Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a vivid, almost surreal picture of a narrator who once existed as a "diamond" and has now fallen into a "diamond sea." This initial state suggests a precious, perhaps pure or unblemished existence. However, this "diamond sea" is described as a "prison for the rainbow stream," implying that this valuable state is actually restrictive, trapping beauty and light. The narrator seems to be yearning for external validation, asking "Would you tell me that you want me," while simultaneously expressing a desire to be "thrown back lightly into the diamond sea," a complex mix of seeking connection and returning to a known, albeit confining, state. The central tension arises from the narrator's intense, exclusive devotion contrasted with the potential for rejection. They declare, "My love is not shared / It is only for you I can shine," highlighting a singular focus that makes them vulnerable. This exclusivity is further emphasized by the fear of being unwanted: "If you decided it is not diamonds you wanted / It is gold / Let me go on / I would rather just drown and go on." This reveals a profound fear of losing their identity (as a diamond) if their singular object of affection chooses something else, preferring oblivion to a lesser form of value or a shared existence. A striking element of the craft is the juxtaposition of opulent imagery with a sense of entrapment and desperation. The "diamond sea," "starlight," and "rainbow stream" evoke luxury and wonder, yet they form a "prison." The image of a "chandellier go-strap" is particularly unusual, suggesting a fragile, perhaps even dangerous, connection to power or high society, hinting at a history of being "danced on the fingers of queens." This opulent setting is not one of freedom but of performance and potential peril, where even reflections are "expensive."