Hunger of the Pine
Alt-J
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Sleeplessly embracing Butterflies and needles Line my seamed-up join Encased in case I need it In my stomach, for my heart Chain mail Hunger of the pine Hunger of the pine Sleeplessly embracing Yawn yearns into me Plenty more tears in the sea And so you finally use it Bedding with me you see at night Your heart wears knight armour Hunger of the pine (I'm a female rebel) (I'm a female rebel) (I'm a female rebel) Sleeplessly Embracing You Realization grew on me As quickly as it takes your hand To warm the cool side of the pillow I’m there for you, be there for me I’ll hum the song the soldiers sing As they march outside our window Hunger of the pine Sleeplessly Embracing Sleeplessly Embracing You (I'm a female rebel) Sleeplessly Embracing (I'm a female rebel) Sleeplessly Embracing You (Une immense espérance a traversé la terre) (Une immense espérance a traversé ma peur)
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Written by: Cornell Haynes, Miley Ray Cyrus, Thom Green, Joe Jerome Newman, Augustus Figaro Unger-Hamilton, Pharrell L Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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8 facts about this song
Band Formation"Hunger of the Pine" is a song by the British indie rock band, Alt-J. Also known as ∆, the band was formed in 2007 while studying at Leeds University.
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Album ReleaseThe song was released as the lead single from their second studio album,"This Is All Yours," on June 19, 2014. The album has a more experimental sound than their debut, "An Awesome Wave".
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Lyrical InspirationThe band has stated that the song "Hunger of the Pine" is about being away from your lover and longing for them. The metaphor of the pine tree is used to show longing and the need for someone or something.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Nabil Elderkin, features a young man running through a forest while being chased and shot with arrows. The video's symbolic and open-ended narrative has sparked many interpretations among fans and critics alike.
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Miley Cyrus SampleThe song samples a lyric from Miley Cyrus' song "4x4." After hearing an early version of "Hunger of the Pine," Miley Cyrus allowed Alt-J to use the lyric "I'm a female rebel" in their song. This makes it the first Alt-J song to incorporate a sample from another artist's work.
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Reception and Awards"Hunger of the Pine" received positive reviews from music critics, applauding its integration of electronic music and indie rock. It was listed on NME's "50 Best Tracks of 2014."
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Live PerformancesAlt-J has performed "Hunger of the Pine" at numerous music festivals and concerts around the world, including Glastonbury Festival and SXSW.
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Unique SoundThe song's unique sound is characteristic to the band, blending electronic with folk influences, creating an ethereal, otherworldly soundscape that highlights the band's innovative composition techniques.
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