I Am Not A Robot
Marina and the Diamonds Lyrics
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Smoking a lot of cigarettes lately
But inside, you're just a little baby
It's okay to say you've got a weak spot
You don't always have to be on top
Better to be hated
Than loved loved loved for what your not
You are not a robot
You're lovable, so lovable
But you're just troubled
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
You've been hanging with the unloved kids
Who you never really liked and you never trusted
But you are so magnetic, you pick up all the pins
Never committing to anything
You don't pick up the phone when it ring, ring, rings
Don't be so pathetic, just open up and sing
I'm vulnerable, I'm vulnerable
I am not a robot
You're lovable, so lovable
But you're just troubled
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Can you teach me how to feel real
Can you turn my power on
Well, let the drum beat drop
Guess what I'm not a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
The song "I Am Not A Robot" by Marina and the Diamonds is a powerful reminder that we all have moments of vulnerability and that it's okay to admit it. The lyrics suggest that people often put up a tough exterior and try to hide their weaknesses, but it's important to acknowledge them and allow themselves to be vulnerable. The lines "But inside, you're just a little baby / It's okay to say you've got a weak spot" speak to this idea.
The song is also about not trying to be someone you're not in order to be loved or accepted by others. The lines "Better to be hated / Than loved loved loved for what you're not" suggest that it's more authentic to be true to oneself, even if it means not being liked by everyone.
The chorus repeats the refrain "I am not a robot" as a way of affirming that the singer is a human being with emotions and vulnerabilities. The lines "Can you teach me how to feel real / Can you turn my power on" suggest a desire to connect with others and be fully present in one's own life.
Overall, "I Am Not A Robot" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt like they had to hide their true self or put on a brave face. The song encourages us to embrace our vulnerabilities and to be true to ourselves, even if it means being disliked by some.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been acting awful tough lately
You've been putting up a strong front lately
Smoking a lot of cigarettes lately
You've been engaging in self-destructive behavior
But inside, you're just a little baby
But deep down, you're vulnerable and fragile
It's okay to say you've got a weak spot
It's okay to acknowledge your vulnerabilities
You don't always have to be on top
You don't always have to be in control or successful
Better to be hated
It's preferable to be disliked
Than loved loved loved for what your not
Than to be falsely loved for pretending to be someone you're not
You're vulnerable, you're vulnerable
You're exposed and susceptible
You are not a robot
You are not emotionless or devoid of feelings
You're lovable, so lovable
You're someone who deserves to be loved
But you're just troubled
But you're currently experiencing difficulty or distress
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
I'm also not devoid of emotions like a robot
You've been hanging with the unloved kids
You've been associating with people who are disliked or unpopular
Who you never really liked and you never trusted
But you never truly cared for or trusted them
But you are so magnetic, you pick up all the pins
But despite this, you effortlessly attract attention and admiration
Never committing to anything
You avoid making commitments or taking risks
You don't pick up the phone when it ring, ring, rings
You avoid confrontation or difficult conversations
Don't be so pathetic, just open up and sing
Don't be so weak, express yourself and be honest
Can you teach me how to feel real
Can you help me experience genuine emotions
Can you turn my power on
Can you help me tap into my inner strength
Well, let the drum beat drop
Let's start the music and get into a rhythm
Guess what I'm not a robot
Again, I am not emotionless
Guess what I'm not a robot
I am a genuine, emotional human being
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
I am not a machine with no feelings, but rather a living, breathing person
Guess what I'm not a robot, a robot
Once again, I am not devoid of emotions or feeling
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS
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