Raining Diamonds

Ricki-Lee

About Raining Diamonds

"Raining Diamonds" is a song by Australian recording artist Ricki-Lee Coulter. It was written by Coulter, Billy Mann and Boyblue, who also produced the song. "Raining Diamonds" was released digitally on 18 October 2011, as the lead single from Coulter's third studio album Fear & Freedom (2012). The song serves as Coulter's debut release with EMI, after parting ways with her former record label Shock Records in May 2011. Lyrically, Coulter stated that the song is "all about knowing your value and not settling for less than what you believe you are worth. ""Raining Diamonds" peaked at number 19 on the ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association for selling over 70,000 copies. An accompanying music video was directed by Krozm and features Coulter channelling a warrior princess. She promoted the song with performances on The X Factor Australia and Sunrise. 


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I declare war on love
I declare war on love
Finally I'm burning the pages
And I declare a war on love
And it's not fair to put the blame on you
It's not fair to just blame you
I kept denying the sound of the sirens
So it's not fair to just blame you

For too long I played the pretender
But now I'll never surrender

I need it rain-rain-raining diamonds
I need the planets all aligning
I know that love is more than just surviving
I need it raining diamonds
Whoa whoa whoa

I'm not scared, a little reckless maybe
Till I hold it in my hands
And when I fall madly deeply
I wanna fall and never land

I need it rain-rain-raining diamonds
I need the planets all aligning
I know that love is more than just surviving
I need it raining diamonds
Whoa whoa whoa

I've heard it heard it heard it
All the lines and the imperfections
The perfect words are worthless
I'd rather go it alone
Whoa whoa whoa

I need it rain-rain-raining diamonds
I need the planets all aligning
I know that love is more than just surviving
I need it raining diamonds
Whoa whoa whoa

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Ricki-Lee

Ricki-Lee Dawn Coulter (born 10 November 1985), also known mononymously as Ricki-Lee, is a New Zealand-born Australian singer, songwriter, television, and radio presenter. She was born in Auckland, New Zealand, grew up on the Gold Coast, Queensland and began performing at the age of 15. Coulter rose to fame in 2004 on the second season of Australian Idol and placed seventh in the competition. She subsequently signed with Australian independent label Shock Records, and released her self-titled debut album Ricki-Lee (2005), which produced the top-ten hits "Hell No!" and "Sunshine". Both singles were certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). The following year, Coulter became a member of Australian pop girl group Young Divas, before… more »

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Written by: BILLY MANN, DAVID SCHULER, RICKI LEE COULTER

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Release Timeline
"Raining Diamonds" was released as the lead single from Ricki-Lee's third studio album "Fear & Freedom" in October 2011.
Song Production
The song was written by Brian Kierulf, Ricki-Lee Coulter, Joshua Schwartz, and was produced by dance-pop producers KNS Productions.
Music Genre
The song falls under the genre of dance-pop which is characterized by beats and simple, uncomplicated song structures that are primarily focused on hooks and catchy melodies.
Recorded Place
The recording of the song took place in Los Angeles, California where Ricki-Lee is said to have written over 40 songs for her "Fear & Freedom" album.
Music Video
The music video for "Raining Diamonds" premiered on YouTube on November 11, 2011, and showcases Ricki-Lee in different glamorous styles and settings, embodying the song's metaphor of feeling invaluable or like you're 'raining diamonds'.
Chart Performance
"Raining Diamonds" achieved impressive chart success, peaking at number 19 on the ARIA Singles Chart and number 20 on the Australian Artists Singles Chart. It earned a gold certification from the Australian Recording Industry Association for sales exceeding 35,000 units.
Shining Confidence
According to Ricki-Lee, "Raining Diamonds" is about recognizing your worth, feeling good about yourself, and not settling for anything less than you deserve.
Live Performance
Ricki-Lee gave a live performance of "Raining Diamonds" on the seventh season of the Australian TV show "Dancing with the Stars" on October 23, 2011.
Sample in the Song
The song's bridge features a sample from "I Feel Love", a song by Donna Summer.
The Inspiration
The lyrics are inspired by empowerment and self-worth, with Ricki-Lee drawing from personal experiences of finding strength and refusing to compromise one's self-respect.
Makeup Line Promotion
The song was used to promote the Australian make-up brand Australis' 2012 cosmetic range, featuring in their advertising campaign.
Critical Reception
Critics generally gave positive reviews to "Raining Diamonds". They praised its confidence-boosting message, catchy chorus, and Ricki-Lee's powerful vocal performance.
Dance Remixes
The song was also released with various remixes by dance music producers, helping it earn popularity in dance clubs across Australia.

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