Sex Yeah!
Marina and the daimonds Lyrics
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Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (yeah)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Nothing is provocative anymore, even for kids
Question what the TV tells you
Question what a pop star sells you
Question mom and question dad
Question good and question bad
If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
If sex in our society (didn't tell a girl who she would be)
'Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me, me
Sex, sex, sex, sex (yeah)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
If women were religiously recognized sexually
We wouldn't have to feel the need to show our ass-ets to feel free
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
Sold my soul, and yeah, the truth hurts
Tired image of a star, acting naughtier than we really are
If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
If sex in our society (didn't tell a guy who he should be)
'Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me
Sex, sex, sex, sex (yeah)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (yeah)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
All my life I've felt it deep inside of me
All this time was fighting for what I believe
All my life I've tried to hide what history has given me
If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
If sex in our society (didn't tell a guy who he should be)
'Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me
Sex, sex, sex, sex (yeah)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (yeah)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la)
Sex, sex, sex, sex (la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
The song "Sex Yeah" by Marina and the Diamonds is a powerful statement on how sex has become commoditized and overexposed in today's society. The opening lyrics, "Nothing is provocative anymore, even for kids. No room for imagining 'cause everyone's seen everything", highlight how everything has become readily accessible and easily available. The song suggests that this has led to a loss of meaning and value in sex. It questions the messages being sold to us by the media, pop stars, and our own parents. The lyrics reveal how men and women are pigeonholed into certain roles and behaviors by the societal expectations attached to sex.
Marina echoes the sentiment that if sex was not confined to preconceived notions and prejudices about gender and identity, it could be a freer experience. She sings about how society tells women they need to show their bodies to be free while men are told they need to be dominant and aggressive. Marina highlights her struggles with the societal expectations placed on her throughout her life and how she has been fighting them all along. The lyrics show how she has tried to break away from what history and society have given her and forge her own path towards freedom.
Overall, "Sex Yeah" is an empowering song that encourages us to question the societal norms associated with sex, relationships, and gender roles. It urges individuals to find their own path, rather than following the paths laid out for them by society, history, and media.
Line by Line Meaning
Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex
This song is about sex, and how it is overused in our society.
Yeah
The singer is acknowledging the prevalence of sex in our culture.
Nothing is provocative anymore
The use of sex has become so common that it is no longer shocking or interesting.
Even for kids
Children are exposed to sexual imagery at a young age.
No room for imagining
The constant use of sex leaves nothing to the imagination.
'Cause everyone's seen everything
The world is overexposed to sex, leaving nothing new or exciting.
Question what the TV tells you
The media's portrayal of sex should not be blindly accepted.
Question what a pop star sells you
Pop stars use sex to sell their music, but this does not necessarily reflect their true personality or values.
Question mom and question dad
Parents should not be the sole source of information on sex and its role in society.
Question good and question bad
Society's moral compass should be re-evaluated with regard to sexualization.
If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
The singer is wishing that people could escape the confines of their cultural roles and expectations.
If sex in our society (didn't tell a girl who she would be)
Sexualization of women in culture should not dictate their identities.
'Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me
The singer has struggled with the way sex has been portrayed and used throughout history.
If women were religiously
Recognized sexually
We wouldn't have to feel the need to show our ass,
It's to feel free
If women were allowed to express their sexuality in a way that is not objectifying, they would not need to feel pressured to display their bodies.
Been there, done that
Got the t-shirt
Sold my soul
And yeah the truth hurts
The singer has experienced and engaged in sexualization in the entertainment industry and regrets it.
Tired image of a star
Acting naughtier than we really are
The media often portrays celebrities in a sexualized manner that does not reflect their true personalities or desires.
All my life I've felt it deep inside of me
All this time was fighting for what I believe
All my life I've tried to hide what history has given me
The singer has been grappling with personal and societal views on sexuality for a long time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marina Diamandis, Gregory Kurstin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@klondyke2135
History - 'His story'
Assets - 'Ass-ets'
Love how she words her lyrics and how she actually sings them with a prolonged note.
I've been unsettled by this line for so long as well, "I've felt it DEEP INSIDE of me."
I can't.
Also, put it to 0.75x speed. Those drums.
@miloradvlaovic
Well for start, there would be no Marina, nor any other female pop star or artist today, for all that matters, If it was not for Madonna. Not so long ago, it was a widespread social taboo for women to sing as soloists. Madonna broke that taboo.
The eroticism is also something that is not stereotype bound, largely thanks to people like Madonna. You're actually embracing the stereotype of "chaste" women, when You claim that Madonna acts "naughtier" than she really is. Men don't ask women to act like that, they actually want them to be what feminists preach - a chaste housewife, or hard working ( again chaste, modest ) business women, who's husband is allowed to cheat all the time, while to women must not even look other men. She ( Madonna ) acts like she wants to act, she is who she is. She does not let the role of "mother" , "housewife" or any other define her, she can be all or none, when she wants to, and not when men or feminists tell her to be some of it, either.
Madonna "invented" the pop music, as genre, which is now the media, pop "stars" , and actual artists such as Marina use to "express themselves". She spent her whole musical carrier fighting for the rights of the women, just last year she enabled many women on Middle East to get education, in places where they would otherwise be put to death, If just they thought about educating themselves. Government would not give them as much as penny, so that they could build a room to at least teach women to read, and Madonna had built them a school.
