Shampain
(HD) Marina and the Diamonds Lyrics
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Trying to hide the hole inside my head
Watching the stars slide down to reach the end
The sleep is not my friend
Drinking champagne to forget yesterday
Coz I remember, the way, the way, the way
It ended that day, the day, the day, the day
Drinking champagne, made by the angel
Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
Drinking champagne made all the angels
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Elderly stars slide down the morning sky
Slipping away to find a place to die
I wonder when the night will reach it's end
The sleep is not my friend
Drinking champagne, meant for a wedding
Toast to the bride, a fairy tail ending
Drinking champagne, a bottle to myself
Savor the taste of fabricated wealth
Drinking champagne, made by the angel
Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
Drinking champagne made all the angels
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
The lyrics of "Shampain" by Marina and the Diamonds describe a person trying to escape their pain and loneliness by drinking champagne. The first verse presents the image of someone lying in bed with a hole in their head, likely a metaphor for emotional emptiness. The use of a dagger suggests that the emptiness may stem from a self-inflicted wound or betrayal by someone close. The singer watches the stars fall from the sky, representing a loss of hope or a sense of impending doom.
The chorus reveals that the singer is seeking to forget a past event that ended badly. They turn to champagne as a way to numb their pain and escape reality. The mention of Glittering Gabriel, a supposed angel who makes the champagne, suggests that the singer may be searching for divine intervention or looking for salvation in their drinking.
The second verse describes the singer's continued struggle with insomnia, linking it to their emotional pain. The mention of "elderly stars" slipping away to die represents a loss of time and fleetingness of life. The singer wonders when their own pain and suffering will end, suggesting a feeling of hopelessness.
In the final chorus, the singer toasts to an imaginary bride, symbolizing their own desire for a fairy tale ending. The repeated use of the phrase "tears and pain, but I feel celestial" suggests that, despite their struggles, the singer still finds some sense of beauty or transcendence in their pain.
Overall, "Shampain" is a poignant commentary on the nature of emotional pain and the coping mechanisms people use to deal with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Laid dagger dead inside a lonely bed
I am lying alone in bed, feeling emotionally wounded.
Trying to hide the hole inside my head
I am attempting to conceal the emotional pain that I am feeling.
Watching the stars slide down to reach the end
I am observing the stars as they disappear into the night sky, representing the passage of time.
The sleep is not my friend
I am having difficulty sleeping due to my emotional turmoil.
Drinking champagne to forget yesterday
I am drinking champagne in an attempt to forget the painful memories of the past.
Coz I remember, the way, the way, the way
Because I can vividly recall the details of the events that have caused me pain.
It ended that day, the day, the day, the day
The source of my pain occurred on a specific day in the past.
That I walked away, away, away, away
I chose to physically remove myself from the situation that was causing me pain.
Drinking champagne, made by the angel
I am drinking champagne that has been euphemistically associated with angels, suggesting that it can provide a heavenly experience.
Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
The champagne is metaphorically associated with an angel named Gabriel, whose name implies a sense of majesty and splendor.
Drinking champagne made all the angels
The champagne has the power to elevate me, even through tough times, and make me feel as divine as an angel.
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Despite my past pain, I am currently feeling transcendent and powerful, like an otherworldly celestial being.
Elderly stars slide down the morning sky
The stars are aging and fading into the morning sky, symbolizing the fleeting nature of life.
Slipping away to find a place to die
The stars are disappearing as they reach their inevitable end, paralleling the concept of death.
I wonder when the night will reach it's end
I am contemplating when my emotional pain will come to an end and my life can begin again.
Drinking champagne, meant for a wedding
The champagne is typically associated with celebratory events, like weddings, but I am indulging in it to elevate my mood during difficult times.
Toast to the bride, a fairy tail ending
Drinking champagne is traditionally seen as a toast at a wedding, which represents a happy ending or a 'fairy tale' romantic story.
Drinking champagne, a bottle to myself
I am consuming an entire bottle of champagne alone, emphasizing my desire to find temporary solace from my pain.
Savor the taste of fabricated wealth
I am savoring the taste of the champagne, which can be seen as a symbol of wealth and luxury, but I know it is a temporary escape from my reality.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS, PASCAL RICHARD MARCEL GHISLAIN GABRIEL, LIAM HOWE
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"Shampain"
Lay dagger dead inside a lonely bed
Trying to hide the hole inside my head
Watching the stars slide down to reach the end
The sleep is not my friend
Drinking champagne to forget yesterday
Coz I remember, the way, the way, the way
It ended the day, the day, the day, the day
That I walked away, away, away, away
[Chorus:]
Drinking champagne, made by the angel
Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
Drinking champagne made of an angel's
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Elderly stars slide down the morning sky
Slipping away to find a place to die
I wonder when the night will reach it's end
The sleep is not my friend
Drinking champagne, meant for a wedding
Toast to the bride, a fairytale ending
Drinking champagne, a bottle to myself
Savor the taste of fabricated wealth
[Chorus repeat]
Celestial [x4]
[Chorus repeat - x2]
@karolinabartosova1584
if you ever feel bad about yourself, just remember, how great your music taste is
@monstertruckess
lol thanks
@ravenblades3987
thanks :D you too!
@aunknownstranger
Thank you.
@alexis_daydream333
okay but that is helpful
@meysam6963
Merci😂
@al4m3
shampain = shame + pain
just desserts = justice + hurts
marina you genius
@user-no7ir2hw1d
Omg I never understood the 'just desserts' thing until right now, 1:30 am in bed on a Tuesday & there's school tomorrow
@shallot6
Sorry to say but Just Desserts has been around longer than Marina.
@shallot6
Rock A Just desserts is a phrase that has been around for a very long time. Marina didn't create it.