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.
Starring Role
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics
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And I never fall asleep, when you're in my bed
All you give me is a heartbeat
I've turned into a statue
And it makes me feel depressed
'Cause the only time you open up is when we get undressed
You don't love me, big fucking deal
You don't love me, not a big deal
I'll never tell you how I feel
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone, than play a supporting role
If I can't get the starring role
Sometimes I ignore you, so I feel in control
'Cause really, I adore you and I can't leave you alone
Fed up with the fantasies that cover what is wrong
Come on, baby, let's just get drunk, forget we don't get on
You're like my dad, you'd get on well
I send my best, regards from hell
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone, than play a supporting role
If I can't get the starring role
I never sang for love, I never had a heart to mend
Because before the start began, I always saw the end
Yeah, I wait for you to open up, to give yourself to me
But nothing's ever gonna give, I'll never set you free
Yeah, I'll never set you free
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone, than play a supporting role
If I can't get the starring role
The starring role
The lyrics of Marina & the Diamonds's song Starring Role describe the frustration and sadness of being in a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable. The singer describes her partner as being hard to hug and tough to talk to. She feels that her partner only opens up to her when they are undressed, which makes her feel depressed. The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of being in a supporting role in the other person's heart and not being the main focus of their love. Despite her feelings of adoration towards her partner, the singer struggles with feeling in control of the relationship.
The verse "Sometimes I ignore you, so I feel in control // 'Cause really, I adore you and I can't leave you alone" describes the inner conflict and power dynamic of the relationship. The singer feels that she needs to ignore her partner at times to maintain control, even though she loves them deeply and cannot leave them alone. The line "You're like my dad, you'd get on well, I send my best, regards from hell" compares the partner to the singer's father, which could suggest that the relationship is dysfunctional and reminds the singer of past trauma with her family.
Overall, the song depicts a difficult and emotionally draining relationship dynamic, where the singer feels like she is playing a supporting role in her partner's life rather than being the most important person to them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're hard to hug, tough to talk to
I find it difficult to connect with you both emotionally and physically.
And I never fall asleep, when you're in my bed
Sharing a bed with you makes it hard for me to sleep.
All you give me is a heartbeat
The only thing you offer me is a physical connection.
I've turned into a statue
I feel like I've become emotionally immovable and unresponsive.
And it makes me feel depressed
This situation is causing me to feel unhappy and hopeless.
'Cause the only time you open up is when we get undressed
You only seem to be vulnerable and open with me when we're physically intimate.
You don't love me, big fucking deal
Your lack of love for me isn't a significant problem.
I'll never tell you how I feel
I won't express my true feelings to you.
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
It seems ridiculous to pretend and act a certain way in this relationship.
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You aren't the main person that someone else loves and values.
You know I'd rather walk alone, than play a supporting role
I'd rather be alone than be a secondary character in someone else's life.
Sometimes I ignore you, so I feel in control
Ignoring you gives me a false sense of power in this relationship.
'Cause really, I adore you and I can't leave you alone
Despite my attempts to push you away, I actually have strong feelings for you.
Fed up with the fantasies that cover what is wrong
I'm tired of pretending that this relationship is something different than it really is.
Come on, baby, let's just get drunk, forget we don't get on
Let's just drink and have a good time and forget about our problems for now.
You're like my dad, you'd get on well
You and my father would have a lot in common and get along.
I send my best, regards from hell
I'm not happy in this relationship and it feels like a difficult place to be.
I never sang for love, I never had a heart to mend
I've never put myself out there and been vulnerable in love before.
Because before the start began, I always saw the end
I've always had a negative outlook on love and never had high hopes for a relationship lasting.
Yeah, I wait for you to open up, to give yourself to me
I'm waiting for you to be emotionally available and for us to connect on a deeper level.
But nothing's ever gonna give, I'll never set you free
I feel like this relationship will never truly fulfill me and I won't be able to let you go.
The starring role
Being the most important person in someone's life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marina Diamandis, Gregory Kurstin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zulanova1209
Your hard to hug
Tough to talk Road
And i never fall asleep
When you're in my bed,
All you give me is a heartbeat.
I've turned into a statue
And it makes me feel depressed
'Cause the only time you open up is when is we undressed.
You don't love me
Big fucking deal
I'll never tell you how i feel
You dont love me
Not a big deal
I'll never tell you how i feel
It almost feels like a joke to play out the part
When you are not the starring role in someone elses heart
You know i'd rather walk alone
Than a play a supporting role
If i can't get the starring role
Sometimes i ignore you
So i feel in control
'Cause really i adore you
And i can't leave you alone
I'm fed up with the fantasies
They cover what is wrong
Come on baby
Let's just get drunk
Forget we don't get on
You like my dad
You get on well
I'll send my best
Regards from hell
It almost feels like a joke to play out the part
When you are not the starring
Role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone
Then play a supporting role
If in can't get the starring role
I never felt for love
I never had a heart to mend
Because before the start began I'll always saw the end
Yeah i wait for you to open up
To give yourself to me
But nothing ever gonna give I'll never set you free
Yeah I'll never set you free
It almost feels like a joke to play out the part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone
Then play a supporting role
If i cant the starring role
The starring role.
@TheDopplerEffect_
"Sometimes I ignore you, so I feel in control... "
Shit got a lil' real there for a sec
@iwoulddatemyself5149
Right-
@livelaughsol7066
This entire album is real for every second... Well maybe the first two songs aren't hat serious but you get me
@beri4138
The fuck you mean? The entire album is real.
@yol3209
@@beri4138 calm down mate
@hazal2160
When in the theatre they give you tree role
@cadybtterfly521
or grass role :')
@jasongutierrez7092
bakadesu at least y’all were something that is considered ALIVE ! Smh I was the fucking rock
@julcsi5849
@@jasongutierrez7092 oh that sucks :/ but i probably can't even play the role of a rock rip
@sunfaerie
in kindergarten i got the fucking mud role