Marina later described her song "To Be Human" (from Love + Fear ) as a direct, more nuanced response to the cynical outlook presented in "Savages". Development & Concept
Despite its dark lyrical content, the track utilizes a catchy, synth-pop structure with an eerie, reverb-heavy vocal melody that builds into a soaring chorus.
Note: The recently added the fan-favorite outtake "I'm Not Hungry Anymore" as a 13th track. Spotlight: "Savages" MARINA Froot (With Old Tracklist And Savages ...
Froot , the third studio album by MARINA (then Marina and the Diamonds), marked a pivotal shift from the high-concept, producer-heavy Electra Heart to a more organic, self-penned body of work. Recorded with a live band and co-produced with David Kosten, the album blends 70s and 80s synth-pop with an introspective, mature tone. The Standard Tracklist
Originally inspired by the shock of the Boston Marathon bombings, the song evolved into a broader critique of human nature. Marina later described her song "To Be Human"
Unlike her previous records, MARINA wrote every song on Froot herself, seeking to regain her artistic identity. The album's "Froot of the Month" campaign saw a new single released every month leading up to the full launch, allowing each track—including the complex "Savages"—to stand as its own individual "fruit". Marina and the Diamonds 'Froot' Interview
Placed as the penultimate track, is one of MARINA’s most biting social commentaries. Spotlight: "Savages" Froot , the third studio album
It addresses the "horrendous nature" of human violence, specifically referencing rape culture and the inherent cruelty that exists "underneath it all".