Family and Loyalty
Christopher E. Martin, Jermaine Lamarr Cole, Keith Edward Elam
Like a freshly cut diamond
Like a freshly cut diamond
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Word up, diamonds
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
Diamonds are forever like friends that'll kill for you
Run up in a jewelry store, burglary, steal for you
Bill with you, split the diamond into ice blue
Thrice he tried to disrespect our kinship, I don't like you
And now you axed out the fam'
But I'm cashin' checks, with Premier on this jam
Robin Leach, interviews on the beach
When we shake hands, nothin' but ice on the reach
And I teach Like the Rap Reverend Ike without the perm', I preach
There's more you need to learn, I return for my streets
Gainin' my wealth, trainin' myself
For corny confrontation with haters who be playin' themselves
Diamonds, I like my world of rap
Your rhymin', hah, it's like a world of crap
And a diamond is like a fly ass girl that's strapped
And you can't beat that with a bat
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought (Yeah)
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Word up, diamonds
Diamonds (Diamonds), diamonds (Diamonds), yeah
Pick up the pen, write down a sin, it's cleanse
Lay that shit down, play it for friends
Make a few M's, then do it again
J. Cole, who'da thought you woulda been rhymin' with Ghost
Guru flows forever like a diamond
The most could never afford the precious jewels
That's precisely why I'm blessin' you with clear-cut messages
I'm destined to invest in urban sections where depression rules
I hope to heal the destitute before I leave this vestibule
Between the heavens and the seven circles
Where some dead homies maybe rest, I plan to resurrect a few
I press the truth against the naked devils
Look at the youth just like a precious pebble
Meant to be protected, mentally we let this
Poison of Western philosophy make it sloppy
We forgot we are the chosen
From hip-hop to astronomy, they copy what we showed them
Niggas be talkin' slick, but only try me over modems
In person they starstruck, they hearts flutter
I'm like the realest one you ever met
If you don't feel this one, give it a sec'
Go live a little, let the years pass
Experience pain, watch the tears crash on to the floor
Hurt brings wisdom
Wisdom brings a whole 'nother sort of understandin'
Diamonds only worth what we demandin', uh, uh
And niggas payin' top-dollar
Once upon a time I paid a 100 for mine, now I'm a lot smarter
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
I rock diamonds that cut glass out of window panes
Baldhead Slick blazing tracks when the indo's flame
Rocks that bling, rocks that make them jock my team
Rocks that shine, rocks that keep my hand on my nine
Rocks that blind, make the High Rocks drop down
One of a kind, niggas best jet from the spot when I cock mine
Diamonds are like your man you always call fam'
Diamonds are like your grandma you always call ma'am
Diamonds are like having the whole world in your hand
Diamonds are like the shows I ripped with no band
Rockin' your knot, stoppin' your plot
It's me, Baldhead Slick Duke, coppin' your block
For you it's only pain, for me it's only gain
Diamonds are like loyalty, iced out like royalty
Diamonds are like my wifey, so sweet the way she spoils me
(So good)
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Word up, diamonds
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
Like a freshly cut diamond
Wie ein frisch geschliffener Diamant
Like a freshly cut diamond
Wie ein frisch geschliffener Diamant
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
Word up, diamonds
Word up, Diamanten
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Wie ein frisch geschliffener Diamant)
Diamonds are forever like friends that'll kill for you
Diamanten sind für immer wie Freunde, die für dich töten würden
Run up in a jewelry store, burglary, steal for you
Stürmen in ein Juweliergeschäft, Einbruch, stehlen für dich
Bill with you, split the diamond into ice blue
Rechnen mit dir, teilen den Diamanten in Eisblau
Thrice he tried to disrespect our kinship, I don't like you
Dreimal versuchte er, unsere Verwandtschaft zu missachten, ich mag dich nicht
And now you axed out the fam'
Und jetzt bist du aus der Familie raus
But I'm cashin' checks, with Premier on this jam
Aber ich kassiere Schecks, mit Premier auf diesem Jam
Robin Leach, interviews on the beach
Robin Leach, Interviews am Strand
When we shake hands, nothin' but ice on the reach
Wenn wir uns die Hände schütteln, nichts als Eis in der Reichweite
And I teach Like the Rap Reverend Ike without the perm', I preach
Und ich lehre wie der Rap Reverend Ike ohne die Dauerwelle, ich predige
There's more you need to learn, I return for my streets
Es gibt mehr, was du lernen musst, ich kehre zu meinen Straßen zurück
Gainin' my wealth, trainin' myself
Ich erwerbe meinen Reichtum, ich trainiere mich selbst
For corny confrontation with haters who be playin' themselves
