She began playing the guitar at the age of five, first being taught the blues by her father in front of the family fire, and has been enthralled by the songs and lyrics of the likes of Neil Young, Bob Dylan, James Taylor and John Mayall ever since. It’s not just the “golden-oldies” that Laura admires; she also harbours a rather deep love for alt.country’s favourite son, Ryan Adams. “He’s brilliant, there’s nothing that even comes close, he can paint the most amazing pictures in your mind.” Ryan Adams in turn had her album 'I Speak Because I Can' given to him by a producer friend. Ryan had written a lot of the material for his forthcoming album 'Ashes and Fire' but upon listening to her album he said; "I actually threw out the record I was writing and re-wrote my record based on that album because I thought to myself somebody's actually taking this very seriously ... It was amazing, a great motivation ... And it felt good to ask: 'What am I really capable of? I felt competitive again to write great songs."
Jamie T personally invited her on tour with him after being impressed by her modern folk-pop when he caught her playing just her second ever gig. Marling is part of the extended Way Out West family, having played five eminent shows at the label’s Brentford FC night before the club was finally moved on, and was also a member of Noah and the Whale until May 2008, contributing vocals and instruments throughout, and seen in the "Five Years Time" video playing recorder.
Following her London Town EP, Marling's debut album Alas I Cannot Swim was released by Virgin on 4th February 2008. Originally released in a large Song Box containing mementos and trinkets personal to the songs, as well as a concert ticket., the album was nominated for the 2008 Mercury Music Prize.
Marling released her second album, I Speak Because I Can, on March 22nd 2010.
The first track from her third album, A Creature I Don't Know, to receive radio airplay was "Sophia." The song is an ode to a mythical deity. (Sophia Songfacts).
Master Hunter
Laura Marling Lyrics
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I cured my skin, now nothing gets in
Nothing not as hard as it tries
You want a woman cause you want to be saved
Well I'll tell you that I got a little lot on my plate
Well if you want a woman who can call your name, it ain't me babe
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
I don't stare at water anymore,
Water doesn't do what it did before
It took me in into the edge of insane when I only meant to swim
I nearly put a bullet in my brain when the rhythm took me in
I am a master hunter
You let men into your bed
They don't know you well
They can't get into my head
They don't have a hope in hell
See the thing is we are so alone
There's nothing we can share
You can get me on the telephone but you won't keep me there
No, no, no, you won't keep me there
Take me somewhere I can grow
Give me something let me go
Tell me something I don't know
I, I have some news
I have some news
Is this what you think I do
In life when I'm not being used
You're not sad, you look for the blues
You're not sad, you look for the blues
I have some news
Wrestling the rope from darkness is no fucking life that I would choose
I am a master hunter
I cured my skin, now nothing gets in
Nothing not as hard as it tries
I am a master, I am a master
I am a master hunter
The lyrics to Laura Marling's song "Master Hunter" are an introspective and self-assured declaration of independence and strength. The opening line, "I am a master hunter," sets the tone for the song, as Marling proclaims her mastery over her own physical and emotional barriers. She has "cured" her skin, meaning she has toughened herself up and made herself impenetrable to the world. She asserts that no one can get in, no matter how hard they try.
As the song progresses, she addresses the common desire for love and companionship, but rejects the idea that she is willing to be anyone's savior or source of comfort. She warns that she is not the type of woman who will call someone's name or fill the role of a stereotypical "woman." She is too strong and independent for that.
She then reflects on her past struggles with mental health and the damaging effects that certain things had on her, like water and rhythm. She nearly put a bullet in her brain when the rhythm took her in, suggesting that she has had some dark moments in her life. However, through it all, she has become a master hunter, a survivor who has come out the other side even stronger than before.
