Sondra “Blinky” Williams (1952) had grown up in Los Angeles the daughter of… Read Full Bio ↴Sondra “Blinky” Williams (1952) had grown up in Los Angeles the daughter of a pastor, and she had been active in church choirs since the age of six. She debuted on Motown with the single “I Wouldn’t Change The Man He Is,” (a song reportedly written about Lovin' Spoonful studio bass player James Killingsworth) in 1968, and she was tapped as one of the label’s future stars. Unfortunately, most of her solo work, save for a few singles, remains unreleased. Among fans Blinky is renowned for her appearance in the film and soundtrack of Lady Sings The Blues, the Billie Holiday bio-pic starring Diana Ross correction she debuted as one of the original Cogic Singers, with Andre Crouch, Sandra Crouch, Billy Preston, Edna Wright, Frankie Karl, and Gloria Jones.

The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
Blinky Lyrics

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Everyday brings change, and the world puts on a new face
Sudden things rearrange, and this whole world seems like a new place
Oh yeah, secretly I been tailing you
Like a fox that prays on a rabbit
Had to get you and so I knew
I had to learn your ways and habits
Oh, you were the catch that I was after
But I looked up and I was in your arms and I knew that I was captured

What's this whole world comin' to
Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game

I had to lay such a tender trap
Hoping you might fall into it
Love hit me like a sudden slap
One kiss and then I knew it
Oh, my plans didn't work out like I thought
'Cause I had laid my trap for you but it seems like I got caught

What's this whole world comin' to

Things just ain't the same
Any time the hunter gets captured by the game

Overall Meaning

In Blinky's song "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game," the lyrics explore the idea of a person pursuing someone they desire and feeling as though they have the upper hand in a relationship, only to realize that they have been captivated by the other person instead. The song begins by acknowledging the constantly changing nature of the world and the fact that nothing stays the same. The singer then reveals that they have been "tailing" the person they desire, likening themselves to a fox hunting a rabbit. They have observed and learned the habits and ways of the other person, hoping to capture their affections.

However, as the song continues, the tables turn, and the singer finds themselves in a position of vulnerability. They admit to laying "a tender trap" for the other person, hoping to win them over, but the trap backfires, and they end up feeling trapped by their own emotions. They describe love hitting them "like a sudden slap," and realizing that they have fallen for the other person. The song concludes with the repeating chorus, emphasizing the idea that anyone can become the hunter and the hunted in matters of the heart.

Overall, the lyrics of "The Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" present a complex and nuanced understanding of the dynamics of romantic relationships. The metaphor of hunting adds an element of danger and excitement to the song, while also highlighting how quickly power can shift in a relationship. The lyrics also explore themes of vulnerability, unexpected emotions, and the inevitability of change in life and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday brings change, and the world puts on a new face
The world is always changing and adapting to new things.

Sudden things rearrange, and this whole world seems like a new place
Changes can happen unexpectedly, making everything feel different.

Oh yeah, secretly I been tailing you
I have been following you in secret.

Like a fox that prays on a rabbit
In the same way a fox stalks a rabbit, I have been following you with intent.

Had to get you and so I knew
I had a strong desire to capture you, and so I had to learn your habits and ways.

I had to learn your ways and habits
By understanding your behavior, I was able to figure out how to capture you.

Oh, you were the catch that I was after
You were the one I wanted to capture.

But I looked up and I was in your arms and I knew that I was captured
I ended up falling into my own trap and falling in love with you.

What's this whole world comin' to
What is happening in the world right now?

Things just ain't the same
Things are different from how they used to be.

Any time the hunter gets captured by the game
Whenever someone who is used to being in control of a situation falls in love and loses that control.

I had to lay such a tender trap
I set up a gentle and subtle plan to capture you.

Hoping you might fall into it
I was hoping you would fall for my trap and fall in love with me.

Love hit me like a sudden slap
Falling in love with you was unexpected and hit me hard.

One kiss and then I knew it
As soon as we kissed, I knew I was in love with you.

Oh, my plans didn't work out like I thought
My plan to capture you didn't go exactly as I had planned.

'Cause I had laid my trap for you but it seems like I got caught
I set up a trap to capture you, but it seems like I ended up falling for you instead.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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