Feed Me
Hungry Heartache: Juliana Hatfield's Emotional Feast in 'Feed Me'
Lyrics
Oh baby if only you knew
Expressing a desire for understanding, suggesting a lack of awareness on the part of the addressed person.
I'm down to a hundred-and-two
Indicating a low emotional state, possibly linked to vulnerability or illness.
Oh baby if only you know
Reiterating the theme of the first line, emphasizing the importance of the undisclosed information.
Oh baby...
Repetition for emphasis or emotional effect.
I had a hole in my heart
Metaphorically expressing emotional pain or emptiness.
So I threw away my plate
Symbolizing a drastic action taken to cope with emotional distress, abandoning sustenance.
'Cos nothing would fill me up
Conveying an inability to find satisfaction or fulfillment, regardless of external factors.
Whatever I ate
Highlighting the futility of attempts to alleviate emotional hunger through physical consumption.
Oh baby if only you knew
Expressing a sense of helplessness or uncertainty in the face of a challenging situation.
I don't know what to do
Reflecting on a state of confusion or a lack of clarity regarding the appropriate course of action.
Oh baby if only you knew
Repeating the desire for understanding, underscoring the urgency of the situation.
Oh baby...
Reiteration for emotional impact or to emphasize the recurring theme.
Fading away
Describing a diminishing presence or significance, possibly linked to fading emotions or a sense of powerlessness.
'Cos there's nothing I can do
Expressing resignation or acceptance of a situation beyond one's control.
I hate my self
Revealing a negative self-perception, possibly associated with internal struggles or emotional pain.
And I love you
Conveying a complex mix of emotions, including self-hatred and love for the addressed person.
Oh baby if only you knew
Reiterating the desire for the addressed person to gain insight into the speaker's emotional state.
Whenever I think I think of you
Expressing a constant connection or preoccupation with thoughts of the addressed person.
Oh baby if you only knew-ew, yeah...
Repeating the desire for the addressed person to understand, with added emphasis through elongation (ew, yeah).
My-y-y-y-y-y-y baby
Using endearment to address the person and expressing a need, possibly for emotional nourishment.
I'm hungry
Literal expression of hunger, potentially symbolizing emotional or relational needs.
Oh baby... X7
Repetition for emphasis, possibly conveying a persistent and urgent need.
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