Overall, "Master Hunter" is a powerful statement of self-assuredness, self-reliance, and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a master hunter
I am skilled at finding whatever I seek
I cured my skin, now nothing gets in
I am impenetrable from any external forces
Nothing not as hard as it tries
No matter how hard something tries, it cannot penetrate me
You want a woman cause you want to be saved
You seek a woman's love to fill a void inside
Well I'll tell you that I got a little lot on my plate
I have my own problems to deal with, and can't save you
Well if you want a woman who can call your name, it ain't me babe
If you seek someone to fill your emotional needs, I'm not that person
I don't stare at water anymore
I've learned from my past mistakes and no longer dwell on them
Water doesn't do what it did before
I see water objectively, without getting lost in it
It took me in into the edge of insane when I only meant to swim
I got carried away by water and almost lost my sanity, despite just wanting to swim
I nearly put a bullet in my brain when the rhythm took me in
I was so overwhelmed by the beat of music that I almost killed myself
You let men into your bed
You allow men physical access, but not emotional access
They don't know you well
They don't understand your emotional complexity
They can't get into my head
I am too complex for them to understand
They don't have a hope in hell
They have no chance of forming an emotional connection with me
See the thing is we are so alone
We are all ultimately alone in our own minds
There's nothing we can share
We cannot truly share our inner selves with others
You can get me on the telephone but you won't keep me there
We can communicate, but our conversations won't be fruitful or long-lasting
Take me somewhere I can grow
Bring me to a place where I can better myself
Give me something let me go
Provide me with opportunities and then let me take them
Tell me something I don't know
Teach me something new and valuable
I have some news
I have important information to share
Is this what you think I do
Do you believe my life revolves around sharing secrets?
In life when I'm not being used
Outside of giving and receiving information, I have my own life
You're not sad, you look for the blues
You don't genuinely feel sad, you enjoy dwelling in melancholy
Wrestling the rope from darkness is no fucking life that I would choose
Struggling to escape emotional turmoil is not a fulfilling way to live
I am a master, I am a master
I am highly skilled and in control of my own life
I am a master hunter
I am skilled at finding whatever I seek
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: LAURA BEATRICE MARLING
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I am a master hunter
I cured my skin, now nothing gets in
Nothing not as hard as it tries
You want a woman cause you want to be saved
Well I'll tell you that I got a little lot on my plate
Well if you want a woman who can call your name, it ain't me babe
No, no, no, it ain't me babe
I don't stare at water anymore,
Water doesn't do what it did before
It took me in into the edge of insane when I only meant to swim
I nearly put a bullet in my brain when the rhythm took me in
I am a master hunter
You let men into your bed
They don't know you well
They can't get into my head
They don't have a hope in hell
See the thing is we are so alone
There's nothing we can share
You can get me on the telephone but you won't keep me there
No, no, no, you won't keep me there
Take me somewhere I can grow
Give me something let me go
Tell me something I don't know
I, I have some news
I have some news
Is this what you think I do
In life when I'm not being used
You're not sad, you look for the blues
You're not sad, you look for the blues
I have some news
Wrestling the rope from darkness is no fucking life that I would choose
I am a master hunter
I cured my skin, now nothing gets in
Nothing not as hard as it tries
I am a master, I am a master
I am a master hunter
@melissadana7829
Oh, this song never, ever, ever gets old. What a masterpiece!
@jeanwagner1977
Bang
@popzienbarend
This woman is just fantastic... Rich lyrics, effective musical backup. Perfect.
@raymondleggs5508
yeah she is very talented, gorgeousntoo.
@daniellebauer3678
How about less sexualization unless it's consensual. Y'all speaking outta turn.
@andrewjohnston4254
The 'It Aint Me Babe' part isn't her ripping Dylan off ... It's a tribute to Dylan. He inspires her.
@BubblegumBrown
Straight up. She has a few Dylan covers out there that are INCREDIBLE and had the distinct pleasure of opening for Bob Dylan and Neil Young when they played together for the first time in 20 years. Her heroes. They know her personally as a friend now. Lol This kind of thing is badass. Its sexy. Its brilliant. I love her so much.
@daniellebauer3678
Yes
@donmacalpine3526
Laura Marling and dancers: the delightful definition of real artistry when good music is combined with expression in dance... a delight to listen to or watch or both
@blueberry7899
I love this song. Its so empowering for some reason. "You're not sad you live for the blues" I love that line and the way she says it