Commentators clarify that the request is for sustenance, not just random food. 'Flagons' likely refer to raisin cakes, and 'apples' to refreshing fruit, both known for their reviving properties. The speaker feels faint from her intense love and needs support. Allegorically, this points to a believer's need for spiritual nourishment—like God's promises and ordinances—when feeling overwhelmed by His presence.