"A Feast For Me" is a song by the Italian singer-songwriter Elisa. The lyrics depict a complicated and unhappy relationship between the narrator and their partner. The song starts with the narrator attending a party that they did not want or ask for. They notice that their partner seems calm and relaxed on the surface, but they can tell that their partner is actually feeling anxious and uncomfortable, represented by the sweating under their shirt. The presence of balloons at the party makes the narrator feel sad. The second verse describes the party as a pale and empty scene where hurtful words can be exchanged like weapons. The partner wishes they could pretend that the narrator is someone else, someone they want them to be. The balloons in the room continue to evoke sadness and discomfort for the narrator. The chorus conveys the physical presence of the partner, but emotionally they are distant and far away, symbolized by being a thousand miles away. The narrator acknowledges the bittersweet feeling of being in their partner's embrace but feeling emotionally disconnected. The third verse reflects the narrator's feelings of being trapped in the relationship, playing their partner's game without truly understanding what they want. The repeated plea for their partner to tell them what to do suggests a sense of confusion and a desire for guidance. The bridge explores the narrator questioning themselves about whether they should take the blame for the problems in the relationship. They express uncertainty about whether they should feel happy for not doing something wrong or feel regret for not doing something they should have done. The lyrics continue to challenge the partner's authority in dictating the rules of the relationship, emphasizing the narrator's lack of belief in them. The song concludes with the narrator feeling emotionally distant and questioning whether the relationship was ever a positive experience. Overall, "A Feast For Me" conveys the narrator's dissatisfaction and confusion within a dysfunctional relationship. The lyrics explore themes of emotional distance, dissatisfaction, and an imbalance of power.
