Primadonna
Marina the Diamonds Lyrics

Primadonna girl, yeah
I am a high-maintenance, attention-seeking woman.

All I ever wanted was the world
I am ambitious and desire ultimate success and recognition.

I can't help but I need it all
I am driven to achieve my desires and aspirations.

The primadonna life, the rise and fall
My lifestyle is characterized by extreme highs and lows.

You say that I'm kinda difficult
Others perceive me as challenging and demanding.

But it's always someone else's fault
I refuse to take responsibility for my actions and instead blame others.

Got you wrapped around my finger, babe
I have a powerful hold over my romantic partner.

You can count on me to misbehave
I am likely to behave recklessly and irresponsibly.

Primadonna girl, Would you do anything for me?
I believe that others should prioritize my needs and desires above their own.

Buy a big diamond ring for me?
I expect extravagant gifts and displays of affection.

Would you get down on your knees for me?
I desire subservience and worship from my partner.

Pop the pretty question right now, baby
I demand a proposal of marriage from my partner.

Beauty queen on a silver screen
I am enamored with my own beauty and crave attention and admiration.

Living life like I'm in a dream
I feel as though I am living in a fantasy world.

I know I've got a big ego
I am aware that I have an inflated sense of self-worth.

I really don't know why it's such a big deal, though
I do not understand why others perceive my ego as a negative attribute.

And I'm sad to the core, core, core
Despite my outward confidence, I am deeply unhappy.

Every day is a chore, chore, chore
I find everyday life tedious and monotonous.

When you feel of a whole more more
I feel as though something is missing from my life.

I wanna be adored
I crave admiration and worship from others.

'Cause I'm a primadonna girl, yeah
My behavior and attitude are indicative of a high-maintenance, attention-seeking woman.

Primadonna girl fill the void, up with Celluloid
I use media and entertainment to distract myself from my unhappiness.

Take a picture, I'm with the boys
I often seek the company of powerful and influential men.

Get what I want 'cause I ask for it
I believe that I am entitled to anything I desire.

Not because I'm really that deserving of it
I am aware that my entitlement is unwarranted.

Living life like I'm in a play
I see my life as a performance or show.

In the lime light, I want to stay
I crave constant attention and recognition from others.

Going up, going down, down, down
My rollercoaster lifestyle encompasses both success and failure.

Anything for the crown, crown, crown
I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve power and recognition.

With the lights dimming down, down, down
As my success wanes, my desperation increases.

I spin around
I am disoriented and uncertain about my future.

Primadonna girl
I am a high-maintenance, attention-seeking woman.