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Only Time You Make Me Cry (Is with a Diamond)

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[Verse 1] You said sweet things, whispered in gold, But words don’t warm me when nights get cold. You brought me roses… for the hundredth time, But love without sparkle just isn’t mine. I’ve had heartbreaks, yes, and cheap goodbyes — But I’m past the phase where broke men lie. If you’re gonna move me, don’t start with a line — Start with a jeweler and a car that’s mine. [Chorus] The only time you make me cry Is when you open that velvet box and say "surprise." If it shines, if it blinds, if it hits just right, Then baby, these tears will fall tonight. Don't bring drama, bring clarity cut — If I’m weeping, it better strut. Yeah, love me loud and love me grand — Or put a diamond in my hand. [Verse 2] I’ve dated poets, broke with passion, But baby, romance don’t fund fashion. Give me truth, give me depth, give me shine — A little sparkle shows you’re mine. I’ve paid my dues, I’ve loved with grace, I deserve more than a coffee place. So if you’re serious, I’m all ears — But I don’t do rings made of tears. [Chorus] The only time you make me cry Is when I see a ring that makes angels sigh. If it gleams, if it glows, if it’s wrapped in silk, Then you’ll see tears — but not from guilt. No heartbreak, just heart-shaped stones — Love me luxe or leave me alone. Make me weep with joy and shine — Give me reason… and design. [Bridge – Spoken / soft & powerful] You wanna see emotion, baby? Take me to Cartier. You want to move me? Make it sparkle. I’ve cried for boys. Now I cry… for brilliance. [Final Chorus – Power vocals, cinematic energy] The only time you make me cry Is when I see myself in jewels that dignify. If it cuts, if it dazzles, if it screams “forever” — Then I might break down… but look cute doing it, clever. I don’t beg, I don’t plead, I don’t fake a thing — But give me love… wrapped in bling. [Outro – whispery echo] Tears? Only if they match the clarity rating. VVS only, darling.