Fan Death is string-driven synth pop collaboration, between Dandilion Wind … Read Full Bio ↴Fan Death is string-driven synth pop collaboration, between Dandilion Wind Opaine (of Dandi Wind), Marta Jaciubek-McKeever & producer Szam Findlay - plus Marlene Ginader (violin) & Tony Dallas (drums). It was founded in Brooklyn, NY, USA (in 2007).

To date, they have released two 12" records: "Veronica's Veil" on Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sounds imprint and Cannibal on Tokyo based Big Love Records. They have a 5 track EP titled "A Coin For The Well" out on Pharmacy Records (released early 2010), that was mixed by longtime DFA in house mixer Eric Broucek, with additional mixing by Simon Bookish. In August 2010, they released their debut album titled "Womb of Dreams".

Cannibal
Fan Death Lyrics

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ou've got a taste for me and now it seems
I'd better give ___ from your dreams,
Of possession and of control and it's
Set to build up because you want my soul
You're a cannibal, got me in your sights.
When I think you're full, there's your appetite
You're a cannibal, always so needy,
Everything's a battle with you what's it gonna be

You're a cannibal, got me in your sights.
When I think you're full, there's your appetite
Your a cannibal, ever more you crave,
Depends on what you eat baby, master to a slave
You want me weak and like a fatted calf
The strength I've hailed has decreased it by half
I've been tainted by your hunger and control
Set to build up because you want my soul
You're a cannibal, got me in your sights.
When I think you're full, there's your appetite
You're a cannibal, always so needy,
Everything's a battle with you what's it gonna be
You're a cannibal, got me in your sights.
When I think you're full, there's your appetite
Your a cannibal, ever more you crave,
Depends on what you eat baby, master to a slave
When you're starving, you can't hide that from me,
I'm more than ready to really see
If you're starving, you can't hide that from me
And you can't wait to feast,
You're starving, you can't hide that from me,
I'm more than ready, to really see
You're starving, you can't hide that from me,
And you can't wait to feast.
When you're starving, you can't hide that from me,
You know I'm ready to receive

When you're starving you can't hide that from me
You know I'm ready to receive

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fan Death's song "Cannibal" describe an intense and unhealthy relationship where one person is described as a cannibal who wants to possess and control the other person's soul. The singer states that they have been tainted by the other person's hunger and control and that their strength has decreased by half. Despite feeling like they are constantly battling with the other person, they cannot help but be drawn to them, comparing their situation to that of a fatted calf.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and fear from the singer. They feel like they are constantly being watched and hunted by the other person, who is always hungry and never satisfied. There is a sense of inevitability in the relationship, with the singer acknowledging that they can't hide from the other person's hunger and that they will eventually become their next meal.

Overall, "Cannibal" is a haunting portrayal of an unhealthy and obsessive relationship, where one person's hunger and desire for possession threatens to consume the other person's soul.

Line by Line Meaning

You've got a taste for me and now it seems I'd better give ___ from your dreams,
You've developed a strong liking for me and it appears that I should stay away from your desires in order to avoid being possessed or controlled by you.

Of possession and of control and it's Set to build up because you want my soul
You have aspirations to completely possess and control me, and your desire for this is constantly increasing in strength as you strive to capture my essence.

You're a cannibal, got me in your sights. When I think you're full, there's your appetite
You are like a cannibal, always on the lookout for me. Even when I think you've had enough, your hunger for me resurfaces.

You're a cannibal, always so needy, Everything's a battle with you what's it gonna be
You are always craving what I can give you, and everything we do is a struggle as you constantly demand more from me.

Your a cannibal, ever more you crave, Depends on what you eat baby, master to a slave
You continue to have an insatiable appetite for me, and the level of control you exert over me is determined by what you gain from consuming me.

You want me weak and like a fatted calf The strength I've hailed has decreased it by half
Your objective is to weaken and control me, which has already diminished my original strength by 50%.

I've been tainted by your hunger and control Set to build up because you want my soul
Your desire to consume and control me has caused me to be corrupted, and it will continue to accumulate in intensity in your relentless pursuit of my soul.

When you're starving, you can't hide that from me, I'm more than ready to really see If you're starving, you can't hide that from me
When you are desperate for my presence, it will be clearly evident to me. I am willing and able to perceive these situations, and you would not be able to hide them from me.

And you can't wait to feast, You're starving, you can't hide that from me,
You are eagerly anticipating the moment when you can consume me, and your intense hunger is something that you would be unable to keep hidden from me.

You're starving, you can't hide that from me, I'm more than ready, to really see
Your intense craving for me is apparent, and I am more than capable of acknowledging that fact.

When you're starving you can't hide that from me You know I'm ready to receive
Your ravenous appetite is something that I would not overlook, and I am prepared to handle it whenever necessary.

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