"On the Run" is a new English song by Glass Animals, written and produced by Dave Bayley. Released on July 18, 2024, the song is featured on their album "I Love You So F***ing Much" and is available on the… Read More
On the Run Lyrics
- Lyrics
- Meaning
[Verse 1]
I swear that I try, swear that I try
Just to get it all the right way
Somehow I find every time
That I shit the bed anyway
The internet said, internet said
It would take a firm commitment
Ooh, but I got a way, definitely
That I can make it painless
I'm thinking this, I'm thinking this
Thinking I should fake my own death
[Pre-Chorus]
There's no fixing this
Thanks for all the fish
I'll go and you'll forget this
'Cause them's the consequences
[Chorus]
Ooh, I'm going on the
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
[Verse 2]
Never look for trouble, but I keep steppin' in it
I wish I could keep my loafers clean for a minute
But the baggage keeps on comin' like your glitter in the kitchen
Or the sand inside my shoe that I can't quite get rid of
Now I'm burnin' rubber with the wind in my face
I got fake moustaches, keep 'em new every day
Thirty million hundred thousand light years away
But the sadness is behind me with his own wheelie case
Deep in Alabama and I cruise faster than
Faster than the memories of you if I can
Don't abort the mission, Dave, I made my decision
And you'll feel better if you think I sleep with the fishes
[Pre-Chorus]
There's no fixing this
Thanks for all the fish
I'll go and you'll forget this
'Cause them's the consequences
[Chorus]
Ooh
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
[Bridge]
For two moments, I feel so great
'Cause there's no more worries, no spinning plates
Somehow I feel more than ten feet
Taller instantaneously
It all seems smaller, so far away
And I miss that noise you make when you sleep
I turn back now, my scars and my stains
And I'm back before you know I escaped
[Pre-Chorus]
There's no fixing this
Thanks for all the fish
I'll go and you'll forget this
'Cause them's the consequences
[Chorus]
Ooh, I'm going on the
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
Run, on the run, on the run, on the, on the run
[Verse 1]
In the first verse, the narrator conveys their efforts to get things right but ultimately failing each time. The mention of the internet's advice and the idea of faking their own death highlight the narrator's desperation and sense of entrapment. This section illustrates the internal conflict and the extreme thoughts that arise from feeling overwhelmed by failure.
[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus reflects a sense of resignation and acceptance of the consequences. The phrase "thanks for all the fish" alludes to a farewell, suggesting that the narrator is ready to leave everything behind. This part emphasizes the inevitability of the situation and the decision to escape rather than confront it.
[Chorus]
The chorus, with its repetitive mantra of "run, on the run," reinforces the theme of escapism. The repetitive nature of the lyrics mirrors the persistent urge to flee and the continuous cycle of running away from problems. This repetition emphasizes the intensity of the narrator's desire to escape.
[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the narrator describes the constant trouble they find themselves in and their inability to keep things clean or orderly. The imagery of glitter in the kitchen and sand in the shoes symbolizes the persistent and pervasive nature of their issues. The mention of burning rubber and fake mustaches signifies the lengths to which the narrator is willing to go to evade their problems, highlighting the absurdity and desperation of their situation.
[Bridge]
The bridge offers a moment of relief and a sense of freedom, albeit temporary. The narrator feels a fleeting sense of greatness and liberation from worries. However, this section also acknowledges the inevitable return to reality, where the narrator is drawn back to the familiar struggles and the realization that running away does not provide a permanent solution.
[Outro]
The outro echoes the chorus, reinforcing the central theme of running away. The repeated lines serve as a final reminder of the narrator's relentless desire to escape, leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved tension and the ongoing struggle between fleeing and facing one's issues.
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About Song
"On the Run" is a new English song by Glass Animals, written and produced by Dave Bayley. Released on July 18, 2024, the song is featured on their album "I Love You So F***ing Much" and is available on the Glass Animals YouTube channel. The track encapsulates the band's eclectic sound, blending introspective lyrics with a dynamic and experimental production style.
The lyrics of "On the Run" delve into themes of escapism, self-doubt, and the desire to flee from one's problems. The narrator expresses a sense of frustration and hopelessness, contemplating drastic measures to escape the consequences of their actions. Throughout the song, there is an ongoing struggle between wanting to run away and the longing for connection and stability. The recurring theme of running serves as a metaphor for the narrator's attempt to avoid facing their issues and responsibilities.
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Glass Animals released "On the Run" song on Jul 18, 2024.
