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Running
Milky Chance Lyrics


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I've never been running so far, so immense far
When will I fall into your arms?
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet

And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?

(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

I've never run so real, so immense real
When will I fall into your heart?
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet

And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?

I've never run so far, so immense far, when will I fall into your arms
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet

And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?

I've never been running so far, so immense far
When will I fall into your arms?
I want to break those circle-rules
I want to dance the waltz with you

And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?

(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)

I have never run so real
I have never run so real

I have never run so real, so immense real
When will I fall into your heart?
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet

And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?

Overall Meaning

Milky Chance's song "Running" is a melancholic, introspective piece about pushing through pain and longing for human connection. The lyrics express the desire to keep running, to keep moving forward despite the agony of "long-time-hurting-feet." The singer calls out to a mysterious "drunken soul," asking if they will give up or keep going until the bitter end.


The repeated chorus of "To give up now?" is a poignant reminder of the struggles we all face in life, and the need to find meaning in our struggles. The song seems to suggest that the pain of running is worth it if it means finding love and connection with another person.


The chorus also features a simple, almost haunting melody that adds to the emotional weight of the lyrics. The verses, on the other hand, are more sparse, allowing the vocals to take center stage and convey the intensity of the singer's feelings.


Overall, "Running" is a deeply moving song that speaks to the human experience in a powerful and unique way.


Line by Line Meaning

I've never been running so far, so immense far
The singer is expressing that they have never run such a long distance before, emphasizing the immense distance they have covered.


When will I fall into your arms?
The singer is likely referring to a desired romantic relationship and is hoping for the opportunity to be loved and comforted by their partner.


I want to try and stand the pain of my long-time-hurting-feet
The singer acknowledges that the exertion of running has caused pain in their feet, but they are willing to endure the discomfort in order to reach their desired destination or goal.


And what about you, you drunken soul
The artist addresses someone who they view as uncertain or unsteady in their choices and actions.


Is that your own will to go?
The artist questions whether this person's choices are a result of their own desires or if they are simply going along with the movements of life without an intentional path.


On and on until I die
The singer implies that they will continue on their path, regardless of how long it takes or what obstacles come their way, until the end of their life.


Or are you going to give up now?
The singer is questioning whether this other person will continue on their path or give up in the face of adversity.


I've never run so real, so immense real
The artist implies that the exertion of running has made them feel more grounded and connected to reality than ever before.


When will I fall into your heart?
The artist continues to express their desire for love and connection with the person they are addressing.


I want to break those circle-rules
The artist desires to break free from societal norms and expectations in order to pursue their own path and desires.


I want to dance the waltz with you
The singer is expressing a desire to share joyful moments with the person they address and live their lives together.


I have never run so real
The artist repeats this line to emphasize how different they feel after the experience of running such a long distance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Clemens Rehbein

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ToasterHead

I've never been running so far, so immense far
When will I fall into your arms?
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet
And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I've never run so real, so immense real
When will I fall into your heart?
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet
And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?
I've never run so far, so immense far, when will I fall into your arms
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet
And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?
I've never been running so far, so immense far
When will I fall into your arms?
I want to break those circle-rules
I want to dance the waltz with you
And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
To give up now?
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I have never run so real
I have never run so real
I have never run so real, so immense real
When will I fall into your heart?
I want to try and stand the pain
Of my long-time-hurting-feet
And what about you, you drunken soul
Is that your own will to go?
On and on until I die
Or are you going to give up now?



All comments from YouTube:

@MilkyChance

There’s a cool new lyric video for this one! 💚
Have a look: https://youtu.be/TUaWonGlbCg

@amylira88

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@MilkyChance

We cannot believe it's already been 8 years since we released this one! 🙈
Thank you for all your support over these years 💕

@pi9uh

Discovering your music is a blessing, your music helps me get through tough days. I get inspired by your music. The music, the lyrics. You guys keep being amazing and making music. Sweet sun,
Stolen dance, running, Fado , blossom out are some of my favorites. I'm sure I'm missing more but I hope more people get to discover you guys and would love love to see you guys at a concerts. ❤ love from WA, USA

@Valentina-bf3ny

legends 💕

@cathyescuderoramirez6461

2021

@beyzacifci1117

The time's passing so quickly. Crying~ <3

@micaelapasut

temón

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@maximzhosan4994

This song is so very deep. Deep enough not to get bored of it some time later. It feels like this song will accompany me all my life; it's doing good so far.

@trapgoose638

Still listening to it?

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