Marina Lambrini Diamandis (Greek: Μαρίνα-Λαμπρινή Διαμάντη; born October 10… Read Full Bio ↴Marina Lambrini Diamandis (Greek: Μαρίνα-Λαμπρινή Διαμάντη; born October 10th, 1985) is a Welsh singer, known professionally as MARINA (previously Marina and the Diamonds). She was born on the 10th October of 1985 in Abergavenny, Wales. She began creating and producing her own music in 2005. In 2007, she released her debut EP, Mermaid vs. Sailor. She released her first single (a double A-side, Obsessions/Mowgli's Road) through Neon Gold Records on the February 14th, 2009, closely followed by The Crown Jewels EP in June 2009. Now signed to 679 Recordings, her first single with the label was "Mowgli's Road", released in November 2009. In January of 2010 she reached number two on the BBC Sound of 2010 poll list. This was followed by the release of her debut full-length studio album, The Family Jewels on the 22nd February 2010, and her debut American release, The American Jewels EP on the May 25th, 2010.

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.

Lonely Hearts Club
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics

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Laugh track on a TV show
Echoes in the dark alone
I go to bed feeling bad
That I'm the reason that you're sad
January to December, do you wanna be a member?

Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?

Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?

I feel like if I'm too kind
Then you will only change your mind
Take advantage of my heart
And I'll go back into the dark
Love will never be forever
Feelings are just like the weather
January to December, do you want to be a member?

Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?
Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?

(Ooh) Somebody like me? (Ooh) somebody like me? (Ooh) somebody like me? (Ooh)

Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?
Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?
Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?
Ooh do you want to be with somebody like me?

Lonely hearts club
Do you want to be with somebody like me?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lonely Hearts Club" by Marina & the Diamonds, the singer reflects on her fear of getting hurt in a relationship. She speaks to herself and to her potential lovers, asking them if they want to be with someone like her, a member of the lonely hearts club. The lyrics suggest that she has been hurt before and is apprehensive about getting hurt again. She is also aware that her fear may drive people away, but she cannot help feeling the way she does. The song explores the theme of vulnerability in relationships and the difficulty of letting go of the fear of getting hurt.

The "laugh track on a TV show" and the "echoes in the dark alone" reflect the emptiness and loneliness that can exist in a relationship, particularly when fear and anxiety dominate one's thoughts. Marina feels guilty for making the person she loves sad because of her fears, and she wonders if being part of the lonely hearts club is a better option.

Overall, "Lonely Hearts Club" is a poignant reflection on the desire for love and companionship, countered by a fear of the pain that can come along with it. The song's emotional lyrics and Marina's evocative vocal delivery make it a powerful representation of the complex emotions involved in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Laugh track on a TV show
The sound of strangers laughing on a TV show in the background is the closest thing to company that the singer has.

Echoes in the dark alone
The singer's cries for help go unheard causing the silence to echo.

I go to bed feeling bad
Loneliness and guilt consumed the singer before going to bed at night.

That I'm the reason that you're sad
The singer thinks that their inability to maintain relationships causes people to feel sad.

January to December, do you wanna be a member?
Are you ready to join Marina and the Diamonds in the lonely hearts club because heartbreak can happen any time of the year?

I feel like if I'm too kind
The singer understands that too much niceness can lead to being taken advantage of.

Then you will only change your mind
The singer is scared that people will decide they don't want to be a part of the singer's life anymore.

Take advantage of my heart
The singer is afraid of giving too much of themselves and not receiving anything in return.

And I'll go back into the dark
If the singer continues to give too much, they'll detach again.

Love will never be forever
The singer wants listeners to know that love will never last forever, and they should always be cautious of heartbreak.

Feelings are just like the weather
The singer wants listeners to know that feelings, like the weather, are constantly changing.

Ooh do you want to be with somebody like me?
The singer is questioning if anyone would be brave enough to be with someone so scared of being alone as they are.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marina Lambrini Diamandis, Ryan McMahon, Ryan Rabin

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