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.
The Outsider
Marina & the Diamonds Lyrics
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Feeling like a bum
Sitting on the outside
Observing the fun
Don't get on my bad side
I can work a gun
Hop into the backseat baby
These people are weird in here
And they're giving me the fear
Just because you know my name
Doesn't mean you know my game
All of us are in the face
And whisper "I'm in the wrong place"
Is there more to lose than gain
If I go on my own again? (On my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside...
People are connecting
Don't know what to say
I'm good at protecting
What they want to take
Spilt the milk at breakfast
Hit me double hard
And I grinned at you softly
Because I'm a fucking wild card
These people are weird in here
And they're giving me the fear
Just because you know my name
Doesn't mean you know my game
All of us are in the face
And whisper "I'm in the wrong place"
Is there more to lose than gain
If I go on my own again? (On my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside...
All I know is I cannot pretend
So I'm sitting on the outside again
On my own again
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside (again)
On my own again
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Inside (again)
The lyrics of Marina & the Diamonds's song "The Outsider" express a feeling of being left out of the social circle and feeling like an outsider. Even though people know her name, she believes they do not understand her game or what she is going through. She feels like a loser and a bum, sitting outside and observing the fun. She can work a gun and protect herself but does not know how to connect with others. The song concludes by stating that she cannot pretend to be somebody else and decides to be on her own again.
The lyrics of "The Outsider" display a sense of anxiety and insecurity that comes from being outside the societal bubble. The song's theme resonates with everyone who has felt left out, insecure or anxious in new social situations. The lyrics also highlight the cultural importance of being authentic and genuine, rather than putting up false faces to fit into the crowd.
Line by Line Meaning
Feeling like a loser
Feeling inadequate or inferior
Feeling like a bum
Feeling like an undesirable person
Sitting on the outside
Being an outsider or excluded from a group
Observing the fun
Watching others have fun
Don't get on my bad side
I can be dangerous or vengeful
I can work a gun
I am capable of violence
Hop into the backseat baby
I am inviting you to join me
I'll show you some fun
I'll take you on an adventure
These people are weird in here
I am uncomfortable around these people
And they're giving me the fear
I am afraid of these people
Just because you know my name
Knowing my name doesn't mean you know me
Doesn't mean you know my game
My motivations and intentions aren't obvious
All of us are in the face
We're all in this together
And whisper "I'm in the wrong place"
We're not sure we belong here
Is there more to lose than gain
Is it worth taking risks?
If I go on my own again? (On my own again)
Should I leave and go my own way?
Inside the outsider (on my own again)
Feeling alone and separate from others
People are connecting
Others are making friends and having positive interactions
Don't know what to say
I don't know how to interact with others
I'm good at protecting
I can be a guard or protector
What they want to take
Protecting what is valuable to them
Spilt the milk at breakfast
Something went wrong early in the day
Hit me double hard
It was particularly difficult
And I grinned at you softly
Trying to hide pain behind a smile
Because I'm a fucking wild card
Hard to predict, volatile or unconventional
All I know is I cannot pretend
I can't pretend to be something I'm not
So I'm sitting on the outside again
I am excluded from the group again
On my own again
Alone again
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