"I'm Not Satisfied" is a song by British

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Fine Young Cannibals Fine Young Cannibals (FYC) are an English pop rock band formed in Birmingham, West Midlands, in 1984 by former The Beat band bassist David Steele and guitarist Andy Cox with singer Roland Gift (formerly of the Akrylykz). Their self-titled ...

. It was released as the fifth single from the band's 1988 album ''

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Composition and critical reception

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Roland Gift Roland Lee Gift (born 28 May 1961) is a British singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the former lead vocalist of the pop rock band Fine Young Cannibals. Early life Gift was born on 28 May 1961 in the Sparkhill district of Birmingham, to an En ...

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David Steele, "I'm Not Satisfied" depicts a man who criticizes the weekends for being too short, his girlfriend for being too possessive, and the city for being too depressing.

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writer Dave Thompson praised Gift's vocals, saying "so overpowering is his performance, so emotionally devastating is his dissatisfaction, that one is dragged straight into the maelstrom of misery."

Track listing

;7" Vinyl (UK) #"I'm Not Satisfied" - 3:46 #"I'm Not Satisfied" (The Nicci Edit) - 3:52 ;12" Vinyl, CD Maxi-Single #"I'm Not Satisfied" (New York Rap Mix) - 4:02 #"I'm Not Satisfied" (New York Singing Mix) - 4:00 #"I'm Not Satisfied" (The Nicci Version) - 4:34 #"I'm Not Satisfied" (Single Version) - 3:46

Chart performance

References

{{authority control 1990 singles Fine Young Cannibals songs Songs written by David Steele (musician) Songs written by Roland Gift 1988 songs I.R.S. Records singles