Für alberne Konfrontationen mit Hatern, die sich selbst spielen
Diamonds, I like my world of rap
Diamanten, ich mag meine Welt des Raps
Your rhymin', hah, it's like a world of crap
Dein Reimen, hah, es ist wie eine Welt voller Mist
And a diamond is like a fly ass girl that's strapped
Und ein Diamant ist wie ein fließendes Mädchen, das bewaffnet ist
And you can't beat that with a bat
Und das kannst du nicht mit einem Schläger schlagen
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought (Yeah)
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke (Ja)
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
Word up, diamonds
Word up, Diamanten
Diamonds (Diamonds), diamonds (Diamonds), yeah
Diamanten (Diamanten), Diamanten (Diamanten), ja
Pick up the pen, write down a sin, it's cleanse
Nimm den Stift, schreibe eine Sünde auf, es reinigt
Lay that shit down, play it for friends
Leg diesen Scheiß hin, spiel ihn für Freunde
Make a few M's, then do it again
Mache ein paar M's, dann mach es nochmal
J. Cole, who'da thought you woulda been rhymin' with Ghost
J. Cole, wer hätte gedacht, dass du mit Ghost reimen würdest
Guru flows forever like a diamond
Guru fließt für immer wie ein Diamant
The most could never afford the precious jewels
Die meisten könnten sich die kostbaren Juwelen nie leisten
That's precisely why I'm blessin' you with clear-cut messages
Genau deshalb segne ich dich mit klaren Botschaften
I'm destined to invest in urban sections where depression rules
Ich bin dazu bestimmt, in städtischen Gebieten zu investieren, wo Depressionen herrschen
I hope to heal the destitute before I leave this vestibule
Ich hoffe, die Bedürftigen zu heilen, bevor ich diesen Vorraum verlasse
Between the heavens and the seven circles
Zwischen den Himmeln und den sieben Kreisen
Where some dead homies maybe rest, I plan to resurrect a few
Wo einige tote Homies vielleicht ruhen, plane ich, ein paar wiederzubeleben
I press the truth against the naked devils
Ich drücke die Wahrheit gegen die nackten Teufel
Look at the youth just like a precious pebble
Ich betrachte die Jugend wie einen kostbaren Kiesel
Meant to be protected, mentally we let this
Der geschützt werden soll, geistig lassen wir das
Poison of Western philosophy make it sloppy
Gift der westlichen Philosophie es schlampig machen
We forgot we are the chosen
Wir haben vergessen, dass wir die Auserwählten sind
From hip-hop to astronomy, they copy what we showed them
Von Hip-Hop bis Astronomie, sie kopieren, was wir ihnen gezeigt haben
Niggas be talkin' slick, but only try me over modems
Niggas reden schlau, aber versuchen mich nur über Modems
In person they starstruck, they hearts flutter
Persönlich sind sie starstruck, ihre Herzen flattern
I'm like the realest one you ever met
Ich bin wie der echteste, den du je getroffen hast
If you don't feel this one, give it a sec'
Wenn du diesen nicht fühlst, gib ihm eine Sekunde
Go live a little, let the years pass
Lebe ein bisschen, lass die Jahre vergehen
Experience pain, watch the tears crash on to the floor
Erfahre Schmerz, sieh zu, wie die Tränen auf den Boden krachen
Hurt brings wisdom
Schmerz bringt Weisheit
Wisdom brings a whole 'nother sort of understandin'
Weisheit bringt eine ganz andere Art von Verständnis
Diamonds only worth what we demandin', uh, uh
Diamanten sind nur das wert, was wir verlangen, uh, uh
And niggas payin' top-dollar
Und Niggas zahlen Top-Dollar
Once upon a time I paid a 100 for mine, now I'm a lot smarter
Es war einmal, ich habe 100 für meinen bezahlt, jetzt bin ich viel schlauer
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
I rock diamonds that cut glass out of window panes
Ich trage Diamanten, die Glas aus Fensterscheiben schneiden
Baldhead Slick blazing tracks when the indo's flame
Baldhead Slick entzündet Tracks, wenn die Indo-Flamme brennt
Rocks that bling, rocks that make them jock my team
Rocks, die blingen, Rocks, die sie mein Team jocken lassen
Rocks that shine, rocks that keep my hand on my nine
Rocks, die glänzen, Rocks, die meine Hand auf meiner Neun halten
Rocks that blind, make the High Rocks drop down
Rocks, die blenden, lassen die High Rocks fallen
One of a kind, niggas best jet from the spot when I cock mine
Einzigartig, Niggas sollten besser vom Platz fliegen, wenn ich meine cocke
Diamonds are like your man you always call fam'
Diamanten sind wie dein Mann, den du immer Fam nennst
Diamonds are like your grandma you always call ma'am
Diamanten sind wie deine Oma, die du immer Ma'am nennst
Diamonds are like having the whole world in your hand
Diamanten sind wie die ganze Welt in deiner Hand zu haben
Diamonds are like the shows I ripped with no band
Diamanten sind wie die Shows, die ich ohne Band gerissen habe
Rockin' your knot, stoppin' your plot
Rockin' your knot, stoppin' your plot
It's me, Baldhead Slick Duke, coppin' your block
Es ist ich, Baldhead Slick Duke, der deinen Block kauft
For you it's only pain, for me it's only gain
