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The Boxer Rebellion — Diamonds
Album: Promises
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Released: 2013
Length: 3:57
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Pretty little thing did you feel something
Did you always want me to be something
To mend a broken a heart
From a Devil of shallow nonsense
Turned your world upside down

Whatever said that it'd mean something
Whatever said that it'd mean nothing
And did I look the part
When it's all said and done
When it's all said and done

I'm no good next to Diamonds
When I'm too close to start to fade
Are you angry with me now
Are you angry cause I'm to blame

I'm no good next to Diamonds
When I'm too close to start to fade
Are you angry with me now
Are you angry cause I'm to blame

Never wanna hide the truth from you
Just hang my head what I put you through
I wasn't good enough
When what's done is done love
When it's all said and done

But I'm

No good next to Diamonds
When I'm too close to start to fade
Are you angry with me now
Are you angry cause I'm to blame

Cause I fall away
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was

I'm no good next to Diamonds
When I'm too close to start to fade
Are you angry with me now
Are you angry cause I'm to blame

I'm no good next to Diamonds
When I'm too close to start to fade
Are you angry with me now
Are you angry cause I'm to blame

Cause I fall away
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was
Further than I ever was

I have no words
Comments (127)add comment
 siqbal wrote:
Bet these guys are good live (even if they do gaze at their shoes most of the time). 

HA! I was looking at the Wiki photo and 'Shoegaze' jumped out at me.
Posted 7 months ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
Bumped up to an 8. This one has grown on me.
Posted 7 months ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
Bet these guys are good live (even if they do gaze at their shoes most of the time). 
Posted 11 months ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
I like these guys! That is all.
Posted 2 years ago by xc.farmer.antoine486    [ Reply ]
This is a solid ditty
Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
 DrMacDaddy wrote:

Another example of why I happily support Radio Paradise.



YUP!  Most worthwhile monthly payment I make, by far!

When I set my daughters up with their first cars, I told each one of them the same thing.  The most important component of your vehicle is the battery.  That's because, if your car breaks down but your battery is good, you can always chill to your tunes until help arrives.

I feel the same way about RP.  Anytime I'm having a break down, all I have to do is park next to my computer, and chill to the tunes until help arrives.  (Of course, help never does arrive, but I sure do get to enjoy the wait.) 
Posted 2 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
I love their unique, backwards-kind of syncopation, and their atmospheric soundscapes that showcase their jamming ways!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
The Tearing Me Up song is awesome.  Also, it reminds of the bizarre series called "You" that I'm currently binge-watching on Netflix.
Posted 2 years ago by BobHeisler    [ Reply ]
Love this.  Thanks RP.  (Yet) another band I may never have discovered if it wasn't for you.  
Posted 3 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Nice song. The band's name is also interesting and instructive lesson from history. 
Posted 3 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
What an atmosphere - I could listen forever. 
Posted 3 years ago by schwarze_kunst    [ Reply ]
 DanFHiggins wrote:

Nice, Always liked it.

Sounds like The War on Drugs liked it also. 



iTHOUGHT THAT THEY WERE THE SAME GROUP. KNOCK ME OVER WITH A , FEATHER
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
 raewah wrote:
This song saved me from despair during the 2013 500 year flood that hit my home in Colorado.  When all would seem insurmountable I would play this song in my new car (as I lost my two cars) and scream with tears coming down my face.  All was better when I could face the flood after many sessions with "Diamonds".  I thank you to the band and to Angry Orchard for getting us all through!! 
 

We also were evacuated for 2 weeks when our neighborhood in Calgary flooded that same year.  The whole area was a muddy mess and smelled like the bottom of a river once the water receded.  Lost some stuff in the basement storage, but at least our apartment was okay.  We felt lucky because so many people suffered far worse damage than us.  Glad we also had RP to keep our spirits up!
Posted 3 years ago by odriscoll    [ Reply ]
Good tune with a great mix.
Posted 3 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Boxers rebelling? Why? Not enough walkies or doggie treats?

c.
Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Nice, Always liked it.

