Discover the story of the song > Hounds of Love – The Futureheads

The protagonist is singing about his childhood fears of being followed by something in the dark. He feels like he's surrounded by the "hounds of love" and is begging for help. He found a fox, but was too scared to face the dogs that were chasing it. He knows he's a coward and doesn't know what's good for him, but he wants someone to help him face his fears.