Lyrics
There's one sittin' in a pawn shop, glass counter
Describing a diamond in a pawn shop behind a glass counter.
Someone down in California traded it for a TV
Someone in California traded a diamond for a TV.
Another one in a pretty blue box
Referring to another diamond in a blue box from Tiffany's in New York.
Somewhere up in New York, white ribbon, Tiffany's
Depicting a diamond catching dust in a drawer at grandma's house since 1953.
One's catchin' dust in a drawer in a dresser at your grandma's house
Highlighting the enduring nature of some diamonds.
That's been there since 1953
Continuing the description of a long-standing diamond.
But honestly
Introducing the idea of honesty in the context of diamonds.
A diamonds, just a diamond 'til you put it on the right left hand
Stating that a diamond is just a diamond until it's worn on the correct hand.
Love is just a word 'til you feel it and finally understand
Comparing love to a word until it is felt and understood.
That some things don't mean anything 'til one day they mean everything
Emphasizing the evolving significance of certain things over time.
And you're flyin', smilin' and shinin'
Describing the positive emotions associated with diamonds.
Kinda like diamonds
Reiterating the likeness of the feeling to diamonds.
Kinda like diamonds
Repeating the comparison to diamonds.
I ain't saying they aren't pretty and the way they feel
Acknowledging the beauty and tactile sensation of diamonds.
Doesn't feel just like an answer to a little girls dream
Recognizing the allure of diamonds as fulfilling a dream.
Ain't saying they ain't fun to show off
Admitting the enjoyment of showcasing diamonds to others.
To your friends and get the chills when you hear them scream
Expressing the thrill of others' reactions to displayed diamonds.
But if your hearts not in it, forget it
Warning that the enjoyment is void if the heart is not invested.
'Cause a diamonds, just a diamond 'til you put it on the right left hand
Reiteration that a diamond's value is enhanced by being worn on the right hand.
Love is just a word 'til you feel it and finally understand
Repeating the comparison of love to a word until it is felt.
That some things don't mean anything 'til one day they mean everything
Reemphasizing the evolving significance of certain things.
And you're flyin', smilin' and shinin'
Describing the positive emotions associated with the meaningful things.
Kinda like diamonds
Reiterating the likeness of positive emotions to diamonds.
Kinda like diamonds
Repeating the comparison to diamonds.
I don't need one just to hold on to
Declaring independence from needing a diamond for security.
I don't want one unless it comes with you
Expressing a desire for a diamond only if it comes with genuine love.
'Cause a diamonds, just a diamond 'til you put it on the right left hand
Reiteration that a diamond's value is enhanced by being worn on the right hand.
And love is just a word 'til you feel it and finally understand
Repeating the comparison of love to a word until it is felt.
That some things don't mean anything 'til one day they mean everything
Reemphasizing the evolving significance of certain things.
And you're flyin', smilin' and shinin'
Describing the positive emotions associated with the meaningful things.
Kinda like diamonds
Reiterating the likeness of positive emotions to diamonds.
Kinda like diamonds
Repeating the comparison to diamonds and concluding the song.
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