They say diamonds are forever
But I say only time will tell
They say money makes you happy
But I'm not buying what they sell
Oh, 'cause beauty, fame and fortune
How they sparkle to the eye
And fireworks burn brightly
Till they fall out of the sky

Don't wanna live for something temporary
I set my sights on eternity
A world of lesser things shines before me
But there's a difference between glitter and glory
Glitter and glory

Some will see their name in neon
Think they've finally got it made
But there always comes a moment
When they watch it fade away
I've seen power and possessions
Take an inch then take control
Don't wanna gain the whole world
And lose my soul

Don't wanna live for something temporary
I set my sights on eternity
A world of lesser things shines before me
But there's a difference between glitter and glory
Glitter and glory

You're the treasure I see
You're all that I need
God, help me to see
The difference between glitter and glory
Uh-huh, yeah

Don't want to live for something temporary
I set my sights on eternity
A world of lesser things shines before me
But there's a difference between glitter and glory
Glitter and glory
Glitter and glory
Glitter and glory