Before being officially announced, a 17 second snippet was leaked. Marina also posted lyrics to this song. On February 21, 2019, the length of the track was revealed on iTunes. On February 25, Marina posted a snippet of the song and announced that it would be released on Friday, March 1. Marina released the cover art through her mailing list.
The song was written by Marina and the three members of Captain Cuts.
Marina teased this song twice on Twitter, on the 11th of April 2018 and the 16th of October 2018.
The song was written by Marina, Ryan Rabin, Ryan McMahon and Ben Berger, while it was produced by Sam de Jong and Captain Cuts.
A LQ snippet of a demo leaked in September, 2018. A longer clip was leaked in April 15, 2019.
The instrumental was leaked by DiamondGarden on the 10th of April 2019.
The song was featured on the LOVE + FEAR acoustic EP and a video was released on September 14th, 2019.
Marina has said about the song: “I spoke with every producer specifically about wanting to have space on this record, because my past work hasn’t had a lot. I think also when your mind is clearer you write more sparse, simple songs. I also really like how the song celebrates the hard work that goes into a good relationship.”
Superstar
Marina Lyrics
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Soon as I kissed you, I wanted you to stay
What I like about you is you know who you are
What you like about me is I know what I'm not
And I, I know that you never sleep, oh
So impossible to dream
When you're far away from me
So impossible to breathe
I love the way
I love the way we worked so hard
Yeah, we've come so far
Baby, look at me, you're my superstar
When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark
Come and save my day, you're my superstar
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Superstar, superstar
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Superstar, superstar
You never judge me for any of my fears
Never turn your back, always keep my body near
All of the days that we spend apart
My love is a planet revolving your heart
And I, I know that you never sleep, oh
So impossible to dream when you're far away from me
Oh I, I'm all you could ever need, oh
So impossible to breathe
I love the way
I love the way we worked so hard
Yeah, we've come so far
Baby, look at me, you're my superstar
When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark
Come and save my day, you're my superstar
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Superstar, superstar
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Superstar, superstar
We'll stick together, make it through the storm
You and I, whoever said we couldn't have it all?
I love the way we worked so hard
Yeah, we've come so far
Baby, look at me, you're my superstar
When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark
Come and save my day, you're my superstar
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Superstar, superstar
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Superstar, superstar
The lyrics of "Superstar" by Marina Diamandis, also known as Marina, convey a message of love and support between two people who have faced dark times but have overcome them together. Before meeting the other person, Marina pushed away those who desired to get close to her. However, as soon as she met her beloved, she had a strong desire for them to stay because they acknowledge each other's strengths and weaknesses. The phrase "What I like about you is you know who you are, what you like about me is I know what I'm not" celebrates the fact that their love and admiration for each other stem from the acceptance of one's flaws.
The chorus lyrics "When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark, come and save my day, you're my superstar" reveal that through the ups and downs of life, her partner is the one constant that she can always count on. They are a superstar in her eyes, able to save her from her fears and doubts when the world around her appears hopeless. The lyrics "We'll stick together, make it through the storm, you and I, whoever said we couldn't have it all?" reinforce the idea that together they can overcome any obstacle, and they can achieve everything that they aim to do.
Overall, "Superstar" is a love song that expresses the strength and support that exists between two people who are committed to staying together in good and bad times.
Line by Line Meaning
Before I met you, I pushed them all away
Before I met you, I kept others at a distance.
Soon as I kissed you, I wanted you to stay
As soon as we kissed, I knew I didn't want to be without you.
What I like about you is you know who you are
I appreciate that you have a clear sense of identity.
What you like about me is I know what I'm not
You appreciate that I have a sense of what I am not, and am honest about it.
And I, I know that you never sleep, oh
So impossible to dream
When you're far away from me
I am aware that you rarely sleep, making it difficult for me to dream while you are away.
Oh I, I'm all you could ever need, oh
So impossible to breathe
I love the way
I provide everything you could ever want, but sometimes it can feel suffocating.
I love the way we worked so hard
Yeah, we've come so far
Baby, look at me, you're my superstar
When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark
Come and save my day, you're my superstar
I admire the effort we've put in and how far we've come. You are my hero, who saves me when I'm scared and everything seems bleak.
You never judge me for any of my fears
Never turn your back, always keep my body near
All of the days that we spend apart
My love is a planet revolving your heart
You don't judge me for my fears, and always stay close. Even when we're apart, I am constantly revolving around you with my love.
We'll stick together, make it through the storm
You and I, whoever said we couldn't have it all?
We'll stay together, weathering any obstacles. Who says we can't have everything we want?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Berger, Marina Lambrini Diamandis, Ryan Mcmahon, Ryan Rabin
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Before I met you I pushed them all away
Soon as I kissed you I wanted you to stay
What I like about you is you know who you are
What you like about me is I know what I'm not
And I, I know that you never sleep, oh
So impossible to dream
When you're far away from me
Oh I, I'm all you could ever need, oh
So impossible to breathe
I love the way
I love the way we work so hard
Yeah, we've come so far
Baby, look at me, you're my superstar
When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark
Come and save my day, you're my superstar
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Superstar, superstar
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Superstar, superstar
You never judge me for any of my fears
Never turn your back, always keep my body near
All of the days that we've spent apart
My love is a planet revolving your heart
And I, I know that you never sleep, oh
So impossible to dream when you're far away from me
Oh I, I'm all you could ever need, oh
So impossible to breathe
I love the way
I love the way we work so hard
Yeah, we've come so far
Baby, look at me, you're my superstar
When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark
Come and save my day, you're my superstar
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Superstar, superstar
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Superstar, superstar
We'll stick together, make it through the storm
You and I, who ever said we couldn't have it all?
I love the way we work so hard
Yeah, we've come so far
Baby, look at me, you're my superstar
When I'm afraid, when the world's gone dark
Come and save my day, you're my superstar
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Superstar, superstar
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Superstar, superstar
@DearHeatherAHam
She may just be MARINA
But we are still her DIAMONDS
@darelygm1805
Miss that name.
@amiraclay8389
@Dax Diamond I do too
@brunodominick4931
why it changed?
@trulymorbid73
@Bruno Haefliger she probably moved on to better things and decided to rebrand herself .
@musicstansubscribetomychan9556
yess
@gloriag.702
It has become kind of rare to find a song were both lovers love each other
@anujjain5807
True boy....Even Adele makes about breakup 😞
@annascholtmeijer8736
So true!
@neolexiousneolexian6079
People in love are probably too busy appreciating each other to sing (or listen) on the radio about it.
Check out some of A Great Big World or Kina Grannis's originals if you just want some really cute songs where both people are in love.