Shampain
Marina The Diamonds Lyrics


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Laid dagger dead inside a lonely bed
Trying to hide the hole inside my head
Watching the stars slide down to reach the end
The sleep is not my friend

Drinking champagne to forget yesterday
Coz I remember, the way, the way, the way
It ended that day, the day, the day, the day
That I walked away, away, away, away

Drinking champagne, made by the angel
Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
Drinking champagne made all the angels
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial

Elderly stars slide down the morning sky
Slipping away to find a place to die
I wonder when the night will reach it's end
The sleep is not my friend

Drinking champagne, meant for a wedding
Toast to the bride, a fairy tail ending
Drinking champagne, a bottle to myself
Savor the taste of fabricated wealth

Drinking champagne, made by the angel
Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
Drinking champagne made all the angels
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial




Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial

Overall Meaning

In "Shampain", Marina the Diamonds sings about the pain of heartbreak and the desire to forget about the past by indulging in champagne. The first verse paints a picture of a lonely and broken-hearted individual who is struggling to sleep - "Trying to hide the hole inside my head. Watching the stars slide down to reach the end. The sleep is not my friend." The second verse reveals the reason for the pain - a relationship that ended badly which the singer is trying to forget - "Drinking champagne to forget yesterday, coz I remember, the way, the way, the way. It ended that day, the day, the day, the day. That I walked away, away, away, away."


The chorus repeats the phrase "Drinking champagne" with a description of the different occasions for drinking champagne. The first is to forget the pain of the past, the second is to celebrate a joyful occasion like a wedding. Interestingly, the song personifies the champagne as being made by the angel Glittering Gabriel, which adds an otherworldly element to the lyrics. The final line "Tears and pain, but I feel celestial" suggests that despite the sadness, the singer is experiencing an otherworldly and almost divine feeling, perhaps brought on by the act of indulging in champagne.


Line by Line Meaning

Laid dagger dead inside a lonely bed
Feeling abandoned and alone, with emotional pain and thoughts of self-harm weighing heavily.


Trying to hide the hole inside my head
Struggling to conceal the emotional damage and scars caused by past experiences and traumas.


Watching the stars slide down to reach the end
Feeling helpless and melancholic as time moves forward and circumstances become increasingly difficult to endure.


The sleep is not my friend
Suffering from sleeplessness and experiencing restless nights devoid of peace or rest.


Drinking champagne to forget yesterday
Turning to alcohol as a means of escape and a way to cope with difficult memories and emotions.


Coz I remember, the way, the way, the way
Despite attempts to forget, painful memories continue to haunt and persistently remind of past experiences.


It ended that day, the day, the day, the day
Reflecting on a specific moment in time when things fell apart and life changed irrevocably.


That I walked away, away, away, away
Choosing to leave behind a painful situation, but still feeling the loss and ramifications of that decision.


Drinking champagne, made by the angel
Imbibing in luxury and extravagance, using expensive champagne as a means of indulgence and escape.


Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
Highlighting the opulence and grandeur associated with indulging in high-end champagne.


Drinking champagne made all the angels
Elevating oneself and feeling elevated above the mundane and earthly, experiencing celestial sensations.


Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Despite experiencing negative emotions, there is a sense of transcendence and feeling disconnected from earthly strife and distress.


Elderly stars slide down the morning sky
Watching time pass and feeling a sense of inevitability and existential angst as the beauty and mystery of life is gradually revealed.


Slipping away to find a place to die
The stars seem to fade and disappear, hinting at the transience and impermanence of all things in life.


I wonder when the night will reach it's end
Feeling restless and uncertain, questioning when the darkness and turmoil will finally come to a close.


Drinking champagne, meant for a wedding
Reminiscing on happier times and the hope and optimism that comes with a joyous wedding occasion.


Toast to the bride, a fairy tail ending
Raising a glass in honor of the newlyweds and wishing them a happy ending to their love story.


Drinking champagne, a bottle to myself
Engaging in self-indulgence and enjoying a bottle of champagne on one's own, free from judgment and outside influence.


Savor the taste of fabricated wealth
Enjoying the illusion of wealth and luxury that comes with indulging in champagne, even if it is a fleeting and temporary experience.


Tears and pain, but I feel celestial
Despite experiencing negative emotions, there is a sense of transcendence and feeling disconnected from earthly strife and distress.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS, PASCAL RICHARD MARCEL GHISLAIN GABRIEL, LIAM HOWE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@hafeezmdisa

"Shampain"

Lay dagger dead inside a lonely bed
Trying to hide the hole inside my head
Watching the stars slide down to reach the end
The sleep is not my friend

Drinking champagne to forget yesterday
Coz I remember, the way, the way, the way
It ended the day, the day, the day, the day
That I walked away, away, away, away

[Chorus:]
Drinking champagne, made by the angel
Who goes by the name of Glittering Gabriel
Drinking champagne made of an angel's
Tears and pain, but I feel celestial

Elderly stars slide down the morning sky
Slipping away to find a place to die
I wonder when the night will reach it's end
The sleep is not my friend

Drinking champagne, meant for a wedding
Toast to the bride, a fairytale ending
Drinking champagne, a bottle to myself
Savor the taste of fabricated wealth

[Chorus repeat]

Celestial [x4]

[Chorus repeat - x2]



All comments from YouTube:

@karolinabartosova1584

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@monstertruckess

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@ravenblades3987

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@aunknownstranger

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@alexis_daydream333

okay but that is helpful

@meysam6963

Merci😂

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@al4m3

shampain = shame + pain
just desserts = justice + hurts
marina you genius

@user-no7ir2hw1d

Omg I never understood the 'just desserts' thing until right now, 1:30 am in bed on a Tuesday & there's school tomorrow

@shallot6

Sorry to say but Just Desserts has been around longer than Marina.

@shallot6

Rock A Just desserts is a phrase that has been around for a very long time. Marina didn't create it.

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