Hunter
A Life Once Lost Lyrics

The lyrics of A Life Once Lost's song Hunter convey a sense of chaos and confusion that arise in moments of crisis. The singer describes a state of panic and shock that are experienced in small measures, which hint at the ongoing suffering and trauma brought about by a state of emergency. The emotions present in this situation are complex: while there is nothing to admire, there is also a sense of liberation that is absent which implies a desperate need for a breakthrough. The singer expresses malice as an internal threat or enemy, and it is now present in their thoughts, haunting and disrupting them.

The chorus paints a picture of the singer standing above the destruction as if they were a hunter surveying their prey. Words form blindly to express the singer's feelings, which highlights the disconnect between what they feel and what they are trying to say. The line "these hands work to gather what is lost" draws attention to the struggle to reclaim control over something that has been lost, including lost loved ones, lost opportunities, or lost dreams. The singer describes the torment that now exists inside their head, which suggests that despite being a hunter standing above the devastation, they are also a victim of it in some way.