♡ MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS ♡ WHAT YOU WAITING FOR (Studio Version)

[@matty-ww]

i love how she captured the crazy vocals gwen had in it originally, i love when marina goes crazy and wild with her voice, that's why the family jewels will always be my favorite album by her. in froot and electra heart she didn't keep the same edgy personality and i wish she would still do stuff like this

[@spacekraken9636]

Holy shit, I didn't realize this was a cover. Went to listen to the Gwen Stefani version and wow her vocals are actually similar to some of the stuff Marina does, it's like it was made for her to cover lol. So cool

[@justclassicglam]

She kinda has a Broadway Disney villain sound to her, its awesome.

[@bartoszbeszterda980]

That is actually accurate af :o

[@lovemefoolme9725]

Ursula!

[@6766sammy]

I sometimes think about a musical with Marina, Kristen Bell, Kristen Chenoweth, and Ariana Grande in it. Only a dream but it would be amazing

[@Starzfishzs]

YAS! Born to be hated. True Villainess. Perfect.

[@Dahachey]

She was born to sing this song

[@atharkausar8563]

I think Gwen Stefani was first

[@hecc]

she was born to sing any song.

[@dudnika-anti]

@@hecc it's true. marina is a versatile queen! she can do indie pop (most of her songs), bubblegum pop ("hollywood"), baroque pop ("i am not a robot", "obsessions"), art rock ("mowgli's road"), progressive rock ("philosopher my arse", "this is la", "like china dolls", "troubled mind"), pop-rock ("are you satisfied?", "bubblegum bitch"), dance-rock ("oh no!"), rave ("space and the woods"), electro house ("primadonna", "lies"), operatic pop ("what you waiting for"), disco ("shampain"), funk ("froot"), synth-wave (99% of the froot album), lo-fi/outsider music (the mermaid vs. sailor e.p.), folk (the demo of "girls", "seventeen", "simplify"), ballad music ("buy the stars", "happy"), tropical music ("orange trees", "karma"), latin pop ("baby"), eurodance ("radioactive"), bubblegum punk ("girls"), cabaret ("hermit the frog"), screamo (that bit in "the outsider" where she screams "I'M A FUCKING WILLLLDCARD!!!" at the top of her lungs), ambient pop ("rootless", "teen idle", "the state of dreaming"), chillwave ("gold"), country ("hypocrates" - okay this one is a little bit of a stretch but the bridge with the guitars has country undertones which is probabaly why so many diamonds hate the song) and even rap (certain parts of "homewrecker"). is there anything our queen can't do?

[@revolutiontvitalia]

Maybe it's because you've never heard the original version

[@Dahachey]

@@atharkausar8563 never said she wasnt

[@SkibbsYT]

marina takes a song and gives it her touch which makes it so special and gives me life

[@denissarcevic8138]

Melinda Diamonds yeah I didn't see anything in the original and in this I see so muchhh.

[@thegreatsaiyafan]

She's singing this like it really meant something to her when she heard it. And if you know her story, then it makes sense. In short, either you get it or you don't. I feel like a lot of Marina's songs are just like that: you either get it or you don't.

[@Veritanky]

+Victoria Strider well basically everything in life is like that.

[@Veritanky]

+Victoria Strider well basically everything in life is like that.

[@thegreatsaiyafan]

+El Hoho True.

[@threemanband]

Ria Kim you know this isn’t marinas song right

[@thegreatsaiyafan]

@@threemanband Yes. I clearly said "She's singing it like it really meant something to her when she heard it." As a Gwen fan, it meant a lot to me when I first heard it too.

[@cupoftea3499]

HOW DID I NOT KNOW SHE DID A COVER OF ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SONGS??

[@ConnieSunshine79]

"wachuwerin wachuwerin wachuwerin wachuwerin for"

[@strawberryeri]

hey there's my name

[@saara7993]

faqnhell hey there lovely

[@impedimxnta]

UGH the harajuku girls line!! her growls are everything to me

[@Fizzypopization]

I love the emotion she puts into this, you feel exactly what is being conveyed by the song. Her covers are the best IMO. She takes a song strips off the catchy dance music, makes you really hear and feel the song.

[@user-mi4of6mt7j]

Marina singing one of my favorite songs by one of my other queens.....gods this is great. life just got way better.

