Food
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Mm, big hand came and struck me down,
Didn't look away, lord I hit the ground.
Blood started to flow, blood started to flow.
Big hand, well, here he comes again
I want to heal, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I want to heal, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Leap from the wounds,
Leap from the wounds,
Leap from the wounds of your fear.
Leap from the wounds,
Leap from the wounds,
Leap from the wounds of your fear.
Big hand came down from el salvador
El salvador, yes you are.

Blood started to flow,
blood started to flow,
big hand well here he comes again.
All I want is food
All I want is food
All I want is food and creative love,
All I want is food
All I want is food
All I want is food and creative love,
All I want is food and creative love.
All I want is food and creative love.
All I want is food and creative love.
All I want is food and creative love.

Big hand came and struck me down,
Blood started to flow, blood started to flow.
Big hand, well, here he comes again
I want to heal, yeah, yeah, yeah.
I want to heal, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Leap from the wounds
Leap from the wounds
Leap from the wounds of your fears
Leap from the wounds
Leap from the wounds
Leap from the wounds of your fears,
I said all I want is food and creative love,
All I want is food and creative love




All I want is food and creative love,
All I want is food and creative love.

Overall Meaning

The song "Food & Creative Love" by Rusted Root is a track that emphasizes the importance of healing and escaping from one's fears. The song starts with the lyrics, "Mm, big hand came and struck me down, didn't look away, lord I hit the ground. Blood started to flow, blood started to flow." These opening lyrics describe a moment of crisis when the singer is suddenly struck down by a higher power, leaving him injured and bleeding. This moment represents a powerful and traumatic experience that has shaken the singer to his core.


As the song progresses, the singer seeks to heal from this trauma, singing the lyrics, "I want to heal, yeah, yeah, yeah. I want to heal, yeah, yeah, yeah." The singer realizes that he can't continue living in fear and must conquer his fears to move forward. He encourages others to do the same, singing "Leap from the wounds of your fear." The lyrics then mention a "Big hand" that comes down from "El Salvador." This represents a spiritual force that can give the singer strength to overcome his fears.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for sustenance to survive, both in the form of food and creative love. The singer repeats the lyrics "All I want is food and creative love," emphasizing that he needs these basic necessities for survival and healing.


Overall, "Food & Creative Love" by Rusted Root is a powerful track that emphasizes the need for healing and spiritual growth after experiencing trauma. The song encourages listeners to face their fears and seek out the basic necessities that help them heal and move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

Mm, big hand came and struck me down,
Despite being struck down by uncontrollable circumstances, I am determined to overcome this challenge.


Didn't look away, lord I hit the ground.
I faced my struggles head-on and withstood them, even though they left me feeling defeated.


Blood started to flow, blood started to flow.
The pain and struggle was intense and it took a significant physical and emotional toll on me.


Big hand, well, here he comes again
The challenge I previously faced is resurfacing and I need to find the strength to confront it once again.


I want to heal, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Despite the pain and suffering, I have a strong desire to recover and live a fulfilling life.


Leap from the wounds,
I want to move on from my past struggles and start anew with a fresh perspective.


Leap from the wounds,
I won't let my pains and traumas weigh me down, and I will use them to learn and grow.


Leap from the wounds of your fear.
By facing my fears and vulnerabilities head-on, I will emerge stronger and more resilient.


Big hand came down from el salvador
The challenge I faced came from a higher power or greater force beyond my control.


El salvador, yes you are.
The higher power or force may be personified as a savior or deity that I can look up to for guidance and support.


All I want is food
In addition to physical sustenance, I crave emotional nourishment that brings me joy and happiness.


All I want is food and creative love,
I desire to express myself creatively through a medium that brings me fulfillment and satisfaction.


All I want is food and creative love.
My ultimate goal is to find a balance between my physical and emotional needs, as well as express myself creatively.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JENN WERTZ, JIM DISPIRITO, JIM DONOVAN, JOHN BUYNAK, LIZ BERLIN, MICHAEL GLABICKI, PATRICK NORMAN

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