Pressure Makes Diamonds (Live in Amsterdam)

Pressure makes diamonds, not silver or gold

It breaks to pieces the hardest of stone

And it shines brighter than the stars that you know

'Cause pressure makes diamonds and hard work pays off

Pressure makes diamonds, no giant can hold

He thought he could carry this world on his own

But even the strongest can't do it alone

'Cause pressure makes diamonds and hard work pays off

You have to sharpen the edges, smoothen the surface

It'll take you some time 'cause it's rough and it's tough

Then you'll find what you're looking for appearing like a falling star

Shake off the dirt and let it show

Pressure makes diamonds, a long heavy road

First the weight on your shoulders is crushing your bones

And then it gets darker than the blackest of coal

'Cause pressure makes diamonds and hard work pays off

You have to sharpen the edges, smoothen the surface

It'll take you some time 'cause it's rough and it's tough

Then you'll find what you're looking for appearing like a falling star

Shake off the dirt and let it show

Pressure makes diamonds, not silver or gold

It breaks to pieces the hardest of stone

And it shines brighter than the stars that you know

'Cause pressure makes diamonds and hard work pays off

Pressure makes diamonds and hard work pays off