Primadonna (Acoustic) Lyrics
Marina And The Diamonds
Lyrics
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
Would you do anything for me?
Buy a big diamond ring for me?
Would you get down on your knees for me?
Pop that 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's such a chore, chore, chore
When you give, I want more, 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 on 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 limelight 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
When the light's 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
Song & Lyrics Facts
Marina and The Diamonds' "Primadonna" was released on April 16, 2012 as the lead single from their second studio album Electra Heart. Written by Marina Diamandis and David Kosten, it is an upbeat pop song that lyrically discusses a modern day woman's desire for fame and attention.
It features production from David Kosten and instrumentation from a string quartet. The band consists of vocalist/songwriter Marina Diamandis and keyboardist/guitarist Alex Ball. The acoustic version of this track was released shortly after the original release. It includes stripped down instrumentals with only piano and guitar accompaniment to highlight the powerful lyrics. The lyrics are a commentary on society’s obsession with fame and beauty. The chorus of “I'm a prima donna girl living in a material world” emphasizes the idea of superficiality and glamour. This acoustic version has become a fan favorite due to its raw sound and emotionally charged lyrics.