Black Diamond is definitely one of KISS' most recognizable songs.
While the vast majority of KISS' repertoire focuses solely on good-timing topics, such as partying, and sex, Black Diamond, stands almost alone, in being one of the very few KISS songs that directly tackle a real social issue–Prostit...
[Intro]
Out on the street for a living
Picture's only begun (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Got you under their thumb
Hit it
[Verse 1]
Out on the streets for a living
Picture's only begun
Your day is sorrow and madness
Got you under their thumb
[Chorus]
Woo, black diamond
Woo, black diamond
[Verse 2]
Darkness will fall on the city
It seems to follow you too (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
And though you don't ask for pity
There's nothing that you can do, no, no
[Chorus]
Woo, black diamond
Woo, black diamond
[Verse 3]
Out on the streets for a living
Picture's only begun (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
Your day is sorrow and madness
Got you under their thumb
[Chorus]
Woo, black diamond, yeah
Woo, black diamond
Black Diamond was written by Paul Stanley.
Black Diamond was produced by Richie Wise & Kenny Kerner.
KISS released Black Diamond on Mon Feb 18 1974.