No More Suckers is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her current stage name 'MARINA'. Appearing on her fourth studio album, LOVE + FEAR, it is the 15th track on the album. An acoustic version was released on LOVE + FEAR (Acoustic).
The song was written by Marina, Alex Hope, James Flannigan, and produced by Hope and Flannigan.
No More Suckers is a 'FEAR' track.
Background[]
On April 25, 2019, Marina posted a preview of the song to her Instagram.[1]
On September 13, an acoustic version was released on LOVE + FEAR's acoustic EP.
Meaning[]
Marina said about the song:[2]
❝ This is basically a vent. I brought this one to my friends and we were talking about how there are always people in your life who will take advantage of you constantly—and often they’re not even realizing. There’s a line in there about messing up my towels, which I love, and I must credit my writer friend Alex Hope. ❞
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Album [Stems] [Inst.]
|
LOVE + FEAR | 26 Apr 2019 | 3:14 |
| Acoustic/Live | ||||
| Acoustic | LOVE + FEAR (Acoustic) | 13 Sept 2019 | 3:29 | |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I was too open, I was too quick
To let other people in
Took whatever they could get
Now I see a pattern
I'm getting rid of it
Yeah, I know I need a change
'Cause I'm tired of feelin' drained
[Pre-Chorus]
Put a stop sign up, you're not getting any nearer
Wave goodbye to the suckers in my rear-view mirror
Don't reply to your texts, can I make it any clearer?
Why can't you help yourself?
[Chorus]
No more suckers in my life
All the drama gets them high
I'm just trying to draw the line
No more suckers in my life
They just keep bleeding me dry
Till there's nothing left inside
[Verse 2]
Every time I meet you, I know what to expect
Never ask me how I am
Yeah, you'll never get the cheque
When you stay over
You eat all of my food
Yeah, you mess up all my towels
But this time I'm checkin' out
[Pre-Chorus]
Put a stop sign up, you're not getting any nearer
Wave goodbye to the suckers in my rear-view mirror
Don't reply to your texts, can I make it any clearer?
Why can't you help yourself?
[Chorus]
No more suckers in my life
All the drama gets them high
I'm just trying to draw the line
No more suckers in my life
They just keep bleeding me dry
Till there's nothing left inside
[Bridge]
You attach like a leech, and I'm left with the bruisin'
Trying to find a fix, but you're always usin' me
Till I'm weak, till I need a transfusion
Why can't you help yourself?
[Chorus]
No more suckers in my life
All the drama gets them high
I'm just trying to draw the line
No more suckers in my life
They just keep bleeding me dry
I've got nothing left inside
[Outro]
No more suckers
No more suckers
No more suckers
No more suckers
Credits[]
Personnel[]
- Marina Diamandis - Vocals, Songwriting
- Alex Hope - Producer, Songwriting, Drum Programmer, Piano, Percussion, Keyboards
- James Flannigan - Producer, Songwriting, Drum Programmer, Piano, Percussion, Keyboards
- Dan Grech-Marguerat - Mixing Engineer, Additional Progammer
- Dave Kutch - Mastering Engineer
References[]
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|---|---|
| Tour ♢ Merch ♢ Photography ♢ Collaborators | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | LOVE + FEAR ♢ LOVE + FEAR (Acoustic) |
| Tracklist | Handmade Heaven ♢ Superstar ♢ Orange Trees ♢ Baby ♢ Enjoy Your Life ♢ True ♢ To Be Human ♢ End of the Earth ♢ Believe in Love ♢ Life Is Strange ♢ You ♢ Karma ♢ Emotional Machine ♢ Too Afraid ♢ No More Suckers ♢ Soft to Be Strong |
| Non-Album | |
| Pre-Break | Holiday ♢ Absent Love ♢ Cause I'm A Woman ♢ Cruel ♢ Doubt Your Love ♢ Worth It ♢ The Art of Letting Go ♢ There's Nothing Wrong With You |
| Post-Break | If It's Worth It ♢ Demons and Angels ♢ Please Don't Call Me ♢ Water Under the Bridge ♢ What I Wanna Do |
| Unleaked | Beautiful World ♢ Unknown Song ♢ Unknown Song (w/ Lizzo and James Flannigan) |
| Misc | If I Left The World ♢ About Love ♢ Etsi Einai I Zoi ♢ Only Want You ♢ With a Little Help from My Friends |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |