Primadonna
Marina and the Diamonds
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Primadonna girl, yeah All I ever wanted was the world I can't help but I need it all The primadonna life, the rise and fall You say that I'm kinda difficult But it's always someone else's fault Got you wrapped around my finger, babe You can count on me to misbehave Primadonna girl, Would you do anything for me? Buy a big diamond ring for me? Would you get down on your knees for me? Pop the pretty question right now, baby Beauty queen on a silver screen Living life like I'm in a dream I know I've got a big ego I really don't know why it's such a big deal, though And I'm sad to the core, core, core Every day is a chore, chore, chore When you feel of a whole more more I wanna be adored 'Cause I'm a primadonna girl, yeah All I ever wanted was the world I can't help that I need it all The primadonna life, the rise and fall You say that I'm kinda difficult But it's always someone else's fault Got you wrapped around my finger, babe You can count me to misbehave Primadonna girl fill the void, up with Celluloid Take a picture, I'm with the boys Get what I want 'cause I ask for it Not because I'm really that deserving of it Living life like I'm in a play In the lime light, I want to stay I know I've got a big ego I really don't know why it's such a big deal, though Going up, going down, down, down Anything for the crown, crown, crown With the lights dimming down, down, down I spin around 'Cause I'm a primadonna girl, yeah All I ever wanted was the world I can't help that I need it all The primadonna life, the rise and fall You say that I'm kinda difficult But it's always someone else's fault Got you wrapped around my finger, babe You can count on me to misbehave Primadonna girl, yeah All I ever wanted was the world I can't help that I need it all The primadonna life, the rise and fall You say that I'm kinda difficult But it's always someone else's fault Got you wrapped around my finger, babe You can count on me to misbehave Primadonna girl
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Written by: Marina Diamandis, Julie Frost, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Walter
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Artist Background"Primadonna" is a song by Welsh singer-songwriter Marina Diamandis, known professionally as Marina (and formerly as Marina and the Diamonds).
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Song AlbumThe song is from her second studio album, "Electra Heart," which was released in 2012.
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Chart Performance"Primadonna" is one of Marina’s most successful songs, reaching the number 11 spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song GenreIt is considered a pop song, with elements of dance-pop and electropop.
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InspirationThe song explores the idea of a self-obsessed diva, which is a theme throughout the "Electra Heart" album.
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Production and Collaborators"Primadonna" was co-written by Marina and produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and Diplo, three renowned figures in the music industry.
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ReceptionIt received mostly positive reviews from critics, with many praising its catchy choruses and lively production.
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Songwriting"Primadonna" is noted for making a playful and satirical commentary on superficiality and fame.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Rankin, features Marina embodying the "primadonna" character, set in an opulent stylized mansion.
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Live PerformancesMarina has performed the song at various concerts and music festivals.
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Critical AcclaimSpin magazine named "Primadonna" as the 13th Best Song of 2012.
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Song ContentThe main chorus of the song encapsulates the theme, with lyrics "Primadonna girl, yeah/All I ever wanted was the world", showing the character's unapologetically selfish and demanding personality.
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Song LegacyDespite the satirical undertone, the song has become a popular anthem amongst Marina's fans for its liberating and empowering message.
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SymbolismThe song's lyrics and video contain symbolic references to American Dream and pop culture, which is a recurrent theme in the whole album.
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Creative ExplorationMarina later stated that the "Electra Heart" era allowed her to write songs like "Primadonna" where she could explore different characters and personas.
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