Prima Donna
Hot Legs Lyrics
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You didn't give me a choice
Surrounded yourself with Yes Men
To drown out the one dissenting voice
How can you call this a partnership
I deal with the iceberg
While you sunbathe on the tip
In fact you never did
I did all the playing
While you ran away and hid
Prima Donna
I cannot function properly
Prima Donna
Unless the spotlight is on me
Out who my friends are
That's what I've found
And I can't believe you'd stoop so low
To obtain the moral high ground
Why pretend to be altruist
When one's of no further use to you
One ceases to exist
We're all making sacrifices so how come
You like to shroud yourself in fake
Flaming martyrdom
Prima Donna
I cannot function properly
Prima Donna
Unless the spotlight is on me
Allegedly
Prima Donna
I cannot function properly
Prima Donna
Unless the spotlight is on me
Prima Donna
May I remind you respectfully
Prima Donna
The whole wide world revolves around me
In Hot Legs's song "Prima Donna", the lyrics talk about a relationship where one party feels like they had no choice but to leave the other person due to their behavior. The other person surrounded themselves with people who agree with them and drown out any opposing opinions, leading to a lack of partnership. The one who left feels like they were the only one playing the game while the other person runs away and hides. They call them a "Prima Donna" who cannot function unless the spotlight is on them.
The lyrics seem to speak to the dynamic of a toxic relationship, where one person has a need for validation and attention that can never be satisfied. This type of behavior can lead to the other person feeling underappreciated and overwhelmed, resulting in the need to leave. The use of the term "Prima Donna" is particularly apt, as it refers to someone who is demanding and difficult to work with. The lyrics also touch on the idea of martyrdom, where someone pretends to be selfless but is actually only doing things for their own benefit.
Overall, "Prima Donna" is a powerful song that speaks to the experience of being in a one-sided relationship with someone who is demanding and self-centered. It encourages listeners to recognize when they are being taken advantage of and to stand up for themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I had to leave you
I had no other choice but to leave you
You didn't give me a choice
You left me with no option
Surrounded yourself with Yes Men
You chose to surround yourself with people who always agree with you
To drown out the one dissenting voice
To silence anyone who has a different opinion than yours
How can you call this a partnership
What we have is not a real partnership
I deal with the iceberg
I face the difficult challenges while you enjoy the benefits at the top
While you sunbathe on the tip
While you enjoy the easy part of our situation
You don't want to play the game
You have no interest in partaking in the task at hand
In fact you never did
You've never put in the effort
I did all the playing
I did all the hard work
While you ran away and hid
While you avoided any difficult task
Prima Donna
A term used to refer to someone who behaves in a demanding and self-centered way
I cannot function properly
I cannot perform my duties effectively
Unless the spotlight is on me
Unless I am the center of attention
Out who my friends are
I have come to realize who my true friends are
That's what I've found
That is what I have discovered
And I can't believe you'd stoop so low
I am shocked that you would do something so petty
To obtain the moral high ground
To gain the reputation of being morally superior
Why pretend to be altruist
Why act as if you're selfless and generous
When one's of no further use to you
When someone is no longer beneficial to you
One ceases to exist
You discard them completely
We're all making sacrifices so how come
We're all putting in effort, so why are you exempt?
You like to shroud yourself in fake
You enjoy pretending
Flaming martyrdom
Acting like a martyr for attention
May I remind you respectfully
Allow me to remind you politely
The whole wide world revolves around me
The world revolves around my needs and desires
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fredi Long
que suena mucho más ajustado en el estudio, en vivo parece que están un poco apurados They sound tighter in the studio versión, here they seem to be faster than normal... thou, IT ROCKS!!
ron streeter
we are the mother fucking Darkness
Fredi Long
evidentemente, no los dejan domar nada cuando graban en estudio...
ron streeter
give me a d give me a arkness