☝️ Key Points
- The song reflects Bonez MC's journey to success and how his life has changed as a result
- The mentions of 'West-Wien-Smog' and 'RS Q8 Audi' serve as symbols of his origin and achieved wealth
- The artist claims to have been a millionaire since 2016 and emphasizes that despite his success, he remains loyal to his old friends
- 'Turning gold into diamond' could be a metaphor for his musical development, becoming more and more valuable
- The allusion to the attraction of his success to women and at the same time criticism of superficiality and materialism
Interpretation
The song 'Diamant' by
Bonez MC is a reflection on his journey to success and the resulting changes in his life. The artist talks about his past, his hometown, and the challenges he had to overcome on his path to fame.
The line 'West-Wien-Smog in my lungs' establishes a connection to his origins. The 'RS Q8 Audi' that 'takes its rounds' symbolically represents the achieved wealth and success.
With the statement 'I've been a millionaire since 2-0-1-6', he indicates the point in time when he became financially successful. Bonez MC also emphasizes that despite his success and wealth, he is still with the same people who were with him before his breakthrough.
The lines 'Ah, we're starting again / Yeah, man, so much time has passed / With a hundred men where it all began (Diamant) / And the palms are diamonds (Diamant)' could be interpreted as a kind of comeback, where he reconnects with his roots and celebrates his success.
In the song lyrics 'Turning gold into diamond' could mean that he turns something valuable (gold) into something even more valuable (diamond). This could be a metaphor for his musical development, where he has continuously improved his skills and success.
The line 'Your women get wet, more success than sense' could be a reference to the attraction his success has on women, but also a criticism of the superficiality and materialism in today's society.
Overall, 'Diamant' is a song about personal success, the challenges along the way, and the changes that this success brings in one's own life.