Savages is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her previous stage name 'Marina and the Diamonds'. Appearing on her third studio album FROOT, it is the 11th track on the album.
The song was written by Marina alone, and produced by David Kosten.
Savages was represented by an orange 
alongside Gold on Marina's website during the era.[1]
Background[]
In an interview with DIY, Marina revealed:[2]
❝ You can just tell if something doesn't really sound at home. 'Savages' for ages didn't feel right. David [Kosten, producer] had done these really heavy, dark drums and I wasn't happy with it and so it took a while. That was the only song where we were at loggerheads, but it got there in the end. ❞
Meaning[]
While Savages was originally written in disgust after reading about the Boston Bombings in a newspaper, as Marina heard multiple news stories about rape, the song evolved into a discussion about whether these crimes are inherently human instead of just condemnation of them.[3]
Trivia[]
- For unknown reasons, on the vinyl,[4] Savages is paired with Weeds, and represented by a green apple, contradicting the 'FROOT of the Month' campaign.
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Album [Inst.]
|
FROOT | 13 Mar 2015 | 4:16 |
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Murder lives forever and so does war
It's survival of the fittest, rich against the poor
At the end of the day, it's a human trait
Hidden deep down inside of our DNA
One man can build a bomb, another run a race
To save somebody's life and have it blow up in his face
I'm not the only one who finds it hard to understand
I'm not afraid of God, I am afraid of Man
[Pre-Chorus]
Is it running in our blood? Is it running in our veins?
Is it running in our genes? Is it in our DNA?
Humans aren't gonna behave as we think we always should
Yeah, we can be bad as we can be good
[Chorus]
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
How could we expect anything at all?
We're just animals, still learning how to crawl
[Verse 2]
We live, we die
We steal, we kill, we lie
Just like animals, but with far less grace
We laugh, we cry
Like babies in the night
Forever running wild in the human race
Another day, another tale of rape
Another ticking bomb to bury deep and detonate
I'm not the only one who finds it hard to understand
I'm not afraid of God, I'm afraid of Man
[Pre-Chorus]
You can see it on the news
You can watch it on TV
You can read it on your phone
You can say it's troubling
Humans aren't gonna behave as we think we always should
Yeah, we can be bad as we can be good
[Chorus]
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
How could we expect anything at all?
We're just animals, still learning how to crawl
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
Truth is in us all, cradle to the grave
We're just animals still learning to behave
[Middle 8]
All the hate coming out from a generation
Who got everything, and nothing guided by temptation
Were we born to abuse, shoot a gun and run
Or has something deep inside of us come undone?
Is it a human trait, or is it learned behaviour?
Are you killing for yourself or killing for your saviour?
[Chorus]
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
How could we expect anything at all?
We're just animals still learning how to crawl
Underneath it all, we're just savages
Hidden behind shirts, ties and marriages
Truth is in us all, cradle to the grave
We're just animals still learning to behave
Credits[]
Personnel[]
- Marina Diamandis — Keyboards, Lead vocal, Backing vocals
- David Kosten — Keyboards, Percussion
- Jason Cooper — Drums
- Chris McGrath — Bass
- Alexander Robertshaw — Guitar
Technical[]
- Written by Marina Diamandis
- Produced by David Kosten and Marina Diamandis
- Programming by David Kosten
- Recorded at Muttley Ranch, London
- Drums recorded at Kore Studios, London and Assault's Battery Two, London
- Engineered by David Kosten
- Additional engineering by Mo Hausler
- Assistant drum recording engineers Al Lawson and Drew Smith
- Mixed down and additional programming by Wez Clarke
- Mastered by Lewis Hopkin at Star Delta Mastering
- Published by Warner / Chappell Music Publishing Ltd
References[]
- ↑ https://marinaandthediamonds.fandom.com/wiki/File:Screenshot_2019-01-25_at_06.17.31.png
- ↑ https://issuu.com/diymagazine/docs/diy__april_2015/42?ff
- ↑ "Track by track of Froot - Marina And The Diamonds." YouTube. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
- ↑ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/savages-weeds-marina-and-the-diamonds/28730968/2673596116301
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|---|---|
| Tour • Merch • Froot of the Month • Photography • Tumblr • Collaborators | |
| Discography | |
| Releases | FROOT • FROOT Acoustic EP |
| Tracklist | Happy • Froot • I'm a Ruin • Blue • Forget • Gold • Can't Pin Me Down • Solitaire • Better Than That • Weeds • Savages • Immortal |
| Non-Album | |
| Outtakes | I'm Not Hungry Anymore • Saviour • When You Take Away Control |
| Misc | Disconnect • True Colours • Unknown Song (by Little Mix) |
| Other Eras | |
| Mermaid vs. Sailor • The Family Jewels • Electra Heart • FROOT • LOVE + FEAR • Ancient Dreams • Sixth Studio Album (Upcoming) | |