Diamonds in the Rough

by Louis the XVII

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lyrics

I’m not the flame, that fights its way into the brush
Or the pain that follows every headrush

And so it’s strange
Won't see me wincing when it's tough

Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough

Still I swear
With every step I climb up these stairs

There’s something getting thicker in the air
My head's already had enough

Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough

All these lights and maybe more
Taking me on trip that I’ve taken before

Where every thought I have is shaken to its core
And every sentence is a

Diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough

My oh my
These misbehaviors build our treasure to the sky

I never thought we’d have to learn how to try
I never thought we’d have to find

Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough

Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough
(4x)

Paper planes
Soar from windows and get stranded in the rain
On the pavement as they turn from white to grey
I wonder if I’m just that way

And I’m alone
But I’m learning to be the fire in the cold

And find the color in the city I call home
'Cause I’m not angry. I’m just bold.

I’m gonna stay
I’m gonna sit and watch the sunrise everyday

Until I understand why I can’t feel that way
Til every smile ain’t a

Diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough

Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough
Diamonds in the rough
(6x)

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released March 16, 2015
Written and performed by Louis the XVII
Produced and Engineered by Alex "Jando" Rodriguez
Artwork by Austin Taylor

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