Pandora's Box is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her current stage name 'MARINA'. Appearing on her fifth studio album, Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land, it is the 7th track on the album.
The song was written alone, and co-produced by Marina, with James Flannigan credited as the main producer.
Background[]
This is the second song Marina wrote for the album, "about a month before the pandemic".[1]
The song's existence was revealed on April 14, 2021, when Marina announced the album and its track list.[2]
The song was leaked early on June 6, along with the rest of the album due to CDs being sold early in various stores.
Trivia[]
- Marina originally thought of naming the album "Pandora's Box" after this song.[3]
Connections[]
The mention of "Pandora's Box" links the song to:
- The Family Jewels: "Out come flying all the secrets of Pandora's box."
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Album | Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land | 11 Jun 2021 | 3:32 |
| Demos | ||||
| [4] | Home Demo (Snippet) | N/A - Unreleased | 24 Jul 2024 | 0:06 |
| [5] | Demo (Instrumental) | N/A - Unreleased | 23 Jul 2024 | 3:33 |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
You almost turned me psycho
I almost lost my mind
I didn't know the depth yet
Of someone so unkind
Someone who was special
In every other way (Mmm-mmm)
You damaged what we had
But for her, it's just another day
[Chorus]
You opened up Pandora's box
You don't know what you just unlocked
I lose all control
Let go of my darkest thoughts
'Cause I see the truth, we were stacked against the odds
And I pray that hope's not lost
[Verse 2]
I've escaped many vices
Like drugs and alcohol
But I can never escape
The war inside my skull
You know that love's a gift
But it can also be a curse (Mmm-mmm)
Always the optimist
Dealing with somebody else's can of worms
[Chorus]
You opened up Pandora's box
You don't know what you just unlocked
I lose all control
Let go of my darkest thoughts
'Cause I see the truth, we were stacked against the odds
And I pray that hope's not lost
I pray that hope's not lost
[Bridge]
Yeah, I thought it would get better
I kept my hope alive
But I don't wanna be the bearer
Of pain just so we can survive
Mmm-mmm, mmm-mmm
[Chorus]
You opened up Pandora's box
You don't know what you just unlocked
I lose all control
Let go of my darkest thoughts
'Cause I see the truth, we were stacked against the odds
And I pray that hope's not lost
I pray that hope's not lost
[Outro]
I pray that hope's not lost
I pray that hope's not lost
Credits[]
Personnel[]
- Marina Diamandis - Vocals
- Jonathan Dreyfus - Strings
Technical[]
- Instruments, Programmed By – James Flannigan
- Mixed By – John O'Mahony
- Producer – James Flannigan, Marina Diamandis
- Written By – Marina Diamandis
References[]
- ↑ https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9585629/marina-interview-ancient-dreams-in-a-modern-land-album/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/MarinaDiamandis/status/1382362025808982026
- ↑ https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/marina-interview-ancient-dreams-in-a-modern-land-album-mans-world
- ↑ https://krakenfiles.com/view/715gTbQhtu/file.html
- ↑ https://krakenfiles.com/view/U0DXORQ6RO/file.html
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|---|---|
| Tour • Merch • Photography • Collaborators | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land |
| Tracklist | Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land • Venus Fly Trap • Man's World • Purge The Poison • Highly Emotional People • New America • Pandora's Box • I Love You But I Love Me More • Flowers • Goodbye • Happy Loner • Pink Convertible • Free Woman |
| Non-Album | |
| Unleaked | Cause I'm A Woman • Not Over You • The Painter |
| Misc | Stay All Night • Sway With Me |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |