Buy The Stars

MARINA's song 'Buy The Stars' delves into the themes of ownership, identity, and the futility of materialism. The lyrics tell the story of someone who buys a star in the sky, hoping to bring light into their dark life. This act of naming the star after the singer symbolizes an attempt to possess or control something beautiful and ethereal. However, MARINA makes it clear that true beauty and freedom cannot be owned, as 'the stars are free.' This metaphor extends to the idea that we cannot own people or their essence, no matter how much we try to buy or control them.

The song also explores the concept of inner darkness and the inability to change one's true nature through external means. The repeated line, 'You’re still living life in the dark, it’s just who you are,' emphasizes that material possessions, like buying stars, cannot alter one's inner self. MARINA contrasts the idea of owning 'heavens' with owning 'hell,' suggesting that while we may strive to possess beauty and light, we often end up owning our own suffering and darkness instead. This dichotomy highlights the futility of trying to find fulfillment through materialism.

Additionally, the song touches on themes of loneliness and the search for holiness or meaning. MARINA reflects on her own loneliness and the misguided attempts of others to 'own' her or understand her through superficial means. The line 'All my life I’ve been so lonely, all in the name of being holy' suggests a deeper quest for spiritual or emotional fulfillment that cannot be satisfied through material possessions. The song ultimately serves as a poignant reminder that true connection and understanding come from within, not from external acquisitions.