Obsessions
Marina And The Diamonds Lyrics
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Last night's love affair is looking vulnerable in my bed
Silk sheet, blue dawn, Colgate, tongue warm
Won't you quit your crying? I can't sleep
One minute I'm a little sweetheart
And next minute you are an absolute creep
We've got obsessions
That come to me when I am holding you
We've got obsessions
All you ever think about are sick ideas
Involving me, involving you
Supermarket, oh what packet of crackers to pick?
They're all the same, one brand, one name, but really they're not
Look, look, just choose something quick
People are staring, time ticker-quicking
Cheeks are on fire; just choose something, something, something
Pressure overwhelming
Next minute I am turning out of the door, facing one week without food
A day, a day when things are pretty bad
Don't let it make you feel sad,
The crackers were probably bad luck anyway
Can't let your cold heart be free
When you act like you've got an OCD
We've got obsessions
I want to erase every nasty thought
That bugs me every day of every week
We've got obsessions
You never tell me what it is that mades you strong
And what it is that mades you weak
We've got obsessions
I want to erase every nasty thought
That bugs me every day of every week
We've got obsessions
You never told me what it was that made you strong
And what it was that made you weak
Mades you weak, mades you weak
made you weak, made you weak, made you weak
Made you
Sunday, wake up, give me a cigarette
Last night's love affair is looking vulnerable again
In "Obsessions," Marina opens up about her own personal struggles with OCD and anxiety. The song paints a vivid picture of the anxiety-fueled thoughts and actions that can come with the disorder. The opening lines reference a love affair that left Marina feeling vulnerable in her bed. As she wakes up on Sunday, she craves a cigarette to ease her nerves.
The lyrics then move on to describe a trip to the grocery store, where Marina's OCD tendencies become amplified. The pressure of choosing a product overwhelms her, and she imagines that the crackers she selects will have a major impact on her life. These passages illustrate how everyday experiences can become daunting and distressing when coupled with obsessive thoughts.
The chorus serves as an anthem of sorts for those living with OCD. Marina expresses her desire to "wipe out all the sad ideas that come to me" and to "erase every nasty thought that bugs me every day of every week." The song captures the cyclical nature of OCD, where obsessive thoughts lead to compulsive behaviors that only fuel the disorder further.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday, wake up, give me a cigarette
Starting the day after a failed love affair, wanting to indulge in smoking to cope
Last night's love affair is looking vulnerable in my bed
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of last night's romantic encounter and feeling emotionally exposed
Silk sheet, blue dawn, Colgate, tongue warm
Describing the physical environment and sensation of morning after a brief moment of comfort
Won't you quit your crying? I can't sleep
Addressing a partner's emotional turmoil that is disrupting one's own restful state
One minute I'm a little sweetheart
Acknowledging one's own tendency to switch between moods and behaviors
And next minute you are an absolute creep
Expressing frustration and disappointment with a partner's unpredictable behavior
We've got obsessions
Acknowledging shared preoccupations and compulsive thoughts
I want to wipe out all the sad ideas
Desiring to rid oneself of negative thoughts and emotions associated with the partner
That come to me when I am holding you
Specifying the trigger for the aforementioned negative thoughts
All you ever think about are sick ideas
Accusing the partner of having similarly unhealthy thought patterns
Involving me, involving you
Clarifying the subject matter of the partner's disturbing thoughts
Supermarket, oh what packet of crackers to pick?
Describing a mundane decision that is being inflated due to personal anxiety
They're all the same, one brand, one name, but really they're not
Ruminating on the nature of consumer products and the superficial differences between them
Look, look, just choose something quick
Feeling the pressure to make a quick decision despite personal doubts and insecurities
People are staring, time ticker-quicking
Sensing judgement from others and feeling rushed
Cheeks are on fire; just choose something, something, something
Experiencing embarrassment and wishing to quickly resolve the situation
Pressure overwhelming
Expressing the feeling of being trapped and anxious in a situation
Next minute I am turning out of the door, facing one week without food
Illustrating the extreme measures taken to cope with anxiety and uncertainty
A day, a day when things are pretty bad
Describing a particularly low moment in life
Don't let it make you feel sad,
Offering comfort and reassurance for oneself or others
The crackers were probably bad luck anyway
Reflecting on the irrationality of one's decisions and the role of fate
Can't let your cold heart be free
Acknowledging unresolved emotional issues that are affecting one's present behavior
When you act like you've got an OCD
Comparing one's own obsessive thought patterns to the clinical definition of OCD
You never tell me what it is that mades you strong
Expressing frustration with a partner's lack of transparency and understanding
And what it is that mades you weak
Desiring insight into a partner's vulnerabilities and areas of growth
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA DIAMANDIS, MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS
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@its_ad4m
"Supermarket, oh, what packet of crackers to pick?
They're all the same, one brand, one name, but really they're not
Look, look, just choose something quick
People are staring, time ticker-quicking, skin is on fire
Just choose something, something, something
Pressure overwhelming
Next minute, I am turning out of the door
Facing one week without food
A day, a day, when things, things are pretty bad
But don't let it make you feel sad
The crackers were probably bad luck anyway."
this is me everytime in the supermarket, and i hate it.
@Stefx-sr6rq
THIS CAME OUT 8 YEARS AGO AND IM STILL OBSESSED
@elise4870
7*
@saarxddd
7
@elise4870
??^
@cathbradbury4229
Obsessed with Obsessions?
@abbyinman9501
+Hurricane Lavender lol
@chara2814
No matter where I go everything leads me back to Marina and the Diamonds
@nicola7021
geeksrbetterthanu * same
@chrispykreme5865
same.
@himeruP
same