Solitaire
Marina the Diamonds Lyrics
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I'm obsessed with silence
I go home and I lock my door
I can hear the sirens
I see buildings and bars from the window
And I listen to the wind blow
I see people and cars covered in gold
Hard like a rock, cold like stone
White like a diamond, black like coal
Cut like a jewel, yeah I repair
Myself when you're not there
Solitaire
Something you consider rare
I don't wanna be compared
With that cheap shimmer and glitter
Solitaire
I'm in love with the ice-blue, gray skies of England
I'll admit, all I wanna do is get drunk and silent
Watch my life unfold all around me
Like a beautiful garden
I see flowers so tall, they surround me
Oh my heart, it became so hardened
Hard like a rock, cold like stone
White like a diamond, black like coal
Cut like a jewel, yeah I repair
Myself when you're not there
Solitaire
Something you consider rare
I don't wanna be compared
With that cheap shimmer and glitter
Solitaire
And all the other jewels around me
They astounded me at first
I covered up my heart in boundaries
And all the fakes, they called me cursed
But I'm not cursed, I'm not cursed
I was just covered in dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
Solitaire
Something you consider rare
I don't wanna be compared
With that cheap shimmer and glitter
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
The song Solitaire by Marina and the Diamonds is a contemplative piece about self-reflection and the need for solitude. The opening lines express a desire for silence, a turning away from the noise and chaos of the world outside. The singer seeks refuge in her own home, locking herself away. The sirens she hears outside suggest that the world is not a safe place, and perhaps her withdrawal is a reaction to this. The second verse introduces a new motif - that of jewels and precious stones. The singer sees the world around her as covered in gold and glitter, yet she takes solace in the simplicity of her own solitude. The chorus echoes this sentiment, praising the value of being alone, of being 'rare' and unlike any other.
The second half of the song expands on this theme, with the singer reflecting on her own emotional journey. She speaks of her heart becoming hardened, yet still sees the beauty in the world around her. The line "I was just covered in dirt, dirt, dirt" suggests that she has been through some difficult times, but is not broken by them. The final repetition of the chorus gives a sense of resolution, with the singer embracing her unique self and rejecting comparisons to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wanna talk anymore
I don't feel like communicating anymore
I'm obsessed with silence
I am fixated on stillness
I go home and I lock my door
I return to my place and lock myself in
I can hear the sirens
I hear the sirens in the distance
I see buildings and bars from the window
I observe the surrounding structures through my window
And I listen to the wind blow
I pay attention to the sound of the wind
I see people and cars covered in gold
I notice individuals and vehicles adorned with gold
And I'm happy to be on my own
And I am content with my solitary state
Hard like a rock, cold like stone
I am unyielding and frosty
White like a diamond, black like coal
My persona is pure and dark
Cut like a jewel, yeah I repair
I am like a precious stone that can mend itself
Myself when you're not there
I am able to restore myself without your presence
Solitaire
Singular, rare and unique
Something you consider rare
Something that you view as exceptional
I don't wanna be compared
I don't want to be evaluated against others
With that cheap shimmer and glitter
Against that common glimmer and shine
I'm in love with the ice-blue, gray skies of England
I am enamored with the chilly, dull skies of England
I'll admit, all I wanna do is get drunk and silent
I confess that all I desire is to get drunk and be quiet
Watch my life unfold all around me
Observe my existence unravel before me
Like a beautiful garden
Like an exquisite garden
I see flowers so tall, they surround me
I witness towering flowers that encircle me
Oh my heart, it became so hardened
My heart has grown callous
And all the other jewels around me
And all the other magnificent things in my life
They astounded me at first
Initially, they amazed me
I covered up my heart in boundaries
I protected my heart with barriers
And all the fakes, they called me cursed
And all the artificial individuals, they deemed me jinxed
But I'm not cursed, I'm not cursed
But I am not ill-fated, I am not ill-fated
I was just covered in dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
I was simply covered in muck
Hm
Sound of a humming
Solitaire
Singular, rare and unique
Hm
Sound of a humming
Solitaire
Singular, rare and unique
Hm
Sound of a humming
Solitaire
Singular, rare and unique
Hm
Sound of a humming
Solitaire
Singular, rare and unique
Lyrics Ā© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chloechan321
Don't wanna talk anymore
I'm obsessed with silence
I go home and I lock my door
I can hear the sirens
I see buildings and bars from the window
And I listen to the wind blow
I see people and cars covered in gold
And I'm happy to be on my own
Hard like a rock, cold like stone
White like a diamond, black like coal
Cut like a jewel, yeah I repair
Myself when you're not there
Solitaire
Something you consider rare
I don't wanna be compared
With that cheap shimmer and glitter
Solitaire
I'm in love with the ice-blue, gray skies of England
I'll admit, all I wanna do is get drunk and silent
Watch my life unfold all around me
Like a beautiful garden
I see flowers so tall, they surround me
Oh my heart, it became so hardened
Hard like a rock, cold like stone
White like a diamond, black like coal
Cut like a jewel, yeah I repair
Myself when you're not there
Solitaire
Something you consider rare
I don't wanna be compared
With that cheap shimmer and glitter
Solitaire
And all the other jewels around me
They astounded me at first
I covered up my heart in boundaries
And all the fakes, they called me cursed
But I'm not cursed, I'm not cursed
I was just covered in dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
Solitaire
Something you consider rare
I don't wanna be compared
With that cheap shimmer and glitter
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
Hm
Solitaire
@randomuploadsism
I absolutely these lines and it's possibly my favourite part of this album.
For me these lines are about growing up & developing alone.
Because of the isolation she has experienced, she has become hardened and tough. Difficult to read (both black and white), stoic and unfeeling. There has been no-one to comfort her in her lowest moments - she has had to learn to repair herself.
She acknowledges her beauty (diamond, jewel) - but has paid a price to be so successful and beautiful (cut).
"Hard like a rock, cold like a stone
White like a diamond, black like coal
Cut like a jewel, yeah I repair
Myself when youāre not there"
@jakki.padilla
"And all the other jewels around me....They astounded me at first. I covered up my heart in boundaries and all the fakes, they called me cursed. But I'm not cursed, I'm not cursed. I was just covered in dirt"
@sophia-nu9zr
+David De La PeƱa GaspariƱo very true.
@mark-ge2yl
My favourite part of the song. Great lyrics
@JoseHenrique-qy1bb
Me
@ulayla1605
Jakki made me cry so much
@aster1846
Always makes me cry
@elnatrepagnylygdman7393
My love for Froot grows with every song.Ā
@lauramarrero4005
same here
@nealsteplaws
@lois7364
marina : what froot should I release?
me: just fuck me up
marina: rELEASES ALL THE FROOTS