The Family Jewels
Marina And The Diamonds · The Family Jewels [2010]
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
Unless I decide to go to it
Will I see the end?
Oh, 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
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamonds, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmer and suffer, can't keep his cool
I can't keep my cool
I can't keep my cool
Family said that I decided
To live a loveless life
Is it my fault we stay divided
'Cause I've got too much pride
Pass the parcel, wrap unwrap
And open up the locks
Out come flying all the secrets
Of Pandora's Box
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
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamonds, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmer and suffer, can't keep his cool
I can't keep my cool
I can't keep my cool
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
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamonds, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmer and suffer, can't keep his cool
Welcome to the family jewels
Coal to diamonds, sold to fools
Welcome to the family jewels
Simmer and suffer, can't keep his cool
I can't keep my cool
I can't keep my cool
The Family Jewels - Marina and the Diamonds
Released in 2010, "The Family Jewels" serves as the title track and central theme on Marina and the Diamonds' debut album of the same name. The song exemplifies her early signature style, blending pop sensibilities with introspective lyrics that explore themes of identity, fame, and the pressures of public scrutiny. With its distinctive vocal delivery and rhythmic structure, the track established her reputation as a unique voice in contemporary pop music. As a defining moment in her discography, it captures the intersection of personal vulnerability and performative artistry that would characterize her subsequent work, including her later shift toward electronic and experimental sounds. The recording remains a key reference point for understanding the evolution of her musical journey from her initial breakthrough to her diverse catalog of recordings.