Actually, I think the obsession is obsessive compulsive disorder. As a sufferer myself, when she says "the crackers were probably bad luck anyway" it's the archetypal thought process an OCD sufferer would go through - something as benign as a brand of crackers is believed to have an enormous impact on the day. It's kind of like superstition but in extreme form; everyday objects are believed to be "lucky" or "unlucky". And wanting to erase nasty thoughts is another particularly pertinent line suggesting this song is written about OCD - repetitive rituals are often carried out in order to erase a negative thought.
I adore Marina. Her album and all her LPs have been incredible; she's truly refreshing, honest and emotive.
I totally agree, its similar to suffering from paranoia and thinking others are staring and not being able to make a decision as all you can think about is your surroundings and the panic! I think the whole song relates to depression, OCD and Anxiety - obsessions and addictive personality are huge factors for these conditions. love her mixture of deep meaningful lyrics and the transition to the obvious lighter description of something as simple as going to the supermarket - a bit like Bipolar! Well done Marina i love it!
I totally agree, its similar to suffering from paranoia and thinking others are staring and not being able to make a decision as all you can think about is your surroundings and the panic! I think the whole song relates to depression, OCD and Anxiety - obsessions and addictive personality are huge factors for these conditions. love her mixture of deep meaningful lyrics and the transition to the obvious lighter description of something as simple as going to the supermarket - a bit like Bipolar! Well done Marina i love it!
Actually, I think the obsession is obsessive compulsive disorder. As a sufferer myself, when she says "the crackers were probably bad luck anyway" it's the archetypal thought process an OCD sufferer would go through - something as benign as a brand of crackers is believed to have an enormous impact on the day. It's kind of like superstition but in extreme form; everyday objects are believed to be "lucky" or "unlucky". And wanting to erase nasty thoughts is another particularly pertinent line suggesting this song is written about OCD - repetitive rituals are often carried out in order to erase a negative thought.
I adore Marina. Her album and all her LPs have been incredible; she's truly refreshing, honest and emotive.
I totally agree, its similar to suffering from paranoia and thinking others are staring and not being able to make a decision as all you can think about is your surroundings and the panic! I think the whole song relates to depression, OCD and Anxiety - obsessions and addictive personality are huge factors for these conditions. love her mixture of deep meaningful lyrics and the transition to the obvious lighter description of something as simple as going to the supermarket - a bit like Bipolar! Well done Marina i love it!
I totally agree, its similar to suffering from paranoia and thinking others are staring and not being able to make a decision as all you can think about is your surroundings and the panic! I think the whole song relates to depression, OCD and Anxiety - obsessions and addictive personality are huge factors for these conditions. love her mixture of deep meaningful lyrics and the transition to the obvious lighter description of something as simple as going to the supermarket - a bit like Bipolar! Well done Marina i love it!