I'm just going to begin with my absolute, number one, favourite song by tbc. And, as the title suggests, it's
Diamond Ring. Off
By Your Side (released in 1999), it's only been played live three times.
[1] After reading reviews of the three shows in which it was played, I just may be alone in loving this song above all other songs by tbc. But, here's the thing: the person about whom this song was written (if such a person even exists and it's even more stilling if it's just fiction), is the luckiest person alive. It's difficult to admit, but I think I love this song so much because I just wish someone would feel that way about me. There are the other obvious perks, too...the refrain of "Baby baby say I do / And I'll spend my life with you." Furthermore, Chris' background vocals singing "Yeah, you know you're the one baby" is just intensely personal. I mean, for me, it doesn't get any better. And the ending chorus of "you" feels like it was just meant for the listener, as if it really was just a whisper in a sea of pillows. Recently, in the iTunes Originals interview/session with Rich and Chris, Chris alluded that
Diamond Ring is "a great song on that album" (
By Your Side). I have to disagree....Rich and Chris, it is the best song you've ever written, and I really wish I knew the meaning/inspiration behind it.
So, here it is...I would pretty much kill to hear this song live.
Come on baby say my name
Well do you want to play a game
It feels so good it's almost pain
And every time is always the same
It could make a man insane
Well baby that's okay, that's okay
You're the reason I want to sing
You make me feel like a king
I love the sunshine that you bring
I think I'll buy you a diamond ring
A diamond ring
Baby baby say I do
And I'll spend my life with you
Baby lay down by my side
Baby don't you look divine
The way you smile should be a crime
You do it to me every time
It's a feeling that no one could deny
Baby tell me why
Tell me why
lyrics & song history courtesy of my favourite site: http://crowesbase.com/[1] 03/05/99, The Electric Factory, Philadelphia, PA; 03/16/99, McCalister Auditorium, Greenville, SC; 04/26/01, House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, SC.
1 comment:
hello, hello black crows fan!
thanks for stopping by my blog, it's been nice to "meet" so many new folks.
i bet i can guess who you're listening to right now...
take care,
helen
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