Runnin
Airbourne Lyrics


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I've got the wind at my back and my foot to the floor
I ain't comin' back to you no more
I'm sick of your crap and your moaning whine
I'm leaving you for good come rain or shine
You can cry me a river, cry me a river of tears
Yeah you can cry all you like but it won't change my mind
I gotta get away get you outta my life
You got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free
You got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free

Gonna drive all day gonna drive all night
Whatever it takes to get to the light
I'm running on rage I'm outta control
My anger for you is like hot burning coal
So you can cry me a river, cry me a river of tears
Yeah you can cry all you like but it won't change my mind
I gotta get away get you outta my life

You got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free
You got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free

You got me runnin' wild, wild and free
The open road is all I need
Runnin' wild runnin' free
It's never gonna be like it used to be

Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey

No I wont turn around I won't turn back
I've made up my mind and that's a fact
It's over baby I'm hangin' up this phone
But before you I go there's just one thing you should know
You drown in your river drown in your river of tears
Yeah you can cry all you like but it won't change my mind
I gotta get away get you outta my life

You got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free
You got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free
Yeah you got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free
You got me runnin' wild and free
Runnin' wild and free

You got me runnin' wild, wild and free
The open road is all I need
You got me runnin' wild runnin' free
It's never gonna be like it used to be

Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey




Hey, Hey, Hey
Hey, Hey, Hey

Overall Meaning

Airbourne's song "Runnin" is a powerful rock anthem about leaving a toxic relationship behind. The opening lines reveal the singer's determination to move on and never look back. The catchy chorus repeats the lines "you got me runnin' wild and free" to convey a sense of liberation, as the singer seeks to outrun the pain and drama of the relationship that they are leaving. The bridge employs a clever metaphor, using a river of tears to describe the emotional turmoil that their partner is experiencing, but ultimately, it's too late to change the singer's mind. The song ends with a final chorus that emphasizes the singer's newfound freedom.


The song's sound and lyrics are reminiscent of classic rock anthems, with driving guitar riffs and a steady beat that propels the song forward. The message of the song is uplifting and empowering, encouraging listeners to let go of toxic relationships and embrace their independence. The lyrics are straightforward and relatable, making the song accessible to a wide audience.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got the wind at my back and my foot to the floor
I am moving ahead with great speed and determination


I ain't comin' back to you no more
I have decided that I will not return to you anymore


I'm sick of your crap and your moaning whine
I am tired of listening to your complaints and fretting


I'm leaving you for good come rain or shine
I have decided to leave you permanently regardless of the circumstances


You can cry me a river, cry me a river of tears
You can cry as much as you want, but it is not going to change my decision


Yeah you can cry all you like but it won't change my mind
Your tears are not going to make me change my decision


I gotta get away get you outta my life
I have to get you out of my life to move on


You got me runnin' wild and free
You have made me feel alive and free


Gonna drive all day gonna drive all night
I will drive day and night to escape from you


Whatever it takes to get to the light
I will do anything to reach my goal


I'm running on rage I'm outta control
My intense anger towards you has left me feeling out of control


My anger for you is like hot burning coal
The anger I have for you is intense and burning


You got me runnin' wild, wild and free
You have made me feel alive and unrestricted


The open road is all I need
The freedom of the open road is what I need


It's never gonna be like it used to be
Things will never be the same between us


No I wont turn around I won't turn back
I will not turn back, regardless of your pleas or begging


I've made up my mind and that's a fact
I have already decided and won't change my mind


It's over baby I'm hangin' up this phone
This relationship is over and I am ending this conversation


But before you I go there's just one thing you should know
Before I leave, there's one more thing you need to understand


You drown in your river drown in your river of tears
You will be drowning in your own tears and sorrow


Yeah you got me runnin' wild and free
You have made me feel alive and unrestricted


Hey, Hey, Hey
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Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOEL O'KEEFFE, VICTOR WRIGHT

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