Für dich ist es nur Schmerz, für mich ist es nur Gewinn
Diamonds are like loyalty, iced out like royalty
Diamanten sind wie Loyalität, vereist wie Königlichkeit
Diamonds are like my wifey, so sweet the way she spoils me
Diamanten sind wie meine Frau, so süß, wie sie mich verwöhnt
(So good)
(So gut)
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamanten sind für immer wie Familie und Loyalität
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Oder echte Rap-Songs wie C.R.E.A.M. oder My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamanten sind für immer wie mein unendlicher Gedanke
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Wie Respekt in der Hood, der nicht gekauft werden kann
Word up, diamonds
Word up, Diamanten
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Wie ein frisch geschliffener Diamant)
Like a freshly cut diamond
Como um diamante recém-cortado
Like a freshly cut diamond
Como um diamante recém-cortado
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
Word up, diamonds
Palavra, diamantes
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Como um diamante recém-cortado)
Diamonds are forever like friends that'll kill for you
Diamantes são para sempre como amigos que matariam por você
Run up in a jewelry store, burglary, steal for you
Invadir uma joalheria, roubar para você
Bill with you, split the diamond into ice blue
Faturar com você, dividir o diamante em azul gelo
Thrice he tried to disrespect our kinship, I don't like you
Três vezes ele tentou desrespeitar nossa parentela, eu não gosto de você
And now you axed out the fam'
E agora você foi expulso da família
But I'm cashin' checks, with Premier on this jam
Mas estou descontando cheques, com Premier nesta jam
Robin Leach, interviews on the beach
Robin Leach, entrevistas na praia
When we shake hands, nothin' but ice on the reach
Quando apertamos as mãos, nada além de gelo ao alcance
And I teach Like the Rap Reverend Ike without the perm', I preach
E eu ensino como o Reverendo Rap Ike sem o permanente, eu prego
There's more you need to learn, I return for my streets
Há mais que você precisa aprender, eu retorno para minhas ruas
Gainin' my wealth, trainin' myself
Ganhando minha riqueza, treinando a mim mesmo
For corny confrontation with haters who be playin' themselves
Para confrontos bobos com haters que estão se enganando
Diamonds, I like my world of rap
Diamantes, eu gosto do meu mundo do rap
Your rhymin', hah, it's like a world of crap
Suas rimas, hah, são como um mundo de porcaria
And a diamond is like a fly ass girl that's strapped
E um diamante é como uma garota voa que está armada
And you can't beat that with a bat
E você não pode bater isso com um taco
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought (Yeah)
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito (Sim)
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
Word up, diamonds
Palavra, diamantes
Diamonds (Diamonds), diamonds (Diamonds), yeah
Diamantes (Diamantes), diamantes (Diamantes), sim
Pick up the pen, write down a sin, it's cleanse
Pegue a caneta, escreva um pecado, é limpeza
Lay that shit down, play it for friends
Coloque essa merda para baixo, toque para os amigos
Make a few M's, then do it again
Faça alguns milhões, depois faça de novo
J. Cole, who'da thought you woulda been rhymin' with Ghost
J. Cole, quem diria que você estaria rimando com Ghost
Guru flows forever like a diamond
O fluxo de Guru dura para sempre como um diamante
The most could never afford the precious jewels
A maioria nunca poderia pagar as joias preciosas
That's precisely why I'm blessin' you with clear-cut messages
É exatamente por isso que estou abençoando você com mensagens claras
I'm destined to invest in urban sections where depression rules
Estou destinado a investir em seções urbanas onde a depressão reina
I hope to heal the destitute before I leave this vestibule
Espero curar os destituídos antes de deixar este vestíbulo
Between the heavens and the seven circles
Entre os céus e os sete círculos
Where some dead homies maybe rest, I plan to resurrect a few
Onde alguns homies mortos talvez descansem, planejo ressuscitar alguns
I press the truth against the naked devils
Eu pressiono a verdade contra os demônios nus
Look at the youth just like a precious pebble
Olho para a juventude como uma pedra preciosa
Meant to be protected, mentally we let this
Destinada a ser protegida, mentalmente deixamos isso
Poison of Western philosophy make it sloppy
O veneno da filosofia ocidental torna tudo bagunçado
We forgot we are the chosen
Esquecemos que somos os escolhidos
From hip-hop to astronomy, they copy what we showed them
Do hip-hop à astronomia, eles copiam o que mostramos a eles
Niggas be talkin' slick, but only try me over modems
Niggas falam de forma escorregadia, mas só tentam me provocar por modems
In person they starstruck, they hearts flutter
Pessoalmente, eles ficam deslumbrados, seus corações tremem
I'm like the realest one you ever met
