China's Dolls (also known as Like China Dolls) is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her previous stage name 'Marina and the Diamonds' on MySpace.
The song was written by Marina, and produced by an unknown collaborator.
Background[]
The song was first mentioned in MySpace comments on July 19, 2006.[2]
Troubled Mind, This Is L.A., Philosopher My Arse, China's Dolls and the original version of Plastic Rainbow were produced by an unknown collaborator in 2006. Unhappy with the progressive rock sound, Marina started producing her own music instead in 2007.[3]
China's Dolls resurfaced 14 years later, on March 17, 2020, alongside the 2006 version of Plastic Rainbow, and a demo of Bad Kidz.
Trivia[]
- The song's melody would later be reused in Obsessions.
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final | MySpace | ~19 Jul 2006 | 3:30 |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Somebody said
Don't let it go to your head
All this talking, all this talking
Let the words go
It's time to begin the show
Let's start walking, let's start walking
[Pre-Chorus]
Walking, talking
We are like dolls
Aching, breaking
Shatter when we fall
[Chorus]
We are like dolls
Walking in a factory
A factory of bones
We are like bums
Looking for a burning match
Singing like we're strong
Singing like we're strong
[Verse 2]
Nobody knows where the years go
Show me the stairwell
Where I tripped and fell
I stand on your stage
And step out of your cage
Don't let them make your world
Into an oyster shell
[Pre-Chorus]
Walking, talking
We are like dolls
Aching, breaking
Shatter when we fall
[Chorus]
We are like dolls
Walking in a factory
A factory of bones
We are like bums
Looking for a burning match
Singing like we're strong
Singing like we're strong
[Guitar interlude]
[Chorus]
We are like dolls
Walking in a factory
A factory of bones
We are like bums
Looking for a burning match
Singing like we're strong
Singing like we're strong
References[]
 | |
|---|---|
| Merch • Photography • MySpace | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | Mermaid vs. Sailor |
| Tracklist | Seventeen • Horror Pop • Hermit the Frog • Daddy Was a Sailor • Simplify • Plastic Rainbow |
| Non-Album | |
| Outtakes | The Common Cold |
| Speculated | Hot, Cross Bun • Hubba • Lonely Bones • Pancake Karma • Perfect-Oh • Silver Walls • Starlight • Where Diamonds Grow |
| Misc | China's Dolls • Philosopher My Arse • This Is L.A. • Troubled Mind |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |