Sex Yeah!
Marina& The Diamonds Lyrics

Sex, sex, sex, sex (yeah)
The repetition of 'sex' conveys the idea that in society, sex is all that is talked about; emphasized by the use of 'yeah'

Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
The repetition of 'la-la-la' mimics the repetition of 'sex' and points out that the pop culture has surfaced to make sex a common subject

Nothing is provocative anymore, even for kids
The artist suggests that sex has become a casual topic as it is discussed everywhere people go, and it is difficult to protect children from exposure.

No room for imagining, 'cause everyone's seen everything
The entertainment industry has made it impossible for people to use their imagination as they've already seen graphic depictions of sex on the screen.

Question what the TV tells you
The artist asks people to question the media and not fully believe everything they put out.

Question what a pop star sells you
People should be wary of the kind of messages that their favorite pop stars convey as they may not be the best role models

Question mom and question dad
One shouldn't blindly obey parents, but it's important to have conversations and question the beliefs and rules they've instilled in them

Question good and question bad
People should question the traditional concepts of 'good and bad' as cultural constructs and individual opinions and notions of society may vary.

If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
The artist reflects on a time where they could escape from the burdens of the past and the expectations that have been put on them, allowing them to be who they truly are.

If sex in our society (didn't tell a girl who she would be)
The artist reflects on the negative effect of sex's wide prevalence in society, as women are often reduced to their sexual prowess and judged for their appearance.

'Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me, me
The artist has fought against the predetermined roles and expectations society has laid out for them, to discover their identity.

If women were religiously recognized sexually
The idea that women are tied to the sexual stigma is not seen in every culture, some religions celebrate sexuality as pure and sacred

We wouldn't have to feel the need to show our ass-ets to feel free
If the society will accept women for who they are, they will not feel the constant pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty.

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
The artist has experienced the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, sold their soul for fame, and frankly, they are over it.

Sold my soul, and yeah, the truth hurts
The artist is aware of the compromises they've made to gain fame and that the price they paid is the loss of their genuine self, and it hurts.

Tired image of a star, acting naughtier than we really are
The artist is criticizing the idea that celebrities have to act a certain way and that it is often not authentic, but solely to gain publicity.

All my life I've felt it deep inside of me
The artist has always had an urge to break from societal expectations and find their own identity apart from set roles.

All this time was fighting for what I believe
The artist has spent their life advocating for people to be themselves and break societal norms.

All my life I've tried to hide what history has given me
The artist has tried to break away from the predetermined gender roles and societal expectations placed on them from when they were born.