"Seventeen" is a commentary on class and the struggle for individuality. In the song, Marina describes being the object of a rich boy's desire, despite being from a lower class background. The lyrics describe how she is not willing to conform to his expectations and how her individuality and outspokenness make him feel weak and embarrassed. The chorus then switches to an enigmatic event that happened on the day she turned seventeen, where a king rose and a queen fell, leaving the listeners to guess the meaning behind the metaphor. The verse and pre-chorus sections of … read more
"Seventeen" is a commentary on class and the struggle for individuality. In the song, Marina describes being the object of a rich boy'… read more
"Seventeen" is a commentary on class and the struggle for individuality. In the song, Marina describes being the object of a rich boy's desire, despite being from a lower … read more
There are several artists with this name: 1) Marina Lambrini Diamandis, known mononymously as Marina and previously by the stage name Marina & the Diamonds, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. Born in Brynmawr to a Welsh mother and Greek father, Diamandis was raised in Abergavenny and moved to London as a teenager to become a professional singer, despite having little formal musical experience. In 2009, she came to prominence upon placing second in the BBC's Sound of 2010. Her debut studio album, The Family Jewels (2010), incorporated indie pop and new wave musical styles. I… read more
There are several artists with this name: 1) Marina Lambrini Diamandis, known mononymously as Marina and previously by the stage name Marina & the Diamonds, is a Welsh singer and songw… read more
There are several artists with this name: 1) Marina Lambrini Diamandis, known mononymously as Marina and previously by the stage name Marina & the Diamonds, is a Welsh singer and songwriter. Born in Brynmawr to a Welsh mother and … read more