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Written by vocalist Chris Cornell, it was released in 1991 as the first single from the band's sole studio album, Temple of the Dog (1991). It was the band's most successful song, peaking at number four on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.
Jan 14, 1991 · [Chorus: Chris Cornell] But I'm goin' hungry, yeah. [Verse: Eddie Vedder] I don't mind stealin' bread from the mouths of decadence. But I can't feed on the powerless when my cup's already...
The blood is on the table and the mouths are chokin'. But I'm goin' hungry, yeah. I don't mind stealin' bread from the mouths of decadents. But I can't feed on the powerless when my cup's already overfilled, uh huh. But it's on the table, the fire's cookin'.
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Apr 24, 2024 · The chorus is filled with a sense of desperation. It conveys the message that even though Chris Cornell is willing to take from the rich, he is still struggling to make ends meet. The repetition of the line “I’m going hungry” makes it clear that he is not just hungry for food, but also for change.
