I love this song. To me, this song is about something I can really relate to - the need for approval. That;s what the "addiction" really is. It's about needing to get a "fix" of approval from other people and though you know it's not healthy and you shouldn't need it... you still want it anyway. That's why when your "self-esteem is sinking" you need to get a hit of approval or "love". That's what this "old familar craving" is - and I think Peter is saying that it starts when you're a baby and something that can be useful and healthy can eventually long outlive its usefulness when you are looking for it from people who can't give it and yet you somehow need it anyway.
I love this song. To me, this song is about something I can really relate to - the need for approval. That;s what the "addiction" really is. It's about needing to get a "fix" of approval from other people and though you know it's not healthy and you shouldn't need it... you still want it anyway. That's why when your "self-esteem is sinking" you need to get a hit of approval or "love". That's what this "old familar craving" is - and I think Peter is saying that it starts when you're a baby and something that can be useful and healthy can eventually long outlive its usefulness when you are looking for it from people who can't give it and yet you somehow need it anyway.