Hungry Child
Hot Chip
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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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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."
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MUSICAL STYLEThe 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.
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LYRICS CONCEPTThe song lyrics expose a feeling of emotional hunger and longing from an individual perspective.
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MUSIC VIDEO DETAILSThe 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.
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RECEPTION"Hungry Child" was met with generally positive reviews by music critics. It was praised for its infectious beat and unique lyrical content.
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CHART PERFORMANCEWhile it didn't manage to reach the top spot, "Hungry Child" made a respectable chart performance by appearing on several music rankings.
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BAND INVOLVEMENTThe song features Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard from Hot Chip on vocals, delivering a soulful ensemble that complements the electronic beat.
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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.
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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.
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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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