Soft to Be Strong is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her current stage name 'MARINA'. Appearing on her fourth studio album, LOVE + FEAR, it is the 16th and final track on the album.
The song was written by Marina and Rick Nowels, and produced by Sam de Jong.
Soft to Be Strong is a 'FEAR' track.
Background[]
On April 24, 2019, Marina shared a snippet to Instagram, ahead of the song's official release.[1]
Meaning[]
Soft to Be Strong regards insecurity in love.[2] Marina said about the song:[3]
❝ This talks about fear in love, and how that fear can finally dissipate. The sentiment in the song is that when it comes to relationships, and also life, there’s a lot of strength in being soft. Growing up, I was given the impression that it was the opposite—that to be loved in a relationship you have to be tough. Being soft is actually a lot stronger. Putting the other person before yourself is a really nice sign of strength in a relationship. ❞
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Album [Stems] [Inst.]
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LOVE + FEAR | 26 Apr 2019 | 3:47 |
| Demos | ||||
| Demo | N/A - Demo | Leaked: 11 Nov 2020 | 4:14 | |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I know it's hard to be soft
I know it hurts to be kind
I know that when love is lost
It's only fear in disguise
[Chorus]
And I guess I've known it all along
The truth is you have to be soft to be strong
Finally, I feel the fear is gone
I found out love has to be soft to be strong
Soft to be strong, soft
[Verse 2]
I believe the world is beautiful
Only the weak ones are cruel
I choose to love you without fear
No shame in being sincere
[Chorus]
And I guess I've known it all along
The truth is you have to be soft to be strong
Finally, I feel the fear is gone
I found out love has to be soft to be strong
Soft to be strong
[Middle 8]
And I made myself believe
Other people wanted to hurt me
Took my bitterness and made it sweet
I took a broken heart and made it beat
Somebody hurt me long ago
And though to heal a heart is slow
It's just a consequence of pain
There is no use in layin' blame
[Chorus]
And I guess I've known it all along
The truth is you have to be soft to be strong
Finally, I feel the fear is gone
I found out love has to be soft to be strong
Soft to be strong
Soft to be strong, soft to be strong
Soft to be strong, soft
[Verse 1]
I know it's hard to be soft
I know it hurts to be kind
I know that when love is lost
It's only fear in disguise
[Chorus]
And I guess I've known it all along
The truth is you have to be soft to be strong
Finally, I feel like I belong
I found out love has to be soft to be strong
Soft to be strong, soft
[Verse 2]
I believe the world is beautiful
Only the weak ones are cruel
I choose to love you without fear
No shame in being sincere
[Chorus]
And I guess I've known it all along
The truth is you have to be soft to be strong
Finally, I feel like I belong
I found out love has to be soft to be strong
Soft to be strong
[Middle 8]
And I made myself believe
Other people wanted to hurt me
Took my bitterness and made it sweet
I took a frozen heart and made it beat
Somebody hurt me long ago
And though to heal a heart is slow
It's just a consequence of pain
There is no use in layin' blame
[Chorus]
And I guess I've known it all along
The truth is you have to be soft to be strong
Finally, I feel like I belong
I found out love has to be soft to be strong
Soft to be strong
Soft to be strong, soft to be strong
Soft to be strong, soft
Credits[]
Personnel
- Marina Diamandis - Vocals, Songwriting
- Rick Nowels - Songwriting
- Sam de Jong - Producer, Keyboard, Guitar, Drums, Bass
- Dan Grech-Marguerat - Mixing Engineer
- Dave Kutch - Mastering Engineer
References[]
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| Tour ♢ Merch ♢ Photography ♢ Collaborators | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | LOVE + FEAR ♢ LOVE + FEAR (Acoustic) |
| Tracklist | Handmade Heaven ♢ Superstar ♢ Orange Trees ♢ Baby ♢ Enjoy Your Life ♢ True ♢ To Be Human ♢ End of the Earth ♢ Believe in Love ♢ Life Is Strange ♢ You ♢ Karma ♢ Emotional Machine ♢ Too Afraid ♢ No More Suckers ♢ Soft to Be Strong |
| Non-Album | |
| Pre-Break | Holiday ♢ Absent Love ♢ Cause I'm A Woman ♢ Cruel ♢ Doubt Your Love ♢ Worth It ♢ The Art of Letting Go ♢ There's Nothing Wrong With You |
| Post-Break | If It's Worth It ♢ Demons and Angels ♢ Please Don't Call Me ♢ Water Under the Bridge ♢ What I Wanna Do |
| Unleaked | Beautiful World ♢ Unknown Song ♢ Unknown Song (w/ Lizzo and James Flannigan) |
| Misc | If I Left The World ♢ About Love ♢ Etsi Einai I Zoi ♢ Only Want You ♢ With a Little Help from My Friends |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |