Howard Jones's song "Hide And Seek" tells the story of two beings who exist in a world where there is nothing but a distant hum. The first being spends countless years alone, drawing up plans and working with his hands. Eventually, he completes his work and shares a message with the world: "Hope you find it in everything, everything that you see. Hope you find me in you." The second being, a female, builds herself an elaborate home and decides that her work is done. She starts to play a game but becomes so engrossed in it that she forgets where she has hidden her true self. This leads her to spend the rest of her time searching for the lost parts of herself. The overall message of the song is about finding meaning, connection, and one's true self in the world around us. Both characters represent different aspects of the human experience: the first being represents creation, work, and the need for purpose, while the second being symbolizes the tendency to lose oneself in distractions or the pursuit of fun. The song encourages listeners to search for deeper meaning and to find themselves within their surroundings.
