“I ˂3 YOU” is a disco-pop anthem that proposes a glamorous celebration of love. It serves as the fourth single for MARINA’s sixth album, PRINCESS OF POWER.
On November 19, 2024, MARINA made a now-deleted Instagram post that included a portion of the song’s lyrics, sheet music, and a video of orches...
[Verse 1]
They're all going to Y2K, we're going to the '70s
Silver stars upon my face, leather boots upon my knees
Sorry I'm a little late, I've been spinning 'round and 'round
Welcome to the golden age, everything is peachy now
[Pre-Chorus]
Is it something you like? (Mm-hmm)
La-la-la-la, you like? (Mm-hmm)
Is it something you like? (Oh)
Is it something you like? (Uh-huh)
La-la-la-la, you like? (Uh-huh)
Gonna tell you tonight (Night, night)
[Chorus]
'Cause I love you, and I know that you love me too
I want you, and I know that you want me too
I love you, I've been waiting to make you mine
I want to be holding you tonight
[Verse 2]
Where are all the parties now?
I wanna make my way around town
Pink and purple, blue and gold
Glitter catsuits, vintage coats
Get on stage, take a bow
Marry me, let's make a vow
Gin martinis, smoking Vogues
Let's make a party of our own
[Pre-Chorus]
Is it something you like? (Mm-hmm)
La-la-la-la, you like? (Mm-hmm)
Is it something you like? (Oh)
Is it something you like? (Uh-huh)
La-la-la-la, you like? (Uh-huh)
Gonna tell you tonight (Night, night)
[Chorus]
'Cause I love you, and I know that you love me too
I want you, and I know that you want me too
I love you, I've been waiting to make you mine
I want to be holding you tonight
[Post-Chorus]
Tonight, tonight
I want to be holding you tonight
Tonight, tonight
I want to be holding you tonight
[Bridge]
They're all going to Y2K, we're going to the '70s
Silver stars upon my face (Leather boots upon my knees)
There's nothing to complicate, I can see you're into me
Call it love or call it fate, I wanna feel your body heat (Woo)
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
I love you, and I know that you love me too
I want you, and I know that you want me too
I love you, I've been waiting to make you mine
I want to be holding you tonight
[Outro]
Tonight, tonight
I want to be holding you tonight
Tonight, tonight
I want to be holding you tonight
The song “I ˂3 YOU,” when I was writing it I was imagining this dream ‘70s party that’s, like, sexy, beautifully lit, the most outrageous party outfit ever.
— via Spotify
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