Hunger
Nelson Lyrics


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Took a bite of my memories
The love I craved always starving me
And what I'd taste turned to bittersweet
Ooh-on and on I searched so long
A flag of white I flew
'Till I found you
You never stop giving me the hunger-never gonna fade away
[Chorus:]
Oh-I never fought the spell you put me under
Now I'll never be the same
Desire burning like a flame
And my heart'll never change
You'll never stop giving me the hunger
Years alone eat you up inside (it eats you up inside)
'Cause time's no feast for an appetite
You hear stories told of the hearts served cold on the plate of life (On and on and on...)
Ooh-on and on delirium

Approached as I withdrew
'Till I found you
You never stop giving me the hunger-never gonna fade away
Oh-I never fought the spell you put me under
Now I'll never be the same
Desire burning like a flame
And my heart'll never change
You'll never stop giving me the hunger
Ooh-on and on you are my one
Eternal rendezvous...





[Chorus:]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nelson's song Hunger express the singer's desperation for love and the feeling of being constantly famished for romantic connection. The first few lines, "Took a bite of my memories/The love I craved always starving me/And what I'd taste turned to bittersweet" depict the singer's past failures in finding love and the bitterness that comes with it. However, the chorus, "You never stop giving me the hunger-never gonna fade away" indicates that despite his past setbacks, he has now found someone who evokes feelings of intense desire in him, that will never fade.


The singer's search for his soulmate is portrayed in the line, "On and on I searched so long/A flag of white I flew/Till I found you." It is suggested that the character has been lonely for a long time and he still holds on to the idea of true love. In each verse's first line, the use of the word 'hunger' reflects his constant craving for attachment. The second verse talks about the cost of being alone for an extended period, how it eats you up inside and leaves no room for your emotional appetite. The line "You hear stories told of the hearts served cold on the plate of life," suggests that the singer has seen how others have lost their passion for life after being hurt in love.


Overall, Nelson's song Hunger speaks of the yearning for love and the search for a soulmate. It is a reminder that true love exists, and that it can make one feel alive and fulfilled.


Line by Line Meaning

Took a bite of my memories
Reminiscing about the past and the love the singer desired but could not obtain


The love I craved always starving me
The love the singer sought was unattainable, leaving them hungry and unsatisfied


And what I'd taste turned to bittersweet
The memories of what the singer had desired became painful and sad as they could not experience it


Ooh-on and on I searched so long
The search for love and fulfillment was never-ending


A flag of white I flew
The singer was ready to surrender and give up on their quest for love


'Till I found you
Finally finding someone who made the singer feel fulfilled and complete


You never stop giving me the hunger-never gonna fade away
The love and desire for the person they found will never go away and only continue to grow


Oh-I never fought the spell you put me under
The singer was completely enchanted and captivated by the love they found


Desire burning like a flame
The singer's passion and love for the other was intense and all-consuming like fire


And my heart'll never change
The love the singer has for their partner will remain unchanged and unwavering


Years alone eat you up inside (it eats you up inside)
Being alone for years can cause emotional distress and loneliness


'Cause time's no feast for an appetite
Time doesn't satisfy the hunger for love and companionship


You hear stories told of the hearts served cold on the plate of life (On and on and on...)
The singer has heard stories of people who have given up on love, but they refuse to accept that as their fate


Ooh-on and on delirium
The obsession for their partner continues to increase and has become slightly mad


Approached as I withdrew
The singer tried to distance themselves but couldn't resist their partner's pull


Ooh-on and on you are my one
The singer's partner is the one for them and they will love them forever


Eternal rendezvous...
Their love is everlasting and will always be a meeting place for both of them




Lyrics © GUNNAR NELSONGS, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON, TAYLOR RHODES

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