Diamond Life

“Diamond life, lover boy.
We move in space
      with minimum waste
      and maximum joy.
City lights and business nights
When you require streetcar desire
      for higher heights.

No place for beginners
      or sensitive hearts
When sentiment is left to chance.
No place to be ending
     but somewhere to start.”
              

— Sade
Karl Malden in 'Streetcar Named Desire'

For another perspective
on the Sade lyrics, see
  St. Peter’s Day.