Hunter
Björk & Brodsky Quartet Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of "Hunter" by Björk and Paul Dye are full of metaphors and symbolisms that express the idea of searching for something beyond the comfort of home. The song implies that travel can be a way to seek new experiences and knowledge. The lyrics begin with the idea that if traveling represents searching for something, home is the place where we can find comfort and familiarity. However, the singer is not satisfied with staying in one place and wants to explore the unknown.
The chorus of the song, "I'm going hunting, I'm the hunter, I'll bring back the goods, but I don't know when," highlights the idea that the singer wants to chase after something she desires, but she doesn't know what or when she will find it. The rest of the song expresses the singer's frustration with the limits she faces in her quest for freedom. She realizes that organizing freedom is impossible, and even her attempts at it are futile. The line "how Scandinavian of me" is a nod to the fact that Scandinavian countries are often perceived as being progressive and liberal, and this idea is likely ironic given the singer's perceived lack of success in the liberation she seeks.
In the second verse, the singer mentions someone who could "smell it," likely referring to someone who could sense her restlessness and need to seek beyond the home. This person left her to complete her mission alone, which seems to have only reinforced her search. The repetitious chorus at the end of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to continue seeking and hunting for what she desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
If travel is searching
If exploring the world is about looking for something
And home has been found
And the search is over because you have found the place you belong
I'm not stopping
I'm not letting anything hold me back
I'm going hunting
I'm going to search for something, likely metaphorical
I'm the hunter
I'm the one in control, seeking out what I desire
I'll bring back the goods
I'll find what I'm looking for and bring it back successfully
But I don't know when
It may take a while, but I'll keep searching until I find it
I thought I could organize freedom
I thought I could control and plan out my own sense of freedom
How Scandinavian of me
A culture known for being organized and efficient
En-cha-le-li
A nonsensical phrase, perhaps invoking a sense of energy and excitement
En-cha-le
Continuation of the exciting phrase
You sussed it out, didn't you?
You figured out what I was really looking for, didn't you?
Yeah!
An exclamation of affirmation or agreement
You could smell it
You could sense what I was after
So you left me on my own
So you let me pursue it independently
To complete the mission
To achieve what I was really after
Now I'm leaving it all behind
Now I'm moving on from what I thought I wanted
I'm going hunting
But I'm still pursuing something else, searching for new opportunities
I'm the hunter, I'm the hunter
I'm always in control of my pursuit and searching for what I want
I'm the hunter, I'm the hunter
Restating my stance as the one who makes the decisions and leads the way
I'm the hunter, I'm the hunter
Continuing to assert my agency and independence in my search
I'm the hunter
Overall, I am in charge of my own destiny and pursuing my goals
Ooh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm, reiterating the energy behind my drive
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir
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Jesus Lopez
I remember buying this boxset and being mesmerized by everything she does and has done.
Desirée Cavalcante
I'm in complete AWE with both the quality and the strength of that "You just didn't know me!" at the end... Made it even more powerful, it's hard to find the words.
Utopia *
Wow!! This version is fantastic!
GlizzyMonger
agreed
Klakkinkitty Kat
I have a little celebrity crush on Bjork ^,^