Eu sou como o mais real que você já conheceu
If you don't feel this one, give it a sec'
Se você não sentir isso, dê um tempo
Go live a little, let the years pass
Viva um pouco, deixe os anos passarem
Experience pain, watch the tears crash on to the floor
Experimente a dor, veja as lágrimas caírem no chão
Hurt brings wisdom
A dor traz sabedoria
Wisdom brings a whole 'nother sort of understandin'
A sabedoria traz um outro tipo de entendimento
Diamonds only worth what we demandin', uh, uh
Diamantes só valem o que exigimos, uh, uh
And niggas payin' top-dollar
E niggas estão pagando caro
Once upon a time I paid a 100 for mine, now I'm a lot smarter
Houve um tempo em que paguei 100 pelo meu, agora sou muito mais esperto
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
I rock diamonds that cut glass out of window panes
Eu uso diamantes que cortam vidro de janelas
Baldhead Slick blazing tracks when the indo's flame
Baldhead Slick acendendo faixas quando a chama do indo
Rocks that bling, rocks that make them jock my team
Rochas que brilham, rochas que fazem eles invejarem meu time
Rocks that shine, rocks that keep my hand on my nine
Rochas que brilham, rochas que mantêm minha mão no meu nove
Rocks that blind, make the High Rocks drop down
Rochas que cegam, fazem as High Rocks caírem
One of a kind, niggas best jet from the spot when I cock mine
Único no tipo, niggas é melhor sair do local quando eu armo o meu
Diamonds are like your man you always call fam'
Diamantes são como seu mano que você sempre chama de família
Diamonds are like your grandma you always call ma'am
Diamantes são como sua avó que você sempre chama de senhora
Diamonds are like having the whole world in your hand
Diamantes são como ter o mundo inteiro em suas mãos
Diamonds are like the shows I ripped with no band
Diamantes são como os shows que eu arrasei sem banda
Rockin' your knot, stoppin' your plot
Balancando seu nó, parando seu enredo
It's me, Baldhead Slick Duke, coppin' your block
Sou eu, Baldhead Slick Duke, tomando seu quarteirão
For you it's only pain, for me it's only gain
Para você é só dor, para mim é só ganho
Diamonds are like loyalty, iced out like royalty
Diamantes são como lealdade, gelados como a realeza
Diamonds are like my wifey, so sweet the way she spoils me
Diamantes são como minha esposa, tão doce a maneira como ela me mima
(So good)
(Tão bom)
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Diamantes são para sempre como família e lealdade
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou verdadeiras músicas de rap como C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Diamantes são para sempre como meu pensamento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como respeito no gueto que não pode ser comprado
Word up, diamonds
Palavra, diamantes
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Como um diamante recém-cortado)
Like a freshly cut diamond
Como un diamante recién cortado
Like a freshly cut diamond
Como un diamante recién cortado
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
Word up, diamonds
Palabra arriba, diamantes
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Como un diamante recién cortado)
Diamonds are forever like friends that'll kill for you
Los diamantes son para siempre como amigos que matarían por ti
Run up in a jewelry store, burglary, steal for you
Correr a una joyería, robar, robar por ti
Bill with you, split the diamond into ice blue
Facturar contigo, dividir el diamante en azul hielo
Thrice he tried to disrespect our kinship, I don't like you
Tres veces intentó faltar al respeto a nuestra relación, no me gustas
And now you axed out the fam'
Y ahora estás fuera de la familia
But I'm cashin' checks, with Premier on this jam
Pero estoy cobrando cheques, con Premier en esta canción
Robin Leach, interviews on the beach
Robin Leach, entrevistas en la playa
When we shake hands, nothin' but ice on the reach
Cuando nos damos la mano, nada más que hielo al alcance
And I teach Like the Rap Reverend Ike without the perm', I preach
Y enseño como el Reverendo Rap Ike sin el perm', predico
There's more you need to learn, I return for my streets
Hay más que necesitas aprender, regreso a mis calles
Gainin' my wealth, trainin' myself
Ganando mi riqueza, entrenándome a mí mismo
For corny confrontation with haters who be playin' themselves
Para enfrentamientos cursis con haters que se están jugando a sí mismos
Diamonds, I like my world of rap
Diamantes, me gusta mi mundo de rap
Your rhymin', hah, it's like a world of crap
Tu rimando, jah, es como un mundo de mierda
And a diamond is like a fly ass girl that's strapped
Y un diamante es como una chica voladora que está armada
And you can't beat that with a bat
Y no puedes vencer eso con un bate
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought (Yeah)
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito (Sí)
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
Word up, diamonds
