Fox on the run
Ace Frehley Lyrics


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I, don't wanna know your name
Cause you don't look the same
The way you did before
O.K., you think you got a pretty face
But the rest of you is out of place
You looked alright before

Fox on the run
You scream and everybody comes a-running
Take a run and hide yourself away
Fox on the run

F-foxy
Fox on the run and hide away
You, you talk about just every band
But the names you drop are second hand
I've heard it all before
I, don't wanna know your name
Because you don't look the same




The way you did before
Fox on the run

Overall Meaning

Ace Frehley’s “Fox On the Run” is a song about a girl who he used to know, but now she’s changed. He doesn't even want to know her name anymore because she doesn't look the way she used to. He thinks she has a pretty face but everything else about her is “out of place”. She likes to talk about every band, but the names she drops are all second-hand, which shows that she is not knowledgeable about the music industry. Ace is saying that he doesn’t want anything to do with her now that she’s changed, and he’s not interested in her at all.


Line by Line Meaning

I, don't wanna know your name
I am not interested in learning your name


Cause you don't look the same
Your appearance has changed since I last saw you


The way you did before
You do not resemble the person you were previously


O.K., you think you got a pretty face
You may believe you have an attractive face


But the rest of you is out of place
However, your other features do not seem to fit with your face


You looked alright before
You were acceptable in your previous appearance


Fox on the run
The subject is on the move, trying to avoid capture


You scream and everybody comes a-running
Your vocalization has garnered attention and people are converging on your location


Take a run and hide yourself away
The subject should attempt to flee and conceal themselves from others


Fox on the run
The subject is still attempting to avoid being caught


F-foxy
An expression of admiration for the subject's cunning and sly behavior


Fox on the run and hide away
The subject remains in motion, seeking to evade pursuers and remain concealed


You, you talk about just every band
You discuss a variety of musical groups


But the names you drop are second hand
However, the music you claim to be familiar with is not from firsthand experience


I've heard it all before
I am familiar with the subject matter you are discussing


I, don't wanna know your name
I am still not interested in learning your name


Because you don't look the same
Once again, your appearance has undergone changes since our previous encounter


The way you did before
Your previous appearance is in stark contrast with your current appearance


Fox on the run
The subject continues to be in a state of evading capture




Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN FRANCIS CONNOLLY, STEPHEN NORMAN PRIEST, MICHAEL THOMAS TUCKER, ANDREW SCOTT

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@leokimvideo

I'm pretty sure there are many people who picked up a guitar because of Ace

@Danhall67

leokimvideo I was one of them.

@keithlohnes487

at least one that i know of...

@MicaelaNCoira

Me!!!

@huntercraig993

Me do it

@TheJackflash85

Millions!

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@AJAXKID123

I’m a huge Sweet fan and “Fox on the Run” is an all time fave, but I really love Ace’s interpretation of the intro in particular. It feels really good and I think that’s what makes him special. Maybe he’s not technically the best by someone’s snobby standards, but he’s good at eliciting a pleasurable listening experience. That’s the whole point of Rock’n’Roll!

@rkbyrd4432

Damn Straight! :-)

@jfoquendo

Wow well said !!!

@bwalk009

You Nailed It!

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