Lyric discussion by AnarchyAndi 

Cover art for The Hunger lyrics by Distillers, The

The way I look at it... It's about obsession. Whether it's with drugs (heroin) or a person. Or perhaps it alludes to both, by relating one to the other in similarity or comparison.

I personally relate to these lyrics, because I've experienced both of the interpretations mentioned above.

The whole begging at one's feet thing is obviously a reference to drug abuse. The way it takes control over you. Or the way that obsession takes over all of you.