When I find myself awake I'll put my thoughts down on a page Half-asleep I'll make a list Then read back all my greatest hits: - Should meditate - Should work out more - Should read until my brain gets sore - Meet someone - Go far away - Try being socially less strange That's how a diamond grows You give yourself the right chance over time Don't believe them if they try to sell you something quicker I cut at least half of my friends But no one noticed or mentioned I thought at last I'd breathe easy But then I've thought a lot of things Hey New Year, Hey New You You left so much low-hanging fruit In the ring A title fight With only montage training time That's how a diamond grows You give yourself the right chance over time Don't believe them if they try to sell you something quicker That's how a diamond grows You reach as far as you can and hold tight Don't believe them if they try to tell you something different They say a diamond grows with time I believe it Cause I've seen it with my eyes There's a guaranteed parade Of broken promises If you expect some kind of miracle You do what you can do That's all (all, all) That's how a diamond grows You give yourself the right chance over time Don't believe them if they try to sell you something quicker That's how a diamond grows With time Don't believe them if they try to tell you something different