Palabra arriba, diamantes
Diamonds (Diamonds), diamonds (Diamonds), yeah
Diamantes (Diamantes), diamantes (Diamantes), sí
Pick up the pen, write down a sin, it's cleanse
Coge el bolígrafo, escribe un pecado, es limpio
Lay that shit down, play it for friends
Deja esa mierda, reprodúcela para amigos
Make a few M's, then do it again
Haz unos cuantos millones, luego hazlo de nuevo
J. Cole, who'da thought you woulda been rhymin' with Ghost
J. Cole, quién hubiera pensado que rimarías con Ghost
Guru flows forever like a diamond
El flujo de Guru dura para siempre como un diamante
The most could never afford the precious jewels
La mayoría nunca podría permitirse las joyas preciosas
That's precisely why I'm blessin' you with clear-cut messages
Por eso precisamente estoy bendiciéndote con mensajes claros
I'm destined to invest in urban sections where depression rules
Estoy destinado a invertir en secciones urbanas donde reina la depresión
I hope to heal the destitute before I leave this vestibule
Espero curar a los desposeídos antes de dejar este vestíbulo
Between the heavens and the seven circles
Entre los cielos y los siete círculos
Where some dead homies maybe rest, I plan to resurrect a few
Donde algunos homies muertos quizás descansen, planeo resucitar a algunos
I press the truth against the naked devils
Presiono la verdad contra los diablos desnudos
Look at the youth just like a precious pebble
Miro a la juventud como a una piedra preciosa
Meant to be protected, mentally we let this
Destinada a ser protegida, mentalmente dejamos que esto
Poison of Western philosophy make it sloppy
El veneno de la filosofía occidental lo haga descuidado
We forgot we are the chosen
Olvidamos que somos los elegidos
From hip-hop to astronomy, they copy what we showed them
Desde el hip-hop hasta la astronomía, copian lo que les mostramos
Niggas be talkin' slick, but only try me over modems
Los negros hablan con astucia, pero solo me prueban a través de módems
In person they starstruck, they hearts flutter
En persona están impresionados, sus corazones palpitan
I'm like the realest one you ever met
Soy como el más real que has conocido
If you don't feel this one, give it a sec'
Si no sientes esto, dale un segundo
Go live a little, let the years pass
Vive un poco, deja pasar los años
Experience pain, watch the tears crash on to the floor
Experimenta el dolor, mira cómo las lágrimas se estrellan en el suelo
Hurt brings wisdom
El dolor trae sabiduría
Wisdom brings a whole 'nother sort of understandin'
La sabiduría trae otro tipo de entendimiento
Diamonds only worth what we demandin', uh, uh
Los diamantes solo valen lo que exigimos, uh, uh
And niggas payin' top-dollar
Y los negros están pagando un dineral
Once upon a time I paid a 100 for mine, now I'm a lot smarter
Hubo un tiempo en que pagué 100 por el mío, ahora soy mucho más inteligente
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
I rock diamonds that cut glass out of window panes
Llevo diamantes que cortan el vidrio de las ventanas
Baldhead Slick blazing tracks when the indo's flame
Baldhead Slick prendiendo fuego a las pistas cuando la llama de indo
Rocks that bling, rocks that make them jock my team
Rocas que brillan, rocas que hacen que se burlen de mi equipo
Rocks that shine, rocks that keep my hand on my nine
Rocas que brillan, rocas que mantienen mi mano en mi nueve
Rocks that blind, make the High Rocks drop down
Rocas que ciegan, hacen que las High Rocks caigan
One of a kind, niggas best jet from the spot when I cock mine
Único en su tipo, los negros mejor se alejan del lugar cuando cargo el mío
Diamonds are like your man you always call fam'
Los diamantes son como tu hombre al que siempre llamas familia
Diamonds are like your grandma you always call ma'am
Los diamantes son como tu abuela a la que siempre llamas señora
Diamonds are like having the whole world in your hand
Los diamantes son como tener el mundo entero en tu mano
Diamonds are like the shows I ripped with no band
Los diamantes son como los shows que arranqué sin banda
Rockin' your knot, stoppin' your plot
Rockeando tu nudo, parando tu trama
It's me, Baldhead Slick Duke, coppin' your block
Soy yo, Baldhead Slick Duke, tomando tu bloque
For you it's only pain, for me it's only gain
Para ti es solo dolor, para mí es solo ganancia
Diamonds are like loyalty, iced out like royalty
Los diamantes son como la lealtad, helados como la realeza
Diamonds are like my wifey, so sweet the way she spoils me
Los diamantes son como mi esposa, tan dulce la forma en que me mima
(So good)
(Tan bueno)
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Los diamantes son para siempre como la familia y la lealtad
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O canciones de rap reales como C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Los diamantes son para siempre como mi pensamiento infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Como el respeto en el barrio que no se puede comprar
Word up, diamonds