[@SkyClone]

Off topic from the marina stuff I want to be with you, I just can't. Not yet. I just need to trust you again however long it takes

[@user-mi4of6mt7j]

SkyClone go away and stop youtube stalking me.

[@SkyClone]

+Belle Chapman eh

[@vermaledeit1799]

love her smoky, kind of raspy voice here🖤🖤🖤

[@AmeliahJayne]

I love the grisle in the tone of her voice when she goes into her lower register!! and the heavenly head voice she has is amazing! and I love the way she pronounces some words aswell. I love her voice ❤

[@lucyheartfilia8513]

i really couldn't decide if i like this cover or the original better, they both go such a completely different way, that I find it difficult to compare them.

[@7layerburrito]

it's like two different songs

[@dinosaursaurus4137]

OMG I DIDN'T KNOW THIS EXISTED...ONE OF MY FAVES COVERING MY OTHER FAVE'S SONG YAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSS

[@lottetwilt9098]

WHAAAAA i just discovered it now !!

[@AJPwny]

This one has its own appeal, really...reminds me of those Tim Burton kind of heroines.

[@Edible_Kittens]

When I first heard the original, I thought the chorus could be sung by Marina & The Diamonds. This song was made for her. Addictive af.

[@xxLoveAlloraxx]

Amazing, she makes it different and sound something more than it should. Forever a diamond.

[@silvermagic449]

I love how her voice is all high and delicate at the beginning, and then its gets so intense and grating and powerful. Marina is amazing, and her covers always beat the originals hands down.

[@isarahh96]

I love how she can almost re-invent any song she sings. This is fantastic!

[@briaylabowlen985]

OMG she sounds so crazy and I love it!! FOREVER A DIAMOND

[@7layerburrito]

this will never ever get old

[@7layerburrito]

fr

[@Nicoke14]

This song really grew on me. At first I thought it was really strange but now I love it

[@burcutekin3449]

the hard Rock side of the intelligent, kind, soft, deep queen ♡ i love her she has too much talent

[@hayelise3847]

Everytime she does a cover of a song it's just better than the original..... That woman blows my mind...

[@ethantordeur4592]

It’s not better than the original 💀 this cover is amazing but not better

[@DanielPir3s]

@@ethantordeur4592 lol. its so fucking better

[@chase5740]

@@ethantordeur4592 nah it's definitely better

[@ethantordeur4592]

@@chase5740 no honey ur just tasteless

[@ailemucevherleri4027]

@@ethantordeur4592it’s better

[@jessicagrimes5690]

Took my breath away!!! Marina's range is astounding. You have to hear everything she created to really understand her 🙏

[@MrSparkleTimez]

She puts more story into this song then Gwen, it starts off soft and light, as if someone is telling them kindly to take a chance because they might grow, but as the song goes on he voices start getting more angry and menacing sounding like there are people telling her "take a chance you stupid hoe" and "take a chance your capable". Maybe I am reading to much into it but it seems like how as a child your encouraged to take a chance and learn, but when you grow you are told what to do by someone of more authority then you which would make the voice sound more demanding and menacing as you get older.

[@Bookwormtalksabout]

This song is so relatable for me, that’s why The Family Jewels is my favorite album. Because I can relate with it the most

[@berk..]

this is a cover of gwen stefani's song

[@miikeram]

yesss it has family jewels vibe 💎

[@gwarghiss]

this would of fit PERFECTLY in TFJ!!

[@Peterrdee]

when she said harajuku girls i screamed

[@Divusluna]

For me, her accent and her weirdness make's this interpretation so truly fabulous.

[@pyschosketcher8462]

She could sing any genre and be a queen at

[@emanrahim8790]

What an amazing time What a family How did the years go by? Now it's only me Tick tock Like a cat in heat stuck in a moving car Scary conversations Shut my eyes, can't find the brake What if they say that you're a cloner? Naturally I'm worried if I do it alone Who really cares 'cause it's your life You never know, it could be great Take a chance 'cause you might grow Oh oh oh What you waiting What you waiting for? What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting for? Tick tock Take a chance, you stupid ho Like a new cut pattern, you're repeating yourself You know it all by heart Why are you standing in one place? Born to blossom, bloom to perish You know you're only known 'Cause of your sex chromosome I know it's so messed up how our society all thinks (for sure) Life is short, you're capable (uh huh) Oh oh oh Look at your watch now You're still a super hot female! You got your million dollar contract And they're all waiting for your hot track What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting for? What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting for? I can't wait to go Back into Japan Get me lots of brand new fans Osaka, Tokyo You Harajuku girls Damn, you've got some wicked style Go! Look at your watch now You're still a super hot female You got your million dollar contract And they're all waiting for your hot track What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting for? What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting What you waiting for? What you waiting for? What you waiting for? Take a chance, you stupid ho Take a chance, you stupid ho What you waiting for? What you waiting for? Take a chance, you stupid ho

