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Originally posted by NOW
LOTB is a little more special but Diamonds is pretty universal.
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So you agree that LOTB is superior.
Except the vocals, Rihanna added nothing to Diamonds. To say it's the better song of the two, is to discredit Rihanna as an artisté.
I would never understand how a song that was written, produced and recorded without Rihanna is better than one co-written by the artist with live production that portrays the lyrics. Which is also heartfelt and authentic given that they relate to her as a person.
What about the swirling organ and back and forth lyrics about her toxic relationship for starters? ... it just all works. Then there's 'shine bright like a diamond' .. well bitch, unless you're sitting on a light bulb that's the most absurd analogy I've ever heard. End it. End it now.