Lyrics
Love a man
Expresses the idea of valuing a man.
Who loves a diamond
Suggests admiration for a man who appreciates diamonds.
And holds it softly
Implies delicacy in how the man handles the diamond.
In the palm of his hand
Metaphorically describes holding the diamond in a caring manner.
Keeps it warm
Highlights the importance of keeping the diamond warm, metaphorically signifying affection.
And holds it directly
Suggests direct and secure handling of the diamond by the man.
Under the pages
Implies that the diamond is kept close to the man's heart or emotions.
Of his heart's command
Describes the diamond's place under the metaphorical pages of the man's heart's command, indicating a strong emotional connection.
Love is overrated
Suggests a critical perspective on the value of love.
Love was hard to find
Indicates that finding love was challenging.
Love was underrated
States that love was not fully appreciated.
I would find
Expresses the belief that the speaker will eventually find love.
Be it true
Presents a choice between truth and deceit in love.
Or be it underhanded
Suggests that the speaker won't tolerate deception in love.
I won't harbor
Expresses a refusal to endure suffering in love.
And she won't crawl
Emphasizes the speaker's unwillingness to compromise.
Be it real
Presents another choice between reality and deception in love.
Or be it underminded
Asserts that the person involved won't tolerate deception.
She won't harbor
Highlights the other person's refusal to endure suffering in love.
And I won't stall
States the speaker's commitment to not delaying or avoiding in love.
Love is overrated
Reiterates the speaker's belief that love is overrated.
Love was hard to find
Recalls the difficulty the speaker faced in finding love.
Love was overrated
Reiterates the idea that love was not fully appreciated.
In my time
Suggests that, in the speaker's past, love was overvalued.
Love a man
Restates the admiration for a man who appreciates diamonds.
Who loves a diamond
Reiterates the importance of delicately holding the diamond.
And holds it softly
Emphasizes the warmth and care in handling the diamond.
In the palm of his hand
Metaphorically describes holding the diamond with care.
Keeps it warm
Reiterates the significance of keeping the diamond warm.
And holds it directly
Reemphasizes the secure and direct handling of the diamond.
Under the pages
Recalls the close connection between the diamond and the man's emotions.
Of his heart's command
Reiterates the metaphor of the diamond being under the pages of the man's heart's command.
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