MARINA

Lyrics

[Intro]
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

[Verse 1]
Pink lipstick stains, cigarette butts
I lie in bed, I hate my guts
A day in the dark
A muddled afternoon, yeah
Oh, baby, darling, how I long
To become your suicide blonde
To lie beside my Romeo
Oh, what a wicked way to go

[Chorus]
It only takes two lonely people
To fuck love up and make it evil
It only takes a drop of evil
To fuck up two beautiful people
L-O-V-E, L-O-V-E
L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L
L-O-V-E, do you love me?
L-O-V-E, love is evil

[Verse 2]
Candy is dandy, but liquor is quicker
Every kiss you give me, it makes me sicker
A day in the dark
A day in the cloud of gloom, yeah
I look at you, you look at me
Milk and roses, squeaky clean
Well, you're the best I've ever seen
And I'm your dying beauty queen
[Chorus]
It only takes two lonely people
To fuck love up and make it evil
It only takes a drop of evil
To fuck up two beautiful people
L-O-V-E, L-O-V-E
L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L
L-O-V-E, do you love me?
L-O-V-E, love is evil

[Bridge]
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L
Yeah
L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L
Yeah
L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L
L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L

[Chorus]
It only takes two lonely people
To fuck love up and make it evil
It only takes a drop of evil
To fuck up two beautiful people
L-O-V-E, L-O-V-E
L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L (Do you love me? Yeah)
L-O-V-E, do you love me?
L-O-V-E, love is evil
[Outro]
Do you, do you, do you love me? Yeah
(L-O-V-E, E-V-O-L)
Do you love me? Yeah
(L-O-V-E, love is evil)

Are you someone who always looks for the deeper meaning behind lyrics? If so, you must listen to E.V.O.L. by MARINA. This striking song presents a twisted view of romance, deeply ingrained in cynicism and despair. The title itself is spelled by reversing the word "LOVE", which symbolically corrupts the concept of love into a sinister emotion.

E.V.O.L. was initially sent to MARINA's fans as a Valentine's Day song in 2013 via email. The email contained a free download link with the lyrics, "E. V. O. L. Happy Valentine’s." Despite the song being a part of Electra Heart, Marina's music video series, it wasn't commercially available initially. Moreover, the song was released again on Electra Heart (Platinum Blonde Edition), on April 29, 2022, to celebrate the album's 10th anniversary.

About E.V.O.L.

When love is not reciprocated, it leads to heartbreak, and MARINA captures this essence in E.V.O.L. The song is a fusion of alt-pop and electronica. The beat is stylish, with a captivating melody, and blends well with the lyrics. MARINA's voice fluctuates between light and intense throughout the song, conveying a sense of urgency and despair.

E.V.O.L. is about a love that isn't strong enough to survive through both the good and bad times. The narrator talks about all the things they did for their significant other that went unappreciated.

Did you really think I'd let you in my bed at night? No, no, not even if there is a fire

The song has an interesting narrative. It's about a relationship that didn't achieve what it was supposed to. The song evokes a deep feeling of sadness and hopelessness, engulfing listeners. It's an anthem for heartbreak and all the emotions that come with it.

MARINA's writing style is unique. She brings to her music a knack for emotion-laden lyrics and a deep understanding of human psychology that warps into cynicism and non-conformity, an assertion she makes with the reversal of the word "love" to "evol." It’s a powerful song about heartbreak, despair, and existentialism.

A highly emotionally charged song that is sure to evoke your tear ducts. The first few listens may leave you feeling off-balance. That is how compelling this song is. The song is ideal for anyone who has faced heartbreak and is looking for an anthem that resonates with them.

All in all, E.V.O.L. is an impressive song that showcase MARINA's talent for creating genre-bending music and crafting lyrics that pack a punch. It's worth a listen for anyone who loves alt-pop, electronica and deeply emotive music.

• Release Date: February 14, 2013
• Artist: MARINA