I Am Not a Robot – English Lyrics

• By: MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS
• Album: The Family Jewels

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language is about more than just words; it's about understanding culture and emotion. MARINA's 'I Am Not a Robot' offers a beautiful opportunity to explore the nuances of English through its heartfelt lyrics about vulnerability and authenticity. The song's clear and emotive language makes it a great starting point for learners to connect with the deeper meanings within pop music.

[English]

 ♪ You've been acting awful tough lately ♪ 

 ♪ Smoking a lot of cigarettes lately ♪ 

 ♪ But inside, you're just a little baby, oh ♪ 

 ♪ It's okay to say you've got a weak spot ♪ 

 ♪ You don't always have to be on top ♪ 

 ♪ Better to be hated than loved, loved, loved for what you're not ♪ 

 ♪ You're vulnerable, you're vulnerable ♪ 

 ♪ You are not a robot ♪ 

 ♪ You're lovable, so lovable ♪ 

 ♪ But you're just troubled ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

 ♪ You've been hanging with the unloved kids ♪ 

 ♪ Who you never really liked and you never trusted ♪ 

 ♪ But you are so magnetic, you pick up all the pins ♪ 

 ♪ Never committing to anything ♪ 

 ♪ You don't pick up the phone when it ring, ring, rings ♪ 

 ♪ Don't be so pathetic, just open up and sing ♪ 

 ♪ I'm vulnerable, I'm vulnerable ♪ 

 ♪ I am not a robot ♪ 

 ♪ You're lovable, so lovable ♪ 

 ♪ But you're just troubled ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Can you teach me how to feel real? ♪ 

 ♪ Can you turn my power off? ♪ 

 ♪ And let the drum beat drop ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I am not a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I am not a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

 ♪ Guess what? I'm not a robot, a robot ♪ 

♪♪ 

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
acting /ˈæktɪŋ/ B2	verb - performing a role in a play, movie, or television show
vulnerable /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ B2	adjective - susceptible to harm or attack; open to emotional attack or criticism
robot /ˈroʊbɒt/ A2	noun - a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
lovable /ˈlʌvəbəl/ B2	adjective - able to be loved; endearing
troubled /ˈtrʌbld/ B1	adjective - experiencing difficulty or distress
hangs /hæŋz/ B1	verb - to remain suspended or in a state of hanging
trust /trʌst/ B2	verb - believe in the reliability or honesty of someone or something
pick /pɪk/ A2	verb - to choose or select from a group
teach /tiːtʃ/ B1	verb - impart knowledge or skills to someone
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - to cause to move in a circular direction or to change position
drop /drɒp/ A2	verb - to let fall or make something fall
beat /biːt/ B1	verb - to strike repeatedly to produce a rhythm
drop /drɒp/ A2	noun - a small round or oval amount of liquid or substance