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.
Starstrukk
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics
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Makes a man go woo-woo
That's the way they all come through
Like woo-woo woo-woo
Low-cut, see-through shirts that make you woo-woo
That's the way she come through
Like woo-woo woo-woo
Just set them up
To knock them down
('Cause I) Just set them up, just set them up
Just set them up
To knock them down
I think I should know how
To make love to something innocent
Without leaving my fingerprints out, now
L-O-V-E's just another word
I'll never learn to pronounce
How do I say I'm sorry
'Cause the word is
Never gonna come out no
L-O-V-E's just another word
I'll never learn to pronounce
Tight jeans, double D's makin' me go woo-woo
All the people on the street know (woo-woo-woo-woo)
Iced-out, lit-up
Make the kids go woo-woo
All the people on the street know woo-woo woo-woo
('Cause I) Just set them up, just set them up
Just set them up
To knock them down
('Cause I) Just set them up, just set them up
Just set them up
To knock them down
I think I should know how
To make love to something innocent
Without leaving my fingerprints out now
L-O-V-E's just another word I'll never learn to pronounce
How do I say I'm sorry
'Cause the word is
Never gonna come out no
L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
Push it baby
Push it baby out of control
I got my gun cocked tight and I'm ready to blow
Push it baby
Push it baby out of control, this is the same old dance that you already know
Push it baby out of control, this is the same old dance that you already know
I think I should know how
To make love to something innocent
Without leaving my fingerprints out no
L-O-V-E's just another word
I'll never learn to pronounce
In "Starstrukk," Marina & the Diamonds sings about the attraction of physical appearances and the use of manipulation in relationships. The first verse describes the way women dress to impress men and how they can easily manipulate them with their looks. The chorus talks about setting people up to knock them down, meaning that the singer enjoys manipulating people for her own pleasure. The second verse goes deeper into her personal struggle of being unable to have meaningful relationships without causing harm. She finds herself unable to pronounce the word "love," suggesting that she may have been hurt in the past.
The repetition of "woo-woo" in the chorus implies a sense of superficiality and lack of substance in the relationships the singer describes. The use of language such as "push it baby out of control" and "got my gun cocked tight and I'm ready to blow" further emphasizes the theme of manipulation and dominance.
Despite the song's catchy beat and playful tone, it looks at the darker side of relationships and the struggle of finding genuine intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Nice legs, Daisy dukes,
The singer admires a woman's physical appearance.
Makes a man go woo-woo
The singer is expressing the arousal that comes with gazing at an attractive person.
That's the way they all come through
The singer recognizes that people often use their physical appearance to attract others.
Low-cut, see-through shirts that make you woo-woo
The artist continues to describe the seductive power of clothing.
('Cause I) Just set them up, just set them up
The artist describes their intention to lure others in.
Just set them up
The singer is describing how they create a certain image to attract others.
To knock them down
The singer refers to how they end the game of seduction by rejecting the other person.
I think I should know how
The artist expresses a desire to learn something.
To make love to something innocent
The artist wants to have a sexual relationship with someone who is unsuspecting or naive.
Without leaving my fingerprints out, now
The artist does not want to leave any evidence behind of their sexual encounter.
L-O-V-E's just another word
The singer has a cynical attitude towards romantic relationships and does not put much value in love.
I'll never learn to pronounce
The artist believes that they will never experience love in the way that other people do.
How do I say I'm sorry
The singer recognizes that their actions towards others may be harmful and wonders how to convey remorse.
'Cause the word is
The singer explains why they struggle with apologizing.
Never gonna come out no
The singer will never be able to say sorry because they do not feel genuine remorse for their actions.
Tight jeans, double D's makin' me go woo-woo
The artist continues to express their attraction to physical appearance.
All the people on the street know (woo-woo-woo-woo)
The artist suggests that others are also attracted to the same physical features.
Iced-out, lit-up
The singer describes flashy accessories that are intended to impress.
Make the kids go woo-woo
The singer suggests that even young people are susceptible to the lure of material possessions and physical appearance.
('Cause I) Just set them up, just set them up
The artist reiterates their intention to seduce others.
Push it baby
The artist encourages a sexual act to occur.
Push it baby out of control
The artist wants the sexual encounter to be passionate and uninhibited.
I got my gun cocked tight and I'm ready to blow
The singer is using violent language and imagery to convey their sexual desire and aggression.
This is the same old dance that you already know
The artist suggests that seduction is a common game that many people are familiar with.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nathaniel Motte, Sean Foreman
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@visionblurry2788
Lyrics!:
Nice legs, Daisy Dukes, makes the men go 'ooh-ooh'
That's the way they all come through like 'ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh'
Low-cut, see-through, shirts that make you 'ooh-ooh'
That's the way they all come through like 'ooh-ooh'
'Cause I just set them up, just set them up
Just set them up to knock them down
I set them up, I set them up
I set them up to knock them down
I think I should know
How, to make love to something innocent
Without leaving my fingerprints out
Now, L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
How, do I say I'm sorry when the words will never come out?
Now, L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
Tight jeans, double D's, makes the men go 'ooh-ooh'
All the people on the street go 'ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh'
Low-cut, see-through, shirts that make you 'ooh-ooh'
That's the way they all come through like 'ooh-ooh'
'Cause I just set them up, just set them up
Just set them up to knock them down
I set them up, I set them up
I set them up to knock them down
I think I should know
How, to make love to something innocent
Without leaving my fingerprints out
Now, L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
Oh, how do I say I'm sorry when the words will never come out?
Oh, now L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
You know that type of thing just don't work on me
Whistling and trying to flirt with me
Don't take this personally
'Cause we were never in love
It doesn't really matter who you say you are
Singing out the window of your car
Go find another girl across the bar
'Cause L-O-V-E's not what this was
I think I should know
How, to make love to something innocent
Without leaving my fingerprints out
Oh, now L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
Oh, how do I say I'm sorry when the word will never come out?
Oh, now L-O-V-E's just another word I never learned to pronounce
@FreeandWiild259
Crazy how the male version sounds like a brag and the female version sounds like a confession
@nietzschesfavouritesock
I think you should see the versions as Marinas and not the "female´s" version and the same with these guys..
@FreeandWiild259
Ca lypso lol alright
@karbunkul211
There's no male version. There's an original and Marina's version.
@FreeandWiild259
@@karbunkul211 you sound pretentious but whatever, excuse me
@mic4902
@@FreeandWiild259 Quite the stretch there, since it doesn't line up with the lyrics to be any kind of a "brag" at all. Take your gender battle back to the school yard, there's a woman singing this song.
@sprogg2001
2023 here! One of the few covers out there that blows the original out of the water! Marina and the diamonds you didn't nail it, you changed it, from a sleazy brag to a heartfelt confession, the throaty vocals and instrumentals packs so much punch. Please can we have the original recording.
@edslater6380
One of the best covers ever. Anyone listening in 2022?
@nikolayzolotaryov9964
yep
@robbieb909
Yeah m8 epic track 🙏