Hunt
Sons and Daughters Lyrics

The lyrics of Sons and Daughters' "Hunt" appear to be about the fear and paranoia that can arise when someone is wrongly accused of a crime. The singer seems to be proclaiming their innocence, even in the face of seemingly damning evidence or testimony. The opening lines suggest that staying alive for another year is a reason to celebrate, possibly indicating that the singer has survived some sort of ordeal. However, they also note that it's just "another fear to fry," suggesting that the experience has left them paranoid and constantly fearful of their own safety.

As the song continues, the singer references the physical toll of their ordeal: "The sweat pours in like an ancient grin and laughs like a suffering one." They also note that they feel colder, perhaps indicating that they are emotionally numb from the stress of their situation. The repeated refrain of "I am innocent" further underscores their desperation to clear their name.

In the second verse, there is a shift in perspective. The singer addresses someone else directly, asking if they "have the guts to falsify" and accusing them of standing on a ledge (both literal and figurative). They also declare that this person is innocent, suggesting that they have been falsely accused as well. The final lines of the song are somewhat ambiguous: "Sentencing can't save me and I shuffle to the night/The curtains closed/My substance old/I am innocent." The singer seems resigned to their fate, but their continued assertions of innocence suggest that they will never truly give up the fight.