In a 1996 interview in Hard Roxx Magazine, Ronnie James Dio had this to say:
“‘Hunter Of The Heart’ is one of the more traditional pieces on the album. It goes to where it goes. It’s about the gigolo attitude, the man or woman who preys on the weakened soul, the weakened heart and takes severe adva...
Hey, liar, tell me your intentions are good
Knowing it could be a lie
I see how you rise to question the eyes
Of anyone who promises pain
Contagious, something like a virus of love
Making the pleasure seem real
Another killing by the villain
Another body on the ground
Here comes the master of destruction again
I knew you from the start
Hunter of the heart
Cat crazy, never the predictable one
Asleep in the sun now the strike
Possession today then send it away
After all the joy's in the taking
Another beating by the villain
Another angel fallen down
Here comes the master of destruction again
Perfect for the part
Hunter of the heart
Another burning by the devil
And another diamond turned to glass
Here comes the master of destruction again
I knew you from the start
Hunter of the heart
Hunter of the heart
Hunter of the Heart was written by Tracy Grijalva & Vinny Appice & Dio.
Hunter of the Heart was produced by Dio.
Dio released Hunter of the Heart on Mon Sep 23 1996.