Diamond

**Diamond** is a song recorded by Red Velvet - Irene & Seulgi. It was released on July 6, 2020 as the 3rd track in their debut mini-album Monster.

## Description

### English

'Diamond' is a medium-tempo R&B dance song that harmonizes a dreamy electronic piano sound with a sweet marimba and guitar riff. The warm vocals of Irene & Seulgi are impressive. Compared to, it contains a message to dream and go forward with confidence.

### Korean

‘Diamond’는 몽환적인 일렉트로닉 피아노 사운드와 감미로운 마림바, 기타 리프가 조화를 이루는 미디엄 템포의 R&B 댄스 곡으로, 아이린&슬기의 따뜻한 보컬이 인상적이며, 가사에는 비교할 수 없는 자신만의 가치를 흙 속의 진주에 비유해, 꿈꾸고 원하는 대로 자신 있게 나아가자는 메시지를 담았다.

## Lyrics

* KOR
* ROM
* ENG

## Korean

Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

시작은 Nothing
아무것도 없는 캄캄한 길
특별한 것을 찾아
참 많이도 헤매었지

길었던 시간을 지나
이제 난 피어나
높이 더 날아올라
닿을 듯 말 듯 아득했던 순간

Day & night
Try to shine bright
먼 길을 돌아
숨겨진 날 찾은 거야

날 대신할 순 없을 걸
‘Cause I’m the one
진짜를 보기 전엔 몰라
Like a diamond in the rough

Try if you want
감당 못 할 걸
감춰진 나를 봐봐
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough

반짝이는 불빛
터질 것만 같이 뛰는 Heartbeat
꿈꿔왔던 날들
이젠 어느새 내 눈앞에

숨겨왔던 본능을 깨워
환하게 더 채워 더욱 뜨겁게 태워
It’s about time
기다려온 순간

Day & night
Try to shine bright
먼 길을 돌아
숨겨진 날 찾은 거야

날 대신할 순 없을 걸
‘Cause I’m the one
진짜를 보기 전엔 몰라
Like a diamond in the rough (Oh oh oh)

Try if you want
감당 못 할 걸 (Oh)
감춰진 나를 봐봐 (See me)
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough (Oh)

Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
(Oh) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
(Oh) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

때론 모든 게 쉽지는 않아
화려한 것이 다가 아냐 Yeah
이건 단 하나의 Treasure
너의 목소리를 따라

순간을 놓치지 마 꽉 잡아
네가 원하는 대로
전부를 다 가져봐

날 거부할 순 없을 걸
‘Cause I’m the one
누구도 비교할 수 없어
I’m a diamond in the rough (Oh\_

Try if you want (Try if you want)
감당 못 할 걸 (Oh)
감춰진 나를 봐봐 (Oh)
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough (Oh oh)

(Ah ha) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
(Ah ha) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

## Romanization

Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

sijag-eun Nothing
amugeosdo eobsneun kamkamhan gil
teugbyeolhan geos-eul chaj-a
cham manh-ido hemaeeossji

gil-eossdeon sigan-eul jina
ije nan pieona
nop-i deo nal-aolla
dah-eul deus mal deus adeughaessdeon sungan

Day & night
Try to shine bright
meon gil-eul dol-a
sumgyeojin nal chaj-eun geoya

nal daesinhal sun eobs-eul geol
‘Cause I’m the one
jinjjaleul bogi jeon-en molla
Like a diamond in the rough

Try if you want
gamdang mos hal geol
gamchwojin naleul bwabwa
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough

banjjag-ineun bulbich
teojil geosman gat-i ttwineun Heartbeat
kkumkkwowassdeon naldeul
ijen eoneusae nae nun-ap-e

sumgyeowassdeon bonneung-eul kkaewo
hwanhage deo chaewo deoug tteugeobge taewo
It’s about time
gidalyeoon sungan

Day & night
Try to shine bright
meon gil-eul dol-a
sumgyeojin nal chaj-eun geoya

nal daesinhal sun eobs-eul geol
‘Cause I’m the one
jinjjaleul bogi jeon-en molla
Like a diamond in the rough (Oh oh oh)

Try if you want
gamdang mos hal geol (Oh)
gamchwojin naleul bwabwa (See me)
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough (Oh)

Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
(Oh) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
(Oh) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

ttaelon modeun ge swibjineun anh-a
hwalyeohan geos-i daga anya Yeah
igeon dan hanaui Treasure
neoui mogsolileul ttala

sungan-eul nohchiji ma kkwag jab-a
nega wonhaneun daelo
jeonbuleul da gajyeobwa

nal geobuhal sun eobs-eul geol
‘Cause I’m the one
nugudo bigyohal su eobs-eo
I’m a diamond in the rough (Oh\_

Try if you want (Try if you want)
gamdang mos hal geol (Oh)
gamchwojin naleul bwabwa (Oh)
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough (Oh oh)

(Ah ha) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough (Ah ha)
(Ah ha) Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

## Translation

Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

Beginning is nothing
The dark road with nothing
Searching for something special
I’ve wandered around a lot

After such a long time
Now I bloom
And fly high
The faraway moment that seemed so close yet so far

Day & night
Try to shine bright
After going around the long way
I’ve found my hidden self

You won’t be able to replace me
‘Cause I’m the one
You don’t know until you see the real deal
Like a diamond in the rough

Try if you want
You won’t be able to handle it
Look at the hidden me
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough

Shining light
Heartbeat that beats like it’s going to burst
The days that I’ve dreamed of
They are in front of me now

Wake up the hidden instinct
Fill up brighter, burn up hotter
It’s about time
The awaited moment

Day & night
Time to shine bright
Just like a diamond
Shine on me glamorously

You won’t be able to replace me
‘Cause I’m the one
You don’t know until you see the real deal
Like a diamond in the rough

Try if you want
You won’t be able to handle it
Look at the hidden me
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough

Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

Sometimes things aren’t easy
Being glamorous isn’t all there is yeah
This is one and only treasure
Follow your voice

Don’t lose the moment, hold tight
The way you want it
Have everything

You won’t be able to resist me
‘Cause I’m the one
Nobody can compare
I’m a diamond in the rough

Try if you want
You won’t be able to handle it
Look at the hidden me
See me, I’m a diamond in the rough

Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Diamond diamond in the rough

## Credits

* Directed by 김연서
* Background Vocals by IRENE & SEULGI / 김연서
* Guitar Performed by Andreas Öberg
* Recorded by 김철순 @ SM Blue Ocean Studio
* Digital Editing by 정유라
* Engineered for Mix by 노민지 @ SM Yellow Tail Studio
* Mixed by 남궁진 @ SM Concert Hall Studio
* Mastered by 권남우 @ 821 Sound Mastering

## Trivia

* The original title for the song was "Diamond in the Rough"