Running Out
6. Scissor Sisters Lyrics
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Cause I think we're going down
What you need it for?
Pass the wealth around
We're going right back to the borderline
Now you just save yourself
I'm on my own
No use to no one else
Cause I, every time I think I'm fine
You keep on dreaming up
A hundred different ways
To cause hysteria
Am I insane, am I blind?
I just can't seem to trust
Too many regulations
Coming back at ya
We're running out
Of money
Of love
Of luck
We're running out
Of language
Of fame
Of bread
We're running out
Something tells me that I'm fine
But when I get enough
Another one wouldn't be too much
And still I chew it up and spit it out
It's too big to swallow
Got enough for everyone
So here we go
Oh, let's see how far that we can run
Before this gig is over
I hear the warning sign
On everybody's stereo
Do you love, what do you like
What would you do for more?
You kept on dancing underneath the
Burning floor
We're running out
Of money
Of each other
Of confidence
We're running out
Of drugs
Of patience
Of air
We're running out
We're running out
Of money
Of love
Of luck
We're running out
Of language
Of fame
Of bread
We're running out
We're running out
Of money
Of each other
Of confidence
We're running out
Of drugs
Of patience
Of air
We're running out
The Scissor Sisters' song "Running Out" appears to be a commentary on the state of the world and the challenges society is facing. The opening lines "One two three four give me more, Cause I think we're going down" convey a sense of desperation about the future. The line "pass the wealth around" may be a plea for greater economic equality. The repeated refrain "We're running out" suggests that the problems facing us are mounting and we are getting closer to some sort of collapse.
The song also touches on issues of trust and paranoia. The lines "Am I insane, am I blind? I just can't seem to trust, too many regulations coming back at ya" seem to express a distrust of authority and rules. The reference to "hysteria" suggests that the media and those in power may be propagating a state of hysteria to keep people off balance and easier to control.
The final section of the song seems to offer a message of hope, or at least of unity. The lines "Got enough for everyone, so here we go, Let's see how far that we can run before this gig is over" suggest that we do have enough resources for all, and that we should work together to make the most of them before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
One two three four give me more
Asking for more of something, possibly related to the things mentioned in the song
Cause I think we're going down
Feeling worried and concerned that things are not going well
What you need it for?
Questioning the purpose or reason for something
Pass the wealth around
Distributing resources or money to everyone
We're going right back to the borderline
Going back to an uncertain or risky situation
Now you just save yourself
Advising someone to focus on their own survival or well-being
I'm on my own
Acknowledging that one is alone or unsupported
No use to no one else
Feeling useless, with no value or contribution to others
Cause I, every time I think I'm fine
Feeling troubled or uncertain despite thinking things are okay
You keep on dreaming up
Continuously imagining, thinking of different things
A hundred different ways
Countless variations or possibilities
To cause hysteria
Intending to provoke panic, fear or chaos
Am I insane, am I blind?
Questioning one's own sanity or ability to perceive things
I just can't seem to trust
Having difficulty believing or relying on someone or something
Too many regulations
Feeling burdened by excessive rules or restrictions
Coming back at ya
Returning or retaliating against someone who has caused problems
We're running out
Running low or becoming depleted
Of money
Running out of financial resources
Of love
Running out of affection or connection with others
Of luck
Running out of opportunities or good fortune
Of language
Running out of words or ways to communicate
Of fame
Running out of recognition or public attention
Of bread
Running out of basic necessities like food or sustenance
Something tells me that I'm fine
Having a feeling or intuition that everything is okay
But when I get enough
Reaching a point of satisfaction or fulfillment
Another one wouldn't be too much
Feeling like one can handle or wants more of something
And still I chew it up and spit it out
Using or consuming something quickly and carelessly
It's too big to swallow
Something is too difficult or challenging to handle or accept
Got enough for everyone
Having more than enough resources or supplies to share with others
So here we go
Starting or continuing on with something
Oh, let's see how far that we can run
Trying to push the limits or boundaries of what is possible
Before this gig is over
Before something ends or comes to an end
I hear the warning sign
Hearing or sensing that something is not right or dangerous
On everybody's stereo
A warning message or signal that is widespread or commonly understood
Do you love, what do you like
Asking about someone's preferences or feelings
What would you do for more?
Asking how far someone is willing to go to satisfy their desires or needs
You kept on dancing underneath the burning floor
Continuing to engage in enjoyable activities despite the risks or dangers involved
Of each other
Running out of support or companionship from those around us
Of confidence
Losing faith in ourselves or others
Of drugs
Running out of access to controlled substances
Of patience
Losing the ability to tolerate or persevere through difficult circumstances
Of air
Running out of the basic need to breathe
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON SELLARDS, SANTI WHITE, SCOTT HOFFMAN
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