I Am Not a Robot
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics


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You've been acting awful tough lately
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're vulnerable, you're vulnerable
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

Overall Meaning

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

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the message of this song is so comforting, it feels like a hug

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