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Diamonds

By Hawk Nelson

1,836 views Jul 1, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Hawk Nelson's song 'Diamonds' uses the metaphor of pressure creating diamonds to describe how God works through trials to refine believers. The lyrics speak of being in the fire and under pressure, yet finding treasure in the ashes. The singer surrenders to being 'crushed by love,' trusting that God is making something beautiful from the dust. The song emphasizes that the joy of the Lord provides strength during difficult times, and it encourages listeners not to be afraid to shine because God is refining them in His timing.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

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


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