weeds.
Marina and the diamonds. Lyrics
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With all the flowers that you gave me
But none of them were ours
You know the problem with history
It keeps coming back like weed
And when nothing feels enough
At least you taught me how to love
How to love, love
Like weed
Baby, just open your eyes to see
He's growing from inside me
And I just don't know what I can do
I thought I cut him at the root
Like weeds
Like weeds
Like weeds
I miss all of my exes
They're the only ones that know me
And God knows that sex is
A way to feel a bit, a little bit less lonely
Yeah, I tried to keep it covered up
Yeah, I thought I cut him at the root
But now I think my time is up
'Cause he keeps growing back
Like weed
Baby, just open your eyes to see
He's growing from inside me
And I just don't know what I can do
I thought I cut him at the root
Like weeds
Like weeds
Like weeds
Yeah, yeah
Like weeds
Like weeds
Like weeds
Yeah, yeah
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Like weeds
Like weeds
Like weeds
Yeah, yeah
Baby, baby, baby, baby
In Marina and the Diamonds' song "Weeds," the lyrics explore the challenges of overcoming past relationships and the enduring effects they can have. The song opens with the image of receiving many flowers but feeling disconnected from them because they were not given by a particular loved one. The singer then expresses frustration with how history seems to repeat itself like a weed, constantly resurfacing. She acknowledges that the person she once loved taught her how to love, but now that relationship has become like a weed that keeps growing back, intruding on her current life.
The second verse shifts to the singer's past relationships and how they are the only ones who truly know her. Sex is presented as a way to temporarily alleviate loneliness, but the singer ultimately realizes that she cannot escape the weed-like persistence of her past relationship. Despite the singer's efforts to sever the root of the problem, the memories and feelings keep resurfacing.
The overall tone of the song is mournful and introspective, with a sense of resignation that the singer cannot fully escape the pain of her past loves. The weed metaphor is used effectively to convey the idea that memories and feelings can be difficult to control and eradicate, much like the way weeds persistently grow back.
Line by Line Meaning
Could have filled a garden
You gave me a lot of love and attention, even more than I needed
With all the flowers that you gave me
You gave me a lot of gifts and praised me frequently, showing love through material things
But none of them were ours
The gifts and attention you gave me didn't feel genuine, it was just a show of superficial love
You know the problem with history
The problem with our past is that it keeps resurfacing in our lives and affecting our present experiences
It keeps coming back like weed
The negative aspects of our past continually resurface and symbolize the growth of a troublesome weed
And when nothing feels enough
Sometimes I feel empty and unfulfilled despite everything you have given me
At least you taught me how to love
I have learned how to love and be loved through my relationship with you
But he keeps growing back
The negative aspects of our past keeps resurfacing and affecting our relationship
Like weed
The negative aspects of our past are like a weed that grows out of control and spreads quickly
Baby, just open your eyes to see
If you pay attention, you will see how the negative aspects of our past are still affecting us
He's growing from inside me
The negative aspects of our past are rooted deep within me and are hard to get rid of
And I just don't know what I can do
I am struggling with how to handle these negative aspects and how to prevent them from affecting my present and future relationships
I thought I cut him at the root
I thought I had resolved these issues and moved past them, but they keep resurfacing
I miss all of my exes
I miss the familiarity and comfort of past relationships and the people who knew me deeply
They're the only ones that know me
My exes understand me better than anyone else because they have been through everything with me
And God knows that sex is
Sex is a way for me to feel less lonely and to connect with someone physically and emotionally
A way to feel a bit, a little bit less lonely
Sex provides me temporary comfort and a way to forget my problems
Yeah, I tried to keep it covered up
I have been trying to keep my insecurities and problems hidden, but they keep resurfacing
But now I think my time is up
My coping mechanisms are not working anymore and I need to address my issues head-on
'Cause he keeps growing back
The negative aspects of our past keep resurfacing and affecting my relationships
Like weed
The negative aspects of our past are like weeds that grow uncontrollably and last a long time
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARINA LAMBRINI DIAMANDIS
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