Sounds like The War on Drugs liked it also. 
Posted 5 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
"Are you angry with me now
Are you angry cause I'm to blame"

It's been a few angry years for mrstuba9 because of me, but I've been coming further than I ever was...
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
Six years later and it's still fantastic!
Posted 5 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
Never thought much of these guys as Shoe-gazers, but here they literally are...



Love this track.  8
Posted 5 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
Loving how this soars 
Posted 5 years ago by NoLoTeks    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
BILL!  Camel Walk, Song 2, Hanging On, and now this.  Further than I ever was.  

We have met the enemy and they is us.  
Posted 5 years ago by dziebell    [ Reply ]
This is not a comment on the song as such, but on the image of the album. The sticker disturbs the art. Sad. Why haven't it been removed?
Posted 5 years ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
Saw (heard) these excellent guys unplugged in an exclusieve setting in a Hilversum studio. great!
Posted 6 years ago by Dick_Klees    [ Reply ]
...This song takes me to that diving platform (pictured)..leaping skyward in flight...beautiful song
Posted 6 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Loving the new album too - play some more from that please Bill!
Posted 6 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Wonderful, haunting song. On my favourites list :)

Is it ever too late?
Posted 6 years ago by ruthyc    [ Reply ]
Another example of why I happily support Radio Paradise.
Posted 6 years ago by DrMacDaddy    [ Reply ]
 ltbluesoda wrote:
the ability to find song this beautiful is what makes me a lifelong listener of "Bill",... who finds this?

 
You mean this sums up RP in one song? Not sure I'd disagree...
Posted 6 years ago by ottoerago    [ Reply ]
the ability to find song this beautiful is what makes me a lifelong listener of "Bill",... who finds this?
Posted 6 years ago by ltbluesoda    [ Reply ]
Very cool song
Posted 7 years ago by ROMAN66    [ Reply ]
love it, such a drive
Posted 7 years ago by trinsion406    [ Reply ]
 {#Roflol}
{#Bananapiano}spiritfla wrote:
There is something about this song - it brings on emotion. Well done playing this RP! More Boxer Rebellion. 

 


Posted 7 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
There is something about this song - it brings on emotion. Well done playing this RP! More Boxer Rebellion. 
Posted 7 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
 Job well done, Lad  campru wrote:
I'm in the music video to this song - guy right at the end with scars on face

 

 
Cheers
Posted 7 years ago by campru    [ Reply ]
This song saved me from despair during the 2013 500 year flood that hit my home in Colorado.  When all would seem insurmountable I would play this song in my new car (as I lost my two cars) and scream with tears coming down my face.  All was better when I could face the flood after many sessions with "Diamonds".  I thank you to the band and to Angry Orchard for getting us all through!! 
Posted 8 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
 Job well done, Lad  campru wrote:
I'm in the music video to this song - guy right at the end with scars on face

 


Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I'm in the music video to this song - guy right at the end with scars on face
Posted 8 years ago by campru    [ Reply ]
What is it about this song that makes me sit up and take notice? It provokes some memories/feelings that I can't place...nice.
Posted 8 years ago by Ropes    [ Reply ]
 zournti wrote:

Like it and love the video too.



 


Posted 8 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}sooo fine
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 CHuLoYo wrote:
From 8  to 9 right now 

 


Posted 8 years ago by root0    [ Reply ]
From 8  to 9 right now 
Posted 8 years ago by CHuLoYo    [ Reply ]
One of those songs that always makes you (well, me!) check whether you already gave that 9 or not. Magical.
Posted 9 years ago by LouWu    [ Reply ]
I'd like this better if the drums had more variation. In my head I can hear a much more interesting version, playing off the variations in the guitar. Yes I know there is treatment for that.{#Cool}
Posted 9 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys live a few years ago, they're really good.
Posted 9 years ago by kalpol    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Heard this first on RP.  Songs like this keep me coming back for more.
Posted 9 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
Uh Yes....and thank you! I needed this tonight.
Posted 9 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
"Synth"-ed strings over-dominating. Still it's partway real feeling anyway. I kinda like it.
Posted 9 years ago by davboz    [ Reply ]
I am feeling this.  Thanks Bill G and Rebecca.
Posted 9 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Love this song. 10.
Posted 9 years ago by arighter2    [ Reply ]
 calle01 wrote:
I HATE this band!

