Hounds of Love
Confronting Fear: The Hunt of Love's Shadows
Lyrics
"It's in the trees
There is a sense of imminent danger or threat present in the surroundings, possibly in nature.
It's coming"
The threat or danger is approaching or getting closer.
When I was a child, running in the night
The speaker reflects on childhood memories of running in fear during the night.
Afraid of what might be
Afraid of the unknown, uncertain future, or potential dangers.
Hiding in the dark, hiding in the street
Seeking refuge in darkness and anonymity, avoiding exposure in the streets.
And of what was following me
Fear of a pursuing force or entity, creating a sense of paranoia.
The hounds of love are hunting
Reference to the metaphorical "hounds of love," suggesting a relentless pursuit.
I've always been a coward
The speaker admits to being a coward, possibly lacking courage in the face of challenges.
And I don't know what's good for me
Uncertainty about making the right choices or decisions in life.
Oh here I go
The speaker is about to face a challenging situation.
It's coming for me through the trees
The imminent threat is approaching through the trees.
Oh, help me, someone
A plea for help, expressing vulnerability and a need for assistance.
Help me, please
Repetition of the plea for help, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Take my shoes off
Symbolic act of vulnerability, letting go of protection or defense mechanisms.
And throw them in the lake
A metaphorical gesture of surrender, shedding inhibitions or fears.
And I'll be two steps on the water
A sense of defying the odds or walking on water, overcoming challenges.
I found a fox caught by dogs
Discovery of a helpless creature (fox) captured by external forces.
He let me take him in my hands
The speaker gains control or responsibility for the captured creature.
His little heart, it beats so fast
Recognition of the vulnerability and fear experienced by the captured creature.
And I'm ashamed of running away
Shame for avoiding real challenges or confronting fears.
From nothing real
Avoidance of genuine experiences or emotions, perhaps due to fear.
I just can't deal with this
Difficulty coping with a situation or emotion.
But I'm still afraid to be there
Despite the fear, a reluctance to be absent or miss out on experiences.
Among the hounds of love
Returning to the metaphor of the "hounds of love," acknowledging the fear of love or emotional vulnerability.
And feel your arms surround me
Desire for the comfort and protection of someone else's embrace.
I've always been a coward
Reiteration of being a coward and not understanding what is beneficial.
And never know what's good for me
Continued uncertainty about making wise choices in life.
Oh, here I go, don't let me go
Expressing a fear of letting go or being abandoned.
Hold me down
A plea to be held down or supported, expressing vulnerability.
It's coming for me through the trees
Reiteration of the imminent threat coming through the trees.
Oh, help me, darling
A desperate plea for assistance and support from a loved one.
Help me, please
Repetition of the plea for help, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Take my shoes off
Symbolic act of vulnerability, mirroring earlier lines.
And throw them in the lake
Repetition of throwing away protection or inhibitions.
And I'll be two steps on the water
Reiteration of defying odds and overcoming challenges.
I don't know what's good for me
Admission of not knowing what is beneficial, highlighting personal confusion.
I don't know what's good for me
Repetition of uncertainty and lack of understanding about what is good.
I need your love, love, love, love, love, yeah
Expressing a deep need for love and emotional connection.
Your love!
A passionate plea for the reciprocation of love.
And take your shoes off
Symbolic act of vulnerability, mirroring earlier lines.
And throw them in the lake
Repetition of shedding inhibitions or fears in the pursuit of love.
Do you know what I really need?
A question emphasizing the speaker's genuine needs and desires.
Do you know what I really need?
Repetition of the question, emphasizing the importance of understanding those needs.
Love, love, love, love, love, yeah
A final plea for love and emotional connection, concluding the
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