The Hungry Ghost
The Cure Lyrics

All the things we never know we need
We often don't realize what we need until we have it.

Looks like we get them in the end
We inevitably acquire the things we need, even if we don't know we need them.

Measure time in leisure time and greed
We tend to use our time for self-indulgence and the pursuit of material goods.

And by the time we get to spend
By the time we have the resources to enjoy life, we often find ourselves feeling empty and unsatisfied.

A floating bed
Luxury and comfort often become a priority over practicality.

A head of stone
People become so consumed with achieving success that they ignore their emotional and mental well-being.

A home plugged into every phone
Technology has become so integrated into our lives that it affects our sense of security and belonging in our own homes.

Kimono coral floral print
Fashion trends are often exclusive and elusive, and not attainable to everyone.

Exclusive tint and cut reclusive
Luxury fashion is marketed as exclusive and unattainable to reinforce its value and desirability.

No it doesn't come for free
Luxury and indulgence always come at a cost.

But it's the price
The cost is justified for the happiness it brings.

We pay for happiness
We invest our time and resources into things that make us feel happy and fulfilled.

No don't talk about more to life than this
We avoid thinking about the possibility that there is more to life than material indulgence, because it challenges the importance of the things we have.

Dream a world maybe no one owns
We imagine a world where luxury and material goods aren't the focus, but it remains an ideal instead of a reality.

No don't think about all the life we miss
We don't dwell on the experiences and opportunities we miss out on due to our focus on material indulgence.

Swallow doubt as the hunger grows
We ignore our doubts and feelings of emptiness that arise as we continue to indulge in material goods.

Make believe its like no one knows
We pretend that our emptiness and longing for fulfillment isn't noticeable or significant to anyone else.

Even if we turn more to most
Even if we continue to pursue more material goods and success compared to others, we still won't find complete satisfaction.

We'll never satisfy the hungry ghost
This metaphor refers to the idea that indulgence and material goods only create a temporary feeling of fulfillment, and that we will always crave more of it.

All the stuff we know we never want
There are things that we know we don't need or want, but we still end up acquiring them due to societal pressure or advertising.

Seems like we get it anyway
Despite not wanting or needing it, we still end up acquiring unnecessary stuff due to its perceived value or status.

Safe to say it isn't really wrong
Even though we acquire things we don't need or want, it's not seen as a big deal and is considered acceptable.

Not when we know we only
We continue to acquire unnecessary goods because we know deep down that it won't bring us complete fulfillment.

Throw it all away
We eventually discard or give away the things we don't need, showing that they were never truly valuable to us.

Yeah all of this we never know we want
There are things that we don't realize we want or need until they're presented as desirable or valuable to us.

Better to get than to delay
We prioritize acquiring things immediately over waiting, even though it may not be practical or necessary.

A 3d screen
The latest technological gadgets are presented as must-haves despite being unnecessary to most people's daily lives.

A cleaner fit
Cleanliness and appearance are valued more than practicality or comfort in our society.

A bit pulled out of every hit
We continue to invest in things that bring temporary fulfillment, even if it means spending more money or energy.

Addicted latest greatest piece
We become addicted to acquiring the latest and greatest material goods, even if it means sacrificing our financial or emotional stability.

Design caprice and make the headline
Luxury and designer goods are presented and marketed as high status, creating exclusivity and a desire for them.

And all of this
All the indulgence and material goods we acquire.

We know we never need
These things aren't necessary for our happiness or fulfillment, and we often acquire them for their perceived value or status.

Well it's the price
The cost of indulgence and materialism.

We pay for happiness
We invest in these things because they make us feel happy and fulfilled, even if it's temporary.