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"Fake Diamond" is an unreleased song by Lana Del Rey. It was recorded in 2011 and leaked on September 17, 2012. The producer of the song is currently unknown and it is not registered on BMI, ASCAP, or any other similar service.

Cross-references

  • The song is presumably about Bradley Soileau and their possible short-lived romance.
  • It also references Mike Mizrahi in the lyrics, referring to her ex-boyfriend "kissing [her] when the camera's on."
  • Del Rey sings about being "on the run" in "Damn You", "Hit & Run", and a few other songs.

Lyrics

You're like a fake diamond, sparklin' when the lights are on
But when the night time comes and all the lights turn off
You turn off with them

(Where do you go when the lights turn low, boy?)

You're like an old film reel, kissin' me when the crowd can watch
But when the velvet falls and the projector coughs
I can be sure you're gone

(You say it's not true, but I know how you do, boy)

I'm like a child who belongs to nobody
So I wear you like my clothes and hold you close to my body
Because you hurt so good, (but you) feel so bad, honey
I just want you to want me
Want you to want me

You're like a fake diamond, sparklin' in the moon and sun
You shine like the only one, but when the darkness comes
Baby, you're on the run

(Where do you go when the lights turn low, boy?)

You're like my ex-boyfriend, kissin' me when the camera's on
I'm candy for your arm, look like a débutante
But I'm not what you want

(You say it's not true, but I know how you do, boy)

I'm like a child who belongs to nobody
So I wear you like my clothes and hold you close to my body
Because you hurt so good, (but you) feel so bad, honey
I just want you to want me
Want you to want me

I'm like a child who belongs to nobody
So I wear you like my clothes and hold you close to my body
Because you hurt so good, (but you) feel so bad, honey
I just want you to want me
Want you to want me

(You say it's not true, but I know how you do, boy)

I'm like a child who belongs to nobody
So I wear you like my clothes and hold you close to my body
Because you hurt so good, (but you) feel so bad, honey
I just want you to want me
Want you to want me

I'm like a child who belongs to nobody
So I wear you like my clothes and hold you close to my body
Because you hurt so good, (but you) feel so bad, honey
I just want you to want me
Want you to want me

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