Discover the story of the song > Death By Diamonds And Pearls – Band of Skulls

The song is about a woman who grew up in a nice neighborhood but is now influenced by material things like diamonds and pearls. The protagonist thinks that she is just like other girls who focus on materialistic things, even though she might act insolent, and warns her about the consequences. The chorus repeats the phrase "death by diamonds and pearls" to emphasize the idea that focusing on materialistic things can be harmful.