The Chase
Tori Amos · Night Of Hunters [2011]
Out there are Hunters
[Anabelle:]
Let's say Predators
[Tori:]
I have weapons
That could destroy them
[Anabelle:]
You must out create
It's the only way
I am the Hunter and the Hunted
Joined together
[Tori:]
You create duality
[Anabelle:]
And neutrality
I must leave you
With the Fire Muse
Show her the riddle
It is serious if you lose
Out there
[Tori:]
I'll be the Hare
[Anabelle:]
Then I'm the Greyhound
Chasing after you
[Tori:]
Then I'll change my frequency
To a Fish that thinks
[Anabelle:]
Then you will find yourself
In the paws of the Otter
Near her jaws
[Tori:]
Then I'll grow my wings
As a Flying Thing
[Anabelle:]
Flying Thing
You be warned
I'm the Falcon
[Tori:]
Watch me change
To a Grain of Corn
[Anabelle:]
A Grain of Corn
Hear the alarm in your head?
I'm the Hen
[Tori and Anabelle:]
Black and red
[Anabelle:]
And you're in my barn,
They would have won
Use your head
Or you'll be dead
The Chase
The Chase stands as a defining track from Tori Amos's 2011 album Night Of Hunters, an experimental work that marked a significant departure from her traditional piano-driven sound. Recorded during a period of intense creative exploration, the song showcases Amos's willingness to incorporate electronic textures and rhythmic complexity into her established art-pop framework. The piece reflects the darker, more urgent tone that characterizes much of the Night Of Hunters era, moving away from the introspective balladry of her earlier discography. As part of a cohesive album concept, the recording demonstrates her continued evolution as a composer who seamlessly blends classical training with modern production techniques. This work remains a notable example of her ability to reinvent her sonic palette while maintaining the emotional depth that has defined her career.