Oh No!
Marina and The Diamonds/Marina And The Diamonds - http:/www.2.dlera.com Lyrics


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Don't do love, don't do friends
I'm only after success
Don't need a relationship
I'll never soften my grip

Don't want cash, don't want car
Want it fast, want it hard
Don't need money, don't need fame
I just want to make a change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

One track mind, one track heart
If I fail, I'll fall apart
Maybe it is all a test
'Cause I feel like I'm the worst
So I always act like I'm the best

If you are not very careful
Your possessions will possess you
TV taught me how to feel
Now real life has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly,
I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna die,
I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly
I'm gonna fail, gonna die, die, die, die

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no





Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Oh No!" by Marina and the Diamonds explore the concept of success, ambition, and self-realization. The singer confesses that she is solely after success and is not interested in love or friendships, preferring to remain focused on her goals. She attacks materialistic desires, claiming she doesn't want cash or cars and instead wants to make a change. She sees herself as a self-fulfilled prophecy, someone who knows what they want and who they want to be, walking and talking like a machine. The theme of the song seems to be a struggle for control over one's life; Marina wants complete control over her own success and destiny, unmoved by the opinions of others.


Marina comments on the impact of technology on real life as well, stating that TV has corrupted her perception of emotional depth, leading to her difficulty experiencing it in real life. In the second stanza, she admits to her own vulnerability, worrying that her drive for success means she has no one to turn to if she fails. But then she thinks it might all be a test of her abilities and that by acting as if she’s the best, she can improve her chances of becoming the best.


The song explores the concept of conflicting desires and the struggle to balance ambition and personal relationships. Marina wants to be successful, but she's afraid of being consumed by the pursuit of it. Overall, the song highlights the importance of finding balance in life and owning our flaws.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't do love, don't do friends
I am not interested in any romantic or platonic relationships.


I'm only after success
My goal is to achieve success at any cost.


Don't need a relationship
I don't want to have a relationship with anyone.


I'll never soften my grip
I will always remain strong and unwavering.


Don't want cash, don't want car
I don't want money or material possessions.


Want it fast, want it hard
I want to achieve success quickly and aggressively.


Don't need money, don't need fame
I don't want money or fame.


I just want to make a change
My ultimate goal is to make a difference.


I just wanna change
I am determined to make changes.


I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I am aware of my desires and goals, and have a clear idea of who I want to become.


I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I have a clear understanding of my actions and behaviors, and I follow them almost mechanically.


I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
The vision I hold for my future is becoming my reality.


One track mind, one track heart
I am completely focused on my goal, and my heart only beats for it.


If I fail, I'll fall apart
If I fail to achieve my goal, I will be devastated.


Maybe it is all a test
Perhaps this is all a test, a way to measure my resolve.


'Cause I feel like I'm the worst
I feel that I'm not good enough, which drives me even harder.


So I always act like I'm the best
To compensate for my feelings of inadequacy, I act as if I am superior.


If you are not very careful
If you are not cautious, you can be easily consumed by your possessions.


Your possessions will possess you
Your possessions can take over your life if you're not careful.


TV taught me how to feel
Media influences how I perceive emotions and my surroundings.


Now real life has no appeal
Real life is not as stimulating or exciting as it is portrayed in the media.


I'm gonna live, I'm gonna fly
I plan to fully embrace life and pursue my aspirations with passion and enthusiasm.


I'm gonna fail, I'm gonna die
I know that failure and death are inevitable, but I will still pursue my goals.


Oh, oh no, oh no, oh no
Shows a sense of apprehension, perhaps towards the uncertainty of the future.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA DIAMANDIS, GREGORY KURSTIN

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@pepepepepaj6968

Lyrics:
Don’t do love
Do do friends
I’m only after success
Don’t need a relationship
I’ll never soften my grip
Don’t want cash
Don’t want card
Want it fast
Want it hard
Don’t need money
Don’t need fame
I just wanna make a change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just want a change
I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh
One track mind
One track heart
If I fail, I’ll fall apart
Maybe it is all a test
‘Cause I feel like I’m the worst so I always act like I’m the best
If you are not very careful, your possessions will posses you
TV taught me how to feel
Now real life has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
It has no appeal
I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fig filed prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
I know exactly who I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna die
I’m gonna fail
I’m gonna fly
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna fly
I’m gonna live
I’m gonna die-die-die-die
I know exactly what I want and who I wanna be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I’m now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
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All comments from YouTube:

@gocrazygostupid3513

“If I fail I’ll fall apart”

“ i feel like I’m the worst so I always act like I’m the best”

“Tv taught me how to feel now real life has no appeal”

why is marina such a mood

@Timsimon11

Upbeat songs with dark/depressing lyrics are my big mood.

@jdjdjjdd7180

@@willow6968 did you not go to school or something

@jdjdjjdd7180

@@willow6968 a mood means what you're feeling - any feeling

@garffeels

*chuckles&Knuckles* im in danger.

@hulubool

Ronni H some people might not just know English well. Don’t be a dick

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@xivonochabalala

when Marina said " I always feel like I'm the worst so i always act like I'm the best "

i felt that

@feelinglonely4254

Xivono Chabalala same

@chewy1921

When marina said “la”


I felt that

@madisonginn8884

Same

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