Constant Craving

The lyrics describe a persistent inner longing that continues through both difficult and easier times. The speaker presents this craving as something deeply rooted, not a passing wish. The mood is reflective and searching: the repeated phrase “has always been” makes the feeling seem enduring, while the questions in the middle suggest the speaker is trying to understand where it comes from.

“Here beneath my skin” suggests that the brave, determined presence is inside the speaker, rather than an outside person. “Thick or thin” is an idiom meaning in good times and bad. The image of a “great magnet” pulling souls toward truth suggests a powerful attraction: people may be drawn toward understanding or something meaningful, much as metal is drawn to a magnet. The lyrics also imagine life itself feeding wisdom to the young.

The song does not explain exactly what the craving is for. It could be a desire for truth, wisdom, connection, or a sense of purpose; the lyrics leave room for more than one reading. The “someone” beneath the speaker’s skin may be an inner strength, a voice, or a more mysterious force. Rather than resolving these questions, the repeated refrain emphasizes that the longing remains.