Meaning of “Orange Trees” by Marina
Marina is generally classified as a Welsh singer. However, that particular part of her ancestry is derived from her mother’s side. As for her father, he is Greek. And although Marina spent most of her childhood in Wales with her mom, at the age of 16 she did move to Greece not only to be with her dad but also to familiarize herself with that part of her heritage, including learning to speak the Hellenic language. And apparently that experience had a profound effect on her as she has now dedicated her new single, “Orange Trees”, to her appreciation of the Greek island that she comes from.
As can be implied by the title, one of the things she appreciates the most about that place is its natural setting, not only the titular orange trees but also the “flowers”, “greenery”, “air” and “sea”. According to the song, being there has a soothing effect on her being.
Indeed due to its remote location, this island offers her respite from the “neon lights and city streets” she is likely more than used to growing up and being based in the United Kingdom. Overall being in her Greek hometown allows Marina to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. And what are some of these pleasures of life? They include watching the sunset on the horizon of the sea and enjoying the leisurely, undisturbed company of a close associate. And ultimately spending time at this location enables her to perceive a beauty in life as well as imbuing Marina with a sense of freedom.
What has MARINA herself said about “Orange Trees”?
In a brief Instagram story, MARINA referred to “Orange Trees” as one of the songs on the album LOVE + FEAR that she is most excited about to release. She used that same platform to confirm that the song was indeed an ode to the Greek island she comes from.
Facts about “Orange Trees”
- While in Greece (during her teen years), Marina practiced singing Hellenic folk songs alongside her grandmother. Marina’s appreciation of her Greek heritage truly runs deep, as she identifies more with the Hellenic side of her ancestry than her Welsh side.
- Marina’s dad’s name is Dimos Diamandis. He divorced her mom, Esther Diamandis, when Marina she was just four years old. Reportedly Dimos and Marina aren’t super-close, but as “Orange Trees” implies, she still maintains a relationship with him. Dimos is also the father of her older sister, Lafina.
- Whereas the specific Greek island Marina is referring to in “Orange Trees” is not mentioned, what is known is that she has spent time with her grandmother, Lambrini, in the nation’s capital, Athens. Moreover, despite not being an island, Athens is well-known for its abundance of orange trees.
- Marina is so in love with the Greek islands that she has classified them as her favorite place to visit.
- MARINA and three other songwriters (OZGO, Jakob Jerlström and E. Hassle) penned “Orange Trees”. Two of the song’s writers (OZGO and Jakob) produced it.
- “Orange Trees” was released on March 22, 2019 as the third single from her 2019 and fourth studio album LOVE + FEAR. On that same album appear the singles “Handmade Heaven” and “Superstar“.
