Diamandis' musical style ranges from keyboard-based ballads to more up-tempo new wave-style songs with full band backing. She has cited a wide range of influences such as Daniel Johnston, Blondie, Patti Smith, Nirvana, PJ Harvey, Elliott Smith, Dolly Parton, Britney Spears and Madonna.
I Am Not A Robot
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics
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Smoking a lot of cigarettes lately
But inside, you're just a little baby
It's okay to say you've got a weak spot
You don't always have to be on top
Better to be hated
Than loved loved loved for what your not
You are not a robot
You're lovable, so lovable
But you're just troubled
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
You've been hanging with the unloved kids
Who you never really liked and you never trusted
But you are so magnetic, you pick up all the pins
Never committing to anything
You don't pick up the phone when it ring, ring, rings
Don't be so pathetic, just open up and sing
I'm vulnerable, I'm vulnerable
I am not a robot
You're lovable, so lovable
But you're just troubled
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Can you teach me how to feel real
Can you turn my power on
Well, let the drum beat drop
Guess what I'm not a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
In “I Am Not a Robot”, Marina & the Diamonds sings about the human desire for acceptance and the fear of being perceived as robotic or emotionless. The lyrics convey the message that we all have a vulnerable side, and it’s okay to admit it. The song begins by addressing someone who has been acting tough and smoking a lot of cigarettes but is actually just hiding their vulnerability. The song reminds us that it’s better to be hated for who we really are than to be loved for our façade. This is reinforced in the chorus where the singer reminds herself that she is not a robot and she is lovable despite her troubles.
The second verse addresses the idea of being magnetic and picking up all the pins. This is a metaphor for how some people seem to attract others without even trying, but they never really commit. They always keep others at arm's length and never really let them in, similar to the phone call - they never pick up. The singer encourages the person to stop being pathetic and to open up and sing, to let their emotions out and connect with others.
In the bridge, the singer pleads for someone to teach her how to feel real and turn her power on. This is a cry for help in understanding her own emotions and feeling comfortable expressing them. The song ends with a repetition of how the singer is not a robot, reminding herself and the listener that vulnerability is part of being human.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been acting awful tough lately
Lately, you've been putting on a facade of toughness
Smoking a lot of cigarettes lately
You've been using cigarettes to cope
But inside, you're just a little baby
Despite your tough exterior, you're still vulnerable inside
It's okay to say you've got a weak spot
It's perfectly fine to admit that you're not infallible
You don't always have to be on top
You don't need to always be in control or in a position of power
Better to be hated
It's preferable to be disliked
Than loved loved loved for what your not
Rather than being loved for a false image you've created
You're vulnerable, you're vulnerable
You are susceptible to being harmed or hurt
You are not a robot
You are human and have emotions
You're lovable, so lovable
You are capable of being loved
But you're just troubled
But you're going through some difficult times
You've been hanging with the unloved kids
You've been surrounding yourself with people who are also going through tough times
Who you never really liked and you never trusted
But these people are not necessarily your true friends
But you are so magnetic, you pick up all the pins
Despite not liking these people, they are drawn to you
Never committing to anything
You don't like committing to anything or anyone
You don't pick up the phone when it ring, ring, rings
You tend to avoid or ignore calls from others
Don't be so pathetic, just open up and sing
Don't feel sorry for yourself, instead express yourself
Can you teach me how to feel real
Can you help me experience genuine emotions
Can you turn my power on
Can you help me tap into my own strength
Well, let the drum beat drop
Let's get started
Guess what I'm not a robot
I am capable of feeling and experiencing emotions
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
I am human, not a machine
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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