Starved For Affection |
LyricsSTARVED FOR AFFECTION © T. ELY 2016UNDERNEATH HER BAGGY CLOTHES SHE HIDES FROM PRYING EYES HOPING THAT NO ONE WILL SEE THE EMPTINESS INSIDE WHAT'S MORE SHE'S HIDING FROM HERSELF SO EVEN SHE CAN'T SEE A HUNGER DEEP INSIDE HER SOUL SHE JUST CAN'T SEEM TO FEED SHE'S STARVED FOR AFFECTION A LITTLE WON'T BE ENOUGH SHE'S DYING DAY BY DAY FOR A TASTE OF SOME LOVE SHE'S SEARCHING FOR PERFECTION IN THE SKELETON OF HER REFLECTION STARVED FOR AFFECTION PAPER-THIN YOUNG MODELS TORN FROM FASHION MAGAZINES STARE DOWN FROM HER BEDROOM WALLS TO FEED HER FANTASIES IN HER DREAMS SHE LIKES HOW JESSIE SUPERMODEL SOUNDS AND SHE'S SURE THAT SHE COULD JOIN THEM IF SHE'D ONLY LOSE A FEW MORE POUNDS (CHORUS) [BRIDGE] I HOPE SOMEDAY SHE FINALLY SEES THE TRUTH BEHIND THE LIES 'CUZ WOMEN COME IN MORE THAN JUST ONE SHAPE AND JUST ONE SIZE AND BEAUTY ISN'T ONLY SEEN IT SHINES FROM DEEP INSIDE (CHORUS) LYRICS AND MUSIC BY TIM ELY |
| Short Song Description: Young girl struggles with Anorexia in an attempt to match the unrealistic fashion "Ideal" promoted by magazines. |
| Lyric Credits: Tim Ely |
| Music Credits: Tim Ely |
| Producer Credits: Tim Ely |
| Publisher Credits: Reach For The sky Worldwide |
| Song Length: 3:41 |
| Primary Genre: Country-Contemporary |
| Secondary Genre: Country-Alternative |
| Tempo / Feel: Medium (111 - 130) |
| Lead Vocal: Female Vocal |
| Subject Matter 1: Encouragement |
| Subject Matter 2: Feminism |
| Mood 1: Poignant |
| Mood 2: Moving |
| Similar Artist 1: Alison Krauss |
| Similar Artist 2: Martina McBride |
| Language: English |
| Era: 2000 and later |