I have seen a similar live video of Hunter and the Hunted (from the Old Grey Whistle Test, I believe) which had a similar light show, arrangement, etc. Does anyone know if it is the same gig?
Hunter and the Hunted
Simple Minds Lyrics
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About our faith and love
I see it in your faces thin as shadow
See me as I figure in your late night plan
See me as I'm cocooned up in badland
The side effects of cruising at the speed of life
The side effects of living in temptation
When only one star is waiting up on all of us
And how do I feel living in the eighties
And do I get to see the light of day
Kyoto in the snow but heaven's far away
Sending their love, passion parade
Hunter and the hunted
With me first times can never lie
They were young, they were brave, they were the honest set
The greatest show on earth is here tonight love
See me as a figure in the late night plan
See me as I'm cocooned up in badlands
The side effects of cruising at the speed of life
The side effects of living in temptation
When only one star is waiting up on all of us
You'll see me as I'm cocooned up in badlands
And how do I feel living in the eighties
And do I get to see the light of day
Kyoto in the snow
Heaven's far away
Sending their love
Passion parade
Hunter and the hunted
With me first times can never lie
Only with you
Life moves so fast
When your hear me screaming
I'll be seeing through the eyes of love
Tell me can you hear me
Tell me can you see me
The song "Hunter and the Hunted" by Simple Minds is a complex and introspective piece that delves deep into the human experience. The opening lines of the song indicate that the lyrics are about faith and love, and the struggles that come with them. The singer observes that the people around him have faces as thin as shadows, suggesting that they have lost something essential in their lives.
The chorus of the song speaks about the hunter and the hunted, which could be a metaphor for the struggle between good and evil, the struggle between the powerful and the powerless, or the internal struggle within each of us. The singer seems to be cocooned within himself as he contemplates these ideas, asking questions about the eighties, society, and his place in the world.
The bridge of the song takes the listener to Kyoto in the snow, a faraway place that represents an escape from the pressures of the day-to-day world. Sending their love and a passion parade, the singer is pursued by hunters and is also in pursuit of something - happiness, meaning, or perhaps even love. The song is ultimately about the human experience and the search for fulfillment in a world that often seems empty and meaningless.
Line by Line Meaning
Shooting from the hip
Speaking candidly and without restraint
About our faith and love
Discussing one's belief and affection
I see it in your faces thin as shadow
I can perceive your emotions that are weak
See me as I figure in your late night plan
Notice me as I envisioned in your nocturnal schemes
See me as I'm cocooned up in badland
Observe me while I'm sheltered in the dangerous area
The side effects of cruising at the speed of life
The consequences of racing through existence recklessly
The side effects of living in temptation
The results of succumbing to allurements
When only one star is waiting up on all of us
When only one fortunate opportunity is present at everyone's disposal
You'll see me as I'm cocooned up in badlands
You'll perceive me when I'm safeguarded in a perilous location
And how do I feel living in the eighties
How do I experience existence during the eighties
And do I get to see the light of day
Will I get a chance to live through this and see another day
Kyoto in the snow but heaven's far away
Kyoto is snow-covered but distant from heaven
Sending their love, passion parade
Displaying affection and enthusiasm
Hunter and the hunted
The predator and prey
With me first times can never lie
My initial encounters are always truthful
They were young, they were brave, they were the honest set
They were youthful, fearless, and genuine
The greatest show on earth is here tonight love
The most significant spectacle on the planet is transpiring this evening dearest
See me as a figure in the late night plan
Think of me as an element in the scheme made in the wee hours of the night
Kyoto in the snow
Kyoto covered in snow
Heaven's far away
The afterlife is at a considerable distance
Sending their love
Manifesting love
Passion parade
Exhibiting intense emotions
Hunter and the hunted
The predator and prey
With me first times can never lie
My initial encounters are always truthful
Only with you
Exclusively with you
Life moves so fast
Life changes so quickly
When you hear me screaming
When you perceive me shouting
I'll be seeing through the eyes of love
I'll be observing everything in a loving manner
Tell me can you hear me
Can you listen to me
Tell me can you see me
Can you perceive me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES BURCHILL, DEREK FORBES, JAMES KERR, MICHAEL JOSEPH MACNEIL
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