Hawk Nelson - Diamonds Lyrics
Lyrics
Here and now I'm in the fire
In above my head
Being held under the pressure
Don't know what'll be left
But it's here in the ashes
I'm finding treasure
He's making diamonds, diamonds
Making diamonds out of dust
He is refining in His timing
He's making diamonds out of us
I'll surrender to the power
Of being crushed by love
Till the beauty that was hidden
Isn't covered up
Oh it's not what I hoped for
It's something much better
He's making diamonds, diamonds
Making diamonds out of dust
He is refining in His timing
He's making diamonds out of us
Oh the joy of the Lord
It will be my strength
When the pressure is on
He's making diamonds (3X)
He's making diamonds, diamonds
Making us rise up from the dust
He is refining in His timing
He's making diamonds out of dust
Making diamonds out of us
I won't be afraid to shine
I won't be afraid to shine
I won't be afraid to shine
Cause He's making diamonds out of dust
Making diamonds out of us
Video
Hawk Nelson - Diamonds (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Hawk Nelson's "Diamonds," released in 2015 as the title track of their album, offers a profound reflection on God's transformative work in believers' lives, particularly during times of hardship. The song’s central metaphor, borrowed from the process of creating diamonds under immense pressure, speaks directly to the biblical concept of refinement through trials. The lyrics articulate a journey from feeling overwhelmed and "in the fire," to discovering hidden "treasure" within the resulting "ashes." This imagery resonates powerfully with the Apostle Peter's teaching in 1 Peter 1:6-7, which assures believers that their faith, tested by fire, will prove more valuable than gold and lead to praise and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ. The song articulates a willing surrender to this process, acknowledging that even when circumstances are not what one hoped for, they are ultimately "something much better" because they are part of God's perfect timing and divine plan for growth. This surrender mirrors the attitude of submission found in James 1:2-4, which encourages believers to count it all joy when they face trials of various kinds, knowing that perseverance produces character, and character produces hope. The recurring refrain, "He's making diamonds out of us," is a direct echo of Isaiah 64:8, which states, "But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand." This emphasizes God's active, intentional role in shaping and perfecting us. The song’s message culminates in a confident declaration of not being afraid to shine, a testament to the strength derived from the Lord, as described in Nehemiah 8:10: "the joy of the Lord is your strength." This is not merely a statement of optimism but a deep-seated trust in God’s unfailing faithfulness to bring beauty out of brokenness and glory out of ashes, transforming us into reflections of His own enduring brilliance.