Oh No!
Marina The Diamonds Lyrics


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Don't do love, don't do friends
I'm only after success
Don't need a relationship
I'll never soften my grip

Don't want cash, don't want car
Want it fast, want it hard
Don't need money, don't need fame
I just want to make a change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

One track mind, one track heart
If I fail, I'll fall apart
Maybe it is all a test
'Cause I feel like I'm the worst
So I always act like I'm the best

If you are not very careful
Your possessions will possess you
TV taught me how to feel
Now real life has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly,
I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna die,
I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly
I'm gonna fail, gonna die, die, die, die

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no





Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

Overall Meaning

The song "Oh no" by Marina and the Diamonds is a bold statement against society's expectations and norms. In the verses, Marina expresses her desire for success and change without needing anything conventional like love, friendship, fame, or money. She believes in the power of her own abilities and doesn't want anything to distract her from achieving her goals. This is evident in the line "I'll never soften my grip." She has a clear vision of who she wants to be and what she wants to achieve, which is why she walks and talks like a machine. She feels like she's becoming her own self-fulfilled prophecy, similar to a character in a play who knows the outcome but still acts along the same script.


The chorus amplifies Marina's declaration of pursuing her own destiny. She knows that success doesn't come easy, and she's ready to face the consequences. She accepts the challenge to live, fly, fail, and die in her journey towards achieving her goals. The bridge addresses how possessions can take control of our lives if we're not careful. Marina takes an anti-materialistic stance and admits that real-life may not be as appealing once television teaches us how to feel.


Overall, "Oh no" is a refreshing take on being independent, strong-willed, and goal-oriented. Marina's lyrics show that being successful isn't necessarily about following societal norms and expectations but about pursuing what you believe in and being true to yourself.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't do love, don't do friends
I'm not interested in a romantic or platonic relationship.


I'm only after success
I'm focused on achieving success in my career or personal goals.


Don't need a relationship
I don't want to be in a romantic relationship.


I'll never soften my grip
I won't lose my focus on my goals.


Don't want cash, don't want car
I'm not motivated by money or material possessions.


Want it fast, want it hard
I want to achieve my goals quickly and work hard to get there.


Don't need money, don't need fame
I don't care about becoming rich or famous.


I just want to make a change
I'm driven by the desire to make a positive impact in the world.


I just wanna change
I want to make a change in the world, and I'm determined to do so.


I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I have a clear sense of my goals and identity.


I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I have a strong sense of purpose and am focused on achieving my goals, like a machine.


I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
I'm taking control of my life and fulfilling my own destiny.


Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no
Expressing uncertainty and fear about the challenges ahead.


One track mind, one track heart
I'm single-minded and focused on my goals.


If I fail, I'll fall apart
If I don't achieve my goals, it will have a significant impact on me.


Maybe it is all a test
The challenges I face may be part of a larger plan or purpose.


'Cause I feel like I'm the worst
I have a low sense of self-esteem and am insecure.


So I always act like I'm the best
To compensate for my insecurities, I put up a confident front.


If you are not very careful
If you're not careful, you can become consumed by material possessions and lose sight of what's important.


Your possessions will possess you
Material possessions can become an obsession and control your life.


TV taught me how to feel
Television has influenced my emotions and world view.


Now real life has no appeal
Real life pales in comparison to the idealized world presented on television.


I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly,
I'm going to live life to the fullest and pursue my dreams.


I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna die,
I know there are inherent risks in pursuing my goals, and failure and death are possibilities.


gonna die, die, die, die
Emphasizing the inevitability of death.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA DIAMANDIS, GREGORY KURSTIN

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@pepepepepaj6968

Lyrics:
Don’t do love
Do do friends
I’m only after success
Don’t need a relationship
I’ll never soften my grip
Don’t want cash
Don’t want card
Want it fast
Want it hard
Don’t need money
Don’t need fame
I just wanna make a change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just want a change
I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh
One track mind
One track heart
If I fail, I’ll fall apart
Maybe it is all a test
‘Cause I feel like I’m the worst so I always act like I’m the best
If you are not very careful, your possessions will posses you
TV taught me how to feel
Now real life has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fig filed prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
I know exactly who I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna die
I’m gonna fail
I’m gonna fly
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna fly
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna die-die-die-die
I know exactly what I want and who I wanna be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
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All comments from YouTube:

@gocrazygostupid3513

“If I fail I’ll fall apart”

“ i feel like I’m the worst so I always act like I’m the best”

“Tv taught me how to feel now real life has no appeal”

why is marina such a mood

@Timsimon11

Upbeat songs with dark/depressing lyrics are my big mood.

@jdjdjjdd7180

@@willow6968 did you not go to school or something

@jdjdjjdd7180

@@willow6968 a mood means what you're feeling - any feeling

@garffeels

*chuckles&Knuckles* im in danger.

@hulubool

Ronni H some people might not just know English well. Don’t be a dick

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@xivonochabalala

when Marina said " I always feel like I'm the worst so i always act like I'm the best "

i felt that

@feelinglonely4254

Xivono Chabalala same

@chewy1921

When marina said “la”


I felt that

@madisonginn8884

Same

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