[@CircusInto]

Climber* not cloner

[@VioletHawkins-xo4ie]

Like an echo pedal*

[@TheMurrmursonbottle]

I didn’t really get this song the first 1000 times I heard it until I hear Marina sing it, and now that I’m a bit a older, I really get it. Most of the lyrics aren’t her words or thoughts, it’s other people’s comments and opinions and “advice” to her. Except the bridge. That still means nothing to me lol. I know the harijuku girls were Gwen’s little project she referenced a lot, but that’s about it

[@hannaparisa]

THIS IS BEYOND PERF, SHE'S PERF

[@blessedwithbeautyandrage00]

I really love the original song, but I think I like this cover version more.. 🤔❤️

[@videogirl7108]

Gwen is singing it like an "anime princess" and Marina is like a dark broken main character

[@nataliehudson5531]

I also love how easily she can change her tone of voice so quickly.

[@EuanB2002]

I can hear this being inspiration for mowglis road

[@DominatorD1]

Nothing screams "Don't Hug Me!" like those shoulder pads.

[@hecc]

i’d still hug her. i want my eye to be poked out.

[@Lana_Del_Slay]

The way this song literally sounds more like a Family Jewels outtake than Gwen’s first solo single will never not boggle my mind 🤯

[@JessykaJean]

she's so passionate when she sings that's what makes listening to her so amazing

[@jasminewilkes1700]

This is absolutely amazing. I love how she is creative with all her covers.

[@jgo7251]

I much prefer Gwen's version, but that's not a knock against Marina and the Diamonds. It's a great song and this cover does justice in its own style. Nice to know this version exists too.

[@matreukaofficial]

She is so perfect! Thats amazing! I love her!

[@matreukaofficial]

Edit: Nothing has changed after ten years.

[@paulandre2567]

Take a chance cause you might grow. Take a chance you are capable. Philosophy.

[@meaghancbarry]

I was a big fan of Gwen Stefani when this album came out back in 2007 I think. I recently became a huge Marina fan over the past ~4 months. Needless to say, I've never been so happy

[@ampersignia]

I think the best part is that Marina would write a song like this so it doesn't even sound like a cover sometimes.

[@jdprettynails]

Wow, I love Gwen Stefani but.....this is brilliant! Her voice! She sounds like a mad woman. XD She reminded me of Kate Bush at first. I love what she's done with the song, the way she sings it, it sounds like she wrote it!

[@Dryadics]

majorrrr kate bush influences here i LOVEE ITTTT

[@zzzzzzzz3454]

She is singing it like it's the end of the world and this is the last thing she is doing before everything is destroyed...

[@elij2593]

I love this version.

[@ellieohjellyxo]

She is so amazing, I can't explain how much I love her.

[@visitingstatue171]

Definitely check out the live version of her singing this- it's amAZing! She even has a tambourine lmao

[@ItsRobinWhoTalks]

I love this raspy voice, she should sing like this in one of her new songs :) Same with her Space and the Woods cover, it sounds amazing

[@aybiketazegul2679]

I FELL IN LOVE WIT THIS OMFG

[@alexsamarie8379]

i used to think this song was by her 😭 what a good find!

[@paulew62700]

She makes mainstream music in an amazing way, in my opinion. Like, she's very mainstream but in the same time she's fucking unique at it, that's how I see her, and that's why I think she's the most amazing artist we have right now. Ya see my point?

[@freyavonseydlitz9079]

Beautiful and amazing! Both the song and Marina!

[@lmprox]

PERFECTION! MARINA MAKES THIS SONG 100x BETTER. I love the original but she makes it even better!

[@martinmaguire-music6692]

Marina's voice fills me with the most delightful envy

[@silversunned]

LOL if there is anything I've learned about this lady, it's that she is just amazing no matter what she does :D

[@AmduraYarin]

I am speechless. People sometimes forget that she is an amazing vocalist. And lyricist. And it's not fucking fair.

