From the recording Love, Marriage & Civil War

Written by Jeremy Vess based on the poem "Gold & Diamonds" by Jeremy Mullis
recorded & performed by the band Jeremiah Wilde

Lyrics

Gold & Diamonds

Love’s a piece of jewelry
You wear on your sleeve
Shines like gold & diamonds
For people to see
Believe me believe me they will see

Tears will fall from eyes
Like they are filling the sea
Storms can break upon us
Bring us down to our knees
Let the waves and all the breakers
Wash over me

I want you I need you
Even if I dare to walk away
Surrender surrender
With my hands up in the air
And those cuffs in your hand

When winter comes upon us
We will hide in the blue
Keeping warm that bed
To bridge the spaces we knew
Bring the cold
Bring the storm
If I’ve got you

We shape our lives by moments
That are heartfelt and true
I found my promised treasure
I'm love sick for you
Step inside I'll stoke a fire
This home is made for two

I want you I need you
Even if i dare to walk away
Surrender surrender
With my hands up in the air
And those cuffs in your hand...

I’m giving up I’m giving up
And you hold the key
Just take my heart don't give it back
This is for keeps

I’m giving up I’m giving up
And you hold the key
Just take my heart don't give it back
This is for keeps...

'Cause everything You are
Is everything I need
But you wont let me in
Lest I concede
With my hands up in the air
And my heart upon your sleeve
You wear like gold and diamonds
For all to see...

This sweet surrender
Sweet surrender...