Stolen Diamonds
Stolen Diamonds

The Cat Empire - Stolen Diamonds Lyrics

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Stolen Diamonds Music Video

Stolen Diamonds Lyrics

Now that the sky is broken I can feel the light come shining in
Won't you stay 'til this shadow passes over my pyramid
Nothing can be untrue if you tell people it isn't

I've been smiling someone else's smile
I've been clenching someone else's fist
I've been singing someone else's song
Threw my spear in someone else's mist

One day you'll wake up, wake up, wake up
And you'll find you're not invincible at all
But you still walk out into bright lights
Every heart is cheering for you
Now that it's you're birthday you're the king of stolen diamonds
That's what you are

That's what you are

I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma
I'm going to keep on telling myself that until the earth goes flat

Inside each mirror you will find a thousand silver daggers sheathed
Inside each lighted window you will find a thousand swords
Behind each TV screen you've got a whole domain of thuggery

I've been looking into strangers' windows
I've been throwing glass into the sea
I've been cutting someone else's hair
I've been sweeping up the house of thieves

One day you'll wake up, wake up, wake up
And you'll find you're not invincible at all
But you still walk out into bright lights
Every heart is beating for you
Now that it's you're birthday you're the king of stolen diamonds
That's what you are

That's what you are

I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma
I'm going to keep on telling myself that until the earth goes flat, earth goes flat

I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma

One day you'll wake up, wake
One day you'll wake up, wake
One day you'll wake up, wake
One day you'll wake up, wake
One day you'll wake up, wake
One day you'll wake up, wake
One day you'll wake up, wake
One day you'll wake up, wake up

I used to think that I was psychic now I don't remember why
Now all the silver threads from all the spiderwebs are flickering in the sky
Why did you smash your bourbon on the rocks across the rocks across the road outside?

I've been smiling someone else's smile
I've been clenching someone else's fist
I've been singing someone else's song
Threw my spear in someone else's mist

One day you'll wake up, wake up, wake up
And you'll find you're not invincible at all
But you still walk out into bright lights
Every heart is cheering for you
Now that it's you're birthday you're the king of stolen diamonds

One day you'll wake up, wake up, wake up
And you'll find you're not invincible at all
But you still walk out into bright lights
Every heart is cheering for you
Now that it's you're birthday you're the king of stolen diamonds
That's what you are

I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma
I'm going to keep on telling myself that until the earth goes flat
That's what you are

I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma, I'mma
That's what you are

Writer(s): Henry Angus
Copyright(s): Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. When was the song 'Stolen Diamonds' released?

    'Stolen Diamonds' was released in August 2018 as part of a unique release strategy by The Cat Empire, where a new single was released on the first of each month leading up to the album's release on February 15, 2019.

  2. Who produced the song 'Stolen Diamonds'?

    The song 'Stolen Diamonds' was produced by Jan Skubiszewski, who also produced the entire album.

  3. What unique aspect did the promotional campaign of 'Stolen Diamonds' include?

    The promotional campaign for 'Stolen Diamonds' featured the release of one new track on the first day of each month leading up to the album's release, along with 360 VR video clips.

  4. Who was part of the original lineup featured in 'Stolen Diamonds'?

    The original lineup featured in 'Stolen Diamonds' included Felix Riebl, Harry James Angus, Will Hull-Brown, Jamshid Khadiwhala, Ollie McGill, and Ryan Monro. It marks the last album with the full original lineup as Monro left in 2021 and Angus, Hull-Brown, and Khadiwhala departed in 2022.

  5. What are some of the notable live performances that supported the 'Stolen Diamonds' album?

    The Cat Empire supported 'Stolen Diamonds' with extensive tours in Australia, Europe, and America. They were the first band to sell out two consecutive shows at London's prestigious Roundhouse and hold the record for most sold-out shows at the O2 Academy Bristol.

  6. What is the album artwork for 'Stolen Diamonds'?

    The album artwork for 'Stolen Diamonds' is a photo entitled 'Floating Girl' taken by Jason Futrill (also known as Tassiegrammer) at the Bay of Fires in Tasmania. The subject of the photo is Futrill's then-partner, Susan Matthew.

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