Palabra arriba, diamantes
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Como un diamante recién cortado)
Like a freshly cut diamond
Comme un diamant fraîchement taillé
Like a freshly cut diamond
Comme un diamant fraîchement taillé
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
Word up, diamonds
Word up, diamants
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Comme un diamant fraîchement taillé)
Diamonds are forever like friends that'll kill for you
Les diamants sont éternels comme des amis qui tueraient pour toi
Run up in a jewelry store, burglary, steal for you
Faire irruption dans une bijouterie, cambriolage, voler pour toi
Bill with you, split the diamond into ice blue
Facturer avec toi, diviser le diamant en bleu glace
Thrice he tried to disrespect our kinship, I don't like you
Trois fois il a essayé de manquer de respect à notre parenté, je ne t'aime pas
And now you axed out the fam'
Et maintenant tu as été exclu de la famille
But I'm cashin' checks, with Premier on this jam
Mais je suis en train d'encaisser des chèques, avec Premier sur ce morceau
Robin Leach, interviews on the beach
Robin Leach, interviews sur la plage
When we shake hands, nothin' but ice on the reach
Quand nous nous serrons la main, rien que de la glace sur la portée
And I teach Like the Rap Reverend Ike without the perm', I preach
Et j'enseigne comme le révérend Rap Ike sans la permanente, je prêche
There's more you need to learn, I return for my streets
Il y a plus que tu as besoin d'apprendre, je reviens pour mes rues
Gainin' my wealth, trainin' myself
Gagnant ma richesse, me formant moi-même
For corny confrontation with haters who be playin' themselves
Pour des confrontations ringardes avec des haineux qui se jouent eux-mêmes
Diamonds, I like my world of rap
Diamants, j'aime mon monde de rap
Your rhymin', hah, it's like a world of crap
Ton rime, hah, c'est comme un monde de merde
And a diamond is like a fly ass girl that's strapped
Et un diamant est comme une fille canon qui est armée
And you can't beat that with a bat
Et tu ne peux pas battre ça avec une batte
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought (Yeah)
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie (Ouais)
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
Word up, diamonds
Word up, diamants
Diamonds (Diamonds), diamonds (Diamonds), yeah
Diamants (Diamants), diamants (Diamants), ouais
Pick up the pen, write down a sin, it's cleanse
Prends le stylo, écris un péché, c'est purifier
Lay that shit down, play it for friends
Pose cette merde, joue-la pour des amis
Make a few M's, then do it again
Fais quelques millions, puis refais-le
J. Cole, who'da thought you woulda been rhymin' with Ghost
J. Cole, qui aurait pensé que tu aurais été en train de rimer avec Ghost
Guru flows forever like a diamond
Les flows de Guru durent éternellement comme un diamant
The most could never afford the precious jewels
La plupart ne pourraient jamais se permettre les bijoux précieux
That's precisely why I'm blessin' you with clear-cut messages
C'est précisément pourquoi je te bénis avec des messages clairs
I'm destined to invest in urban sections where depression rules
Je suis destiné à investir dans des sections urbaines où règne la dépression
I hope to heal the destitute before I leave this vestibule
J'espère guérir les démunis avant de quitter ce vestibule
Between the heavens and the seven circles
Entre les cieux et les sept cercles
Where some dead homies maybe rest, I plan to resurrect a few
Où certains de mes potes morts reposent peut-être, je prévois d'en ressusciter quelques-uns
I press the truth against the naked devils
Je presse la vérité contre les démons nus
Look at the youth just like a precious pebble
Je regarde la jeunesse comme un précieux caillou
Meant to be protected, mentally we let this
Destiné à être protégé, mentalement nous laissons cela
Poison of Western philosophy make it sloppy
Le poison de la philosophie occidentale le rendre négligé
We forgot we are the chosen
Nous avons oublié que nous sommes les élus
From hip-hop to astronomy, they copy what we showed them
De hip-hop à l'astronomie, ils copient ce que nous leur avons montré
Niggas be talkin' slick, but only try me over modems
Les négros parlent avec insolence, mais n'essaient que de me provoquer sur les modems
In person they starstruck, they hearts flutter
En personne, ils sont ébahis, leurs cœurs battent la chamade
I'm like the realest one you ever met
Je suis comme le plus authentique que tu aies jamais rencontré
If you don't feel this one, give it a sec'
Si tu ne ressens pas celui-ci, donne-lui une seconde
Go live a little, let the years pass
Va vivre un peu, laisse passer les années
Experience pain, watch the tears crash on to the floor
Ressens la douleur, regarde les larmes s'écraser sur le sol
Hurt brings wisdom
La douleur apporte la sagesse
Wisdom brings a whole 'nother sort of understandin'
La sagesse apporte une toute autre sorte de compréhension
