The State of Dreaming is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her previous stage name 'Marina and the Diamonds'. Appearing on her second studio album, Electra Heart, it is the 6th track on the album.
The song was written by Marina, Devrim Karaoğlu and Rick Nowels, and produced by Karaoğlu and Nowels.
The State of Dreaming was used as Part 9 of 'The Archetypes', and is a 'Beauty Queen' song.
Background[]
Meaning[]
The State of Dreaming was written about the public's memory of Marilyn Monroe. Inspired by a tweet reading, "Message to girls, stop living off that one quote," Diamandis wrote the song about how people can choose to remember and perceive people any way they please.
She further added:[1]
❝ [Monroe] basically died in this really undignified way. It inspired me as people are living off this one quote...It's connected with deception and how people see this beautiful image of her when she was a really deep troubled person and that one image is strong enough to make people behave in a certain way. ❞
Trivia[]
- The interlude The Archetypes uses the instrumental of The State Of Dreaming.
Connections[]
- The State of Dreaming is a 'Beauty Queen' song, along with Fear and Loathing, and Primadonna.
Videos[]
| Video | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
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| Title | The State of Dreaming | |
| Premiere | 02 Mar 2013 | |
| Length | 3:38 | |
| Location | London, England | |
| Filmed | 13 Nov 2012 | |
| Director | Thomas Knights | |
| Editor | Claire McGonigal | |
| Notes | DoP: Tim Bret Day. Stylist: Hasan Hejazi. • Gallery | |
Background
After the video was released some fans complained about the "lack of budget" Marina tweeted in response:
❝ Why are people bitching about the S.O.D video budget? There WASN'T one ! I filmed it after a photoshoot in 2 takes. ❞
| Video | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ||
| Title | 'Wedding Bells' | |
| Premiere | 29 Nov 2012 | |
| Length | 2:02 | |
| Location | London, England | |
| Filmed | 13 Nov 2012 | |
| Director | Thomas Knights | |
| Notes | Gallery • (Source) | |
| Video | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
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| Title | Behind the 'Wedding Bells' | |
| Premiere | 05 Dec 2012 | |
| Length | 3:17 | |
| Location | London, England | |
| Filmed | 13 Nov 2012 | |
| Director | John Orton | |
| Notes | Gallery • (Source) | |
| Video | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
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| Title | MARINA & Hasan Hejazi in Choccywoccydoodah | |
| Premiere | Unknown | |
| Length | 4:36 | |
| Location | London, England | |
| Filmed | 13 Nov 2012 | |
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Album [Stems] [Inst.]
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Electra Heart | 27 Apr 2012 | 3:36 |
| Demos | ||||
| Alternate Intro (Unofficial, made with the unmixed stems) | 3:56 | |||
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Millions of girls float on that one quote
Living on their last hope, on their last hope
I live my life inside a dream
Only waking when I sleep
I would sell my sorry soul
If I could have it all
[Pre-Chorus]
My life is a play, is a play, is a play
My life is a play, is a play, is a play
[Chorus]
Yeah, I've been living in the state of dreaming
Living in a make-believe land
Living in the state of dreaming
Of dreaming, of dreaming
[Verse 2]
All I really want is to be wonderful
People in this town they, they can be so cruel
I live my life inside a dream
Only waking when I sleep
If I could sell my sorry soul
I would have it all
[Pre-Chorus]
My life is a play, is a play, is a play
My life is a play, is a play, is a play
[Chorus]
Yeah, I've been living in the state of dreaming
Living in a make-believe land
Living in the state of dreaming
Of dreaming, of dreaming
[Bridge]
If only you knew my dear
How I live my life in fear
If only you knew my dear
How I know my time is near
[Chorus]
Yeah, I've been living in the state of dreaming
Living in a make-believe land
Living in the state of dreaming
Of dreaming, of dreaming
Living in the state of dreaming
Living in a make-believe land
Living in the state of dreaming
Of dreaming, of dreaming
[Outro]
My life is a play, is a play, is a play
Credits[]
Personnel[]
- All vocals - Marina Diamandis
- Piano - Rick Nowels
- Keyboards - Rick Nowels Devrim Karaoğlu
- Drums, strings - Devrim Karaoğlu
- Electric guitars - Rusty Anderson, Tim Pierce, Dean Reid
Technical[]
- Writers - Marina Diamandis, Devrim Karaoğlu, Rick Nowels
- Producers - Rick Nowels, Devrim Karaoğlu
- Recorded by - Kieron Menzies at Green Building, Santa Monica, CA, Hackney Downs, Hackney, London
- Additional engineers - Nigel Lundemo, John Ingoldsby
- Assistant engineer - Trevor Yasuda
- Programmer - Devrim Karaoğlu
- String arranger, string conductor - David Campbell
- Engineer - Charlie Paakkari at Village Studios, LA
- Mixer - Mark "Spike" Stent at Mixsuite LA
- Assistant - Matty Green
- Master - Chris Gehringer at Sterling Sound, New York
- Publishers - Warner Chappell Music Ltd (PRS), Karaoglu Music (GEMA), R-Rated Music administered by EMI April Music Inc. (ASCAP)
References[]
- ↑ "Marina and the Diamonds | "Electra Heart" Album Interview. Part 2." YouTube. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 13 August 2015.
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| Tour ♡ Merch ♡ Photography ♡ Tumblr ♡ 'The Archetypes' ♡ die Life ♡ Collaborators | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | Electra Heart |
| Tracklist | Bubblegum Bitch ♡ Primadonna ♡ Lies ♡ Homewrecker ♡ Starring Role ♡ The State of Dreaming ♡ Power & Control ♡ Living Dead ♡ Teen Idle ♡ Valley of the Dolls ♡ Hypocrates ♡ Fear and Loathing ♡ Radioactive ♡ Sex Yeah ♡ Lonely Hearts Club ♡ Buy the Stars ♡ How to Be a Heartbreaker ♡ E.V.O.L ♡ Electra Heart |
| Non-Album | |
| Outtakes | Double Life ♡ Eternity |
| Interludes | Su-Barbie-A ♡ The Archetypes |
| die Life | Miss Y ♡ Scab and Plaster |
| Misc | Boyfriend ♡ Bump in the Night ♡ Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ♡ Just Desserts |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |