Runnin'
Adam Lambert feat. Nile Rodgers & Sam Sparro Lyrics
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How did the night ever get like this?
One shot and the whiskey goes down, down, down
Bottom of the bottle hits
Waking up my mind as I throw a fit
The breakin' is takin' me down, down, down
My heart's beating faster
I've been standing here my whole life
Everything I've seen twice
Now it's time I realized
It's spinning back around now
On this road I'm crawlin'
Save me 'cause I'm fallin'
Now I can't seem to breathe right
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
'Round and around I go
Addicted to the numb livin' in the cold
The higher, the lower, the down, down, down
Sick of being tired and sick
And ready for another kind of fix
The damage is damning me down, down, down
My heart's beating faster
I know what I'm after
I've been standing here my whole life
Everything I've seen twice
Now it's time I realized
It's spinning back around now
On this road I'm crawlin'
Save me 'cause I'm fallin'
Now I can't seem to breathe right
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
Oh, I'm coming alive
Oh, I'll wake up now and live
Oh, I'm coming alive
A life that's always been a dream
I'll wake up now and live
I've been standing here my whole life
My heart's beating faster
I know what I'm after
I've been standing here my whole life
Everything I've seen twice
Now it's time I realized
It's spinning back around now
On this road I'm crawlin'
Save me 'cause I'm fallin'
Now I can't seem to breathe right
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
Runnin' from my heart
The lyrics in Adam Lambert's song "Runnin'" describe someone who is struggling with addiction and trying to escape their feelings by continuously running away from their own heart. The first verse describes the singer's drug use, with the "whiskey goin' down" and the "bottom of the bottle hits". They describe the physical and emotional toll of the addiction, with their heart beating faster and the damage "damning [them] down, down, down". The chorus repeats the phrase "runnin' from my heart", indicating that the singer is trying to escape their emotions and the pain that they cause.
The second verse takes a deeper look at the singer's emotional state, acknowledging that they are "addicted to the numb livin' in the cold". They are tired of feeling tired and sick and want something different, but they feel like they can't escape the cycle they are in. The bridge of the song represents a turning point, with the singer acknowledging that they want to "wake up now and live" and that the life they have been living has always been a dream. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus.
Overall, "Runnin'" explores the difficult topic of addiction and the struggle to escape the pain and emotions associated with it. The lyrics are poignant and emotive, and Adam Lambert's powerful vocals add an additional layer of depth and emotion to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Steel to my tremblin' lips
My hands are shaking from anxiety as I lift the glass to my lips
How did the night ever get like this?
I'm reflecting on how I ended up in such a bad place
One shot and the whiskey goes down, down, down
I'm trying to numb my pain with alcohol
Bottom of the bottle hits
As I near the end of the bottle, my desperation increases
Waking up my mind as I throw a fit
The alcohol is fueling my anger and clouding my judgement
The breakin' is takin' me down, down, down
I'm being consumed by my emotions and struggling to cope
My heart's beating faster
My anxiety is increasing and I feel like I'm losing control
I know what I'm after
I'm searching for a way to escape my pain and find peace
I've been standing here my whole life
I've been living in a cycle of pain and trying to escape it
Everything I've seen twice
I'm stuck in a rut and can't seem to break free
Now it's time I realized
I need to acknowledge my issues and take action
It's spinning back around now
My problems are resurfacing and I can't ignore them
On this road I'm crawlin'
I'm struggling to make progress and feel stuck
Save me 'cause I'm fallin'
I need help to get out of this cycle and not spiral out of control
Now I can't seem to breathe right
My emotions are suffocating me and I can't find peace
'Cause I keep runnin' runnin' runnin' runnin'
I keep avoiding my problems instead of facing them head-on
Runnin' from my heart
I'm running away from my true self and my emotions
'Round and around I go
My life feels like a never-ending cycle of pain
Addicted to the numb livin' in the cold
I'm so used to feeling emotionally shut off that it's become an addiction
The higher, the lower, the down, down, down
The more I try to escape my problems, the worse they get
Sick of being tired and sick
I'm tired of being stuck in this cycle and want to break free
And ready for another kind of fix
I'm desperate for a solution to my problems
The damage is damning me down, down, down
The consequences of my actions are bringing me lower and lower
Oh, I'm coming alive
I'm starting to feel more alive and hopeful
Oh, I'll wake up now and live
I'm ready to face my problems and start living authentically
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cathy Lee Gravitt, Robert L Marvin, Adam Lambert, David Lee Marshall, Frederick Louis Williams
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Love it!! :)
TR Williams
FUNKY, FUN, & ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPABLE HIT! ANOTHER ADAMAMAZING SONG FROM OUR MAN ADAM. Can't wait for the album "Trespassing" to drop on May 15th. It's going to be a GREAT DAY listening to the ENTIRE album.
Judy Purcell
FRIGGIN AWESOME !!!
vincent conover
Go ahead Adam Lambert going to the funkiest guitarist on the planet, heck off the planet too!!!! LOL
essetch gee
MY GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!
DCx93x
omg love the funk. just wanna bob ur head the whole time
deviyos s
is this the full song ?
JM_savant_
maybe of his time but not of the 80s
neutroncream
FUNKY BEAT. THIS SONG IS BANANAS. B A N A N A S.
Herschel Cumstache
YUM-YUM!! <3