Her singing talent has lent itself to a wide range of genres, although earlier works, such as 'Angel With a Lariat' and 'Absolute Torch and Twang' (the last of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance) were predominantly country, with hints of jazz and salsa. Later works, including Ingénue and All You Can Eat, were more pop-ish in execution. No matter the genre, all left her talent undeniable. She has since garnered four grammys and many other awards, and was even made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1996, Canada's highest civilian honour.
Constant Craving
k.d. lang Lyrics
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Be it thick or thin
Always someone marches brave
Here beneath my skin
And constant craving
Has always been
All souls towards truth
Or maybe it is life itself
Feeds wisdom
To its youth
Constant craving
Has always been
Craving
Ah-ha
Constant craving
Has always been
Has always been
Constant craving
Has always been
Constant craving
Has always been
Craving
Ah-ha
Constant craving
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
"Constant Craving" is a song by Canadian singer k.d. lang, released in 1992 as the second single from her album "Ingénue". The lyrics of the song are intriguing and cryptic but eventually reveal themselves as a deep reflection on human desire and our constant search for something that gives us meaning in life. The song suggests that this constant longing, or craving, is a constant force within us that leads us to search for something more.
The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the artist suggesting that even in the darkest of times, there is always someone who marches forward, bravely. This person represents the courage and resilience within all of us that allows us to keep going, even when things seem impossible. The following lines suggest that this strength is something that is inside of us, unchanging and constant. The chorus then places us in touch with the idea of a 'constant craving' which has always been a part of the human condition. In other words, we all share this need to find something more, and it is something that exists within us, driving us forward.
The second verse of the song is more mysterious, with the artist suggesting that perhaps there is something that pulls us towards the elusive 'truth', like a magnet. Alternatively, maybe life itself feeds wisdom to the young, and we are all on a journey of discovery. The chorus is repeated again twice, emphasizing the notion that the "constant craving" has always been there, pulling at us, driving us forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Even through the darkest phase
Even during the hardest times
Be it thick or thin
regardless of the situation
Always someone marches brave
there is always someone who is brave and determined
Here beneath my skin
deep within me
And constant craving
an unchanging and insistent desire
Has always been
persistent throughout my life
Maybe a great magnet pulls
Possibly a powerful force attracts
All souls towards truth
all people towards knowledge and understanding
Or maybe it is life itself
alternatively, it could be life's influence
Feeds wisdom
supplies understanding
To its youth
to younger generations
Craving
Strong and never-ending desire
Ah-ha
Ah-ha
Constant craving
Unchanging and persistent desire
Has always been
an enduring and ever-present aspect of my life
Constant craving
an unchanging and insistent desire
Has always been
persistent throughout my life
Constant craving
an unchanging and insistent desire
Has always been
persistent throughout my life
Craving
Strong and never-ending desire
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Mink, Kathryn Dawn Lang
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
C H S Morrisseau
Even through the darkest phase
Be it thick or thin
Always someone marches brave
Here beneath my skin
And constant craving
Has always been
Maybe a great magnet pulls
All souls towards truth
Or maybe it is life itself
Feeds wisdom
To its youth
Constant craving
Has always been
Craving
Ah-ha
Constant craving
Has always been
Has always been
Constant craving
Has always been
Constant craving
Has always been
Craving
Ah-ha
Constant craving
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Has always been
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Benjamin Mink / Kathryn Dawn Lang
Constant Craving lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Kathleen Gibson
Such a soulful song it pulls at my heartstrings, KD Lang you're amazing! Nice remaster!
WildPhotoShooter
KD has astounding range and control in her voice, I would have loved to hear her do an album with Freddy Mercury .....two of the greatest voices on earth.
theJE55
Utterly iconic: video, song, singer. One of my favourite music videos of all time. Also, please can we bring back 90s "Lesbian Chic"? Yes? Thank you.
Willomina Balasco
@karen glenn Hey,...Oh, lighten
up B, just goofing!....
Infiniteflame
As a straight man I'm all for bringing it back because it was cool 😎
karen glenn
I am not gay but she is gorgeous and so is her voice!!
Brenda Drumm
Beautiful song from a 72 yr old lady i mean me lol x
C G
One of the best albums ever recorded. Been an admirer of her sound since day one.
Paulina Angel PLUS
Years later, this song always puts a smile on my face, such a great tune
karen glenn
I got to see her live in a small venue in Melbourne Australia. She was absolutely incredible! Bliss for my ears!!