[@noemirieber6235]

this is gold ily marina

[@kristindiamandis4297]

How I wish she still performed this live

[@laurensykes7254]

you've got your million dollar contract,and they're all waiting for your heart track

[@RaulSanchez-s4t]

interesting take of the song, I like it.

[@ZombeeUnicorn]

I love this, it's got a theatrical feel to it

[@APOLOTRIPPP]

Great Voice, Nice Cover!

[@moonbeeps]

this is fucking amazing!! i love both gwen and marina and this is the perfect combination of gwens song and marinas voice

[@acidwuff]

This seems like the original idea of Mowgli's Road, wow I didn't discovered this until now xD So good!!

[@vllncor]

Holy shit! This is one of my favourite songs, sung by one of my favourite artists! Thanks!

[@williamoliveira6459]

Loveeeeee It!!

[@MissJ2350]

The way she sings the bridge kills me!!! 😍

[@rafaelperez3895]

Love this song

[@xKittennz]

Lol, this is better than the origional, she makes it sound more like it should :D

[@biscuit9763]

I love how she makes this version so so so different 3

[@LittleAishiteru]

HOLY ISH! I loved this song forever ago, and now my favorite singer sings it... WOAH

[@LeahKarma99]

It sounds like she's mocking society or whoever says this

[@LeahKarma99]

***** like ur any better smh

[@LeahKarma99]

***** ohhhh im so sorry!! ahhh ty my guy and same i mock myself a lot too

[@threemanband]

yuurisviktor You know she didn’t write it right

[@xjpnfanx]

i love this song, glad she covered it

[@OoOme-qr4wk]

Also honestly i miss this side of her i know the current vocal is safer for her but I miss this Overgoofy marina

[@peygray]

I came here because someone told me she sounds like a spray bottle in this...ACTUALLY SHE SOUNDS LIKE A GODDESS AS ALWAYS

[@Marie-jc9ir]

Every cover she does turns a song into something amazing and addictive

[@hussel-m3780]

I can literally listen to this all day

[@nemoi336]

This Cover gives me LIFE. 😍👌🏽👏

[@Bella24Bea]

This is just perfect! Wait, is a cover!?

[@D.reNDED]

Yes. The original sounds soooo different.

[@Bella24Bea]

from your opinion which is better?

[@D.reNDED]

Well i grew up with the orginal because of my mother, this is the first time i listen this cover of Marina but idk i like both.

[@Bella24Bea]

Who sing the original?

[@D.reNDED]

Gwen Stefani

[@VannaStyles]

this is actually flawless

[@Mindfullchatter]

Literally makes me cry and laugh…

[@livmae8230]

this is amazing... I luv marina

[@sopheann]

i thought this was her song for 10 years

[@Nikki-gn3un]

I found this cover more than a year ago and I still could listen to it everyday.

[@mykitteniskillingmebaby]

she used to be so fun ugh i want tfj marina back

[@Gigithewlis]

Yes 🥲

[@Mersadist]

Her covers are amazing

[@astberglann]

Every time I listen to this I become super confident and happy, Thank you Marina❤️❤️❤️

[@KyleMooreFallenAngelBoi]

Marina is incredible live

[@sixfr0nt]

I think the original song is really good, but Marina absolutely killed it! I love how she sounds like she should be in 'Troubled Mind.' (It's an unreleased song by Marina). I definitely prefer this version to the original.

[@ivanjimenez2575]

Reminds me of the way gwen sings it live. Gwens live version sounded NOTHING like the studio one

[@rubylynch7540]

she made it better tbh

[@erdjiebund7299]

+Ruby Lynch Eew. Absolutely a worse version. She sounded like a goat.

[@MightyenaWildclaws]

+Bunda Erdie i actually loved this version much better than the other 1 ...

[@thegreatsaiyafan]

+Bund Eveuphony Marina has a very unique style that is pretty weird at first, but the more you listen to it, the more you like it. At least, obviously, for those who become fans. She's unlike anything I've ever heard. I like that.

[@clover8728]

+Bund Eveuphony She must be the best damn goat you have ever listened too. Personally, I looove Marina and the Diamonds. :)

[@justin.7849]

lol delusion

[@newkid22]

Great cover!

[@joch5575]

Take a chance you're capable 😗

[@charlottelouise8428]

her voice is perfect!!