Hunger
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Young Hunger
Aggy when we talk
Stagger when we walk
Dagger on the hip
Baggy of that Cali bomb hit
Cold Iron Screw-faces
Never pose for these Old Timers
Dollars are dime a dozen
Good Golly Dali's Denali
Hollywood sloppy the budget
Bali pick up the slack
Lolly gag to a body bag
Gag the body guard
Never got him back
Prolly in somebody's car
Freedom affordable
Vulnerable foreign attacks
Feed em to foreigners
Fade into white forging the black
Forcing the poor in disorder
Sorted by class
Shore to a Shore
Shine in the sea
But not sure to attract
Get your Head Shot-Lights On
Teleprompt that
Dead waves-Mic's On
Tell em' all Lies
Get the Best Spot-Right or Wrong
High Class
But the camera stole your soul
So your sold all the young minds
Bloody Hammer Boy
Butcher butching hella steaks
Cut the category
Busters telling on themselves
But I don't hate the hate
Welcome it with open arms
Squeeze suckas till they suffocate
Send em' on their own accord

Young Hunger
Aggy when we talk
Stagger when we walk
Dagger on the hip
Baggy of that Cali bomb hit
Cold Iron Screw-faces
Never pose for these Old Timers

Glory-Glory holla at a playwright
Scholar to a ripper Turn figure the pays right
Daylight tripper, Slave to the blade
Braver to bang bigger
Fangs thicker quicker than painkillers
Hey killer your triggers run vigorous
Hiccups to split up the vein filler
Brains fill up will in Vain realer
Than propelling the fame kick-up
Watching the flame flicker
But you ain't killing the game killer
You one in the same villain
Bad business
Just to clipper the grill in
Diligent figures too twisted
To fill out the fillings
Too big for ya britches
Too small for that white tee
You're either too dumb for the riches
Or too young for that pipe dream
I'm part of a grey race
Follow a Bad Religion
Out the heart of this great escape
Harder to pass wisdom
Stare at a blank face
Ask em' if that's livin'
Snap Shot Lean Back
We'll make it a fast gimmick
Bloody Hammer Boy
Butcher butching hella steaks
Cut the category
Busters telling on themselves
But I don't hate the hate
Welcome it with open arms
Squeeze suckas till they suffocate
Send em' on their own accord

Young Hunger
Aggy when we talk
Stagger when we walk
Dagger on the hip
Baggy of that Cali bomb hit
Cold Iron Screw-faces
Never pose for these Old Timers

And I guess it's all in your mind
A perception of time
You can't leave it alone?
Me either
I stress till it's all outta line
Till my method is blind
IT won't leave ME alone cuz
IT needs ME
And at best I'm only a sign
Pointing any direction designed
Standing alone
The Lone Leader
Not the Holy Roller or Lowly Divine
Cuz the Soul slowly divides from a hole
In the mind that grows deeper

Young Hunger
Aggy when we talk
Stagger when we walk
Dagger on the hip
Baggy of that Cali bomb hit




Cold Iron Screw-faces
Never pose for these Old Timers

Overall Meaning

The song Hunger by Mike Shinoda from his album Dropped Frames, Vol. 1 is an introspective and contemplative track that touches upon the themes of fame, power, and self-discovery. The song starts with a description of young wannabes who are hungry for success and attention, following the latest trends and flaunting their coolness. However, as the verse progresses, the lyrics take a darker turn and delve into the cost of ambition and the sacrifices people make to become famous.


Mike Shinoda's lyrics are loaded with metaphors and double entendres that paint an evocative picture of a world where people's souls are for sale, and everyone wants a piece of the pie. Terms like "Cold Iron Screw-faces," "Dollars are dime a dozen," and "Freedom affordable," allude to the cynicism and disillusionment that can come from chasing an unattainable ideal. The lyrics also touch upon the societal hierarchies that exist and how they determine people's worth and status. The phrase "Sorted by class/ Shore to a Shore/ Shine in the sea/ But not sure to attract" highlights the struggle for acceptance and recognition that many face in their pursuit of success.


Overall, Hunger is a potent commentary on the modern condition and how people can become enslaved to their desires, becoming mere embodiments of their cultural expectations. The song has a reflective and somber tone, with Mike Shinoda's rapping blending seamlessly with its melancholic beat.


