Hunter
Ella Fence Lyrics
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One that tricks me, the one for which I fell
I have been too careful, so I'm blindly wandering
But it's pulling on my backbone and toying with me
Because I've got a taste on the back of my neck
And I waste, I waste, I waste it on your lips
And then I hide underneath my pride and you'll wonder
And you're my...
I'm told that to be human, that I must stand still
You can try your hardest because I never will
She had all the answers but where's she off to now?
You were high on her skin so let me help you down
Because I've got a taste on the back of my neck
And I waste, I waste, I waste it on your lips
And then I'll hide underneath my pride
And you will wonder
Because I'm a wolf, I'm a wolf
And you're my...
And then I'll hide underneath my pride
And you will wonder
'Cause I'm a wolf, I'm wolf
And you're my hunter
You're my hunter
You're my hunter
The lyrics to Ella Fence's song "Hunter" are about a woman who feels trapped in a spell that she fell for, but wants to break free. She is tired of being careful and constantly overthinking everything, which is causing her to wander blindly. However, this spell is still pulling on her backbone and toying with her emotions. She then talks about having a taste on the back of her neck, wasting it on her lips, and then hiding behind her pride, leaving the other person wondering about her true intentions. She further explains that she refuses to stand still like everyone else assumes "being human" is about. She believes that her desire for freedom and independence makes her more wolf-like than human. In conclusion, she compares herself to a wolf and the other person as her hunter, but portrays a sense of power and control over the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I am only human but I wanna break that spell
Despite being human and susceptible to the spell that tricks her, the singer wants to break free from its grip.
One that tricks me, the one for which I fell
The spell that the singer fell for is one that has deceived her and caused her to fall.
I have been too careful, so I'm blindly wandering
By being overly cautious, the singer feels like she's wandering through life aimlessly without direction.
But it's pulling on my backbone and toying with me
The spell is exerting a strong influence on the singer and toying with her emotions and actions.
Because I've got a taste on the back of my neck
The singer has experienced something that has left a lasting impression on her, represented by the taste on the back of her neck.
And I waste, I waste, I waste it on your lips
Despite knowing better, the singer keeps giving in to this desire and wasting it on the object of her affection.
And then I hide underneath my pride and you'll wonder
The singer tries to hide her true feelings by putting up a front of pride, which may cause confusion for the other person.
Because I'm a wolf, I'm a wolf
The singer sees herself as a metaphorical wolf, representing her fierce and predatory nature.
And you're my...
The singer is referring to the person as her prey, who she is hunting.
I'm told that to be human, that I must stand still
Society expects humans to conform and not act on their primal instincts like the singer wants to do.
You can try your hardest because I never will
Despite the pressure to conform, the singer will continue to resist and follow her nature.
She had all the answers but where's she off to now?
The person the singer admired for having all the answers has disappeared, leaving her feeling lost and uncertain.
You were high on her skin so let me help you down
The person the singer is addressing was infatuated with the person who had all the answers, but the singer will be the one who can bring them back to reality.
And you will wonder
The other person will be left questioning the singer's intentions and actions.
'Cause I'm a wolf, I'm wolf
The singer reiterates her predatory nature and how it influences her behaviors and desires.
And you're my hunter
The person the singer is addressing is seen as a prey or target for her hunting instincts.
You're my hunter
The repetition of the previous line emphasizes the power dynamic between the singer and the person she is addressing.
Contributed by Alaina E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.