“The Family Jewels” is a bonus track on the Japanese edition of Marina and the Diamonds' debut album, The Family Jewels. The lyrics are about her divorced parents, and the role she thinks she plays. It also revolves around her situation with her father who wanted her to stay in Greece.
[Verse 1]
I can't break the cycle, am I just a fool?
Falling down like dominoes, hit by family jewels
Pass it down from kid to kid, the chain will never end
'Less I decide to go to it, will I see the end?
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Ooh, don't you find it strange?
Only thing we share is one last name
Did I beat you at your own game?
Typical of me to put us all to shame
[Chorus]
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamond, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmerin' sapphire can't keep his cool
I can't keep my cool
I can't keep my cool
[Verse 2]
Family said that I decided to live a loveless life
Is it my fault we stay divided? 'Cause I got too much pride
Pass the parcel, wrap, unwrap, and open up the locks
Out come flying all the secrets of Pandora's box
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Oh, you think I'm unfit
Little did you know that I was cut for it
No glass slipper will ever fit
'Cause I could never see a diamond in it
[Chorus]
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamond, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmerin' sapphire can't keep his cool
I can't keep my cool
I can't keep my cool
[Bridge]
And when we're in the dark, it echoes in your heart
And when you're far away, it beckons me to stay
And when we're in the dark, it echoes in your heart
And when you're far away, it beckons me to stay
[Chorus]
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamond, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmerin' sapphire can't keep his cool
I can't keep my cool
I can't keep my cool
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamond, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmerin' sapphire can't keep his cool
I can't keep my cool
I can't keep my cool
The Family Jewels was written by MARINA.
The Family Jewels was produced by Liam Howe.
MARINA released The Family Jewels on Mon Feb 15 2010.
The song is a bonus track from The Family Jewels. A lot of people don’t even know it exists. As for it not being on Spotify, it’s possible the only versions licensed are the standard and deluxe editions.