Line by Line Meaning

Young Hunger
The feeling of intense desire for something, especially success, at a young age.


Aggy when we talk
Being easily angered or annoyed when communicating with others.


Stagger when we walk
Walking unsteadily due to exhaustion or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol.


Dagger on the hip
Carrying a sharp weapon on one's belt.


Baggy of that Cali bomb hit
Having a large amount of potent marijuana from California.


Cold Iron Screw-faces
Having a hostile and unfriendly facial expression.


Never pose for these Old Timers
Refusing to conform to the traditional ways of doing things.


Dollars are dime a dozen
Money is easy to come by and not valuable.


Good Golly Dali's Denali
Expressing surprise or excitement about Salvador Dali's expensive car.


Hollywood sloppy the budget
Spending an excessive amount of money in the entertainment industry.


Bali pick up the slack
Making up for someone else's deficiency or laziness.


Lolly gag to a body bag
Wasting time and risking death or danger.


Gag the body guard
Silencing someone who is supposed to provide protection.


Never got him back
Failing to exact revenge on someone who harmed you or yours.


Prolly in somebody's car
Speculating that someone is already dead or kidnapped and being transported in a vehicle.


Freedom affordable
Having the ability to do what you want without financial or societal constraints.


Vulnerable foreign attacks
Being prone to harm from outsiders or other countries.


Feed em to foreigners
Sacrificing your own people for the benefit of outsiders.


Fade into white forging the black
Blending into the background and hiding your true intentions.


Forcing the poor in disorder
Causing chaos and instability for those who are economically disadvantaged.


Sorted by class
Categorizing people based on their social status or wealth.


Shore to a Shore
From one end of a coastline to another.


Shine in the sea
Standing out in a place where there are many others trying to do the same thing.


But not sure to attract
Not being confident that your efforts will lead to success.


Get your Head Shot-Lights On
Being prepared for danger and keeping a watchful eye.


Teleprompt that
Reading from a pre-written script or cue cards.


Dead waves-Mic's On
Using technology to try to connect with others, but still feeling isolated or disconnected.


Tell em' all Lies
Lying to everyone, even those close to you.


Get the Best Spot-Right or Wrong
Doing whatever it takes to secure a coveted position or opportunity.


High Class
Belonging to an elite or privileged group.


But the camera stole your soul
Feeling like your true self has been taken away or exposed due to media attention.


So your sold all the young minds
Using your platform (and potentially selling out) to influence younger generations.


Bloody Hammer Boy
Someone who is violent and aggressive.


Butcher butching hella steaks
Working tirelessly and diligently to achieve a goal (in this case, providing food).


Cut the category
Breaking free from societal norms and expectations.


Busters telling on themselves
People inadvertently exposing themselves as liars, cheaters, etc.


But I don't hate the hate
Not letting negative emotions towards others consume you.


Welcome it with open arms
Accepting and even embracing challenging or negative situations.


Squeeze suckas till they suffocate
Taking advantage of weak or vulnerable people for your own gain.


Send em' on their own accord
Allowing people to make their own decisions and face the consequences.


Glory-Glory holla at a playwright
Showing appreciation to those who create art or stories.


Scholar to a ripper Turn figure the pays right
Going from someone who values learning to someone who values money above all else.


Daylight tripper, Slave to the blade
Being addicted to self-harm or other dangerous behavior.


Braver to bang bigger
Facing increasingly difficult challenges with courage and determination.


Fangs thicker quicker than painkillers
Using anger or aggression as a coping mechanism instead of seeking help or support.


Hey killer your triggers run vigorous
Addressing someone who is irritable or prone to violent outbursts.


Hiccups to split up the vein filler
Obstacles that arise during the injection of drugs into the bloodstream.


Brains fill up will in Vain realer
Mental decline due to prolonged drug abuse.


Than propelling the fame kick-up
Being more focused on gaining fame than on personal well-being or relationships.


Watching the flame flicker
Seeing something slowly deteriorate or fail.


But you ain't killing the game killer
Failing to have a significant impact or influence in an industry or field.


You one in the same villain
Doing the same actions as someone who is considered bad or evil.


