Are You Satisfied
Marina and the Diamonds Lyrics
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The day I got the deal, chemically calm
Was I meant to feel happy
That my life was just about to change?
One life pretending to be
The cat who got the cream
Oh, everybody said, "Marina is a dreamer"
What you're gonna be is not my problem if you don't see what I see
And I do not give a damn if you don't believe
My problem is my problem that I never am happy
It's my problem, it's my problem on how fast I will succeed
Are you satisfied with an average life?
Do I need to lie to make my way in life?
High achiever, don't you see?
Baby, nothing comes for free
They say I'm a control freak
Driven by a greed to succeed
Nobody can stop me
'Cause it's my problem if I wanna pack up and run away
It's my business if I feel the need to smoke and drink and sway
It's my problem, it's my problem if I feel the need to hide
And it's my problem if I have no friends and feel I want to die
Are you satisfied with an average life?
Do I need to lie to make my way in life?
Are you satisfied with an easy ride?
Once you cross the line will you be satisfied?
Sad inside, in this life
Unsatisfied, praying
Sad inside, in this life
Unsatisfied, waiting
Are you satisfied with an average life?
Do I need to lie to make my way in life?
Are you satisfied with an easy ride?
Once you cross the line will you be satisfied?
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
In "Are You Satisfied," Marina poses questions about the nature of success and the pressure to conform to society's expectations. The verses describe the moment Marina received a record deal and realizes that this supposed achievement doesn't bring her happiness. She feels like she's pretending to be someone she's not, and others try to dictate her potential. However, Marina proclaims that the only thing stopping her from success is herself - she struggles with her own expectations and desires. The chorus features Marina questioning whether she should strive for more or settle for an average life. She challenges the listener to evaluate their own goals and motivation.
One of the overarching themes of the song is the tension between individuality and conformity. Marina battles the pressure to be like everyone else while still wanting to succeed. The repetition of "Black, White" in the outro can be interpreted as symbols of conformity and suggests that people may feel like they have to fit into a mold to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
I was pulling out my hair
I was extremely anxious
The day I got the deal, chemically calm
I was taking drugs to cope with the pressure of the situation
Was I meant to feel happy
That my life was just about to change?
I was unsure if I should be happy about this opportunity
One life pretending to be
The cat who got the cream
I am living a fake life trying to make it seem like I have everything
Oh, everybody said, "Marina is a dreamer"
People like to tell you
What you're gonna be is not my problem if you don't see what I see
And I do not give a damn if you don't believe
People underestimate me, but I don't care because I know what I am capable of achieving
My problem is my problem that I never am happy
It's my problem, it's my problem on how fast I will succeed
My happiness and success are my own problems that I have to deal with
Are you satisfied with an average life?
Do I need to lie to make my way in life?
Is it enough for you to live an ordinary life, or do you have to deceive others to succeed?
High achiever, don't you see?
Baby, nothing comes for free
They say I'm a control freak
Driven by a greed to succeed
Nobody can stop me
I am a high achiever, and I know that success comes at a cost. I am driven by my ambition and nobody can stand in my way
'Cause it's my problem if I wanna pack up and run away
It's my business if I feel the need to smoke and drink and sway
It's my problem, it's my problem if I feel the need to hide
And it's my problem if I have no friends and feel I want to die
My personal life and problems are not anyone else's concern, and I will deal with them on my own
Sad inside, in this life
Unsatisfied, praying
Sad inside, in this life
Unsatisfied, waiting
I am unhappy with my life, and I hope for something different but feel stuck
Once you cross the line will you be satisfied?
Will you be content with your actions once you have done something controversial or unethical?
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
Black, white (Are you satisfied, are you satisfied?)
Life is not just a simple binary of good and bad or right and wrong, and satisfaction is a complex emotional state influenced by many factors
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marina Lambrini Diamandis
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