No More Suckers – English Lyrics

• By: MARINA
• Album: Love + Fear

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into MARINA's catchy pop anthem, "No More Suckers," where English is used to articulate a universal feeling of setting firm, sassy boundaries. Through its straightforward and relatable lyrics about cutting off takers, you can learn direct expressions for self-preservation and assertiveness, making it a fun, empowering song to practice modern, direct communication.

[English]

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 feeling drained

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?

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

'Til there's nothing left inside

Every time I meet you, I know what to expect

Never ask me how I am, yeah, you 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 checking out

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?

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

'Til there's nothing left inside

You touch like a leech and I'm left with the bruising

Trying to find a fix, but you're always using me

'Til I'm weak, 'til I need a transfusion

Why can't you help yourself?

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

No more suckers, ooh

No more suckers

No more suckers, ooh

No more suckers

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sucker /ˈsʌk.ər/ B2	noun - a naïve or easily deceived person noun - a device that sucks fluid
drain /dreɪn/ B1	verb - to remove liquid from something; to exhaust or weaken noun - a pipe that carries away water or waste
pattern /ˈpæt.ən/ B1	noun - a repeated decorative design noun - a regular way of doing something
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	noun - the act or result of making something different verb - to make or become different
tired /ˈtaɪ.ərd/ A2	adjective - feeling a need to rest or sleep; weary
stop /stɑːp/ A1	verb - to cease moving or acting noun - a place where vehicles may halt
sign /saɪn/ A1	noun - a visual indication, symbol or board that conveys information
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A1	interjection - an expression used when parting
mirror /ˈmɪr.ər/ A1	noun - a reflective surface that shows an image
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/ B1	verb - to answer or respond to someone noun - an answer or response
clear /klɪr/ A2	adjective - easy to understand; free from doubt or obstruction verb - to remove or get rid of something
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal
drama /ˈdrɑː.mə/ B2	noun - a serious play or a situation with intense emotions and conflict
draw /drɔː/ B1	verb - to produce a picture with a pen, pencil, etc.; to pull or pull out
line /laɪn/ A1	noun - a long thin mark or a row of things
bleed /bliːd/ B1	verb - to lose blood; to lose or waste something steadily
dry /draɪ/ A2	adjective - free from moisture; not wet
expect /ɪkˈspekt/ B1	verb - to think something will happen or be the case
leech /liːtʃ/ C1	noun - a blood‑sucking worm; a person who exploits others
transfusion /trænsˈfjuːʒən/ C1	noun - the process of transferring blood or a fluid into a person's bloodstream

Key Grammar Structures

• I was too open, I was too quick

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. Here, "was" and "was" indicate past states or actions.

• Now I see a pattern, I'm getting rid of it

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The present continuous tense is used to describe actions happening now or around now. "I'm getting" indicates an action in progress.

• Put a stop sign up, you're not getting any nearer

  ➔ Imperative mood + present continuous negation

  ➔ The imperative mood is used for commands. "Put" is a direct command. The present continuous negation "you're not getting" emphasizes that the action will not happen.

• No more suckers in my life

  ➔ Present simple negation

  ➔ The present simple negation is used to express that something does not happen or is not true. "No more" clearly indicates the absence of something.

• They just keep bleeding me dry

  ➔ Present simple with 'keep' for continuous action

  ➔ The present simple with 'keep' is used to describe an action that continues over time. "Keep bleeding" emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action.

• Why can't you help yourself?

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' in negative question

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' in a negative question is used to express inability or to seek confirmation of inability. "Why can't you" asks for a reason for the inability.

• I've got nothing left inside

  ➔ Present perfect with 'have got'

  ➔ The present perfect with 'have got' is used to describe a state that has resulted from a past action. "I've got nothing" indicates a current state caused by past actions.