Hunter

Dido · No Angel



With one light on in one room
I know you're up when I get home
with one small step upon the stair
I know your look when I get there
if you were a king up there on your throne
Would you be wise enough to let me go
for this queen you think you own

Wants to be a Hunter again
Wants to see the world alone again
to take a chance on life again
So let me go.

The unread book and painful look
The TV's on, the sound is down
one long pause, then you begin
Oh look what the cat's bought in
if you were a king up there on your throne
Would you be wise enough to let me go
for this queen you think you own

Wants to be a hunter again
Wants to see the world alone again
to take a chance on life again
So let me go, let me leave

For the crown you've placed upon my head feels too heavy now
And I don't know what to say to you but I'll smile anyhow
And all the time I'm thinking, thinking

I want to be a hunter again
Want to see the world alone again
to take a chance on life again
So let me go.

I want to be a hunter again
Want to see the world alone again
to take a chance on life again
So let me go, let me leave, let me go.

Hunter

Hunter stands as a defining track from Dido's breakthrough album, No Angel. Released during the early 2000s, the song showcases her signature blend of introspective pop and soulful melodies that propelled her to international stardom. The recording features her distinctive, understated vocal delivery over a rhythmic, percussive backdrop that became a hallmark of her early work. As part of a critically acclaimed body of work, the track explores themes of observation and emotional distance, resonating with listeners through its atmospheric production. Alongside other hits from the same era, Hunter solidified Dido's reputation as a master of crafting intimate, enduring pop music that bridges the gap between alternative sensibilities and mainstream appeal.