Fake Diamond

[Sitar 22,213]

You’re like a fake diamond

Sparkling when the lights are on

But when the nighttime comes and all the lights go off

You turn off with ‘em

Where do you go when the lights turn low, boy?

 

You’re like an old film reel,

Kissing me when the crowd can watch

But when the velvet falls and the projector coughs

I can be sure you’re gone

You say it’s not true, but I know how you do, boy

 

I’m like a child who belongs to nobody

So I’ll wear you like my clothes

Hold you close to my body

Because you hurt so good, feel so bad, honey

I just want you to want me, want you to want me

 

You’re like a fake diamond

Sparkling in the moon and sun

You shine like the only one but when the darkness comes

Baby, you’re on the run

Where do you go when the lights turn low, boy?

 

You’re like my ex-boyfriend

Kissing me when the camera’s on

I’m candy for your arm, look like a debutante

But I’m not what you want

You say it’s not true but I know how you do, boy

 

I’m like a child who belongs to nobody

So I’ll wear you like my clothes

Hold you close to my body

Because you hurt so good, feel so bad, honey

I just want you to want me, want you to want me

(x2)

 

You say it’s not true but I know how you do boy

 

I’m like a child who belongs to nobody

So I’ll wear you like my clothes

Hold you close to my body

Because you hurt so good, feel so bad, honey

I just want you to want me, want you to want me

(x2)

[Guest MissDaytona]

I don't get her analogy of being like a fake diamond lol ..looks pretty on the surface but holds no value?

[Sitar 22,213]

I'm pretty sure that's exactly it, hahaha. Like, if you got cubic zirconia as opposed to a diamond. Only pretty, but fake.

[IamThatGirlLily 533]

Without the melody, it's just so sad. I'm imagining Lana on the subway from NY to Coney Island writing those lines. Walking sad, walking errand.

[Sitar 22,213]

Without the melody, it's just so sad. I'm imagining Lana on the subway from NY to Coney Island writing those lines. Walking sad, walking errand.

 

It's bittersweetness at it's best, I can't with people who don't like this song

[teethclick 898]

Thank you for this! It's kinda hard for me to get into a song without knowing the lyrics so yeah thanks! And this song is really, really good.

[Sitar 22,213]

I agree! And these lyrics were pretty clear for a Lana song, certainly no "Veuve Cliquot" or "Kiki Montparnasse" to decipher.

[Mariann 255]

Thank you!

[Madrigal 2,616]

No year.

No producer.

No...anything.

 

IN ORDER TO REACH THE FULLFILLMENT OF MY LIFE, I REQUIRE THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION. FROM NOW ON, I WILL NOT LISTEN TO ANY SONG FOR WHICH I DO NOT HAVE INFO.

 

Just kidding. I will just pine away out of confusion.

[Monicker 3,035]

No year.

No producer.

No...anything.

 

IN ORDER TO REACH THE FULLFILLMENT OF MY LIFE, I REQUIRE THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION. FROM NOW ON, I WILL NOT LISTEN TO ANY SONG FOR WHICH I DO NOT HAVE INFO.

 

Just kidding. I will just pine away out of confusion.

 

I'm so glad you've returned to us.

[Guest Maru the Cat]

...I’ll wear you like my clothes

Hold you close to my body

 

I like this line. It reminds of a line from a Belle & Sebastian song, "If I could have a second skin, I'd probably dress up in you". :3

[Sitar 22,213]

I like this line. It reminds of a line from a Belle & Sebastian song, "If I could have a second skin, I'd probably dress up in you". :3

 

That's phreakier than phuck, Maru.

 

 

A smile just naturally comes to my face at the ex-boyfriend line. I love this song.

[Madrigal 2,616]

I like this line. It reminds of a line from a Belle & Sebastian song, "If I could have a second skin, I'd probably dress up in you". :3

 

"Not to sound like a serial killer, but I WANT HER SKIN."

[evilentity 13,345]

I agree! And these lyrics were pretty clear for a Lana song, certainly no "Veuve Cliquot" or "Kiki Montparnasse" to decipher.

You forgot "Pomme Foraine, yeah" or whatever the fuck "Palmferania" really is.

[godsmonster 14,221]

I've always had a love/hate relationship with this song. I love the verses, but the chorus is terrible. She should've re-written the chorus, especially the melody. The chorus melody just feels so out of place

I feel like it was written and recorded around the same time as Hollywood's Dead

[Serene Queen 4,786]

This is def in my top 10 unreleased songs, it’s so sad

[LanaFlowers 8,752]

You forgot "Pomme Foraine, yeah" or whatever the fuck "Palmferania" really is.

i still have no idea what the fuck she says there

[Just Cherry 3,767]

Final version bridge lyrics

 

Baby I can hold you tight

Let me love you right

In the middle of the night

I don’t wanna fight

Give it to me

Sing it to me

Show me the light

[fl0ridakil0s 3,959]

Reminds me lirically of Puppy Love and Hollywood's Dead