Dark Diamond
Elton John
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Oh, I'm a dark diamond I've turned hard and cold Once was a jewel with fire in my soul There's two sides of a mirror One I couldn't break through Stayed trapped on the inside, wound up losing you Tell me how does it work How do you make things fit Spent all my life trying to get it right I've put it together and it falls apart I thought to myself I might understand But when the wall's built And the heart hardens You get a dark diamond Dark diamond Oh, I'm a dark diamond But you're something else You read me more than I read myself The one star I could count on Only comet I could trust You burnt through my life to the true meaning of love
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Dark Diamond" is a song by British singer-songwriter Elton John. It is part of his 2001 album, "Songs from the West Coast."
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CollaborationsThe song features a guest appearance by Irish musician and singer, Stevie Wonder, who played the harmonica for the track.
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Production TeamThe album "Songs from the West Coast" was produced by Patrick Leonard, known for his work with other music legends such as Madonna.
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Song's ThemeLyrically, the song, like many in the album, explores the themes of reflection and nostalgia. This mirrors Elton John's career phase at the time, as he was revisiting his roots in traditional American music.
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Album's Ranking"Songs from the West Coast" hit the top 15 in the U.K and top 50 in the U.S, suggesting that "Dark Diamond," as part of this album, reached a wide audience globally.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the album for being a return to form for Elton John, often regarding "Dark Diamond" as one of its standout tracks.
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Song TitleThe title ‘Dark Diamond’ signifies a rarity and a precious find but in a metaphorical way. It's often discussed how the song title really represents the tough times or struggles everyone faces in life.
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Song LengthThe song runs for a duration of 4 minutes and 26 seconds. It is track number 2 on the album.
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SongwriterLike most of Elton John's classics, the lyrics to "Dark Diamond" were penned by his long-time collaborator Bernie Taupin.
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Music Genre"Dark Diamond" follows a pop/rock genre like many of Elton John's hits.
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Song ReviewOverall, "Dark Diamond" has been a song loved by fans. The gem of a track with a blend of Elton's soulful voice, Bernie's poetic lyricism, and Stevie's harmonica, makes it a treat to the ears.
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