Hole to Feed
Depeche Mode Lyrics
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We share something
I'm sure that you'll mean the world to me
Your name was the one that was always chosen
Your words and the kindness have set me free
shame has a hold that has kept us frozen
You open my eyes to the world I could believe
And words can leave you broken inside
You'll have to decide
I'm hanging onto my pride
We are here, we can love
We share something
I'm sure that you'll mean the world to me
When you get what you need
There's no way of knowing
What you'll have is another hole to feed
The games that were played
they've left us hoping
The gift that we have, the life that we breathe
This world can leave you broken inside
With nowhere to hide
I'm hanging on to my pride
We are here
We've been chosen
We've been blessed with a place
We need to find and then open
We are here
We can love
We share something
I'm sure that you mean the world to me
When you get what you need
There's no way of knowing
What you'll have is another hole to feed
The lyrics of "Hole To Feed" by Depeche Mode express the importance of love and connection between two individuals. The lyrics emphasize that the singer and the person they address here have developed a deep and meaningful relationship that implies a strong affection that is sure to make a considerable impact on their lives. As the lyrics describe, the two share a strong bond that is genuine and lasting, with a sense of some mutual respect and admiration that has allowed them to rise above the shackles of shame and held them down previously. When words have left them feeling broken inside and unable to move forward, the sense of pride has allowed the singer to remain strong and hold onto what is essential.
The lyrics suggest that even though the two have found something valuable to share, they are both cautious of the future and what it might hold for them. The line, "When you get what you need, there's no way of knowing what you'll have is another hole to feed," captures the doubts and insecurities that can arise in relationships, even when everything seems to be going well. The games that have been played have left both parties unsure of what to expect, but the notion of finding each other and opening up to the world is an essential aspect of their lives.
This song can be interpreted as a meditation on the nature of love, relationships and the challenges that come with them. It speaks to the innate human desire for companionship and belonging, and the emotional resonance of the lyrics makes it a powerful and universally relatable song.
Line by Line Meaning
We are here, we can love
We exist in this world and we have capacity to love
We share something
We have a connection, something that ties us together
I'm sure that you'll mean the world to me
I have high hopes for the closeness we have or can have
Your name was the one that was always chosen
You were always on my mind
Your words and the kindness have set me free
Your words and kindness have helped me grow and truly live
shame has a hold that has kept us frozen
We were held back by our shame and could not move forward
You open my eyes to the world I could believe
You've shown me a new perspective, something to believe in
And words can leave you broken inside
Words can hurt and deeply wound
You'll have to decide
It's up to you to make a decision
I'm hanging onto my pride
I won't let my pride falter, I will remain strong
When you get what you need
You have gotten what you wanted or needed
There's no way of knowing
You can't predict what the outcome will be
What you'll have is another hole to feed
The outcome might be unsatisfactory or could cause more problems
The games that were played
There were manipulative games played in the relationship
they've left us hoping
They've made us wanting and longing for something
The gift that we have, the life that we breathe
The gift of each other and the joy of being alive
This world can leave you broken inside
This world and its experiences can hurt deeply
With nowhere to hide
There's no place to escape or hide from the pain
We've been chosen
We've been picked for something special
We've been blessed with a place
We have been blessed with our position in the world
We need to find and then open
We need to discover and explore new opportunities
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christian Eigner, David Gahan, Andrew Phillpott
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