The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game
Grace Jones 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

The lyrics of Grace Jones's song 'Hunter Gets Captured by the Game' touch on the concept of the hunter becoming the hunted. The artist sings about a person who had been secretly following and spying on someone they were interested in, comparing themselves to a fox stalking a rabbit. But after they finally capture the object of their desire, they find themselves unexpectedly falling in love and being trapped in the other person's arms. The lyrics suggest that even the most calculated and calculated efforts to pursue someone might ultimately lead to an unforeseen outcome.


While it is possible to see the lyrics as a simple love song, it's also possible to interpret it as a commentary on power dynamics and control. The language of the song suggests that there is a power balance between the hunter and the prey, with the hunter ultimately seeking to take control of the situation. However, when the hunter is unexpectedly captured by the game, this power dynamic is reversed.


Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of unpredictability and the ways in which relationships can surprise us. Despite our best-laid plans, we can never truly know how someone else will respond to our actions and intentions.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyday brings change, and the world puts on a new face
The world is constantly changing and evolving and it can be overwhelming


Sudden things rearrange, and this whole world seems like a new place
The sudden shifts can make everything seem unfamiliar


Oh yeah, secretly I been tailing you
I've been following you without your knowledge


Like a fox that prays on a rabbit
I've been tracking you like a predator hunts its prey


Had to get you and so I knew
I was determined to capture you


I had to learn your ways and habits
I had to observe and study you in order to succeed in capturing you


Oh, you were the catch that I was after
You were my ultimate target


But I looked up and I was in your arms and I knew that I was captured
I ended up falling for you instead of the other way around


What's this whole world comin' to
The current state of the world is confusing and concerning


Things just ain't the same
Everything is changing and it's hard to keep up


Any time the hunter gets captured by the game
It's unexpected when the person who was supposed to be doing the capturing ends up being the one caught


I had to lay such a tender trap
I had to use subtle and gentle tactics to lure you in


Hoping you might fall into it
I had hoped that you'd fall for me and not see through my tactics


Love hit me like a sudden slap
I fell deeply in love with you suddenly and unexpectedly


One kiss and then I knew it
One moment with you confirmed everything I was feeling


Oh, my plans didn't work out like I thought
Ultimately, my efforts to capture you failed because I ended up falling for you instead


'Cause I had laid my trap for you but it seems like I got caught
I thought I was in control, but really I was the one who ended up getting captured.




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

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Jeffrey Back

Every song Grace "covers" becomes HER OWN!

Gregory Brown

Grace Jones is truly fabulous.💯🌈🖤

Vicente Andrés Castromayor Bustón

Maravillosa la voz de Grace Jones.

123ubuntu666

I knew within 3 seconds of hearing this song that it was something I hadn't heard before, and it was something that was going to change my lie.

Grace Jones is the best.

Lhin Doh

She has a lot of hit songs- always quality.

Andrés Castromayor Bustón

Me fascina este tema y Grace Jones más. Me gustaría conocerla. Tiene bastante edad , pero se mantiene muy bien, es una mujer espectacular.

Anthony Austin

Love this version!

Victor R

Best voice Ever!!

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Superbe version ! Grace je t aime !
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Hotrodzz

My favorite Grace song. Thx for posting.

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