Diamonds only worth what we demandin', uh, uh
Les diamants ne valent que ce que nous exigeons, uh, uh
And niggas payin' top-dollar
Et les négros paient le prix fort
Once upon a time I paid a 100 for mine, now I'm a lot smarter
Il fut un temps où je payais 100 pour le mien, maintenant je suis beaucoup plus intelligent
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
I rock diamonds that cut glass out of window panes
Je porte des diamants qui coupent le verre des fenêtres
Baldhead Slick blazing tracks when the indo's flame
Baldhead Slick enflamme les pistes quand la flamme de l'indo
Rocks that bling, rocks that make them jock my team
Des roches qui brillent, des roches qui font que tout le monde jock mon équipe
Rocks that shine, rocks that keep my hand on my nine
Des roches qui brillent, des roches qui gardent ma main sur mon neuf
Rocks that blind, make the High Rocks drop down
Des roches qui aveuglent, font tomber les High Rocks
One of a kind, niggas best jet from the spot when I cock mine
Unique en son genre, les négros feraient mieux de déguerpir de l'endroit quand je charge le mien
Diamonds are like your man you always call fam'
Les diamants sont comme ton pote que tu appelles toujours fam'
Diamonds are like your grandma you always call ma'am
Les diamants sont comme ta grand-mère que tu appelles toujours ma'am
Diamonds are like having the whole world in your hand
Les diamants sont comme avoir le monde entier dans ta main
Diamonds are like the shows I ripped with no band
Les diamants sont comme les spectacles que j'ai déchirés sans groupe
Rockin' your knot, stoppin' your plot
Secouer ton nœud, stopper ton complot
It's me, Baldhead Slick Duke, coppin' your block
C'est moi, Baldhead Slick Duke, qui prends ton quartier
For you it's only pain, for me it's only gain
Pour toi, c'est seulement de la douleur, pour moi, c'est seulement du gain
Diamonds are like loyalty, iced out like royalty
Les diamants sont comme la loyauté, glacés comme la royauté
Diamonds are like my wifey, so sweet the way she spoils me
Les diamants sont comme ma femme, si douce la façon dont elle me gâte
(So good)
(Tellement bon)
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
Les diamants sont éternels comme la famille et la loyauté
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
Ou de vraies chansons de rap comme C.R.E.A.M. ou My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
Les diamants sont éternels comme ma pensée infinie
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Comme le respect dans le quartier qui ne peut pas être acheté
Word up, diamonds
Word up, diamants
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Comme un diamant fraîchement taillé)
Like a freshly cut diamond
Come un diamante appena tagliato
Like a freshly cut diamond
Come un diamante appena tagliato
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
Word up, diamonds
Parola su, diamanti
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Come un diamante appena tagliato)
Diamonds are forever like friends that'll kill for you
I diamanti sono per sempre come amici che ucciderebbero per te
Run up in a jewelry store, burglary, steal for you
Corri in un negozio di gioielli, furto, ruba per te
Bill with you, split the diamond into ice blue
Fattura con te, dividi il diamante in azzurro ghiaccio
Thrice he tried to disrespect our kinship, I don't like you
Tre volte ha cercato di mancare di rispetto alla nostra parentela, non mi piaci
And now you axed out the fam'
E ora sei fuori dalla famiglia
But I'm cashin' checks, with Premier on this jam
Ma sto incassando assegni, con Premier su questa jam
Robin Leach, interviews on the beach
Robin Leach, interviste sulla spiaggia
When we shake hands, nothin' but ice on the reach
Quando ci stringiamo la mano, niente altro che ghiaccio sul tocco
And I teach Like the Rap Reverend Ike without the perm', I preach
E insegno come il Reverendo Rap Ike senza il perm', predico
There's more you need to learn, I return for my streets
C'è di più che devi imparare, torno per le mie strade
Gainin' my wealth, trainin' myself
Guadagnando la mia ricchezza, allenando me stesso
For corny confrontation with haters who be playin' themselves
Per confronti sciocchi con odiatori che si stanno giocando
Diamonds, I like my world of rap
Diamanti, mi piace il mio mondo del rap
Your rhymin', hah, it's like a world of crap
Il tuo rima, ah, è come un mondo di merda
And a diamond is like a fly ass girl that's strapped
E un diamante è come una ragazza figa che è armata
And you can't beat that with a bat
E non puoi battere quello con una mazza
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought (Yeah)
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito (Sì)
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
Word up, diamonds
Parola su, diamanti
Diamonds (Diamonds), diamonds (Diamonds), yeah
Diamanti (Diamanti), diamanti (Diamanti), sì
Pick up the pen, write down a sin, it's cleanse
