"Runners" is a new English song by Stray Kids from their album ATE. The track features lyrics written by BANG CHAN, FELIX, and 베르사최 (VERSACHOI), with production by Clairo and Leon Michels. The song was released on July 19, 2024,… Read More
Runners Lyrics
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[Intro: Seungmin]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, woah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
[Verse 1: Felix, Changbin, Han]
I'm looking at the city down below me
Heaven knows I made my own surroundings
I'm just getting started, yeah, I know
I'm on my way 'cause this is all about me, 'bout me
Cybernetic system, yeah, I felt like a machine
Doing this, doing that, taking orders like I'm Winter Soldier (Bah, bah)
Cracked the shell then I fled
I'm running on the edge, screaming woah, woah
[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan, Hyunjin, I.N]
Deeper and deeper, I'm sinking, I'm drowning
One little trip and I know that I'll fall in
Deeper and deeper, I'm thinking, I'm crying
Too many thoughts in my head, gotta let it go
I'm chasing that light tonight
Another step on my tightrope
I know that I'll be alright
[Chorus: Seungmin, Lee Know, I.N, Bang Chan]
I won't stop running, I know that I'm becoming
G-O-A-T, I'm stunning, let me show the world
I'm feeling edgy, watch me take it all
Come and try to push me off
We'll all be running, don't care about the warnings
G-O-A-T, we're stunning, let us show the world
We're feeling edgy, watch us take it all
On the edge, we'll never fall 'cause we're the runners
[Verse 2: Felix, Changbin]
Hold up, hold my hand 'cause we're taking off
Horizon at the end, yeah, we're gonna touch
'Cause wherever, whoever, whenever, forever
We go zoom, zoom, zoom, zoom
They say I took an L for challenging myself
But I don't give a hell, I know that I can tell that they are jelly-jelly
Wobbly, I'm on a cliff singing, dancing, grinning
'Cause already I know I can hear the Ws (Ws)
[Pre-Chorus: Seungmin, Hyunjin, Lee Know]
Deeper and deeper, I'm sinking, I'm drowning
One little trip and I know that I'll fall in
Deeper and deeper, I'm thinking, I'm crying
Too many thoughts in my head, gotta let it go
I'm chasing that light tonight
Another step on my tightrope
I know that I'll be alright
[Chorus: Bang Chan, Seungmin, Hyunjin, Han]
I won't stop running, I know that I'm becoming
G-O-A-T, I'm stunning, let me show the world
I'm feeling edgy, watch me take it all
Come and try to push me off
We'll all be running, don't care about the warnings
G-O-A-T, we're stunning, let us show the world
We're feeling edgy, watch us take it all
On the edge, we'll never fall 'cause we're the runners
[Bridge: Lee Know, I.N]
We're running till the end
All day and night, we fly
We're running till the end
All day and night, we fly
[Chorus: Han, Bang Chan]
We'll all be running, don't care about the warnings
G-O-A-T, we're stunning, let us show the world
We're feeling edgy, watch us take it all
On the edge, we'll never fall 'cause we're the runners
[Outro: Bang Chan, Felix]
On the edge, we'll never fall 'cause we're the runners
On the edge, we'll never fall 'cause we're the runners
[Verse 1: Felix, Changbin, Han]
In this section, the artists reflect on their journey and the creation of their own environment. They mention feeling like a machine, taking orders, and eventually breaking free. The verse captures the struggle of conforming to expectations and the desire to break out and run on their own terms.
[Pre-Chorus: Bang Chan, Hyunjin, I.N] This part describes the internal battle of sinking deeper into thoughts and emotions, feeling overwhelmed but still chasing the light. The pre-chorus represents the determination to keep moving forward despite the mental challenges and the tightrope they are walking on.
[Chorus: Seungmin, Lee Know, I.N, Bang Chan]
The chorus is a declaration of their resolve to keep running and becoming the best. It emphasizes their confidence and readiness to face any pushback, highlighting their collective strength as a group. The theme of not stopping and taking on the world is central here.
[Post-Chorus: Lee Know, I.N]
This brief section reinforces the chorus's message with repetitive sounds, adding an anthem-like quality to the song. It serves to emphasize their relentless pursuit and their identity as runners.
[Verse 2: Felix, Changbin]
This verse talks about the challenges faced and the determination to overcome them. The artists mention taking on challenges despite criticism and the satisfaction of proving doubters wrong. The imagery of being on a cliff and still grinning captures their fearless attitude.
[Pre-Chorus: Seungmin, Hyunjin, Lee Know]
Reiterating the earlier pre-chorus, this section continues to delve into the mental and emotional struggles, emphasizing the ongoing battle and the resolve to keep moving towards their goals.
[Chorus: Bang Chan, Seungmin, Hyunjin, Han]
The chorus repeats, reinforcing the message of relentless pursuit and determination. It underscores their collective strength and their commitment to showing the world their capabilities.
[Bridge: Lee Know, I.N]
The bridge emphasizes the non-stop nature of their journey, highlighting their continuous effort and the idea of flying towards their goals day and night.
[Outro: Bang Chan, Felix]
The outro reiterates the central theme of the song, emphasizing that they will never fall because they are the runners, reinforcing their identity and mission.
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About Song
"Runners" is a new English song by Stray Kids from their album ATE. The track features lyrics written by BANG CHAN, FELIX, and 베르사최 (VERSACHOI), with production by Clairo and Leon Michels. The song was released on July 19, 2024, under the label Stray Kids and showcases the group's energetic and motivational style.
The lyrics of "Runners" convey a message of perseverance and self-determination, emphasizing the importance of pushing forward despite challenges and naysayers. The song uses metaphors of running and being on the edge to illustrate the relentless pursuit of goals and dreams. With a powerful chorus and verses that highlight personal growth and resilience, the theme centers around the idea of becoming the greatest and showing the world what they are capable of.
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The "Runners" song is sung by Stray Kids.
The "Runners" song by Stray Kids lyrics was written by BANG CHAN, FELIX (Stray Kids) & 베르사최 (VERSACHOI).
Stray Kids released "Runners" song on Jul 19, 2024.
