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It addresses the "horrendous nature" of human violence, specifically referencing rape culture and the inherent cruelty that exists "underneath it all".

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 MARINA Froot (With Old Tracklist And Savages ...

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. It addresses the "horrendous nature" of human violence,

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 The Standard Tracklist Despite its dark lyrical content,

Originally inspired by the shock of the Boston Marathon bombings, the song evolved into a broader critique of human nature.