Run Wild
New Order Lyrics
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Empty spaces
Dusty roads
To distant places
But all the time
When I'm alone
I think of you
And how you've grown
Far and wide
Sweet and simple
Jehovah knows
That I've been sinful
But if Jesus comes to take your hand
I won't let go, I won't let go
I'm not cruel
And you're not evil
And we're not like
All those stupid people
Who can't decide
Which book to read
Unless the paper
Sows the seed
You're the kind of person
That I've always wanted to be with
Well you're really cool
And you always say the right things to me
But now I'll tell you something
For my heart beats for you deep inside
You'll never be a burden
And my love for you will never die
Never die, never die, never die, never die
But if Jesus comes to take your hand
I won't let go, I won't let go
But if Jesus comes to take your hand
I won't let go, I won't let go
Good times around the corner
Good times around the corner
Good times around the corner
I swear it's getting warmer
Good times around the corner
Good times around the corner
Good times around the corner
I'm gonna live 'til I die
I'm gonna live to get high
The song "Run Wild" by New Order is a poignant and introspective reflection on love, spirituality, and personal growth. The opening verse sets the scene of the singer's contemplation as he thinks of his long distance love while he travels down dusty roads to faraway places. Despite the physical distance between them, he constantly thinks of her and acknowledges how much she has grown over time. The second verse delves into the singer's own personal struggles with sin and salvation, referencing Jehovah and Jesus as divine entities who can offer redemption. Despite his own fallibility, the singer promises to never let go of his love, even if she were to be taken away by Jesus.
The lyrics can be interpreted in various ways, but one common interpretation is that the song is about the power of love and the ultimate quest for meaning and purpose in life. The references to sin, spirituality, and the afterlife imply a deeper search for understanding and growth beyond just physical existence. The singer's dedication to his love, and the promise to never let go, serves as a metaphorical way of holding onto what is most important in life, even in the face of uncertainty and mortality. The upbeat chorus with its repeated refrain of "good times around the corner" provides a hopeful and joyful note to the introspective verses.
Line by Line Meaning
Open hearts
We are open and receptive to love
Empty spaces
Our lives and hearts have room for someone special
Dusty roads
We are willing to travel far for love
To distant places
We are searching far and wide for our soulmate
But all the time
Even when we are alone, we think of finding love
When I'm alone
Our desire for love is strongest when we are by ourselves
I think of you
We imagine being with our soulmate
And how you've grown
We anticipate their personal growth and development over time
Far and wide
Our search for love extends to every corner of the world
Sweet and simple
We desire a genuine and uncomplicated relationship
Jehovah knows
Our faith plays a part in our mindset towards love
That I've been sinful
We acknowledge our past mistakes in relationships
But if Jesus comes to take your hand
If we are lucky enough to find true love, we will never let go
I won't let go, I won't let go
Our love will endure through life's trials and tribulations
I'm not cruel
We do not want to hurt or harm our soulmate
And you're not evil
We believe our soulmate is inherently good
And we're not like
We do not want to be grouped with people who are not true to themselves
All those stupid people
We do not respect those who lack authenticity and integrity
Who can't decide
We pride ourselves on having clear goals and intentions in life
Which book to read
We do not struggle to make important decisions
Unless the paper
We rely on our own judgment, not the opinions of others
Sows the seed
We are motivated by our own desires, not by outside influences
You're the kind of person
We have found our perfect match
That I've always wanted to be with
Our relationship feels like destiny
Well you're really cool
We admire our soulmate's qualities and personality
And you always say the right things to me
We appreciate our soulmate's communication skills
But now I'll tell you something
We are revealing our true feelings
For my heart beats for you deep inside
Our love is strong and genuine
You'll never be a burden
We will always be there for our soulmate, no matter what
And my love for you will never die
Our love is eternal
Good times around the corner
We are optimistic about the future
I swear it's getting warmer
We believe that things will get better with time
I'm gonna live 'til I die
We are determined to live life to the fullest
I'm gonna live to get high
We want to experience the joys of life and love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, PETER HOOK, STEPHEN PAUL DAVID MORRIS, GILLIAN LESLEY GILBERT
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