Running from Lions
All Time Low Lyrics
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A small price to pay for building houses out of matchsticks;
And when things get too hot, you've got me to blame for,
Every fire that breaks out in every lover's name, so
Don't forget, we've got unfinished business,
Stories yet to unfold,
Tales that must be retold,
Keeps me wanting,
Keeps me wanting more
Sell me out I'm yesterday's old news,
Phrases left on paper,
Black ink bleeding through
The pages where we made our history.
Call me foolish,
I feel hopeless
Like a dear caught in the headlights
I won't know what hit me
Running from lions,
Never felt like such a mistake
Don't forget, we've got unfinished business,
Stories yet to unfold,
Tales that must be retold,
And I regret not knowing when to put an end to all this madness,
Keeps me wanting,
Keeps me wanting more
The lyrics to "Running from Lions" by All Time Low are about the consequences of not being able to let go of past relationships or situations that have caused pain in the past. The singer acknowledges that they have caused damage and started fires in past relationships, but they still feel trapped and unable to move on. They feel foolish and hopeless, struggling to break free and move forward. The image of running from lions represents the fear and danger they feel as they try to escape the past, even though staying in that situation would ultimately be a mistake. The singer is aware that they have unfinished business and stories yet to be told, but they are unsure of how or when to put an end to the madness that keeps them wanting more.
The song is a commentary on the cycle of pain and regret that can come with failing to let go of the past, and the difficulties of breaking free from unhealthy patterns of behavior. It also addresses the tension between the desire for closure and the fear of finally letting go. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of their own role in causing pain, but they are still struggling to move on and find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Get me out of this place, before I cause more damage,
I want to leave this situation because I know I am making it worse.
A small price to pay for building houses out of matchsticks;
I recognize that my actions are reckless and will ultimately lead to destruction.
And when things get too hot, you've got me to blame for,
I am aware that when things go wrong, others will hold me responsible for my actions.
Every fire that breaks out in every lover's name, so
The problems I cause affect not just me but also those around me, especially in the realm of relationships.
Don't forget, we've got unfinished business,
There are unresolved issues between us.
Stories yet to unfold,
There is still much to be experienced and learned in our relationship.
Tales that must be retold,
We need to revisit and work through past issues and conflicts.
And I regret not knowing when to put an end to all this madness,
I am remorseful for not stopping the destructive patterns in our relationship sooner.
Keeps me wanting,
I can't help but feel drawn to the excitement and intensity of our relationship, even if it is not healthy.
Keeps me wanting more
Despite the negative aspects of our relationship, I still desire to continue it.
Sell me out I'm yesterday's old news,
My behavior has become predictable and uninteresting, and I feel as though I am no longer relevant.
Phrases left on paper,
Our words and promises are empty and meaningless.
Black ink bleeding through
The evidence of our failures and disappointments is clear and undeniable.
The pages where we made our history.
Our past experiences together are recorded and can't be changed.
Call me foolish,
I acknowledge that my choices and actions have been unwise and irrational.
I feel hopeless
I am filled with despair and see no way to improve the situation.
Like a deer caught in the headlights
I feel paralyzed and unable to move or make decisions.
I won't know what hit me
I am not prepared for the negative consequences of my actions.
Running from lions,
I am avoiding or fleeing from my problems and responsibilities.
Never felt like such a mistake
I regret my choices and feel as though my life is a string of poor decisions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER WILLIAM GASKARTH, JACK BASSAM BARAKAT, ROBERT RYAN DAWSON, ZACHARY STEVEN MERRICK
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Kaitlyn Johnson
why are so many complaining and saying the acoustic version is better? I fucking love this version! it's one of my favorite songs!
daggers9123
Ill always like ATL but mannn do I miss when this E.P came out. Raw sounding, really clever playing and the lyrics and song meanings were fantastic. Shame they felt the need to become more pop orientated like others in the genre. Should have gone the way NFG did and do more "modern" pop punk stuff. Still a great band though.
startervisions
@Faith Hunter wrong
Tyler Miller
+hesto forced? Idk about that, they always seemed pretty straight up that there goal was radio play-meaning poppier was the only way to go. Their switch to a major label made that even more clear. At least their back on Hopeless, and even though I'm a huge Put Up or Shut Up and SWIR fan I thought their two newest albums were honestly pretty good. Don't Panic was a great return to form. Future Hearts really blurred the edges between pop and pop/punk but for them, it seems like the absolute right move.
Ray-Рэй M
@l e x Well thats whats wrong with rock and roll today then.
Faith Hunter
they were literally forced to change by hopeless records so um don't criticise them just because they were forced to change. they wouldn't of changed if they had the choice.
Ray-Рэй M
@daggers9123 Could of been a legendary band and changed music. Oh well.
Khi Turner
99.94% like ratio, this was ATL in their prime
Kenneth Toro
Amen
Matthew Dolente
I wish I didn't get into ATL as late as I did. Oh well still love their stuff