 
WHY??
Posted 9 years ago by Gegenschein    [ Reply ]

Like it and love the video too.


Posted 9 years ago by zournti    [ Reply ]
crank it all the way up!
Posted 9 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
Good tune!
Thankfully the 'The War On Drugs' haters haven't been here to 'dis' this yet, oh hang on, i'm wrong again, heres one now . . . 




calle01 wrote:
I HATE this band!

 


it'll be that pesky "drum m/c" getting in the way again i guess
Posted 9 years ago by springof63    [ Reply ]
Yum!
Posted 9 years ago by sparksfry    [ Reply ]
All of the voices in my head love this song.
Posted 9 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
 Pedro1874 wrote:
I do not HATE any band.  I may not really like their music but I admire their effort in actually playing instruments and making music.

I really love Boxer Rebellion the more I hear them,  8 - 9. {#Sunny}{#Good-vibes}

 
But I thought anyone who does not like something these days is a "hater"??  You sound very, well, reasonable.
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
I do not HATE any band.  I may not really like their music but I admire their effort in actually playing instruments and making music.

I really love Boxer Rebellion the more I hear them,  8 - 9. {#Sunny}{#Good-vibes}
Posted 9 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the National if you played them at 45 rpm instead of 33 1/3.
Posted 10 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
Killer track. Never get tired of this.
Posted 10 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
...{#Wave}  loving the roll you are on Bill
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
damn I love this song.  
Posted 10 years ago by clwguy    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
 Was it a World Party?



 
I think it was a key party.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 rascal wrote:
London Grammar and these guys have been to the same party...good party

  Was it a World Party?


Posted 10 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Great band
Posted 10 years ago by tpwals    [ Reply ]
Look out for me in the music video to this track. Great day filming in leeds....
Posted 10 years ago by campru    [ Reply ]
It's like The National, but only with slightly better guitar and a singer that doesn't mumble the lyrics.
Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
As many have said before me, it's great to discover utterly new music and bands I really like on RP. This format is so much better than Pandora its ridiculous. Bill & Co., I salute you!
Posted 10 years ago by ottovonb    [ Reply ]
7>8, next time they probably will get 9 ore even 10 {#Yes}
these one snuck up on me, better with each new listening {#Dance}
Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
Like this more every time I hear it.  ↑10.  Great album, too.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
London Grammar and these guys have been to the same party...good party
Posted 10 years ago by rascal    [ Reply ]
10 next
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 likewise..{#Cheers} this certainly strikes a chord with me.  kingart wrote:
Love.this.sound. Thoughtful without being morose, upbeat with honesty, very listenable on a screaming hard breathing bike ride, or just foot tapping and swigging a beer. 

 


Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Love.this.sound. Thoughtful without being morose, upbeat with honesty, very listenable on a screaming hard breathing bike ride, or just foot tapping and swigging a beer. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 cayenne wrote:
I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of diamonds.

 
Did you end up in The Gem City?  
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Seems I can't get enough of this song    {#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Saw them on Sunday in Bergen, brilliant musicians!
Love Nathan voice {#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by niccca    [ Reply ]
"Are you angry, Mr. Dahmer?"
Posted 10 years ago by Bacadiar    [ Reply ]
Rp doesnt stop to amaze me with their list. Amaazing!
Posted 10 years ago by proxones    [ Reply ]
 Hasan wrote:
This song has been giving me nearly out of body experiences, every time, beginning even from *before* I saw the video.

How do they do it?

 

 
Talent?
Posted 10 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
{#Heartkiss}  8 > 9
 
ditto
Posted 10 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
I was carried to Ohio in a swarm of diamonds.
Posted 10 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
Diamonds really has been growing on me. It's just another awesome song from radio paradise. Thanks for playing.
Posted 10 years ago by raygun75    [ Reply ]
I'm in the music video for this song, top track top band.
Posted 10 years ago by campru    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}  8 > 9  so good for my ears
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
This song has been giving me nearly out of body experiences, every time, beginning even from *before* I saw the video.

How do they do it?

 
Posted 10 years ago by Hasan    [ Reply ]
Simply Splendid track....and this album art takes me to new heights 
Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

No: the bestest!

