Diamond Rings
Emeli Sandé, Chipmunk
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I grind grind, that's why I shine shine And you can roll anyone of my shows No lights in my bag no eye sight You can't see, I gotta keep on rhymin', man So I keep on shinin', man I ain't gonna be a one hit wonder I am forever, call me Diamond Man I've been talkin' 'bout my new diamond rings Because my new diamond rings, they're the shit Oh oh oh, you've been talkin' 'bout my new diamond rings Because my new diamond rings They're what's in And if you're looking at me You gon' be looking at them 'Cause they're the swagger that you see in my walk And if you're listening to me You gon' be listening to them 'Cause they're the slick that you hear in my talk Hit me one screen, West End (Flawless) shine like I'm a girl's best friend (diamonds) Girls see me and scream 'cause I'm on the TV But I still take walks in my ends Fourteen when I entered the game All I wanted was a little bit of fame (just a bit) And now I'm fuckin' with the grown-ups Go mad like, shit, I forgot my age Oh, Chipmunk, you so cute I'm a call you the Diamond Dude And my rings got so many carrots And you usually call this rabbit food And the styles is custom made No water involved, I pay Good Lord, I remember the days I pray for Roland Cartier I've been talkin' 'bout my new diamond rings Because my new diamond rings, they're the shit Oh oh oh, you've been talkin' 'bout my new diamond rings Because my new diamond rings They're what's in And if you're looking at me You gon' be looking at them 'Cause they're the swagger that you see in my walk And if you're listening to me You gon' be listening to them 'Cause they're the slick that you hear in my talk Ey, ah, see I'm such a classy guy (yeah, I know) Designer shades hide my eyes I know, Lord, with a face like mine How the hell could I be camera shy (tell me that) I make it look easy, man But that don't mean that it's easy man (no, it ain't) I got my middle finger up to the world With a ring on the thing 'cause I froze my hand Yeah, in that position, right back, clear your position I'm everythin' you're not, you work, I'm a boss I reverent run this, man And I could turn your house into mine And I could turn your girl into mine (one time) I'm a stay in my grind, you could be that, on my life Never let a nigga take my shine I've been talkin' 'bout my new diamond rings Because my new diamond rings, they're the shit Oh oh oh, you've been talkin' 'bout my new diamond rings Because my new diamond rings They're what's in And if you're looking at me You gon' be looking at them 'Cause they're the swagger that you see in my walk And if you're listening to me You gon' be listening to them 'Cause they're the slick that you hear in my talk
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Written by: ADELE EMILY SANDE, BOB SPICKARD, BRIAN CARMAN, JAHMAAL FYFFE, SHAHID KHAN
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Diamond Rings" by Chipmunk is classified as a hip-hop/grime song, showcasing Chipmunk's rap and grime music style.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful on the UK Singles Chart where it peaked at number six.
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Album Inclusion"Diamond Rings" is part of Chipmunk's album "I Am Chipmunk" which was released in 2009.
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CollaborationThe track features Emeli Sande, a renowned Scottish singer and songwriter, who was starting her singing career around the same time.
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Music VideoThe stylish music video of "Diamond Rings" was directed by the creative duo, "Rankin & Chris Cottam".
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ThemeThe overall theme of the song is rooted in self-confidence and self-expression. It depicts Chipmunk's remarkable journey from his modest beginnings to the glitz and glamor of celebrity-hood.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Fraser T Smith, who has worked with famous artists like Adele and Sam Smith.
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ReceptionThe song was well-received by music critics for its catchy tune and Chipmunk's clever wordplay.
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Release Date"Diamond Rings" was released on 6 July 2008, and it was the third single to be released from the album.
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CertificationThe track was certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in 2009, signifying 200,000 units of sales and streams.
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