Oh No!
Marina & The Diamonds/www.2.dlera.com Lyrics


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Don't do love, don't do friends
I'm only after success
Don't need a relationship
I'll never soften my grip

Don't want cash, don't want car
Want it fast, want it hard
Don't need money, don't need fame
I just want to make a change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

One track mind, one track heart
If I fail, I'll fall apart
Maybe it is all a test
'Cause I feel like I'm the worst
So I always act like I'm the best

If you are not very careful
Your possessions will possess you
TV taught me how to feel
Now real life has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly,
I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna die,
I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly
I'm gonna fail, gonna die, die, die, die

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no





Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

Overall Meaning

The song "Oh No!" by Marina & The Diamonds is a pop song that explores the themes of ambition and individuality. The lyrics of the song emphasize the singer's desire for success and personal growth, as she declares that she is not interested in love, friendships, or material possessions. The singer's one-track mind and heart are focused only on achieving success, even if it means that she has to act like a machine. She is aware that her possessions may possess her, and she doesn't want to fall into that trap.


The chorus of the song repeats the line "I know exactly what I want and who I want to be," suggesting the singer's confidence in her path and destiny. However, the final verse takes a darker turn, as she acknowledges that failure and death are also part of life. Nevertheless, she still remains determined to live her life according to her own terms, even if it means confronting her own mortality.


Overall, "Oh No!" can be interpreted as a song about the struggles and sacrifices one has to make to achieve success and individuality, and the importance of staying true to oneself even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't do love, don't do friends
I am not interested in love or friendships. My only focus is achieving success.


I'm only after success
I am driven by the pursuit of success.


Don't need a relationship
I do not want a romantic relationship, it would only distract me from my goals.


I'll never soften my grip
I will always be firm in pursuit of my goals.


Don't want cash, don't want car
Money and material possessions do not interest me.


Want it fast, want it hard
I want to achieve my goals quickly and aggressively.


Don't need money, don't need fame
Money and fame hold no value to me, I just want to make a difference.


I just want to make a change
I am driven by my desire to create a positive impact on the world.


I just wanna change
My motivation is to drive change in the world.


I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I am very clear on my vision and personal identity.


I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
My strict focus on my goals has made my behavior very automated.


I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
I am becoming the person I envisioned myself to be.


Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no
Despite my strong sense of direction, it can be scary to consider the possibility of failure.


One track mind, one track heart
I am deeply focused on my goals, to the point of becoming emotionally detached.


If I fail, I'll fall apart
My fear of failure is great enough that any potential failure could break me.


Maybe it is all a test
I contemplate the possibility that everything I experience is part of a greater test or purpose.


'Cause I feel like I'm the worst
I have a deep sense of self-doubt, even though I strive for greatness.


So I always act like I'm the best
To combat my feelings of inadequacy, I always try to present myself as confident and successful.


If you are not very careful
It is important to be mindful of one's attachment to material possessions.


Your possessions will possess you
Materialism can ultimately consume one's identity and purpose in life.


TV taught me how to feel
The media has influenced my emotions and behavior.


Now real life has no appeal
As a result of media influence, authentic reality has lost some of its sense of appeal to me.


I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly,
I am committed to living life to the fullest, and pursuing my dreams with great intensity.


I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna die,
Despite the risk of potential failure and the inevitability of mortality, I will not back down from my goals.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA DIAMANDIS, GREGORY KURSTIN

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@pepepepepaj6968

Lyrics:
Don’t do love
Do do friends
I’m only after success
Don’t need a relationship
I’ll never soften my grip
Don’t want cash
Don’t want card
Want it fast
Want it hard
Don’t need money
Don’t need fame
I just wanna make a change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just want a change
I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh
One track mind
One track heart
If I fail, I’ll fall apart
Maybe it is all a test
‘Cause I feel like I’m the worst so I always act like I’m the best
If you are not very careful, your possessions will posses you
TV taught me how to feel
Now real life has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fig filed prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
I know exactly who I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna die
I’m gonna fail
I’m gonna fly
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna fly
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna die-die-die-die
I know exactly what I want and who I wanna be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
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@gocrazygostupid3513

“If I fail I’ll fall apart”

“ i feel like I’m the worst so I always act like I’m the best”

“Tv taught me how to feel now real life has no appeal”

why is marina such a mood

@Timsimon11

Upbeat songs with dark/depressing lyrics are my big mood.

@jdjdjjdd7180

@@willow6968 did you not go to school or something

@jdjdjjdd7180

@@willow6968 a mood means what you're feeling - any feeling

@garffeels

*chuckles&Knuckles* im in danger.

@hulubool

Ronni H some people might not just know English well. Don’t be a dick

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@xivonochabalala

when Marina said " I always feel like I'm the worst so i always act like I'm the best "

i felt that

@feelinglonely4254

Xivono Chabalala same

@chewy1921

When marina said “la”


I felt that

@madisonginn8884

Same

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