing dissatisfaction with alternatives ("spades and clubs they just ain't shining").
And my heart knows nothing's free
Recognizing that true fulfillment comes at a cost ("heart knows nothing's free").
You've got everything I needed
Affirming that the person found has everything needed for satisfaction.
That's why I'm loving you so much
Expressing deep love and appreciation for the person ("loving you so much").
I damn near just up and cheated
Admitting a temptation or inclination to cheat but resisting until feeling the touch of the found person.
Till I felt your woman's touch
Highlighting the significance of the found person's touch in preventing infidelity.
I've been looking for the king of diamonds
Continuing the quest for the ideal ("king of diamonds").
But the queen will work just fine
Reiterating that the substitute, represented by "the queen," is satisfactory.
I've been looking for the king of diamonds
Expressing contentment with the found person despite initial expectations.
Till the dealer made you mine
Attributing the meeting with the person to fate or chance ("dealer made you mine").
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