Run Like Hell
David Gilmour Lyrics
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Your favorite disguise
With your button down lips and your
Roller blind eyes
With your empty smile
And your hungry heart
Feel the bile rising from your guilty past
With your nerves in tatters
When the cockleshell shatters
And the hammers batter
Down the door
You better run
Run, run, run, run You better run all day
And run all night
And keep your dirty feelings
Deep inside.
And if you're
Takin' your girlfriend
Out tonight
You better park the car
Well out of sight'
Cos if they catch you in the back seat
Trying to pick her locks
They're gonna send you back to mother
In a cardboard box
You better run
Corra, corra, corra, corra É melhor você se esconder
Com seu disfarce favorito
Com seus lábios de botão
E seus olhos como um rolo de cortina
Com seu sorriso vazioe seu coração faminto
Sinta a bile subindo de seu passado de culpa
Com seus nervos em farrapos
Enquanto o barquinho se despedaça
E os martelos batem na sua porta,
Derrubando-a
É melhor você correr
Corra, corra, corra, corra É melhor você correr o dia todo
E a noite inteira
E guardar seus sentimentos sujos
Bem fundo em seu interior
E se você estiver levando sua garota
Para sair esta noite
É melhor você estacionar o carro
Bem fora de vista
Pois se eles te pegarem no banco de trás
Tentando pegar nos cachinhos dela
Vão levá-lo de volta à sua mãe
Numa caixa de papelão
É melhor você correr
Composição: David Gilmour / Roger Waters
The lyrics of David Gilmour's "Run Like Hell" describe the desperate attempt of a person trying to escape from their own guilty past, constantly running and hiding from their own fears and the judgment of others. The opening lines suggest that the singer is trying to disguise their true identity, perhaps hiding their true feelings or personality behind a fake persona. The following lines describe their nervousness and anxiety, as well as their hunger for something they cannot quite reach. The bile rising from their guilty past hints at some wrongdoing in their past that they cannot forget.
The chorus of the song, "Run, run, run, run, you better run," emphasizes the urgency and desperation of the singer's escape. They are advised to run all day and all night and to keep their dirty feelings deep inside to avoid being exposed. The verse about taking their girlfriend out tonight suggests that the singer is perhaps trying to hide their true love or relationship with someone from the judgment of their family or society. They are urged to park their car well out of sight and avoid any suspicion. Finally, the verse suggests that the singer has a criminal record or is engaged in some unsavory activities that could land them in trouble with the law. They are warned that if they are caught, they will be sent back to their mother in a cardboard box.
Overall, the lyrics of "Run Like Hell" paint a picture of a person trapped by their own past, constantly trying to escape the judgment of others and desperately running away from their own fears and anxieties.
Line by Line Meaning
Run, run, run, run
You should flee or escape as quickly as possible.
You better make your face up in your favorite disguise
You should hide your true identity and put on a mask to deceive others.
With your button down lips and your Roller blind eyes
You should keep quiet and pretend to be blind to the situation.
With your empty smile and your hungry heart
You should pretend to be friendly, but deep down you have selfish motives.
Feel the bile rising from your guilty past
You are haunted by your past misdeeds and feel shameful.
With your nerves in tatters when the cockleshell shatters
And the hammers batter down the door
You are extremely anxious and fearful, knowing that danger is imminent and you may face violence.
You better run
There is no time to waste, flee immediately.
Run, run, run, run
Repeat: you should escape as fast as possible.
You better run all day and run all night
You cannot stop running, and must continue to flee day and night.
And keep your dirty feelings deep inside
You should suppress your negative and perverse emotions, keeping them hidden inside.
And if you're takin' your girlfriend out tonight, you better park the car well out of sight
If you are on a date tonight, you should park the car in a hidden place to avoid getting caught.
Cos if they catch you in the back seat trying to pick her locks
If you are caught in the back seat trying to sexually assault your date, then...
They're gonna send you back to mother in a cardboard box
...they will kill you and send your dead body back to your mother in a coffin.
You better run
Repeat: you must flee to avoid getting caught and punished.
Contributed by Keira R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marco M
Run, run, run, run [repeat line four times]
You better make your face up in
Your favourite disguise
With your button down lips and your
Roller blind eyes
With your empty smile
And your hungry heart
Feel the bile rising from your guilty past
With your nerves in tatters
As the cockleshell shatters
And the hammers batter
Down your door
You better run
Run, run, run, run [repeat line four times]
You better run all day
And run all night
And keep your dirty feelings
Deep inside. And if you're
Takin' your girlfriend
Out tonight
You better park the car
Well out of sight
'Cause if they catch you in the back seat
Trying to pick her locks
They're gonna send you back to mother
In a cardboard box
You better run
Monica Zhe
I was going through major depression and went to Pompeii alone to attend this concert. Almost missed my flight , cab driver couldn't find the hotel ( in a nearby town) and had like 30 minutes to pick up my ticket from the office. I had to push through the crowd gathering outside waiting to attend the concert to get to the office. I'm sorry, people. That year we learned my grandma had cancer. Hearing Wish you were here hit on whole other level.
This was the song they played to close the gig. When I heard that intro I looked at David jamming on stage with his glasses on. Man, he looked so badass. And then it hit me. Life can be so damn good. I am not giving up without a fight, not until I've exhausted myself fighting for what I want. Giving up is not an option. Shine on!
Oh, and thank you to the nice Italian couple who felt sorry for me and took me back to the hotel because there are literally two taxis in Pompeii. I'll always remember you guys!!
tony venegas
Now you have a story that will last a lifetime, what a gift! Isn’t it awesome to live!
R.G. Armstrong
@Bellathebear What’s that they sing?
Bellathebear
@сумка с угольного склада Us & Them. My social credit score. Negative 10,000
Bellathebear
@Chris Lightfoot Us & Them every morning. The sax just blows me away. Us & them @ royal Albert hall. The pro recording. 🙏💕💪✌️🎵🎵🎶
Bellathebear
@Sarah Slater I can't tell you, but will try, thru our cry. 🙏💕💪✌️🎵🎶🎵. Bless you Sarah, Everyone here is 💕 not purrfect. But truly loving. Us & them.
D J
Nobody talking about how Guy Pratt absolutely championed those vocals?
Stormhawk
Its a given😁
Kim Morgan
Blimey, I'd never heard this person before - Guy really REALY does that vocal line justice. Nice job Mr P! Long time fan of his bass work, new admirer of his singing...
Bellathebear
@Jeff Havron Pf @ Royal albert Hall..Us & them