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I'm Not Hungry Anymore is an unreleased song by Marina Diamandis, intended for her third studio album, FROOT, and then its scrapped repackage. In 2019, it was promised as a stand-alone single due to fan demand, but was scrapped once more.

The song was written by Marina alone and produced by David Kosten.

Background[]

On July 16, 2014, Marina uploaded a snippet of the bridge to her Instagram account.[1]

FROOT Repackage[]

In April 2015, Marina stated she wanted to add seven additional songs,[2] a month later explaining she had "a few songs" that did not make the final tracklist, as they were not finished and did not belong on the original tracklist, however, would be "really fitting" for the repackage.[3]

In June of the same year, in response to a fan's question asking if the songs would be ready for the Neon Nature Tour, Marina stated:[4]

Tbh, I don't know. I'm always writing- and you will definitely get one more song from the FROOT sessions (hehe..) - but I'm undecided about whether I will do a repack or start a new piece of work/ new projects. We'll see!!!

Marina was later in studio for the repackage in July,[5] speculated to work on the song, as she expressed difficulty with production.[6] However, the idea was ultimately scrapped due to feeling FROOT worked better as a 12 track album.[citation needed]

Potential Release[]

In 2017, the song would eventually leak, approximately three years after its snippet was first shared.

In 2019, Marina created a Facebook poll in order to ask fans what songs they would like to hear on the LOVE + FEAR tour. The poll allowed fans to add their own options, resulting in I'm Not Hungry Anymore gaining significant traction, despite being an unreleased track. In response, Marina shared a video with the caption:[7]

just on my way to add 'I'M NOT HUNGRY ANYMORE' to the 'Love + Fear' set list. 💚💕 💚💕💚💕💚💕 the power of this stanbase.

On August 31, Marina shared a video of her rehearsing at the piano, with the caption stating she would upload the song to Spotify.[8]

On tour, confusion regarding which version would be released on Spotify was caused after a fan interrupted her speech:[9]

This is one for quite hardcore long term fans. It's okay if you discovered me last week, but I just need to explain the song I'm going to play next, so; it's a song called I'm Not Hungry Anymore and it's never been released. I don't know, shit happens, it got leaked. This was for my last record called FROOT, and I'm very touched actually at how much fans are insane about it. Funny enough, I don't feel any pressure. You're not going to get the version you heard online. [Fan screams 'put it on Spotify'] Put it on Spotify? Yes, I will put it on Spotify.

Some assumed the original version would not be released on Spotify. However, Marina meant the demo would not be played on tour, as she played an acoustic rendition instead. Marina later explained in a 2019 interview with Billboard:[10]

I think I will try and put it out on Spotify at some point. I mean, no harm is done really... if they love the demo version, then that's great. Because that's what I've got [laughs]. I don't think I'm producing it again unless I do an acoustic version. I kind of think, 'Oh, maybe I should've put it on [Froot],' but I guess at the time something just wasn't right for me. But maybe that doesn't matter; maybe it's more just about the lyrics and the sentiment.

On January 14, 2020, the song was registered with BMI without David Kosten,[11] leading fans to believe it was not the version produced by him. However, none of the FROOT songs are registered with David, as he is credited as a producer rather than a writer.

In June 2021, almost two full years after promising to release the song, Marina responded to a fan's question in a private meet and greet:[12]

I didn't put it on Spotify because someone leaked it, so I was like 'what's the point'

However, the song had already leaked when promising to publish it.

At the same time, the leaked demo version of the track was unofficially uploaded to streaming services such as Spotify, Deezer and Amazon, with the song available to stream and download. It has since been taken down.[13]

On April 4, 2023, Marina tweeted a lyric from the song: "There's no rush anymore".[14]

Trivia[]

  • I'm Not Hungry Anymore was the 7th song on FROOT's recording list.[15]
  • I'm Not Hungry Anymore is Marina's most "scrapped" song, first meant for FROOT, then its repackage, and as a stand alone single.

Meaning[]

In a 2019 interview with Billboard, after being asked why she thought the song resonated with fans, Marina stated:[10]

Oh my god, I literally just don't know. Part of it might be because it was never released, so it's gained this cult status... thematically, maybe it's just that people love the idea of feeling in a position where you're not... I mean, for me the song was about not needing certain things anymore, not being attracted to certain things. Particularly with my career and my industry, it was like a letting go feeling, so maybe that resonates with people.

Videos[]

Video Credits
Title I'm Not Hungry Anymore (Demo Snippet)
Premiere 16 Jul 2014
Length 0:15
Location Muttley Ranch, London
Filmed by Marina
Original Post Marina's Instagram Post

Video Credits
Title "I’m not hungry anymore rehearsal..."
Premiere 31 Aug 2019
Length 0:43
Location London, England
Filmed by Marina
Original Post Marina's Instagram Post

Official Versions[]

Note:
Similar to Saviour, a "final version" does not exist, as the song was not finished.
Version Released on Date Length
Demo N/A - Unreleased Leaked: 23 Oct 2017 4:06

Lyrics[]

[Verse 1]
That feeling's gone, that burning flame
The one that tricked me time again
That drove me wild with grit and pain
That made me change my town and name

[Refrain]
I'm not hungry anymore
I'm not hungry anymore

[Pre-Chorus]
Now, I don't care what the future holds
As long as I love and grow old
I always thought that I would die
If I didn't have you by my side
But I've changed my mind
Yeah, I've changed my mind

[Chorus]
Been feeling like myself more than ever before
And now I don't even know what I need you for
Been feeling like myself more than ever before
And now I'm not hungry
I'm not hungry for love, your love anymore
Now I feel like myself, myself
More than ever before

[Verse 2]
Connect the dots from A to B
The cow becomes a piece of meat
Don't even bother feeding me
Your bullshit 'cause I'm not hungry

[Refrain]
Hungry anymore
I'm not hungry anymore

[Pre-Chorus]
That chip on my shoulder is almost gone
And that savage desire to belong
I always thought that I would die
If I didn't have you by my side
But I've changed my mind
Yeah, I've changed my mind

[Chorus]
Been feeling like myself more than ever before
And now I don't even know what I need you for
Been feeling like myself more than ever before
And now I'm not hungry
I'm not hungry for love, your love anymore
Now I feel like myself, myself
More than ever before

[Bridge]
Maybe there's another road for me
Oh, maybe I was wrong all along
Maybe I'm not who I was trying to be
Now that all my dreams are dead and gone
There's no rush anymore
Time's on my side
All my worries are gone
I'm enjoying the ride

[Chorus]
Been feeling like myself more than ever before
And now I don't even know what I need you for
Been feeling like myself more than ever before
And now I'm not hungry
I'm not hungry for love, your love anymore
Now I feel like myself, myself
More than ever before

References[]

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Discography
Releases FROOTFROOT Acoustic EP
Tracklist HappyFrootI'm a RuinBlueForgetGoldCan't Pin Me DownSolitaireBetter Than ThatWeedsSavagesImmortal
Non-Album I'm Not Hungry AnymoreSaviourWhen You Take Away Control
Misc True ColoursDisconnect
Other Eras
Mermaid vs. SailorThe Family JewelsElectra HeartFROOTLOVE + FEARAncient Dreams
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