Hunter
Björk; v.s Tommy Shagreen; Lyrics

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Ooh
If travel is searching
And home has been found

I'm not stopping
I'm going hunting
I'm the hunter
I'll bring back the goods

But I don't know when

I thought I could organize freedom
How Scandinavian of me

En-cha-le-li
En-cha-le
You sussed it out, didn't you?
Yeah!

You could smell it
So you left me on my own
To complete the mission
Now I'm leaving it all behind

I'm going hunting
I'm the hunter, I'm the hunter
I'm going hunting
I'm the hunter, I'm the hunter
I'm the hunter, I'm the hunter

I'm the hunter
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hunter by Björk and Tommy Shagreen seem to be exploring themes of self-discovery, autonomy and personal growth. The opening lines, "If travel is searching and home has been found, I'm not stopping, I'm going hunting," suggest a longing for exploration and a pursuit of something new and exciting. The use of hunting imagery is also interesting - it could represent a need to assert control over one's life and direction, or it could represent a desire to capture and hold onto something elusive and precious.

The lyric about organizing freedom and how Scandinavian it is, is a clever play on stereotypes about Scandinavian countries being associated with social liberalism and progressive policies. It suggests the singer has attempted to structure their quest for freedom and personal growth, only to realize that true liberation is somewhat elusive and perhaps can't be planned or organized in advance.

The lyric forms a kind of narrative arc, with the singer starting out on a quest of self-discovery, being left on their own to complete it, and ultimately deciding to leave everything behind and continue pursuing their own goals. The repeated refrain of "I'm the hunter" serves to emphasize the singer's sense of agency and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh
Expression of excitement or anticipation

If travel is searching
If the act of traveling is the pursuit of something more

And home has been found
And you have found a place to call home

I'm not stopping
I refuse to stop

I'm going hunting
I am embarking on a journey to find what I am seeking

I'm the hunter
I am the one who is going after what I want, not waiting for it to come to me

I'll bring back the goods
I will return with what I have found

But I don't know when
I cannot predict when I will find what I am looking for

I thought I could organize freedom
I was under the impression that I could control my own freedom

How Scandinavian of me
An ironic statement acknowledging the stereotype of Scandinavian countries as being organized and structured

En-cha-le-li
Nonsensical phrase