Primadonna
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics

Primadonna girl, yeah
I'm a high-maintenance girl who demands attention and expects to be treated like a star.

All I ever wanted was the world
I have big ambitions and dreams of fame and fortune.

I can't help that I need it all
My desire for success and attention is uncontrollable and consuming.

The primadonna life, the rise and fall
My life is a constant cycle of achieving my goals and experiencing setbacks and disappointments.

You say that I'm kinda difficult
Others perceive me as being challenging to deal with because of my demanding and self-centered personality.

But it's always someone else's fault
I tend to deflect responsibility for my actions onto others and refuse to take the blame for my mistakes.

Got you wrapped around my finger, babe
I have a hold over people and can manipulate them to do what I want.

You can count on me to misbehave
I'm not afraid of causing trouble or pushing boundaries to get what I want.

Would you do anything for me?
I expect people to go above and beyond to please me and fulfill my desires.

Buy a big diamond ring for me?
I want expensive and luxurious gifts to show how much someone cares for me.

Would you get down on your knees for me?
I expect others to submit to me and show me unwavering admiration and devotion.

Pop that pretty question, right now baby
I want to be proposed to and shown romantic gestures without having to ask for them myself.

Beauty queen on a silver screen
I want to be seen as a beautiful and talented star in the entertainment industry.

Living life like I'm in a dream
My life is surreal and exciting, but it's also detached from reality in many ways.

I know I've got a big ego
I realize that I have a sense of superiority and an inflated self-image compared to others.

I really don't know why it's such a big deal, though (ooh)
I don't see anything wrong with having a big ego, and I don't understand why others criticize or resent me for it.

And I'm sad to the core, core, core (yeah)
Despite my wealth and success, I still feel empty and unfulfilled inside.

Every day is a chore, chore, chore (wow)
I'm bored and discontented with my life, and I don't find joy or satisfaction in my daily routines.

When you give, I want more, more, more
No matter how much I receive or achieve, I always want more and am never satisfied.

I wanna be adored
I crave attention and admiration from others, and I want to be loved and appreciated for who I am.

Fill the void up with celluloid
I distract myself from my problems and insecurities by immersing myself in movies and celebrity culture.

Take a picture, I'm with the boys
I want to be seen as one of the guys and participate in their activities to prove my worth and coolness.

Get what I want 'cause I ask for it
I'm not afraid to assert myself and demand what I want from others, and I often get it because of my confidence and assertiveness.

Not because I'm really that deserving of it
I don't believe that I inherently deserve the success or recognition that I receive, but rather that I've earned it through my ambition and perseverance.

In the limelight, I want to stay
I thrive on the attention and spotlight that comes with fame and success, and I don't want it to ever fade away.

Going up, going down, down, down (yeah)
My life has its ups and downs, but I'm still determined to succeed and get what I want no matter what.

Anything for the crown, crown, crown (wow)
I'll do anything to win and achieve my goals, even if it means stepping on others or sacrificing my integrity.

When the lights dimming down, down, down
As my fame and success begin to fade, I become anxious and afraid of losing my power and prestige.

I spin around
I try to maintain my composure and control over my life even when things aren't going as planned or desired.