Prendi la penna, scrivi un peccato, è purificazione
Lay that shit down, play it for friends
Metti quella merda giù, suonala per gli amici
Make a few M's, then do it again
Fai un paio di milioni, poi rifallo
J. Cole, who'da thought you woulda been rhymin' with Ghost
J. Cole, chi avrebbe pensato che avresti rimato con Ghost
Guru flows forever like a diamond
Il flusso di Guru dura per sempre come un diamante
The most could never afford the precious jewels
La maggior parte non potrebbe mai permettersi i gioielli preziosi
That's precisely why I'm blessin' you with clear-cut messages
Ecco precisamente perché ti sto benedicendo con messaggi chiari
I'm destined to invest in urban sections where depression rules
Sono destinato a investire in sezioni urbane dove regna la depressione
I hope to heal the destitute before I leave this vestibule
Spero di guarire i bisogni prima di lasciare questo vestibolo
Between the heavens and the seven circles
Tra i cieli e i sette cerchi
Where some dead homies maybe rest, I plan to resurrect a few
Dove alcuni amici morti forse riposano, ho intenzione di resuscitare alcuni
I press the truth against the naked devils
Premo la verità contro i diavoli nudi
Look at the youth just like a precious pebble
Guardo i giovani come un prezioso ciottolo
Meant to be protected, mentally we let this
Destinato ad essere protetto, mentalmente lasciamo che questo
Poison of Western philosophy make it sloppy
Veleno della filosofia occidentale lo renda sciatto
We forgot we are the chosen
Abbiamo dimenticato che siamo i prescelti
From hip-hop to astronomy, they copy what we showed them
Dall'hip-hop all'astronomia, copiano quello che abbiamo mostrato loro
Niggas be talkin' slick, but only try me over modems
I niggas parlano in modo scivoloso, ma provano solo a sfidarmi su modem
In person they starstruck, they hearts flutter
Di persona sono starstruck, i loro cuori sussultano
I'm like the realest one you ever met
Sono come il più vero che tu abbia mai incontrato
If you don't feel this one, give it a sec'
Se non senti questo, dacci un secondo
Go live a little, let the years pass
Vivi un po', lascia passare gli anni
Experience pain, watch the tears crash on to the floor
Sperimenta il dolore, guarda le lacrime schiantarsi sul pavimento
Hurt brings wisdom
Il dolore porta saggezza
Wisdom brings a whole 'nother sort of understandin'
La saggezza porta un altro tipo di comprensione
Diamonds only worth what we demandin', uh, uh
I diamanti valgono solo quello che esigiamo, uh, uh
And niggas payin' top-dollar
E i niggas pagano un sacco di soldi
Once upon a time I paid a 100 for mine, now I'm a lot smarter
C'era una volta ho pagato 100 per il mio, ora sono molto più intelligente
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
I rock diamonds that cut glass out of window panes
Indosso diamanti che tagliano il vetro dalle finestre
Baldhead Slick blazing tracks when the indo's flame
Baldhead Slick incendia le tracce quando la fiamma indo
Rocks that bling, rocks that make them jock my team
Rocce che brillano, rocce che fanno impazzire la mia squadra
Rocks that shine, rocks that keep my hand on my nine
Rocce che brillano, rocce che tengono la mia mano sulla mia nove
Rocks that blind, make the High Rocks drop down
Rocce che accecano, fanno cadere le High Rocks
One of a kind, niggas best jet from the spot when I cock mine
Uno di un tipo, i niggas fanno meglio a sparire dal posto quando carico il mio
Diamonds are like your man you always call fam'
I diamanti sono come il tuo uomo che chiami sempre fam'
Diamonds are like your grandma you always call ma'am
I diamanti sono come tua nonna che chiami sempre signora
Diamonds are like having the whole world in your hand
I diamanti sono come avere il mondo intero nelle tue mani
Diamonds are like the shows I ripped with no band
I diamanti sono come gli spettacoli che ho strappato senza band
Rockin' your knot, stoppin' your plot
Scuotendo il tuo nodo, fermando il tuo complotto
It's me, Baldhead Slick Duke, coppin' your block
Sono io, Baldhead Slick Duke, prendendo il tuo blocco
For you it's only pain, for me it's only gain
Per te è solo dolore, per me è solo guadagno
Diamonds are like loyalty, iced out like royalty
I diamanti sono come la lealtà, ghiacciati come la regalità
Diamonds are like my wifey, so sweet the way she spoils me
I diamanti sono come la mia moglie, così dolce il modo in cui mi vizi
(So good)
(Così buono)
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
Diamonds are forever like family and loyalty
I diamanti sono per sempre come la famiglia e la lealtà
Or real rap songs like C.R.E.A.M. or My Melody
O vere canzoni rap come C.R.E.A.M. o My Melody
Diamonds are forever like my infinite thought
I diamanti sono per sempre come il mio pensiero infinito
Like respect in the hood that can't be bought
Come il rispetto nel quartiere che non può essere comprato
Word up, diamonds
Parola su, diamanti
(Like a freshly cut diamond)
(Come un diamante appena tagliato)