'Little is know of Sierra Lione/And how it connects to the diamonds we own/When I speak of diamonds in this song I ain't about the ones that be glowin'/I'm talkin' bout Roc-a-Fella my home...'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He explains that when he talks about diamonds, he means his record label and crew not actual jewelry.
- In plain terms
- My diamonds are my friends and team not real gems.
- What can you take from it?
- Symbolic value can outweigh literal value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What objects do you use to represent people?
- When does symbolism matter more than reality?
Another view
The metaphor may confuse listeners expecting literal references to wealth.
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