Always on the Run
Admiral Freebee Lyrics


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Always on the run
Always on the run
Bye bye, baby
Baby, goodbye
Iโ€ฒm going away
Bye bye, baby
Baby, so long
I gotta go to Rome
Don't ever try to change me
Iโ€ฒve been in this thing to long
I've got my mind made up
I've got my mind made up
Said Iโ€ฒm long gone, baby
Iโ€ฒm leaving now, I'm leaving now
Iโ€ฒm long gone, baby
I'm leaving now, Iโ€ฒm leaving now
I'm always on the run
For the man Iโ€ฒve become
Always on the run
Always on the run
(For the man I've become)
Always on the run
Always on the run
Bye bye, baby
Baby, goodbye
I'm going away
And thereโ€ฒs nothing you can do or say
To make me change my mind and stay
Iโ€ฒve got my mind made up
I've got my mind made up
I only want to be there
Between the first looks and the last farewell

Married to the mystery
And married to my rebel yell
Said Iโ€ฒm long gone, baby
I'm leaving now, Iโ€ฒm leaving now
I'm long gone, baby
Iโ€ฒm leaving now, I'm leaving now
I'm always on the run
I need my freedom
Always on the run
(Always on the run)
Always on the run
(Time to move on)
Always on the run
(Yeah, Iโ€ฒm always on the run)
Always on the run
I said, the more I need love
The more I want revolution
And the more I make revolution
The more I want love
But not with you, baby
(Iโ€ฒm leaving now)
Always on the run
(Always on the run)
Always on the run
(Always on the run)
Always on the run
(Yeah, I'm always on the run)




Always on the run
(I need my freedom)

Overall Meaning

The song "Always on the Run" by Admiral Freebee talks about leaving someone behind and going towards an uncertain future. The lyrics indicate that the singer of the song is a rebel, someone who cannot be contained or constrained by anyone, even their loved ones. The individual is always on the move, always looking for something new, and feels like they have been in the current situation for too long. They have made up their mind to leave and pursue their dreams. The person is searching for everything they want in life, both love, and revolution, but they indicate that they simply do not want these with their current partner, and they need their freedom.


The chorus of the song, "Always on the run," conveys the idea of constant movement, and the singer is continually searching for something they feel will give them more satisfaction. The song ends with the lyrics, "I need my freedom," which reiterates the idea that the singer cannot be contained, imprisoned, or held back by anyone or anything. The song is an anthem for those who want to be free, chase their dreams, and do not want to be limited by anyone or anything that comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

Always on the run
Being in a constant state of movement and change, never staying in one place or situation for too long.


Always on the run
Reiterating the singer's restless nature.


Bye bye, baby
The singer saying goodbye to his significant other, who he is leaving behind.


Baby, goodbye
A farewell to his significant other, with a touch of sadness.


Iโ€ฒm going away
Confirming that the singer is indeed leaving his current location and probably not coming back.


Bye bye, baby
A repeated farewell to his significant other to emphasize that he is actually leaving.


Baby, so long
An alternative phrase for goodbye, announcing that he is moving on and not looking back.


I gotta go to Rome
The singer disclosing his destination and implying that he has something important to do there.


Don't ever try to change me
A warning to significant others in the future not to try and change him because it will not happen.


Iโ€ฒve been in this thing too long
The singer acknowledging that he has been in a certain situation for too long, and it's time for him to move on to something new.


I've got my mind made up
The singer has already made his decision and will follow through with it, no matter what anyone else says.


Said Iโ€ฒm long gone, baby
The singer restating that he is leaving and he won't be coming back anytime soon.


Iโ€ฒm leaving now, I'm leaving now
Making it clear that he is actually leaving, and not just talking about it.


I'm always on the run
The singer has repeatedly been in a state of flux throughout his life, never staying in one place for too long.


For the man I've become
The singer is on the move because he wants to continue growing as a person and not become stagnant.


And thereโ€ฒs nothing you can do or say
Regardless of what his significant other tries to do to prevent him from leaving, it won't make a difference.


To make me change my mind and stay
The singer has already made up his mind, and he won't be persuaded to stay put.


I only want to be there
The singer wants to be present during pivotal moments, such as the first look and the last farewell.


Between the first looks and the last farewell
Expanding on the idea of wanting to be present for the most important parts of life.


Married to the mystery
The singer is committed to pursuing the unknown and constantly discovering new things.


And married to my rebel yell
The singer is also committed to his own personal beliefs and values that are nonconformist and may not align with societal norms.


I need my freedom
The singer needs to break free and continue growing as an individual, even if it means leaving behind people and places that are familiar.


The more I need love
Despite needing to move on, the singer still needs love and connection in his life.


The more I want revolution
The more he grows and experiences life, the more he yearns to make a positive change in the world.


But not with you, baby
While he may still need love, he won't pursue it with his significant other who he has left behind.


Time to move on
The singer is ready to move on to the next chapter in his life and see what the future holds.




Writer(s): Tom Van Laere

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Comments from YouTube:

@orcasem

Blij nog eens echte Belgische rock te horen!

@uppedubke3

The Rolling Stones 2! Love it...

@Omertahun

Classy song.

@thorbe86

zaaaaaaaaaaaaalig liedje, ge ziet Belgische muziek hoeft zeker en vast niet slecht te zijn, in tegendeel.

@ElsjeD

Ik dacht aanvankelijk ook dat dit The Rolling Stones waren. Heel goed nummer!

@ronaldblonk1972

This song reminฤs me of Somestuff...
And the Magical Character of this beautyfull woman.
Love you babe where ever you are bin you Stil rockin my mind and makes me drift away ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒž

@lisak5561

agree, sounds way like Jagger in this song (Steel Wheels era)

@anitahlwolfs

best off !!!!!!

@ambulancier

Inderdaad, de stem is precies die van Mick Jagger en de stijl van dit nummer doet helemaal denken aan Rolling Stones

@Chlobsession

Superzalig.;'O

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