Diamonds Only – English Lyrics

• By: WayV
• Album: Phantom

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into WayV's "Diamonds Only," a compelling R&B hip-hop song that encourages listeners to cherish their dreams and love like precious gems. Its dynamic sound and profound lyrics offer a rich opportunity to explore vocabulary related to perseverance, commitment, and inner strength in Mandarin Chinese. The track's smooth yet powerful delivery also makes it an engaging listen for language learners to pick up on natural flow and expression.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
icy /ˈaɪsi/ B1	adjective - very cold; covered with or consisting of ice adjective - unfriendly or hostile
cold /koʊld/ A1	adjective - having a low temperature adjective - lacking in warmth of feeling; unfriendly
drop /drɒp/ A2	verb - to let something fall noun - a small spherical mass of liquid
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - the state of burning that produces heat and light noun - passion or intense emotion
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ B1	noun - a precious stone consisting of a pure form of carbon, used as a gem and in industry noun - a symbol of purity, hardness, and value
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to give out a bright light verb - to excel in a particular activity or skill
famous /ˈfeɪməs/ A2	adjective - known about by many people
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being noun - a term of informal address for a person, often used to express emphasis or approval
drip /drɪp/ B1	verb - to fall or let fall in drops noun - (slang) fashionable style or appearance
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light noun - the absence of light
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible verb - to ignite or cause to burn
dangerous /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/ B1	adjective - able or likely to cause harm or injury
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/ B2	adjective - deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for
only /ˈoʊnli/ A2	adjective - alone of its kind; single or sole

Key Grammar Structures

• 優雅帶著神秘 像冰的溫度 (yea)

  ➔ V + 着 (zhe)

  ➔ "着" (zhe) is a grammatical particle indicating a continuous or sustained action, state, or manner. Here, "帶著" means "carrying with / possessing" a certain quality or state continuously. The line describes gracefulness "**帶著**" (dàizhe) mystery.

• 讓我將時間凝固 (oh)

  ➔ 將 (jiāng) structure

  ➔ "將" (jiāng) is a formal equivalent of "把" (bǎ), used to indicate the disposal or handling of an object, often leading to a change in its state or position. It places the object before the verb. Here, it means "let me **將**時間凝固" (jiāng shíjiān nínggù) - "take time and make it solid."

• 當遇上火焰的瞬間 冰找到了沸點

  ➔ Temporal conjunction: 當...的瞬間 (dāng...de shùnjiān)

  ➔ "當...的瞬間" is a temporal conjunction structure meaning "the moment when...", "at the instant that...". It introduces a specific point in time when an action or event occurs. The line describes "**當**遇上火焰**的瞬間**" (dāng yùshàng huǒyàn de shùnjiān) - "the moment when ice meets fire."

• 你熾熱的眼光 把夢想刻畫成為信仰 fire

  ➔ 把 (bǎ) structure with resultative complement

  ➔ This is a "把" (bǎ) structure followed by a verb and a resultative complement "成為" (chéngwéi), indicating that an object is acted upon and transformed into something else. It emphasizes the result of the action. The line means your gaze "**把**夢想刻畫**成為**信仰" (bǎ mèngxiǎng kèhuà chéngwéi xìnyǎng) - "transforms dreams into faith."

• 是星空 落下的淚

  ➔ 是...的 (shì...de) structure (emphasis)

  ➔ The "是...的" (shì...de) structure is used to emphasize a specific aspect of an action or state that has already occurred (e.g., who, when, where, or how). Here, it emphasizes that the tears are "**是**星空落下的淚" (shì xīngkōng luòxià de lèi) - "from the starry sky" or "the kind that falls from the starry sky."

• 讓人間心的碎片 化為一句誓言

  ➔ 化為 (huàwéi) - to transform into

  ➔ "化為" (huàwéi) is a verb phrase meaning "to transform into," "to turn into," or "to be converted into." It emphasizes a complete change of form, nature, or state. The line means "transform fragments of hearts "**化為**一句誓言" (huàwéi yījù shìyán) - "into a vow."

• 從現在 到未來 (diamonds)

  ➔ 從...到... (cóng...dào...) - From...to...

  ➔ "從...到..." (cóng...dào...) is a prepositional phrase used to express a range, typically indicating "from...to..." in terms of time, space, or quantity. Here, it indicates a time span "**從**現在**到**未來" (cóng xiànzài dào wèilái) - "from now to the future."

• 任憑時光雕刻 (oh my oh my)

  ➔ 任憑 (rènpíng) - to let/allow (at the mercy of)

  ➔ "任憑" (rènpíng) means "to let/allow (something happen) without intervention," "at the mercy of," or "regardless of." It suggests yielding to a force or circumstance, often implying a sense of inevitability or passive acceptance. The line means "**任憑**時光雕刻" (rènpíng shíguāng diāokè) - "allowing time to sculpt."

• 把夢倒進一片汪洋 (一片汪洋)

  ➔ 把 (bǎ) structure with directional complement

  ➔ This is a "把" (bǎ) structure with a directional complement "進" (jìn), indicating an action that results in an object moving into a specific location. "倒進" means "to pour into." The line describes "**把**夢倒**進**一片汪洋" (bǎ mèng dàojìn yīpiàn wāngyáng) - "pouring dreams into the vast ocean."