Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)

Shinedown

About Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)

"Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)" is a digital single by Shinedown, written for the 2010 film The Expendables. The song was released on iTunes on June 15, 2010, and to online retailers on June 21, 2010. It is the nineteenth track on the deluxe version of The Sound of Madness. The song was released to U. S. radio on December 7. In addition to The Expendables, the song was used as the secondary theme for WWE's WrestleMania XXVII event and as WWE Main Event's opening theme from October 3, 2012 to January 22, 2014. It was also used in Formula One's video review for the 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix. In gaming, it is a playable song in Rock Band Blitz and Rock Band 3. 


Year:
2011
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I am the shadow, and the smoke in your eyes,
I am the ghost, that hides in the night

Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!

Wait, wait a minute take a step back
you gotta think twice before you react
so stay, stay a little while
Because a Promise not kept is the road to exile
HEY! whats the circumstance
you'll never be great without taking a chance so
wait, you waited too long
had your hands in your pocket
when you shoulda been gone

Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
One push is all you'll need
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
A fist first philosophy
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
We watch with wounded eyes
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
So I hope you recognize

I'm on the front line
Don't worry I'll be fine
the story is just beginning
I say goodbye to my weakness
so long to the regret
and now I see the world through diamond eyes

Damn! damn it all down
took one to the chest without even a sound so
What! What are you worth?
the things you love or the people you hurt
Hey! it's like deja vu
a suicidal maniac with nothing to lose
so wait, it's the exception to the rule
everyone of us is expendable

Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
One push is all you'll need
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
A fist first philosophy
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
We watch with wounded eyes
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
So I hope you recognize

I'm on the front line
don't worry I'll be fine
the story is just beginning
I say goodbye to my weakness
so long to the regret
and now I know that I'm alive
I'm on the front line
don't worry I'll be fine
the story is just beginning
I say goodbye to my weakness
so long to the regret
and now I see the world through diamond eyes

Every night of my life
I watch angels fall from the sky
Every time that the sun still sets
I pray they don't take mine

I'm on the front line
don't worry I'll be fine
the story is just beginning
I say goodbye to my weakness
so long to regret

I'm on the front line
don't worry I'll be fine
the story is just beginning
I say goodbye to my weakness
so long to the regrets
and now I know that I'm alive

I'm on the front line
don't worry I'll be fine
the story is just beginning
I say goodbye to my weakness
so long to the regret
and now I see the world through diamond eyes
and now I see the world through diamond eyes

Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!

Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!
Boom-Lay Boom-Lay BOOM!

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Shinedown

Shinedown is an American hard rock band from Jacksonville, Florida, formed in 2001 and founded by members Brent Smith (vocals), Brad Stewart (bass), Jasin Todd (guitar), and Barry Kerch (drums). A few line-up changes followed, and the band's current line-up consists of Smith and Kerch, the band's only two remaining original members, with guitarist Zach Myers and bassist and pianist Eric Bass. Since Shinedown's inception, they have released four albums – Leave a Whisper (2003), Us and Them (2005), The Sound of Madness (2008), and Amaryllis (2012) – and a total of 15 singles. They have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: ERIC BASS, ZACHARY MYERS, BRENT SMITH

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
The song "Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)" is not immediately associated with any album by Shinedown. It was initially released as a single in 2010.
Cultural Impact
"Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)" is prominently featured at the end of the movie "The Expendables," enhancing the action-packed theme of the film.
Songwriting Credits
The track is written by all four of the band members of Shinedown; Brent Smith, Barry Kerch, Zach Myers, and Eric Bass.
Chart Performance
The song charted well and landed at number one on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, signifying its popularity among rock music lovers.
Music Video
The music video for the song "Diamond Eyes" was directed by Paul R. Brown, a renowned music video director.
Genre
"Diamond Eyes" is considered a song in the genre of Hard Rock and is marked by its powerful, driving rhythm, and strong vocal performance.
Theme
The lyrics contain themes of courage, overcoming adversity, and rallying against opposition.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Diamond Eyes" for its high energy, catchy chorus, and distinctive sound, which stands out from Shinedown's earlier songs.
Live Performances
The song is a fan-favorite track and is frequently performed at Shinedown's live concerts.
Popular Association
Many people associate the song with the catchphrase "Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom," used iconically in the chorus.
Band Information
Shinedown is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida formed by singer Brent Smith in 2001. They are known for their anthemic and hard-hitting rock sound.
The Expendables Franchise
The song was also included in the soundtrack of the sequels "The Expendables 2" (2012) and "The Expendables 3" (2014).

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