Marathon Man
ЎMayday! Lyrics
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Is anybody down to run?
Spectators in their lawn chairs
While we're waiting for the starting gun
We all know we've got to move soon
We all know why we're here
So let's try and live this moment
For a couple hundred thousand years I'm focused now
And so's the crowd
Hit by the sound
Feet meet concrete and we bounce
(Run!)
Short breaths as I go
(Run!)
Forget everything I know
(Run!)
Become one with the road
I know I felt this before
Marathon man, keeping pace, making time
Went so fast that I've got a runner's high
Can't come down before I cross the finish line
Cause I've gotta win the race, man, I can't lag behind
I'm a marathon man, keeping pace, making time
Went so fast that I've got a runner's high
Can't come down before I cross the finish line
Man I've gotta win the race cause I got rat's behind
Is anybody watchin'?
Is anybody seein' this?
All I heard was the explosion
And now I can't even feel my fist Smoke all around my eyelids
Lady can't find her kid
It's so loud it seems silent
But I'm still trying to reach the end
They're on the ground
And screaming now
I can't go down
The flight carries me from the sound
(Run!)
Blood pouring on the road
(Run!)
Despite everything I know
(Run!)
I can't let them change my course
I run until I can't go on
Marathon man, keeping pace, making time
Went so fast that I've got a runner's high
Can't come down before I cross the finish line
Cause I've gotta win the race, man, I can't lag behind
I'm a marathon man, keeping pace, making time
Went so fast that I've got a runner's high
Can't come down before I cross the finish line
Man I've gotta win the race cause I got rat's behind
The lyrics to ЎMayday!'s song Marathon Man describe a sense of urgency and determination to keep moving forward despite any obstacles in the way. The beginning of the song sets the scene at the starting line of a marathon, with the singer acknowledging the weight of the moment and the desire to make the most of it. The chorus emphasizes the physical challenge of running a marathon, with the runner feeling as though they are in a trance or state of euphoria due to the intensity of the endeavor.
However, the second half of the song takes a darker turn, as the runner is suddenly in the midst of an explosion and chaos. Despite the danger and confusion around them, the runner refuses to stop or change their course, driven by the need to finish the race and emerge victorious. The lyrics suggest that this sense of determination and perseverance is essential, not just in athletic competitions, but in life as a whole. The metaphor of the marathon is used to represent the challenges and obstacles we face along the way, and the importance of staying focused and pushing forward in the face of adversity.
Overall, the lyrics to Marathon Man convey a sense of urgency, determination, and perseverance in the face of difficult circumstances, using the metaphor of a marathon to represent the challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Is anybody out there?
Are there any other runners with me on this course?
Is anybody down to run?
Is anyone else willing to take on this challenge?
Spectators in their lawn chairs
While we're waiting for the starting gun
As we prepare to begin, there are people watching from the sidelines.
We all know we've got to move soon
We all know why we're here
So let's try and live this moment
For a couple hundred thousand years
We all understand that the race is about to begin and that we've come here to run together - let's try to make this moment last a lifetime.
I'm focused now
And so's the crowd
Hit by the sound
Feet meet concrete and we bounce
I am in the zone, but the sound of the starting gun still affects me as I begin my stride on the pavement.
(Run!)
Short breaths as I go
(Run!)
Forget everything I know
(Run!)
Become one with the road
I know I felt this before
I'm running with everything I've got, focusing on my breathing and becoming immersed in the sensation of running itself.
Marathon man, keeping pace, making time
Went so fast that I've got a runner's high
Can't come down before I cross the finish line
Cause I've gotta win the race, man, I can't lag behind
I'm keeping my rhythm and making great time, feeling euphoric - but I can't let up until I finish the race with a victory.
Is anybody watchin'?
Is anybody seein' this?
All I heard was the explosion
And now I can't even feel my fist
I'm aware that people are watching my progress, but I'm also aware of the danger around us - there was an explosion nearby and it's affecting my senses.
Smoke all around my eyelids
Lady can't find her kid
It's so loud it seems silent
But I'm still trying to reach the end
Despite the chaos and danger, I can still see and hear the smoke and screams around me as I continue to push myself towards the end of the course.
They're on the ground
And screaming now
I can't go down
The flight carries me from the sound
Other runners have fallen and are in agony - but I can't let it distract me from my own running. Instead, I let the adrenaline push me faster and help me soar over the sounds of chaos.
(Run!)
Blood pouring on the road
(Run!)
Despite everything I know
(Run!)
I can't let them change my course
I run until I can't go on
Despite the obstacles in my way, including the sight of blood on the road, I stay true to my course and keep running until I'm completely spent.
Marathon man, keeping pace, making time
Went so fast that I've got a runner's high
Can't come down before I cross the finish line
Cause I've gotta win the race, man, I can't lag behind
I refuse to slow down until I've won the race and crossed the finish line - nothing will stop me from my victory.
I'm a marathon man, keeping pace, making time
Went so fast that I've got a runner's high
Can't come down before I cross the finish line
Man I've gotta win the race cause I got rat's behind
I'm a true marathoner, in control of my pace and making great time. I won't let anything distract me from my ultimate goal - winning this race and leaving my competition behind me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENJAMIN JOHN MILLER, BERNARDO EMILIO GARCIA, GIANNI BURYET PEROCARPI, MARCO ANTONIO JR. RODRIGUEZ DIAZ, RALF VALENCIA
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@jamesdrynan
Nice to see recognition for this movie from '76. Great cast, solid story. Olivier almost didn't make the picture due to health problems but recovered to play one of the most despicable villains in film.
@matthewmitcham5218
Great movie
@TonyJBroni
Saw this for the first time over the weekend. This is just so good. How she screams "my God, he gets away" in such despair, while Szell is claustrophobically stuffed in the camera knowing that she sees his true face.
@jamesjameson4566
Yes, Jewish writers
@firefightergoggie
Laurence Olivier played this roll so well. One of the scariest movie villains of all time.
@jubalcalif9100
I have a notion to second that emotion ! One of the screen's great nogoodniks ! And the late great Larry Olivier is sheer perfection in the role !
@kdohertygizbur
I don't think he was all that great and the movie was so so. Not having read the book, you have no indication why Babe's brother is in cahoots with Szell and he looks scared not evil.
@wm5006
I like bread rolls.
@garyroberts1496
Yes he's completely sinister
@bloggaloggs
@@wm5006 Just hold the ham...