Starring Role
MARINA * Track #5 On Electra Heart
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Starring Role by MARINA
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“Starring Role” is the fifth track on Marina and the Diamonds' second album Electra Heart.
Marina wrote this song about a former lover who refused to be himself to her. She wants to be #1 in his heart but he won’t let her in. She doesn’t want to be the sidegirl or the girl he just uses for sex, bec...
Starring Role Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You're hard to hug, tough to talk to
And I never fall asleep when you're in my bed
All you give me is a heartbeat
I've turned into a statue
And it makes me feel depressed
'Cause the only time you open up is when we get undressed
[Pre-Chorus 1]
You don't love me, big fucking deal
I'll never tell you how I feel
You don't love me, not a big deal
I'll never tell you how I feel
[Chorus]
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone (I'd rather walk alone)
Than play a supporting role
If I can't get the starring role
[Verse 2]
Sometimes I ignore you, so I feel in control
'Cause really, I adore you and I can't leave you alone
Fed up with the fantasies that cover what is wrong
Come on, baby, let's just get drunk
Forget we don't get on
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You're like my dad, you'd get on well
I send my best regards from Hell
[Chorus]
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone (I'd rather walk alone)
Than play a supporting role
If I can't get the starring role
[Bridge]
I never sang for love, I never had a heart to mend
Because before the start began, I always saw the end, yeah
I wait for you to open up, to give yourself to me
But nothing's ever gonna give, I'll never set you free
Yeah I'll never set you free
[Chorus]
It almost feels like a joke to play out a part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather walk alone (I'd rather walk alone)
Than play a supporting role
If I can't get the starring role
[Outro]
The starring role
Starring Role Q&A
Who wrote Starring Role's ?
Starring Role was written by MARINA & Greg Kurstin.
Who produced Starring Role's ?
Starring Role was produced by Greg Kurstin.
When did MARINA release Starring Role?
MARINA released Starring Role on Fri Apr 27 2012.
What did MARINA say about "Starring Role"?
In a track-by-track interview about Electra Heart, Marina said:
‘Starring Role’ was quite a groundbreaking song for me ‘cause it was one of the first that I wrote for the new record and it signals the direction I was going to go in sonically. It’s a very emotive song and production and I think tha...