Like taking stands, do you?


Man fighting a bunch of other men
(Note to the guy in the white shirt: third time is not the charm)



 
Get over it...I never even responded to a post you made until YOU started picking fights with ME...I never even noticed your posts...what are you some sort of superhero out to rid the world of snark?  Quit stalking me!
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
...this album cover deserves like a nine in itself...
Posted 10 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
When I'm driving lately I often find myself saying: Siri play Diamonds.  So I have to increase my rating from 9 to 10.

Great song. Very well done.
Posted 10 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
Great stuff
Posted 10 years ago by Shawnmcc    [ Reply ]
Top band.  Deserve much more recognition than they get.  Never hear them over here, which is criminal.
Posted 10 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
9 > 10



Amazing!
Posted 10 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
9/10 It's really deserve it
Posted 11 years ago by turkogul    [ Reply ]
Just loving the amount of British artists that Bill plays.   Far more than our own National or Commercial stations play.
Posted 11 years ago by Jim_Messenger    [ Reply ]
Shine bright like a Diamond, Shine bright like a Diamond, sorry wrong song






Posted 11 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
This GIF makes me smile every time I see it. Thanks kcar! {#Biggrin}


kcar wrote:

No: the bestest!

Like taking stands, do you?


Man fighting a bunch of other men
(Note to the guy in the white shirt: third time is not the charm)



 


Posted 11 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]
was a 9 - now a 10! Great tune!{#Bananapiano}
Posted 11 years ago by WhiskeyDude    [ Reply ]

I love how the sustained guitar sound carries this song... Brilliant!


8    


Posted 11 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
This makes up for that POS Regina Spektor tune that preceded this. I'm really liking this new TBR album!
Posted 11 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
LOVE!
Posted 11 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Good song.   The guitars, giving credit where it's due, is from Radiohead's Airbag.



NO one did that before Airbag.  It is the best guitar sequence in the history of music.   

 
I saw Radiohead live just after Diana was killed in that car crash.  OK Computer had recently been released and we all thought "they'll never play Airbag".  First song of the set - the place erupted.
Posted 11 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Ho hum - and way overplayed (11x in 30 days?!).  {#Yawn}
Posted 11 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 Hi love...me as well.  We are kindred indeed ! Deadwing wrote:
There are not a whole lot of songs that grab me at the first listen. This one did.


Nice, nice, very nice.


{#Music}  

 


Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

No: the bestest!

Like taking stands, do you?


Man fighting a bunch of other men
(Note to the guy in the white shirt: third time is not the charm)

Great left hook on 1st time. I can't even see the punch on the third one.


 


Posted 11 years ago by MusiqueMusique    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Good song.   The guitars, giving credit where it's due, is from Radiohead's Airbag.



NO one did that before Airbag.  It is the best guitar sequence in the history of music.   

 
No: the bestest!

Like taking stands, do you?


Man fighting a bunch of other men
(Note to the guy in the white shirt: third time is not the charm)


Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Great band name. OK, I'm a snob...
Posted 11 years ago by MusiqueMusique    [ Reply ]
this song makes me happy for some weird reason, and i want to dance!
Posted 11 years ago by thatslenas    [ Reply ]
I'm warming to this one. 6->7
Posted 11 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
I've heard 3 or 4 of Boxer's tunes here on RP. I like 'em all. They could be my next fav band. Fabulous sound and vibe. Dance drive drink make out music. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Too damn redundant. 2. PSD.
Posted 11 years ago by rich95969    [ Reply ]
There are not a whole lot of songs that grab me at the first listen. This one did.


Nice, nice, very nice.


{#Music}  
Posted 11 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
Good song.   The guitars, giving credit where it's due, is from Radiohead's Airbag.



NO one did that before Airbag.  It is the best guitar sequence in the history of music.   
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Great song, I appear in the music video....
Posted 11 years ago by campru    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my churches loves this song...

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
This is good - me likey. 
Posted 11 years ago by Desimia    [ Reply ]
I just found my new favorite song- This is amazing!!
Posted 11 years ago by nikki54    [ Reply ]
Follow up with Porcupne Tree - seems like these guys are related    ;-)
Posted 11 years ago by jagla    [ Reply ]