Hunger
Steve Lyrics


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She hates bein' on her own, but she does her best
Empty nights create the hunger for love and tenderness
She spends so much time alone
She says it makes her wonder
If she'll ever find someone who'll make her feel alive
And satisfy the hunger

He always reads a lot at night, but he's gettin' tired of it
An empty house deepens desire for true companionship
When he sees himself in the mirror, he don't look no younger
He just keeps on fightin' the fear that'll he'll go through life
And not satisfy the hunger

Oh the hunger, the need for lovin' arms
Oh the hunger, longing for contentment of the heart

She picks up a second job at an all night diner
Anything that she can do to fill the empty hours
Then by chance her destiny he's there across the counter
Their lives are changed by what they see in each other's eyes
They recognize the hunger

Oh the hunger, the need for lovin' arms
Oh the hunger, longing for contentment of the heart

The hunger




Oh, the hunger
Yeah, the hunger

Overall Meaning

In Steve's song "Hunger," the verses alternate between describing the loneliness and desire of a woman who spends too much time alone and a man who is tired of being by himself. Both yearn for love and companionship and have a hunger that they cannot satiate on their own. The song also touches on the fear of growing old alone and not finding someone to share their life with.


The chorus emphasizes the theme of the hunger for love, portraying it as a deep need for the warmth and comfort of another person's embrace and the contentment that comes with an emotional connection. The hunger is an emotion that all of us feel at some point in our lives, and the song beautifully captures the feelings of loneliness, longing, and desire that come with it.


Overall, the song is beautifully crafted and tells a poignant story of two individuals who find love and contentment in each other after years of struggling with loneliness and the hunger for connection. It is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for finding love and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

She hates bein' on her own, but she does her best
Being alone is difficult for her but she tries to manage it.


Empty nights create the hunger for love and tenderness
Spending time alone leads to longing for love and affection.


She spends so much time alone
She has a lot of alone time.


She says it makes her wonder
Being alone can make her question things.


If she'll ever find someone who'll make her feel alive
She hopes to find someone who makes her feel complete.


And satisfy the hunger
And fulfill her longing for love and companionship.


He always reads a lot at night, but he's gettin' tired of it
Reading alone no longer satisfies him.


An empty house deepens desire for true companionship
Being alone makes him crave meaningful companionship even more.


When he sees himself in the mirror, he don't look no younger
He realizes he's getting older and time is running out for him.


He just keeps on fightin' the fear that'll he'll go through life
He fears that he'll never find someone to share his life with.


And not satisfy the hunger
And that he'll never fulfill his longing for love and companionship.


She picks up a second job at an all night diner
She works extra to fill the emptiness of her life.


Anything that she can do to fill the empty hours
She tries to find things to do to pass the time.


Then by chance her destiny he's there across the counter
She meets someone unexpectedly while working at the diner.


Their lives are changed by what they see in each other's eyes
They fall in love and their lives are transformed by the experience.


They recognize the hunger
They both understand the longing and desire for companionship.


Oh the hunger, the need for lovin' arms
The hunger is the desire for love and affection.


Oh the hunger, longing for contentment of the heart
The hunger is the longing for emotional fulfillment.


The hunger
The hunger refers to the longing and desire for emotional fulfillment


Oh, the hunger
The hunger is a powerful emotion that drives people to seek companionship.


Yeah, the hunger
The hunger is a force that cannot be ignored or denied.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY MONTANA, DAVID FLINT

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