Too Afraid is a song by Marina Diamandis, released under her current stage name 'MARINA'. Appearing on her fourth studio album, LOVE + FEAR, it is the 14th track on the album.
The song was written by Marina and Justin Parker, and produced by Sam de Jong.
Too Afraid is a 'FEAR' track.
Background[]
The demos of the songs were encoded with iTunes 12.7.4.76, launched on March 29, 2018[1] and iTunes 12.8.0.150, launched on July 9, 2018.[2]
On April 23, 2019, during her YouTube Q&A to promote LOVE + FEAR, Marina shared a snippet of this song ahead of its release.[3]
Meaning[]
Marina said about the song:[4]
❝ I wrote this about not being able to make the jump to make changes. But I have made changes since, and it’s probably thanks to this song. It’s also about how city life can be tough, even for people who love cities. It’s relentless, especially if you’re in a stage where you need more peace. But I’ve got a very ideal life setup now where my partner and I live between London and Los Angeles, and that’s totally reinvigorated me. ❞
Official Versions[]
| Version | Released on | Date | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | Album [Inst.]
|
LOVE + FEAR | 26 Apr 2019 | 3:23 |
| Demos | ||||
| [5] | Demo 1 | N/A - Demo | Leaked: 11 Nov 2020 | 3:22 |
| [6] | Demo 2 | N/A - Demo | Leaked: 12 Jun 2024 | 3:22 |
| [7] | Demo 3 | N/A - Demo | Leaked: Late 2020 | 3:21 |
Lyrics[]
Lyrical Differences[]
In the demo 1 & 2, Marina sings "Ah, in this life", instead of "Ah, just to feel alive" in the final line of the bridge.
[Verse 1]
I wanna change but I don't know how
I've been tryin' to turn my life around
I've been to every party, every bar
Nothing thrills me in this city anymore
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I guess I didn't know if I was happy
I can't pretend, I can't pretend
Been feeling like I don't belong and I see
I've reached an end, I've reached an end
[Chorus]
What? Well, what can I do?
I hate this city, but I stay 'cause of you
Why? Well, why can't I change?
I wanna move on, but I'm just too afraid
[Post Chorus]
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
That's why I stay
[Verse 2]
Get on the train, I go underground
People look so lonely with eyes turned down
This isn't living, this isn't how
I thought my life would be, God I need to get out
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Nothing's gonna change the way I feel
I can't pretend, I've reached an end
[Chorus]
What? Well, what can I do?
I hate this city, but I stay 'cause of you
Why? Well why, can't I change?
I wanna move on, but I'm just too afraid
[Post Chorus]
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
That's why I stay
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
That's why I stay
[Bridge]
Ah, it could all be different
Ah, in this life
Change your future in an instant
Ah, just to feel alive
[Chorus]
What? Well, what can I do?
I hate this city, but I stay 'cause of you
Why? Well, why can't I change?
I wanna move on, but I'm just too afraid
[Post Chorus]
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
That's why I stay
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
Just too afraid
That's why I stay
[Outro]
That's why I stay
That's why I stay
Credits[]
Personnel[]
- Marina Diamandis - Vocals, Songwriting
- Sam de Jong - Producer, Keyboards, Guitar
- Justin Parker - Songwriting
- Dan Grech-Marguerat - Mixing Engineer
- Dave Kutch - Mastering Engineer
References[]
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_iTunes#iTunes_12
- ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_iTunes#iTunes_12
- ↑ https://twitter.com/marinadnation/status/1120753327195684864
- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/love-fear/1451645560
- ↑ The date on the original file is 10.05.18 https://dbree.org/v/51deb8 the file is also encoded with iTunes 12.7.4.76 which was launched on 29 Mar 2018.
- ↑ https://dbree.org/v/33cd0d the file is encoded with iTunes 12.7.4.76 which was launched on 29 Mar 2018 it has the demo line "ah, in this life" but production more similar to demo 3.
- ↑ The date on the original file is 09.06.18 https://dbree.org/v/69d456 the file is encoded with iTunes 12.8.0.150 which was launched on 9 July 2018 however it is likely this file was opened with an older version of iTunes before it leaked as it has the final line "ah, just to feel alive" instead of the demo line "ah, in this life."
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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) | |