Hungry Child

Hot Chip

About Hungry Child

"Hungry Child" is a song by British synth-pop band Hot Chip. It is the fifth track on their seventh studio album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy, and was released as its lead single on 4 April 2019 through Domino Recording Company.


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2019
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Waiting like a hungry child
Waiting like a angry ghost
Fiendish for you
Helpless in a stormy sea
Drowning in the memory of you making rain

Dreaming never felt so bad
Loving never felt so wrong before
What I want you cannot have
Living with a sadness you cannot endure
Forever more

Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary
Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary

If only I could take a pill
But then I would dream of you
Bring nightmares too
Living in a airless room
Praying I could breathe in soon
Breathe in you

Dreaming never felt so bad
Loving never felt so wrong before
What I want you cannot have
Living with a sadness you cannot endure
Forever more

Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary
Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary
Been trying hard to pull you back
Been trying hard to pull you back
It's momentary
Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack

Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary
Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary

When I sing I sing for you
All I make I make for you
All night long I work for you
'Til the sun comes streaming through
When I sing I sing for you
All I make I make for you
All night long I work for you
'Til the sun comes streaming through

Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary
Been trying hard to pull you back all my life, it's momentary
A moment like a heart attack stopped my life, it's momentary

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Hot Chip

Hot Chip are a Grammy Award-nominated British electronic music band from London, formed in 2000. They have released five studio albums—Coming on Strong, The Warning, Made in the Dark, One Life Stand and In Our Heads. more »

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Written by: Alexis Taylor, Joe Goddard

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10 facts about this song

RELEASE DETAILS
"Hungry Child" is a song by British Indie electronic band, Hot Chip. It was released in April 2019 as the lead single from their seventh studio album, "A Bath Full of Ecstasy."
MUSICAL STYLE
The song is renowned for its blend of electronic and indie music. It is characterized by its strong, pulsating beat overlayed with various synth elements and emotive vocals.
LYRICS CONCEPT
The song lyrics expose a feeling of emotional hunger and longing from an individual perspective.
MUSIC VIDEO DETAILS
The music video for "Hungry Child" follows a couple played by Martin Starr (popular in Silicon Valley) and Milana Vayntrub (well-known for her role in This Is Us) as they deal with the song uncontrollably playing in their lives.
RECEPTION
"Hungry Child" was met with generally positive reviews by music critics. It was praised for its infectious beat and unique lyrical content.
CHART PERFORMANCE
While it didn't manage to reach the top spot, "Hungry Child" made a respectable chart performance by appearing on several music rankings.
BAND INVOLVEMENT
The song features Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard from Hot Chip on vocals, delivering a soulful ensemble that complements the electronic beat.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
"Hungry Child" is produced by Hot Chip in collaboration with French producer Philippe Zdar, of the electro duo Cassius, and Rodaidh McDonald, known for his production work with The xx and Sampha.
LENGTH OF THE SONG
"Hungry Child" stands out because of its length (at over 6 minutes), it's much longer than the average pop song.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
"Hungry Child" featured on The Guardian's list of 'The month's best music' in April 2019. It's also been played on multiple popular radio stations, further enhancing the band's reputation in the indie music scene.

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