Little Black Diamond
Chasing Promises: Little Black Diamond's Meaning
Lyrics
That Shaman sent me knocking on your front door
Reference to a spiritual guide (Shaman) leading the speaker to someone's door.
Carissa can you help me find what I need
The speaker seeks assistance (Carissa) in finding what they need.
We jumped the crooked rusty gate
Describes trespassing through a crooked rusty gate.
and walked down 48th street
They walked down 48th street, indicating a journey or exploration.
Now I'm starting to believe
The speaker is starting to believe in something.
Little Black Diamond
Introduction of the "Little Black Diamond" as a significant element.
shining on my mind
The diamond is shining on the speaker's mind, suggesting its influence.
Little Black Diamond
Reiteration of the presence of the Little Black Diamond.
I'll keep it with me all the time
The speaker expresses the intention to keep the diamond with them all the time.
Little Black Diamond
Continued emphasis on the diamond's impact on the speaker's mind.
shining on my mind
Repetition of the commitment to keep the Little Black Diamond.
Little Black Diamond
Reference to the diamond's potential role in keeping promises and avoiding lies.
can you help me keep my promises
Specifically, asking the diamond for help in maintaining promises.
from turning into lies
Concern about promises turning into lies.
I'll keep it with me all the time
Reaffirmation of the commitment to keep the diamond with them all the time.
We stole the moments and borrowed the time
Describes stealing moments and borrowing time, suggesting a sense of urgency.
to go looking for all that I needed
The speaker is searching for something essential.
Vultures and vampires ashes in the fire
References to negative forces (vultures, vampires) and challenges (ashes in the fire).
Darkness haunting me
The darkness is a haunting presence in the speaker's life.
I crossed the ocean, I crossed my heart
Indicates crossing an ocean and making a heartfelt commitment (crossed my heart).
over countless county lines
Geographical references, crossing county lines, symbolizing extensive travels.
Black diamond in my pocket that she gave to me
The black diamond is a gift from someone and is kept in the speaker's pocket.
in the wildflower that night
Reference to a significant night in the wildflowers.
I'll keep it with me my whole life
Reiteration of the commitment to keep the diamond throughout life.
Little Black Diamond
Reintroduction of the Little Black Diamond.
shining on my mind
The diamond continues to shine on the speaker's mind.
Little Black Diamond
Reaffirmation of the intention to keep the diamond constantly.
I'll keep it with me all the time
Repetition of the presence and significance of the Little Black Diamond.
Little Black Diamond
The speaker is determined to keep the diamond with them at all times.
shining on my mind
Continued emphasis on the diamond's impact on the speaker's mind.
Little Black Diamond
Reference to seeking help from the diamond in maintaining promises.
can you help me keep my promises
Expressing concern about promises turning into lies.
from turning into lies
Reaffirmation of the commitment to keep the Little Black Diamond.
I'll keep it with me all the time
Final commitment to keeping the diamond with the speaker at all times.
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