**Lyrics By rvix86** © Copyright 2025 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are seeing this song anywhere besides SUNO, know that it is illegally being stolen and placed on a site that I did NOT give my permission for my work to be used. I wrote these lyrics and this is MY song. Any stolen work of mine will be reported. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- I used to be as dark and dull as coal Kept my voice down, just played my role Didn’t dare disturb the balance around me But now I see — that was never really me I used to laugh just to fit the mold At hollow jokes from hearts gone cold Thought I owed them time and my attention But I broke free — shattered that suspension I transformed, came alive Learned to stand, to survive Saw the war I had to fight Just to let out my inner light I'm a diamond — forged in fire, cut precise Hard as stone, but I catch the light Treat me right, and I’ll help you rise Cross the line, and I cut like a knife I’ve been through storms that left me rare Now I shine — with a warning: handle with care Now I glisten in the amber sun No more hiding, no need to run These flashes of brilliance are truly mine No illusion — I’m the real design Don’t try to dim me, or shut me away I was made to blaze in the light of day A radiant echo of my soul With power I now control I'm a diamond — forged in fire, cut precise Hard as stone, but I catch the light Treat me right, and I’ll help you rise Cross the line, and I cut like a knife I’ve been through storms that left me rare Now I shine — with a warning: handle with care [Instrumental Interlude] I was buried under layers of doubt Whispers told me I’d never break out But pressure made me sharp, made me shine Now this brilliance, this strength — it’s mine I'm a diamond — forged in fire, cut precise Hard as stone, but I catch the light Treat me right, and I’ll help you rise Cross the line, and I cut like a knife I’ve earned this glow from wear and tear Now I shine — with a warning: handle with care