Bad business
Something that will ultimately cause harm or negative consequences.


Just to clipper the grill in
Making superficial changes or improvements that don't address the underlying issues.


Diligent figures too twisted
People who consistently work hard, but with an unhealthy or misguided perspective.


To fill out the fillings
To make oneself feel good or complete, usually through external validation.


Too big for ya britches
Being overconfident or arrogant in one's abilities or knowledge.


Too small for that white tee
Not having enough physical strength or stature to take on certain challenges.


You're either too dumb for the riches
Lacking the necessary intelligence or skills to be successful in a particular field.


Or too young for that pipe dream
Not having enough life experience or practical knowledge to understand the reality of a particular goal or ambition.


I'm part of a grey race
Belonging to a group that is often overlooked or ignored.


Follow a Bad Religion
Going against conventional religious beliefs.


Out the heart of this great escape
Striving to get away from a harmful or oppressive environment.


Harder to pass wisdom
Being unable to effectively communicate valuable information or advice.


Stare at a blank face
Trying to understand or connect with someone who is unresponsive or uninterested.


Ask em' if that's livin'
Questioning whether someone is truly happy or fulfilled with their life.


Snap Shot Lean Back
Taking a quick photo and stepping back to admire it.


We'll make it a fast gimmick
Turning something into a temporary fad or trend.


And I guess it's all in your mind
Realizing that one's perception of reality is subjective and can be influenced by their thoughts and emotions.


A perception of time
The way someone experiences and understands the passing of time.


You can't leave it alone?
Being unable to move past or stop thinking about something.


Me either
Acknowledging that the same is true for oneself.


I stress till it's all outta line
Causing anxiety and distress until things are no longer in order or under control.


Till my method is blind
Continuing to do things the same way even if it's not effective or productive.


IT won't leave ME alone cuz
Being unable to escape from one's own thoughts and emotions.


IT needs ME
Feeling like one's negative thoughts and emotions are a part of their identity.


And at best I'm only a sign
Feeling like one's purpose or value is limited or insignificant.


Pointing any direction designed
Trying to find direction or purpose in a world that can seem chaotic and unpredictable.


Standing alone
Being independent and self-reliant.


The Lone Leader
Leading others without relying on or conforming to societal norms or expectations.


Not the Holy Roller or Lowly Divine
Not belonging to any particular religious or spiritual group.


Cuz the Soul slowly divides from a hole / In the mind that grows deeper
Experiencing a separation between one's inner self and outer actions due to entrenched negative thoughts and feelings.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Michael Marquez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@legm3481

Hunger make you eat your words instead, nigga
Watch that ego make your head bigger
I'm off the wall like a wet sticker
I hit the curb to get this bread thicker
I'ma get it like I said, sister, spliff got the room spinning
Deleting mail, making room for some new business
Run a fade if the shoe fitting
My mother's face seem new to me every time
I hit the photos for a better time
Trouble saving money, money I should set aside
Hungry for the cheddar rye, running through this genocide
Trouble tryna get a line, tryna find my mind again
I be tryna tap in it, running through Manhattan
With Press, he captain with the map and shit
I reach home and hit the mattress quick
There's a distance I been battling, tryna reach the goal
City like a sea, niggas leeching on your soul
Geeking for the gold, eating where my bros at
Blood still leaking out my nose
City like a sea, niggas leaching on your soul
Geeking for the gold, eating where my bros at, uh



All comments from YouTube:

@hectorzeroni361

Dead ass one of the best beats I’ve ever heard.

@blosswastaken

aye same bruh

@rossdecker4632

This and that easter Sunday with earl and zelooperz
Best two beats rn

@Seekbenji

Man The production on this

@legm3481

Immaculate

@AztecAstro19

Produced by Navy Blue. Check em out. He dope.

@FrightNFight

i listen to this song at least once a day, usually more. I can't wait until everyone knows MIKE and his miraculous music.

@TheArizonaMan

Karl Marx he’ll probably be like mf doom and be practically worshipped in 10-15 years even tho barely anyone knows him now

@joedorben3504

@@TheArizonaMan a lot of ppl knew MF DOOM back in the day, from KMD at the very least, just not quite as much as now

@vepply

@@TheArizonaMan he already popping off now

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