Numb
Marina And The Diamonds · The Family Jewels [2010]
One track mind, like a goldfish,
Stuck inside my petri dish.
I can't breathe, and I can't smile,
This better be worth my while.
I feel numb most of the time,
The lower I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
P-P-P-Pride.
Forgo families, forgo friends,
That's how it started, how it ends,
I can't open up and cry, 'cause i've been silent all my life.
I feel numb most of the time,
The lower I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
P-P-P-Pride.
P-P-P-Pride.
Ooh, I get dark,
Ohh, and I'm in hell,
I need a friend,
Ooh, but I can't yell,
Yeah, I'm no good,
No good to anyone,
'Cause all I care about,
Is being number one.
Shine,
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
Shine,
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
Sacrifice.
I feel numb most of the time,
The lower I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
And I'll light up the sky,
Stars that burn the brightest,
Fall so fast and pass you by,
Puff like empty lighters,
I feel numb most of the time,
The more I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
And I'll light up the sky,
Stars that burn the brightest,
Fall so fast and pass you by,
Spark like empty lighters.
Dum dum dum, duh dah da.
Stuck inside my petri dish.
I can't breathe, and I can't smile,
This better be worth my while.
I feel numb most of the time,
The lower I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
P-P-P-Pride.
Forgo families, forgo friends,
That's how it started, how it ends,
I can't open up and cry, 'cause i've been silent all my life.
I feel numb most of the time,
The lower I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
P-P-P-Pride.
P-P-P-Pride.
Ooh, I get dark,
Ohh, and I'm in hell,
I need a friend,
Ooh, but I can't yell,
Yeah, I'm no good,
No good to anyone,
'Cause all I care about,
Is being number one.
Shine,
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
Shine,
Looking for the golden light,
Oh, it's a reasonable sacrifice.
Sacrifice.
I feel numb most of the time,
The lower I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
And I'll light up the sky,
Stars that burn the brightest,
Fall so fast and pass you by,
Puff like empty lighters,
I feel numb most of the time,
The more I get the higher,
I'll climb, and I will wonder why,
I got dark only,
To shine.
And I'll light up the sky,
Stars that burn the brightest,
Fall so fast and pass you by,
Spark like empty lighters.
Dum dum dum, duh dah da.
Numb - Marina and the Diamonds
From the 2010 album The Family Jewels, 'Numb' stands as a defining track in Marina and the Diamonds' early career, blending indie pop with electronic textures. The song features Marina's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a mix of vulnerability and assertiveness, set against a rhythmic backdrop that captures the anxiety of modern life. Released during a pivotal period for the artist, the track exemplifies her ability to merge personal narrative with contemporary production styles. It remains a staple of her discography, showcasing her evolution from a bedroom pop sensation to a more polished studio artist while retaining the raw emotional core that initially captivated audiences.