I could go on, but this is neither the place neither the time. Besides, one who cares to acquaint themselves with her work on women rights, and empowerment will find that an easy task, as long as they really want to.
And You got it wrong, Miley's people practically begged Madonna to come and perform together with Miley. She has done Miley a favor that's it. Because she is an empathetic human being and most relevant living artist who can afford herself to defend a lost case that Miley is.
Have a nice day.
@linda-dw5df
eggs eggs eggs (Yeah)
eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada)
eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada dada dada)
eggs eggs eggs (Yeah)
eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada)
eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada dada da da)
Nothing is yellowy anymore
Except for yolks
No room for imagining
Cause everyone's seen all the eggs
Question what the package tells you
Question what the egg yolk sells you
Question mum and question dad
Question good eggs and question bad eggs
If scrambled eggs could set you free
From who you were supposed to be
If eggs in our society
Didn't tell a kid who they would be
Cause all my life I've tried to fight
What fukin eggs has given me
eggs eggs eggs (Yeah)
eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada)
eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada dada dada)
If round eggs were religiously
Recognized frying panilly
They wouldn't have to feel the need
To show their yolk, it's to feel free
Been there, done that, got the scrambling
Fried my mom, and yeah the truth hurts
Tired image of a eggwhite
Acting benedicter than we really are
If scrambled eggs could set you free
From who you were supposed to be
If eggs in our society
Didn't tell a chick who they would be
Cause all my life I've tried to fight
What fukin eggs has given me
eggs eggs eggs (Yeah)
eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada)
eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada dada dada)
All my life
I've hated the taste and smell
All this time
i've tried to like them fuken eggs
All my life
I've tried to hide
What nerdy eggs
Has given me
If scrambled eggs could set you free
From who you were supposed to be
If eggs in our society
Didn't tell a kid who they would be
Cause all my life I've tried to fight
What those round things has given me
eggs eggs eggs (Yeah)
eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada)
eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada dada dada)
eggs eggs eggs (Yeah)
eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada)
eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs eggs (La da dada dada dada)
@tayerss789
Lyrics
Nothing is provocative anymore, even for kids
No room for imagining, cause everyone's seen everything
Question what the TV tells you
Question what a pop star sells you
Question mom and question dad
Question good and question bad
If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
If sex in our society (didn't tell a girl who she would be)
'Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me
If women were religiously recognized sexually
We wouldn't have to feel the need to show our ass-ets to feel free
Been there, done that, got the t-shirt
Sold my soul, and yeah, the truth hurts
Tired image of a star, acting naughtier than we really are
If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
If sex in our society (didn't tell a guy who he should be)
Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me
All my life I've felt it deep inside of me
All this time was fighting for what I believe
All my life I've tried to hide what history has given me
If history could set you free (from who you were supposed to be)
If sex in our society (didn't tell a guy who he should be)
Cause all my life I've tried to fight what history has given me
@reharm_reality
Nothing is provocative
Anymore even for kids
No room for imagining
Cause everyone's seen everything
Question what the TV tells you
Question what a pop star sells you
Question mom and question dad
Question good and question bad
If history could set you free
(From who you were supposed to be)
If sex in our society
(Didn't tell a girl who she would be)
'Cause all my life I've
Tried to hide what
History
Has given me
If women were religiously
Recognized sexually
We wouldn't have to feel the need
To show our assets to feel free
Been there done that bought the T-shirt
Sold my soul and yeah the truth hurt
Tired image of a star
Acting naughtier than they really are
Chorus (didn't tell a guy who he should be)
All my life
I've felt it deep inside of me
All this time
Fighting for what I belive in
All my life I've tried to fight what history has given me
Chorus (guy/he)
@TheBloodyRose2003
Men can do anything we can do.
We are the same,no matter what. It matters on the personality and opinion of the person.
When you root for a certain gender,you're basically sexist.
Good fucking job.
You are now a sexist.
AND,
Men do get blamed for rape,they get treated like sexy objects,they get shit on when they're in a powerful position,they get denied rights to their own body.
So,have a good day and SHUT THE FUCK UP please.
:)
@Shoe0nHead
>come to youtube for some marina videos
>read the comments on this video
there is no escape.
@mrplow8
Yeah, I was watching this one marina video, and all the comments were like, "Why don't more women park their boats here?"
@frenchie7363
Shoe0nHead Oh hello June ^.^
@BocolatePlays
Holy- You listen to Marina?! :000
@user-ep3fw8gi3c
Ikr, people automatically think I'm a feminist just because I like this song, but I really just like the background music and marina's beautiful vocal range.
@callieanastasiaart
OMF I NEVER EXPECTED TO SEE YOU IN THE COMMENTS LMAO YAASS
@jiggersish
I wrote a paper about the hyper-sexualization of women in the media and used this song as a reference in it, my teacher looked it up and told me how much she loved it. (I got an A+ too btw)
@snickerswo1f519
Ok.
@xenomorphgirl123
We love that for you
@phremg535
Legend. Perfection. You are the bestest.